Americans consume about 3.3 billion pounds of chocolate each year, and chocolate lovers are always on the lookout for new ways to use this favored ingredient. This stunning cookbook gives chocoholics more than 200 exciting recipes that feature what the Aztecs once called "the food of the gods." Chocolate Sensations will satisfy every chocolate-lover's longings with delectable recipes that celebrate the taste, texture, and diversity of chocolate. Here are extraordinary chocolate-based recipes for dishes ranging from comforting old favorites like Mississippi Mud Pie to unusual Chocolate-Coconut Petits Fours. You can even find chocolate holiday desserts here, including a charming Easter Bunny Meringue Tart and a Classic Yule Log. Whether it's a decadent Rich Chocolate Truffle Cake, elegant Chocolate-Banana Cream Puffs, or a delightful Chocolate Mint Sweetheart Pie, these sublime recipes are sure to satisfy every chocolate-lover's cravings.