A complete list of easy Christmas desserts you can make this holiday season. There is always room for dessert, no matter how heavy and festive your dinner was, right?
The desserts are like the climax scene in a blockbuster movie. I have covered everything from classic traditional Christmas cake to cookies, bars, tarts, crisps, pudding, and some unique holiday-themed desserts. Now it is your turn to pick up from the list to give a perfect ending to your Christmas eve dinner and this beautiful year.
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Top 5 Popular Christmas Desserts
Now I get this question every year on Instagram asking what your favorite Christmas dessert is. These are the best and most popular 5 Christmas desserts that you should have at your dinner table
- Christmas cake
- Holiday-themed white chocolate cranberry fudge
- No bake 3 ingredients peanut butter fudge or chocolate fudge
- Raspberry chocolate chip cookies or Gingerbread cookies
- Mini Pavlova
Christmas Holiday Fudge, Brownies, Blondies
Fudge, brownies, and blondies are always easy to make, plus a total crowd-pleaser at my family dinner. I love how simple these are to make; sometimes, you don't need to turn on your oven or stovetop. Just microwaving for 2 minutes is sufficient. I have shared a few but stay tuned as I will share more interesting fudge recipes soon.
Christmas Fudge - 2 ingredients only
This Christmas Fudge is a no-bake, easy, and delicious treat you can make during the holiday season with just two ingredients.
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Popular 3 ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge
Best, quick and easy, creamy and smooth peanut butter fudge recipe using just 3 or 4 ingredients from your kitchen. One of the best desserts to make this holiday season for a small family or large gathering of guests.
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Fantasy Fudge with Homemade Marshmallow Fluff
Chocolate fantasy fudge recipe is prepared with 3 basic ingredients - chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, and homemade marshmallow fluff. One of the best no-bake dessert recipes you can add to your Christmas holiday platter, along with peanut butter fudge, oreo fudge, and holiday white chocolate berry fudge.
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3 ingredient no bake oreo fudge
Oreo Fudge is a 3 ingredient, no-bake dessert recipe that is easy to make and tastes amazingly delicious. One of the best additions to your holiday dessert platter, along with peanut butter fudge, 2 ingredient Christmas fudge, and holiday white chocolate berry fudge.
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Holiday White Chocolate Cranberry Fudge
White chocolate fudge is one of the best no-bake fudge recipes; it is easy and simple to make with just 3 ingredients from your kitchen. To make it a festive holiday-themed fudge, I have added dried mixed berries (cranberries, strawberries, blueberries). You can use any combination of berries or even replace them with your favorite roasted nuts.
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Sticky Date Pudding
Sticky Date Pudding or Sticky Toffee Pudding is a classic and rich, addictive moist sponge cake made using dates which are then covered with butterscotch sauce or toffee sauce and served with vanilla ice cream or vanilla custard.Sticky Date Pudding is one of the best dessert recipes you can make for Valentine's day, Date night dinner, Easter, Christmas, or Thanksgiving holidays.
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Peanut Butter Brownies
The Best Peanut Butter Brownies you will ever make. These quick and easy homemade fudgy brownies are a delightful treat for all peanut butter and chocolate lovers. The classic creamy peanut butter is swirled into chocolate brownie batter.
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Easy Blondies with Ice Cream
The best classic blondie recipe that I have ever made is shared here. It's soft, fudgy, chewy, and buttery, made with simple ingredients from your kitchen.
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Christmas Cakes
You can make some of the best cake recipes for your Christmas dinner or as a Christmas holiday gift basket. I have traditional and classic Christmas rum cake, plum cake, Italian panettone, Australian pavlova, and more. It is your turn to pick one now. You can make all these cakes ahead of time and make your task easier on the big day.
Eggless Christmas Fruit Cake or Plum Cake
Eggless Christmas Fruit Cake is a special treat for all those who asked me for a no-egg no-alcohol version of traditional Christmas cake.
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Traditional Christmas Rum Cake
This easy Christmas cake is the best traditional fruit cake that is moist and highly flavorful. You can’t stop eating after you have tried one slice.
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Classic Date Cake
Eggless date cake is a soft and moist, simple, and delicious old-fashioned traditional dessert prepared mainly during Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday gatherings. But you can always serve this very dark date nut bread for breakfast, as a snack with coffee or tea, or as an after-meal dessert.
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Pavlova - Individual sized
Best Mini Pavlova Recipe with only 5 ingredients is a perfect dessert recipe for Christmas, New Year's Day, Valentine's Day, Summer parties, or any time of the year!These mini pavlovas are one of the best individual treats you can add to your holiday dessert platter. This meringue-based dessert is perfectly crispy on top, light and airy, and has a marshmallowy texture on the inside.
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Biscoff Cheesecake - NEW
Biscoff Cheesecake is a classic dessert with rich, smooth, and creamy filling, a crispy crust, and cookie butter topping that will be a total crowd-pleaser at your dinner table this Diwali, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Holidays.
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Traditional Christmas Butter Cake (Ghee Cake)
Butter Cake or Ghee cake is easy to make, soft and moist, rich, fluffy, and delicious cake that will melt in your mouth. I bet you can't stop after eating a slice of this butter cake.
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Italian Christmas Bread Cake
Panettone Cake is an Italian sweet bread dessert that is light and fluffy, packed with candied fruits, and full of festive flavors. One of the best and unique, fun dessert recipe to try for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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Basic Vanilla Sponge Cake - Add your festive colors.
Simple vanilla sponge cake is soft and moist, amazingly delicious, and made using basic ingredients from your kitchen. Bake this basic cake and then decorate it the way you like for birthdays, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Diwali, Raksha Bandhan, or any special occasion.
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Vegan Eggless Chocolate Cake
Eggless Chocolate cake is one of the best, soft, moist, amazingly delicious chocolate recipes you will ever make.If you are looking for a chocolate cake recipe that requires no fancy equipment like a beater or mixer, then you are at the right place. I have just used a simple spatula and a whisk.
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Popular Pineapple Butter Cake
Pineapple Butter Cake is a classic and rich, super moist and buttery cake that is not only easy to make but so addictive that you will end up making it all the time!
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Double Chocolate Cake with Zucchini and Chocolate Chips
Make the best chocolate zucchini bread this summer season. This zucchini chocolate bread is rich, insanely moist, fudgy, and chocolaty, the most delicious chocolate cake you will ever have. You will never know it is made with vegetables.
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Apple Cake with Crumb Topping
Apple Coffee Cake With Crumb Topping is a delicious Fall dessert that will surely be a show-stopper at any party. The cake is light, soft, and moist on the inside and is topped with perfectly caramelized apples and buttery-nutty-crunchy crumb topping.To take it to the next level and make it scream Fall, I have drizzled the crumb top with cinnamon glaze before serving. This recipe is super simple and requires a few essential ingredients.
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Pavlova Cake Dessert
Pavlova is a meringue-based 5 ingredient cake dessert which is soft and light on the inside like a marshmallow, crunchy crisp around the edges, and chewy on the top. This is then topped with fresh whipped cream and fresh fruits in season making it a total gluten free dessert.
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Holiday Fig Almond Cake
Vegan Fig Almond Cake or Anjeer Badam Cake is a soft and moist, light and delicate, delicious cake perfect for entertaining in summer when fresh figs are in season. This recipe is so simple, quick and easy to make that even beginners can impress anyone, and you will not believe that you made everything from scratch.I love to have it for breakfast, as a tea-time snack and after meal dessert. You can also try the same vegan cake recipe during fall or winter for thanksgiving and Christmas by substituting figs with fresh apples or pears.
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Black Forest Fault Line Cake and Butter Cream Frosting
Black Forest Fault Line Cake With Buttercream Frosting is a rich and classic cake, where moist and delicious chocolate layers are combined with fresh cherries, and rich, silky smooth and melt in mouth frosting. One of the best dessert to try for large crowd during holiday season, Christmas, thanksgiving, Easter
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Christmas Cookies
Surprise your guests with these easy, unique cookie recipes. What is Christmas without cookies?Right?
These are not only best for your dinner table but also the best gift box recipes along with cakes and the best make-ahead desserts!
Holiday Peanut Butter Cookies
Homemade peanut butter cookies are a classic for a reason. These are super easy to make, soft and chewy, with full of peanut butter flavors. The hash marks on the top, created using a fork, give them their signature look. I am sure this is the only peanut butter cookie recipe you will ever use again!
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Christmas Ginger Bread Cookies
Gingerbread Cookies are the most popular festive-themed Christmas cookies spiced with ginger and molasses.
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Raspberry White Chocolate Cookies
Raspberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies are one of the best, chewy and decadent cookies you will ever try. These cookies can be prepared in less than 30 minutes. Do surprise your loved ones with these cookies this holiday season.
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Christmas Themed Candied Fruit Cookies
Candied Fruit Cookies | Karachi Biscuits are eggless, crispy and buttery melt in mouth cookies with candied fruit or tutti frutti bits. These are always a hit at holiday time. I have prepared two different flavors vanilla and rose.
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Nutella Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies
Nutella Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies are melt in mouth cookies which are crispy on the outside, soft and gooey inside filled with nutella plus additional hint of salt in every single bite which will totally make you go crazy over these cookies. One of the best dessert to try for christmas or holiday season.
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Cashew Meringue Cookies
Cashew Macaron Cookies, popularly known as Mangalorean cashew macaroons are rich, classic, irresistibly delicious treats that are light and crispy on the outside, airy on the inside, and loaded with cashew nuts.
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Indian Shortbread Biscuits - Nankhatai
Nankhatai is a melt-in-mouth, delicious, eggless Indian biscuit or shortbread cookie prepared using just five ingredients.
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Christmas Pies and Tarts
Pie or tarts with a crispy crust and smooth melt-in-mouth filling with holiday flavors are always show stealers at Christmas parties. These pies are sure to be a hit, plus they are also easy to make.
Holiday Pumpkin Pie with Streusel Topping
Pumpkin Pie with Streusel Topping is a classic and delightful treat where the rich and creamy pumpkin pie bursting with flavors is complemented with a buttery-nutty crunchy crumb topping in every single bite. The best pie you will make this holiday season! The recipe below makes two pumpkin pies.
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Berry Pie for all season!
Mixed Berry Pie is a delightful summer dessert made from fresh, ripe, and juicy strawberries and blueberries in a homemade buttery, flaky golden pie crust. This patriotic-themed American flag pie dessert is one of the best treats for the 4th of July, along with the famous layered red, white, and blue strawberry blueberry panna cotta.
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Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling have a rich, warm, and gooey center, golden brown edges, and cream cheese frosting on top. Start your morning with these apple cinnamon buns or serve them as an after-meal dessert. They are one of the best apple recipes you can make this fall and holiday season.
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Blueberry Galette with Ice Cream
Blueberry Galette or Blueberry Crostata is a simple and easy to make, yet so impressive fancy dessert where the sweet and fresh blueberries are encased in perfectly crispy, flaky, and buttery homemade pie crust. The best summer dessert recipe that is ready in 40 minutes and is under 450 calories per serving!
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Cranberry Frangipane Tart
Cranberry Frangipane Tart is a classic and irresistibly delicious fancy dessert one must have at their dinner table this Thanksgiving or Christmas. The edges of this tart are crispy with fresh homemade crust and is filled with melt in mouth filling. It is so tasty that you will want to prepare it all through the year.
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Unique Christmas Desserts
These are some of the best, easy-to-make unique festive-themed desserts that are not cake, cookies, or pies.
Christmas Candy Bark
Christmas Bark is one of the best desserts you will make this holiday with white chocolate in less than 5 minutes. Christmas candy is a great addition to your dessert platter and also the best homemade holiday gift.
Check out this recipe.
No Bake Rum Balls for Holiday
These easy no-bake rum balls or oreo balls are the best & classic Christmas dessert you will make this holiday season. This recipe requires just 4 ingredients, and if you have all ingredients in your kitchen, then rum balls are ready in less than 15 minutes.
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Holiday Pudding Dessert with Persimmon and Apples
Persimmon Apple Pudding is a decadent, cake-like, dense, and slightly chewy traditional American dessert topped with saffron-flavored butter sauce. This pudding dessert is also known as Christmas pudding or Quince pudding.
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Strawberries and Cream
Holiday themed red and white dessert made with strawberries and cream. You can also serve it in shot glasses.
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Carrot Halwa (Carrot Pudding)
Carrot Halwa, popularly known as Gajar Ka Halwa or Gajar Halwa, is a classic and rich, decadent melt-in-mouth Indian pudding dessert packed with dry fruits and nuts. A dessert that will impress everyone.
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Ladoo Truffles
Motichoor Ladoo Truffle is an easy and delicious treat you can prepare during Diwali or any special occasion. Here, soft, melt-in-mouth motichoor laddus are coated with white chocolate and then garnished with nuts, rose petals, and vark to make it look festive.
Check out this recipe.
Holiday and Christmas Drinks
This section is all about some simple, refreshing drinks and cold ice cream desserts that you can make this holiday season.
Hot Chocolate
Hot Chocolate is a rich, creamy & flavorful drink, ready in a few minutes, perfect for the cold weather.Hot Chocolate is one of my favorite winter drinks to prepare during the Christmas or Holiday season.
Check out this recipe.
White Christmas Margarita
White Christmas Margarita Recipe – Special Christmas Drink for all my lovely readers. This white Christmas cocktail is the most beautiful and dreamy drink you will make this holiday season. Filled with tropical flavors and tequila, there is no better way to warm up than this on a cold winter day.
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Holiday Homemade Cranberry Beer
Cranberry Beer is a new and refreshing drink with a little hint of sweetness and spiciness, making it a perfect drink for your next party or to sip on just before your dinner. The pretty color makes anyone simply fall in love with the drink. Drink is ready in 30 mins!
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Dulce De Leche Milkshake
Dulce De Leche Milkshake is an intensely delicious, creamy, and thick milkshake filled with the flavor and goodness of caramel, topped with churros and chocolate - all in one glass.
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Orange Shake Up
Orange Shake Up is one of the best thirst-quenching and refreshing, easy-to-make drink that requires just 3 ingredients to prepare. One of the best and popular food item from carnival and fair food list, and can be prepared in less than 10 minutes.
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Make ahead and Store
The best part about Christmas holiday desserts is that you can make all of these ahead, a day or 2 ,in advance and store them in an airtight container at room temperature, prepare a week before in the refrigerator, and for up to 3 months in the freezer. Check each recipe for make-ahead, storage, and reheating instructions.
Reheat
If you like to serve your desserts warm, then microwave for a few seconds or heat them in the oven at 350 degrees F for 10 to 15 minutes.
FAQ
What is the most popular Christmas Dessert?
Christmas cake with dry fruits and nuts is rich and delicious, a total crowd-pleaser at your dinner table.
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Easy Christmas Desserts | Best Holiday Desserts with Traditional Christmas Cocktail
A complete list of easy Christmas desserts that you can make this holiday season. There is always room for dessert, no matter how heavy and festive your dinner was, right? From classic Christmas cake to date pudding, candy, fudge, brownies, and gingerbread cookies, we have covered all Christmas treats.
Ingredients
Festive Themed White Christmas Margarita
To rim the glasses
- Sugar
- Lime Wedges
For Margarita
- ¾ cup Coconut milk or cream
- Juice of 1 lime or lemon
- 2 tablespoon Triple Sec or (juice of 1 sweet lemon)
- 90 ml Tequila or Vodka or Rum
For Garnish
- Lemon wedges
- Cranberries
Instructions
- On a plate, add sugar. For extra flavor, you can even add lemon zest and a pinch of salt
- Add ice cubes, coconut milk, sweet lime juice, lemon juice, tequila or rum, and mix in a blender.
- Transfer the drink from the blender to the rimmed glass. Garnish with pomegranate (or cranberries) and lemon wedges. Serve and enjoy.
- Merry Berry Christmas. Happy Holidays
Make ahead and store instructions for desserts
- The best part about Christmas holiday desserts is that you can make all of these ahead, a day or 2, in advance and store them in an airtight container at room temperature, prepare a week before in the refrigerator, and for up to 3 months in the freezer. Check each recipe for make-ahead, storage, and reheating instructions.
- If you like to serve your desserts warm, then microwave for a few seconds or heat them in the oven at 350 degrees F for 10 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 213kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 8mgPotassium: 128mgFiber: 0.01gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 0.2IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 2mg
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Note: We originally posted this traditional holiday-themed Christmas desserts in Nov 2022. It has now been modified in Nov 2023 with Expert Chef Tips, FAQs, Storage Instructions, etc.
DK Park
This recipe is awesome, Im thankful for this because i'm able to come up with different ideas to add on what i'm making!
Elise Ho
WOW. There is so much deliciousness here. I will definitely keep this pinned for reference to use next year.
Mow De
Yummy festive dessert recipes - great for those with a sweet tooth! Thank you for sharing.