David Lebovitz
The Great Book of Chocolate, Revised
(Ten Speed Press, May 2026)
A completely revised edition of David Lebovitzâs comprehensive guide to everything chocolate, featuring more than fifty rich and decadent recipesâincluding fifteen that are brand newâfor chocolatey cookies, brownies, cakes, truffles, ice cream, and more.
Pastry chef and professional baker David Lebovitz is a master of perfectly pitched desserts and irreverent humorâa combination that has won him and his books hundreds of thousands of fans.
In this fully updated edition of The Great Book of Chocolate, Lebovitz discusses the history of chocolate, bean-to-bar producers, chocolate shops in Paris (and his time working in a Belgian chocolate shop!), while also sharing invaluable tips for baking with, sourcing, storing, and using everybodyâs favorite ingredient. Fifteen new recipes join Lebovitzâs classics, for a total of more than fifty recipes, including Melting Chocolate Cakes, Chocolate Cherry Buttermilk Scones, Chocolate Espresso Cookies, Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie, Vegan Chocolate Marshmallows, and even a Chocolate Negroni.
Featuring all new photography from Paris and San Francisco, The Great Book of Chocolate, Revised, is a sweet treat for home bakers and chocolate lovers alike.
Praise for The Great Book of Chocolate
âEven if you didnât like chocolate, you would still be captivated by The Great Book of Chocolate for the sheer pleasure David Lebovitz takes in his subject. Reading the book is like having an expert at your side, guiding you through charming independent chocolate shops, introducing you to artisanal producers, and, of course, sharing beloved recipes that celebrate one of the worldâs greatest ingredientsâall with the rigor, wit, and sense of delight that are Davidâs signatures.ââClaire Saffitz, author of Dessert Person and Whatâs for Dessert
âThis is a book youâll read from cover to cover, bake from often, and turn to as a guide for finding the worldâs best chocolate.ââDorie Greenspan, author of Anytime Cakes
âDavid Lebovitz makes the chocolate world an even better place. Treat yourself to his delicious slice of chocolate lore and recipes.ââNancy Silverton, author of The Cookie That Changed My Life
David Lebovitz has been a professional cook and baker for most of his life; he spent nearly thirteen years at Chez Panisse until he left the restaurant business in 1999 to write books. He moved to Paris in 2004 and turned davidlebovitz.com into a phenomenally popular blog. He is the author of six books, including The Perfect Scoop, Ready for Dessert, The Great Book of Chocolate, and a memoir called The Sweet Life in Paris, and he was named one of the Top Five Pastry Chefs in the Bay Area by the San Francisco Chronicle. David has also been featured in Bon AppĂŠtit, Food & Wine, Cookâs Illustrated, the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, Saveur, Travel + Leisure, and more.