Rich, bittersweet and deeply satisfying, dark chocolate is behind some of my all-time favorite desserts. Whip up an airy Dark Chocolate Mousse finished with flaky salt and whipped cream, or bake a rich, flourless Torta Caprese, the Italian chocolate almond cake with a hint of espresso. For a classic treat, make a batch of chewy, gooey Salted Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies loaded with big chocolate chunks. And for an elegant French dessert, pour a salted dark chocolate sauce over poached pears for Poires belle Hélène.