18 Festive Holiday Desserts to Make Your Christmas Spread the Sweetest Yet
Christmas is the perfect time to indulge in desserts that bring a little extra magic to the season. From traditional favorites to creative new treats, there’s no shortage of ways to sweeten your holiday table.
Whether you’re a seasoned baker or looking for simple recipes, these 18 festive desserts will add sparkle and joy to your celebrations.
1. Classic Gingerbread Cookies
Recipe: Mix flour, molasses, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves to make a spiced dough. Roll it out, cut into festive shapes, and bake at 350°F (175°C) until golden.
Decorate with royal icing and colorful sprinkles for a timeless treat.
2. Peppermint Bark
Recipe: Melt white and dark chocolate separately, layer them on a baking sheet, and sprinkle crushed peppermint candies on top. Let it cool and harden before breaking into pieces.
It’s simple, festive, and perfect for gifting.
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3. Buche de Noel (Yule Log)
Recipe: Bake a chocolate sponge cake, roll it with whipped cream, and cover it in chocolate ganache. Use a fork to create bark-like texture and decorate with powdered sugar and holly-shaped fondant for a woodland-inspired centerpiece.
4. Eggnog Cheesecake Bars
Recipe: Combine cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and a splash of eggnog for the filling. Pour it over a graham cracker crust, bake, and chill before slicing.
Add a sprinkle of nutmeg for that classic eggnog flavor.
5. Pecan Snowball Cookies
Recipe: Mix butter, powdered sugar, flour, and chopped pecans to form a dough. Shape into small balls, bake at 325°F (165°C), and roll in powdered sugar while warm.
These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are a holiday classic.
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6. Sticky Toffee Pudding
Recipe: Make a moist cake using dates and brown sugar, then drench it in a rich toffee sauce made from butter, cream, and sugar. Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
7. Christmas Pavlova Wreath
Recipe: Whip egg whites and sugar into a meringue, shape into a ring, and bake low and slow until crisp. Top with whipped cream, fresh berries, and mint leaves for a stunning and light dessert.
8. Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread
Recipe: Make buttery shortbread cookies, dip one end in melted chocolate, and sprinkle with crushed candy canes or festive sprinkles. These elegant treats are as easy as they are delicious.
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9. Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake
Recipe: Combine fresh cranberries, orange zest, and a tender vanilla cake batter. Bake in a Bundt pan, then drizzle with an orange glaze.
This cake is sweet, tart, and visually stunning on any dessert table.
10. Tiramisu Trifle
Recipe: Layer ladyfingers soaked in espresso, mascarpone cream, and cocoa powder in a trifle dish. Repeat layers and chill overnight for a no-bake dessert that’s elegant and indulgent.
11. Holiday Sugar Cookie Bars
Recipe: Bake a sugar cookie dough in a sheet pan, top with buttercream frosting, and decorate with red and green sprinkles. Cut into squares for a simple, colorful treat.
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12. Spiced Apple Galette
Recipe: Roll out pie dough, layer with sliced apples tossed in cinnamon and sugar, and fold the edges over. Bake at 375°F (190°C) until golden brown. This rustic dessert is easy yet impressive.
13. Peppermint Chocolate Lava Cakes
Recipe: Make individual chocolate lava cakes with a hidden layer of peppermint-flavored ganache. Bake until the outside is set but the center stays gooey, and serve warm with a scoop of ice cream.
14. Raspberry Linzer Cookies
Recipe: Sandwich raspberry jam between two almond-flavored cookies, cutting a small shape out of the top cookie for decoration. Dust with powdered sugar for a festive and elegant treat.
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15. Caramel Apple Bread Pudding
Recipe: Toss cubes of bread with a mixture of eggs, milk, sugar, and cinnamon, then fold in chunks of caramel and apple. Bake until golden and drizzle with caramel sauce for a warm, comforting dessert.
16. Chocolate-Covered Cherry Mousse
Recipe: Layer chocolate mousse with cherry preserves in glasses, topping with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry. These individual desserts are decadent and easy to prepare ahead of time.
17. Pistachio Cranberry Biscotti
Recipe: Bake a dough flavored with pistachios and dried cranberries, then slice and bake again until crisp. These festive biscotti are perfect for dunking in coffee or hot cocoa.
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18. Gingerbread Trifle
Recipe: Layer cubes of gingerbread cake with vanilla pudding, whipped cream, and crushed gingersnaps. Serve in a trifle dish or individual cups for a visually stunning and flavorful holiday dessert.
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