Festive & Delicious: The Best Christmas Desserts To Try This Year
No Christmas celebration is complete without a dazzling spread of desserts.
🎅 Sweet Endings: A Roundup of Christmas Dessert Recipes
From the first bite of a frosted cookie to the last slice of pie shared around the table, holiday sweets bring sparkle and joy to every gathering. Christmas desserts aren’t just about flavor—they’re about tradition, togetherness, and creating moments of magic that linger long after the plates are cleared.
This roundup brings together the best Christmas dessert recipes to make your holiday season extra special. From timeless classics like pies and trifles to festive twists on cakes, cookies, and no-bake treats, you’ll find plenty of inspiration to sweeten your holiday table.
Vegan Snowball Cookies
Make your holiday complete with these festive Vegan Snowball Cookies. They are light, crisp, buttery, and coated in sugary heaven! Plus, they require just 7 simple ingredients and take 25 minutes to make. Go to recipe.
Grinch Snowball Cookies
Even the grumpiest Grinch won’t be able to resist the cheer of these delightful Grinch Cookies! A festive twist on the classic snowball cookie recipe and one of our most popular Christmas treats of all time! Go to recipe.
Vegan Chocolate Truffles
These Vegan Chocolate Truffles are the ultimate Christmas treat: rich, decadent, and effortlessly festive. With deep cocoa flavor and a luxuriously smooth texture, they’re made with just three simple ingredients. Perfect for holiday dessert tables or as a thoughtful homemade Christmas gift. Go to recipe.
Lebkuchen – Traditional German Cookies
Make my Lebkuchen recipe and fall in love with these traditional German cookies. Soft, chewy, full of festive spices and perfect for gifting! Go to recipe.
Baci di Dama (Lady’s Kisses)
Tiny hazelnut shortbread sandwiches filled with a rich layer of dark chocolate. That sensual play between the chocolate and hazelnut is renowned of course, and now you can enjoy it to your heart’s content. Go to recipe.
Easy 3-Ingredient Sugar Cookie Fudge Recipe for Christmas
Make this easy 3-ingredient sugar cookie fudge recipe for Christmas! A quick no-bake holiday treat topped with festive sprinkles, perfect for gifts and parties. Go to recipe.
Easy Christmas Shortbread Cookies
Christmas Shortbread Cookies are buttery and spiced with a hint of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Cut them into festive shapes for the holidays, then make and enjoy this shortbread cookies recipe all year long. Go to recipe.
Christmas Sprinkle Sugar Cookies
These Christmas Sprinkle Sugar Cookies have a festive sparkly coating and are super easy for kids to make! Go to recipe.
Linzer cookies With Spiced Jam Recipe
These light and delicious Linzer cookies with a spiced jam recipe will delight and surprise at how difficult they look, but they are really not that hard to make. Go to recipe.
Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft and chewy, just like a chocolate chip cookie should be–these Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies are your new favorite Christmas Cookie! Take these to the cookie exchange–or save them for yourself–loaded with candy canes and lots of chips, they will make Santa extra happy! Go to recipe.
Pistachio Shortbread Cookies
These Pistachio shortbread cookies use a real Scottish shortbread recipe packed with chopped pistachios and dipped in dark chocolate for an easy and indulgent cookie that is perfect as a Christmas treat or edible gift! Go to recipe.
Christmas m&m Cookies
These Christmas m&m cookies are easy and approachable. In just 30-minutes you can have soft, chewy, and festive cookies to enjoy! Go to recipe.
Gingerbread Blossoms
Gingerbread blossoms are a beautiful soft and chewy gingerbread cookie with a Hershey hug on top. Perfect for the holidays or a beautiful addition to a cookie tin. Go to recipe.
Christmas Chocolate Brownie Pinecones
While these treats may look just like pinecones, they’re edible! Made with fudgy, dark, and indulgent chocolate brownies, they’re studded with almonds and finished with even more chocolate. Wow everyone with these Christmas chocolate brownie pinecones, which are surprisingly easy to make. Go to recipe.
Christmas Scotcheroos
These adorable reindeer topped Christmas scotcheroos are super simple to make with no oven required. Throw in some holiday spices and you’ve got the perfect treat festive treat for both kids and adults! Go to recipe.
Aunt Martha’s Chocolate Mint Bars
Chocolate mint bars are a simple cookie bar recipe perfect for chocolate mint lovers! A great dessert recipe for Christmas and St. Patrick’s Day because of the vibrant green color. Rich and decadent chocolate layers sandwich a lovely mint layer to create the perfect treat. Go to recipe.
Coconut Snowman Cheese Ball
This Coconut Snowman Cheese Ball is the perfect festive dessert for the holidays! Go to recipe.
Christmas Blondies
These blondies are great for several reasons- they are really easy to make (as in super easy)! Honestly, I believe blondies are just the lazy way of making chocolate chip cookies. Go to recipe.
Low-Carb Cranberry Coffee Cake
This Low-Carb Cranberry Coffee Cake has the perfect soft texture and a rich fresh cranberry flavor. It’s packed with healthy fats while being low in carbs, gluten-free and super delicious! Go to recipe.
Easy Dulce de Leche and Apple Empanadas
Ah, the bliss of biting into a warm, flaky empanada filled with a delightful combination of sweet and creamy dulce de leche and spiced apples. The burst of flavors in these delicious Apple Empanadas (Empanadas de Manzana) is a true delight.
And the best part? They’re not only a breeze to make, but they’re also the perfect sweet treat for any occasion! Go to recipe.
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Indulge in a sweet and satisfying dessert with this easy sticky toffee pudding recipe. Moist and dense cake base made with dates and brown sugar, topped with a rich and gooey toffee sauce. Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special treat. Go to recipe.
Triple Chocolate Gingerbread Cake Mix Recipe
Combining the warm and spicy flavors of gingerbread with the lusciousness of three types of chocolate, this Triple Chocolate Gingerbread Cake Mix is the ultimate treat for chocolate lovers. Go to recipe.
Chocolate Christmas Tree Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
These Chocolate Christmas Tree Cupcakes are festive, fun, and almost too pretty to eat! Made with rich chocolate cake mix and topped with fluffy homemade vanilla buttercream, they’re the perfect holiday treat for Christmas celebrations. Go to recipe.
Christmas Tree Cupcakes
Delicious chocolate Christmas Tree Cupcakes with buttercream frosting are super cute, fun to decorate, and perfect for the Holiday season. Go to recipe.
Reindeer Cupcakes
Get ready to make your holiday celebrations extra special this year with these adorable chocolate Reindeer Cupcakes! Perfectly moist and topped with a fun Oreo reindeer, these cupcakes will be a Christmas favorite! Go to recipe.
Candy Cane Cupcakes
These festive two-tone candy cane cupcakes are full of holiday spirit! They’re perfect for serving at Christmas parties, giving as edible gifts, or simply enjoying all season long. Go to recipe.
Santa Hat Cupcakes
Chocolate cupcakes meet creamy buttercream in these cute Santa hat cupcakes that taste as good as they look. The rich, tender cupcakes stay moist for days, while the buttercream swirls into bright red hats with snowy white trim. They’re perfect for Christmas baking fun. Go to recipe.
Masala Chai Tres Leches Cake
A Masala Chai Tres Leches Cake is a twist on a classic Mexican dessert where a fluffy white sponge cake is soaked in a syrup of three milks infused with masala chai. It’s topped with a luscious chai date caramel whipped cream. Go to recipe.
Gingerbread Spice Cake with Caramel
Nothing screams Christmas more than this Gingerbread Spice Cake with caramel frosting! Go to recipe.
Eggnog Poke Cake
Eggnog Poke Cake starts with a spiced cake mix and soaks up a creamy eggnog pudding custard for a holiday dessert that’s easy, festive, and crowd-pleasing. Go to recipe.
Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls
These giant, soft, Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect Christmas morning breakfast! Gooey, pillowy and full of cinnamon spice with an extra holiday pop of eggnog flavor in the creamy icing. Go to recipe.
Fluffy Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls
Christmas mornings have a unique charm, with families gathered, presents exchanged, and the unmistakable scent of festive treats wafting through the air. What better way to amplify this cozy feeling than with a plateful of warm, fluffy cinnamon rolls? Go to recipe.
French Apple Cake
French Apple Cake is layered with thinly sliced apples between a simple vanilla speckled cake layer. The cake batter disperses between the slices of apples and makes the most delicious texture to this apple cake! Go to recipe.
Homemade Apple Pie
This Apple Pie features a flaky, buttery crust enveloping a sweet and spiced apple filling. A layer of creamy cheesecake adds richness, elevating the classic dessert to new heights. Perfect for holidays or any occasion, this pie combines tradition with indulgence in every bite. Go to recipe.
Ultimate Eggnog Cheesecake
Rich eggnog meets smooth and creamy cheesecake in this decadent eggnog cheesecake. Your favorite holiday beverage in cheesecake form is perfect for Christmas dessert. Go to recipe.
Gingerbread Cheesecake
Gingerbread Cheesecake is an adorable dessert that is perfect for the holiday season. With the classic flavor of gingerbread, combined with the esteemed dessert that is cheesecake, this is a premier dish. Go to recipe.
Best Pecan Pie Cheesecake
This Pecan Pie Cheesecake combines a creamy, rich cheesecake base with a sweet, gooey pecan pie topping. Each slice offers the perfect balance of smooth, nutty, and caramel flavors. It’s an indulgent dessert that’s perfect for holidays, special occasions, or anytime you crave a decadent treat. Go to recipe.
Eggnog Cheesecake
This Eggnog Cheesecake is a creamy, spiced dessert with a buttery gingersnap crust and the unmistakable flavor of classic holiday eggnog. Made with cream cheese and real eggnog, this velvety cheesecake filling is rich yet light, with just a hint of nutmeg in every bite. Go to recipe.
Orange Cranberry Christmas Cake with Sugared Cranberry Wreath
This Christmas themed orange butter cake is studded with tart cranberries and adorned with a sugared thyme and cranberry wreath. Go to recipe.
Pecan Pie Cheesecake Recipe
This Pecan Pie Cheesecake is the ultimate dessert for the holiday season. Rich, velvety cheesecake sits on top of a homemade pecan graham cracker crust and is topped with an irresistible pecan pie filling. It is out of this world good, and will be the star of the show at your next holiday or special occasion meal! Go to recipe.
Lemon Dream Bars
Celebrate the holiday season with these delicious and easy-to-make Lemon Dream Bars. With a creamy filling, buttery shortbread crust, and lemon frosting, these bars are the perfect treat for any festive occasion or as a sweet treat for yourself! Go to recipe.
Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars Recipe (20 Minute Prep)
Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars are creamy, rich, and irresistibly sweet. A decadent Christmas dessert with smooth cheesecake and a luscious pecan topping. Go to recipe.
Pecan Pie Bars
These Pecan Pie Bars feature a buttery shortbread crust topped with a rich, caramelized pecan filling. Each bite delivers the perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavors, reminiscent of classic pecan pie. They’re easy to make, portable, and perfect for sharing with family and friends. Go to recipe.
Pomegranate Mousse Brownies
These Pomegranate Mousse Brownies feature a rich, fudgy chocolate brownie base topped with a silky, tangy pomegranate mousse. The vibrant pink layer adds a refreshing contrast to the dense, chocolatey bottom, creating a delightful combination of flavors and textures. Finished with a dusting of cocoa powder, these brownies are as visually appealing as they are delicious. Go to recipe.
Costco Pecan Pie
This Costco Pecan Pie is rich, gooey and loaded with a generous amount of pecans in every bite. With a crackly sugar top, thick syrupy filling and a flaky crust that holds its shape, this pie channels everything people love about Costco’s pies, but in a perfectly portioned homemade version. Go to recipe.
Simple Christmas Bundt Cake Wreath
This impressive Christmas Wreath Cake is perfect addition to your holidays and the best part, there are no special decorating skills required. Go to recipe.
Gingerbread Bundt Cake
Fill your kitchen with the warm, spicy aroma of gingerbread this holiday season! This gingerbread bundt cake is simple to make with cake mix yet turns out moist, festive, and perfect for Christmas gatherings. Go to recipe.
Chocolate Peppermint Bundt Cake
This moist Chocolate Peppermint Bundt Cake topped with tangy cream cheese frosting is the ultimate festive dessert. Easy to make and guaranteed to impress any holiday crowd. Go to recipe.
Peppermint Candy Cane Cake with Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting
Bake this super easy cake for your Christmas brunch gathering. It’s delicious by itself and also when you frost it with a homemade peppermint cream cheese frosting. Go to recipe.
Red Velvet Mini Bundt Cakes
Moist red velvet mini bundts with a light cocoa flavor, finished with a simple cream cheese glaze. Great for holidays, showers, or any time you want a small, pretty dessert. Go to recipe.
Chocolate Peppermint Cake
A moist chocolate cake with a light peppermint flavor, filled and frosted with buttercream, then finished with chocolate ganache and crushed candy canes. Go to recipe.
Candy Cane Lush Dessert
Creamy layers of peppermint cheesecake, vanilla pudding, and a whipped topping sprinkled with candy cane crumbs make this Candy Cane Lush a holiday dessert showstopper! Go to recipe.
Red Velvet Brownies
These Red Velvet Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting combine the rich, fudgy texture of brownies with the classic red velvet flavor, all topped off with a smooth, tangy cream cheese frosting. It’s the best of both worlds in one delicious bite! Go to recipe.
Strawberry Icebox Cake
A refreshing, no-bake dessert made by layering graham crackers, sweetened whipped cream, and fresh strawberries. After chilling, the layers soften into a cake-like texture—light, creamy, and perfect for warm-weather gatherings. Go to recipe.
Christmas Layer Cake
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with this showstopping Christmas funfetti layer cake! Two layers of moist, fluffy, and flavorful cake sandwiched with the most amazing vanilla buttercream, and it’s all made from scratch. Go to recipe.
Pistachio Dacquoise
This Pistachio Dacquoise recipe combines crunchy Dacquoise and silky smooth French buttercream, packed with real pistachio flavour for a dessert that is sweet, salty and nutty in every bite. Go to recipe.
Hot Chocolate Pie
No-Bake Hot Chocolate Pie with a creamy chocolate filling and cookie crust. An easy, no-bake dessert that’s perfect for chocolate lovers. Go to recipe.
Slow Cooker Figgy Pudding
Create a traditional, spiced figgy pudding right in your crockpot—packed with vibrant dried fruits, warm spices, and a hint of brandy and rum, this dessert is a show-stopping holiday classic. Go to recipe.
Orange Cranberry Bread
This Orange Cranberry Bread is the perfect breakfast, brunch, or snack for Christmas Day! Served warm with some butter and hot coffee – you can’t beat it! Go to recipe.
Starbucks Gingerbread Loaf
This copycat Starbucks Gingerbread Loaf with cream cheese frosting is moist, flavorful, and the perfect treat to make at home! An old-fashioned recipe that is perfectly spiced and may just taste better than the original! Go to recipe.
Lemon and Coconut Cake
This amazingly delicious lemon and coconut cake is full of tropical flavours and easy to prepare with regular cake ingredients. This cake has a coconutty and lemony taste with a mild sugar glaze coating. Go to recipe.
Romanian Festive Sweet Bread
A delicious sweet bread made at holidays and important gatherings. With lots of walnuts and different fillings, this cake is very loved by anyone and quickly devoured from the plates. Go to recipe.
Ice Cream Yule Log Cake with Chocolate Ganache
The holiday showstopper that’s easier than it looks. This ice cream yule log wraps fluffy chocolate cake around your choice of ice cream, topped with chocolate ganache. Go to recipe.
Yule Log Cake
This Christmas make a traditional yule log cake (Bûche de Noël). A chocolate sponge cake is filled with creamy mascarpone, then covered with chocolate ganache for the bark. Go to recipe.
Colorful Christmas Yule Log (Bûche De Noël)
A festive Bûche de Noël with a fluffy two-tone sponge cake rolled around luscious cream cheese filling, decorated in vibrant colors — perfect as a show-stopping centerpiece for your holiday dessert table. Go to recipe.
Buche de Noel
The Bûche de Noël, or Yule Log, is a traditional French dessert that’s become a festive favorite around the world, especially during Christmas. At its heart, it’s a rolled sponge cake filled with creamy goodness and covered with chocolate, mimicking the appearance of a log. Go to recipe.
Christmas Tree Pavlova [vegan]
Embrace the festive spirit with this vegan Christmas tree pavlova. This holiday showstopper is every bit as decadent and beautiful as conventional pavlova, yet completely free of eggs and dairy. Go to recipe.
Nutella Puff Pastry Christmas Tree
This simple Nutella puff pastry Christmas tree recipe transforms two sheets of puff pastry and a jar of hazelnut spread into a golden, flaky centerpiece. It’s simple to assemble, bakes up crisp and tender, and looks impressive without complicated steps. Serve it for brunch on Christmas morning or as your Christmas dessert. Go to recipe.
Ginger Chocolate Mousse [vegan]
This rich and velvety vegan ginger chocolate mousse is simply scrumptious. It has a crunchy bottom layer made from ginger snap biscuits. Go to recipe.
Gingerbread Latte
Curl up on a cold day with this delicious Gingerbread Latte. There is nothing more festive and reminiscent of the great holiday season than this sweet drink, best served warm. Go to recipe.
Vanilla Mousse
This vanilla mousse makes an elegant Christmas dessert that’s light, silky, and festive. With only two ingredients and 15 minutes of prep, it’s the easiest way to impress your holiday guests. Go to recipe.
15-Minute Pomegranate Parfaits with Pistachios
These Pomegranate Parfaits with Pistachios and Mascarpone Cream are a stunning Christmas dessert—rich, creamy, and delightfully festive. With layers of vibrant flavor and gorgeous holiday colors, they come together in just 15 minutes for an easy yet elegant treat. Go to recipe.
🎄 A Sweet Note to End the Holiday Meal
Christmas desserts are more than just the grand finale of your feast—they’re part of the memories we hold onto each holiday season.
Whether you’re baking for family traditions, hosting friends, or gifting homemade sweets, these recipes are sure to spread cheer with every bite.
Which Christmas dessert will you be trying first? Don’t forget to save this roundup—it’s the perfect collection to revisit year after year as you build your own sweet holiday traditions.
Here’s to cozy kitchens, twinkling lights, and desserts that make Christmas truly magical.
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