Explore the best Christmas desserts and Christmas sweet treats that will delight your guests this holiday season. From festive cakes to cookies, these Christmas dessert recipes are perfect for spreading holiday cheer and creating memorable moments around the table! 🎄❄️
Unwrap the Magic of Holidays with These Best Christmas Desserts! 🌟🎄
Bûche De Noël (Christmas Yule Log)
Recipe by Sally’s Baking Addiction
Ready in ~ Prep: 8 hours Cook: 2 hours 20 mins
Yields ~ 10-12 slices
Why Everyone Will Love It ~ The ultimate Christmas dessert! Fluffy cocoa sponge, hazelnut cream, rich ganache, and festive touches like meringue mushrooms and sugared cranberries for that snowy forest magic!
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Easy Christmas Dessert Charcuterie Board
Recipe by The Recipe Critic
Ready in ~ 20 mins
Yields ~ 12 people
Why Everyone Will Love It ~ A sweet tooth’s dream! Loaded with candy, chocolate, cookies, and fresh fruit, it’s the perfect no-bake Christmas sweet treat to wow your holiday crowd.
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Gingerbread Cheesecake
Recipe by Flouring Kitchen
Ready in ~ Prep: 30 mins Cook: 1 hour Chill: 8 hours
Yields ~ 16 people
Why Everyone Will Love It ~ A spiced gingerbread crust with creamy swirled filling, topped with gingerbread cookies and sugared cranberries. Holiday magic in every bite!
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Santa Claus Macarons
Recipe by Pies and Tacos
Ready in ~ Prep: 2 hours Cook: 40 mins
Yields ~ 22 macarons
Why Everyone Will Love It ~ These Santa Claus Macarons are as festive as it gets! Crispy shells filled with sweet and creamy Sugar Cookie Buttercream make them the perfect holiday treat!
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Christmas Crack
Recipe by Creme De La Crumb
Ready in ~ Prep: 15 mins Cook: 5 mins Chill: 1 hour
Yields ~ 12 servings
Why Everyone Will Love It ~ Christmas Crack is the ultimate holiday treat! Layers of saltine crackers, gooey toffee bits, and melted chocolate come together for a treat you won’t stop munching on!
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Brown Sugar Maple Pecan Cookie Pie
Recipe by Half Baked Harvest
Ready in ~ Prep: 20 mins Cook: 1 hour 10 mins
Yields ~ 8 servings
Why Everyone Will Love It ~ Pure holiday comfort! Made with browned butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, gooey eggs, maple candied pecans, and chunks of rich chocolate, it’s like a cozy hug in dessert form.
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Candy Cane Crunch Peppermint Cheesecake Cannoli
Recipe by Baker by Nature
Ready in ~ 4 hours 15 mins
Yields ~ 12 cannolis
Why Everyone Will Love It ~ Crisp chocolate-dipped cannoli shells are filled with a creamy peppermint ricotta mixture and topped with crunchy crushed peppermint candies for the perfect holiday bite.
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Mocha Profiteroles Wreath
Recipe by Emma Duckworth Bakes
Ready in ~ Prep: 24 mins Cook: 25 mins
Yields ~ 24 profiteroles
Why Everyone Will Love It ~ Crisp choux buns filled with fluffy espresso cream, dipped in dark chocolate, and stacked into a festive wreath shape. Perfect for any Christmas dessert table.
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Red Velvet Cake Roll
Recipe by Grandbaby Cakes
Ready in ~ Prep: 30 mins Cook: 1 hour
Yields ~ 10 servings
Why Everyone Will Love It ~ Moist red velvet cake wrapped around a creamy white chocolate raspberry buttercream filling, it’s the perfect slice of holiday heaven!
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Gingerbread Chocolate Mousse Tart
Recipe by The Epicurean Mouse
Ready in ~ Prep: 45 mins Cook: 25 mins Chill: 4 hour
Yields ~ 12 servings
Why Everyone Will Love It ~ A crispy gingerbread crust filled with silky chocolate mousse, topped with sugared rosemary and cranberries for the perfect Christmas vibe!
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High Altitude Stollen (German Christmas Bread)
Recipe by Curly Girl Kitchen
Ready in ~ Prep: 30 mins Cook: 40 mins Rise: 1 hour 45 mins
Yields ~ 12 servings
Why Everyone Will Love It ~ Buttery yeast bread filled with dried fruit, almonds, and warm spices, topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. The perfect Christmas treat!
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Millionaire Bars
Recipe by Half Baked Harvest
Ready in ~ Prep: 30 mins Cook: 20 mins Chill: 30 mins
Yields ~ 24 servings
Why Everyone Will Love It ~ Nutty brown butter bars layered with sweet peanut butter and topped with flaky sea salt, the perfect sweet-salty treat!
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Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake
Recipe by In Bloom Bakery
Ready in ~ Prep: 1 hour 30 mins Cook: 44 mins
Yields ~ 16 slices
Why Everyone Will Love It ~ Extra moist date cake soaked in rich toffee sauce, then topped with creamy vanilla cream cheese frosting and a swirl of more toffee sauce for the ultimate indulgence.
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Cranberry Hand Pies
Recipe by Baker by Nature
Ready in ~ Prep: 30 mins Cook: 20 mins Inactive: 1 hour
Yields ~ 8 servings
Why Everyone Will Love It ~ The perfect little bite of holiday bliss! With a flaky, buttery crust and a tangy orange cranberry filling, they’re a sweet and zesty treat you won’t be able to resist.
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No-Bake Salted Peanut Butter Christmas Trees
Recipe by Butternut Bakery
Ready in ~ 1 hour
Yields ~ 10 bars
Why Everyone Will Love It ~ The perfect festive treat! Made with crispy rice cereal, pretzels, oats, and a rich peanut butter-chocolate mix, they’re sweet, salty, and totally irresistible!
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Cranberry Trifle
Recipe by Kitchen Confidante
Ready in ~ Prep: 30 mins Cook: 50 mins Chill: 2 hours
Yields ~ 12 servings
Why Everyone Will Love It ~ A sweet and tangy treat, layered with vibrant cranberry sauce, fluffy sponge cake, and creamy custard. It’s the perfect dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth!
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Christmas Kringle: Puff Pastry Star with Spiced Raspberry Jam
Recipe by Plays Well With Butter
Ready in ~ Prep: 40 mins Cook: 40 mins
Yields ~ 6-8 servings
Why Everyone Will Love It ~ Flaky puff pastry filled with vanilla cream cheese and spiced raspberry jam. Warm, cozy, and perfect for the holidays!
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High Altitude One Layer Eggnog Pecan Cake
Recipe by Curly Girl Kitchen
Ready in ~ Prep: 30 mins Cook: 35 mins
Yields ~ 16 servings
Why Everyone Will Love It ~ A moist, one-layer cake packed with nutty chopped pecans and tons of eggnog in the batter, all topped off with sweet, creamy eggnog icing. Perfect for cozy Christmas parties!
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Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake
Recipe by Grandbaby Cakes
Ready in ~ Prep: 30 mins Cook: 1 hour Chill: 4 hours
Yields ~ 12 servings
Why Everyone Will Love It ~ The ultimate holiday comfort! Rich, creamy chocolate perfectly blended with cool peppermint. Topped with candy canes for a little festive crunch, it’s like a cozy winter hug in every bite.
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Chocolate Cranberry Christmas Cake
Recipe by Baker by Nature
Ready in ~ Prep: 1 hour Cook: 1 hour 15 mins
Yields ~ 12 slices
Why Everyone Will Love It ~ A holiday dream come true! It’s filled with rich chocolate and bursting with refreshing peppermint flavor, making it the perfect treat for all your festive cravings.
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Apple Pie Cupcakes
Recipe by Butternut Bakery
Ready in ~ 2 hours
Yields ~ 12 cupcakes
Why Everyone Will Love It ~ With moist spiced cake, fluffy whipped vanilla buttercream, tender spiced apples, and a cute pie crust garnish, they’re a cozy treat in cupcake form!
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Cranberry Shortbread Cookies
Recipe by Modern Crumb
Ready in ~ Prep: 15 mins, Cook: 20 mins
Yields ~ 24 cookies
Why Everyone Will Love It ~ A little bite of heaven! They’re crumbly, buttery shortbread with bits of fresh cranberries in every bite. Perfect for holiday snacking or gifting!
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Cranberry Mini Pavlovas (Meringue Nests)
Recipe by Emma Duckworth Bakes
Ready in ~ Prep: 25 mins, Cook: 1 hour, Cool: 1 hour
Yields ~ 10 servings
Why Everyone Will Love It ~ Crispy meringue nests topped with softly whipped cream and a tangy-sweet cranberry-orange sauce. Perfectly light and festive for any holiday spread!
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Spiced Pumpkin Tart
Recipe by Sally’s Baking Addiction
Ready in ~ Prep: 1 hr Cook: 1 hr 10 mins
Yields ~ 8-10 servings
Why Everyone Will Love It ~ Made with the warm fall flavors of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and a touch of black pepper, this elegant pumpkin dessert is perfect for holiday gatherings!
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Easy Christmas Cupcakes (with video!)
Recipe by Life Love and Sugar
Ready in ~ 1 hours
Yields ~ 12 servings
Why Everyone Will Love It ~ These are all about fun and creativity! You can decorate them four different ways, making each one a little holiday masterpiece!
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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Blondie Trifle
Recipe by Live Love and Sugar
Ready in ~ Prep: 1 hour 30 mins Cook: 40 mins
Yields ~ 10-12 servings
Why Everyone Will Love It ~ Made with the warm fall flavors of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and a touch of black pepper, this elegant pumpkin dessert is perfect for Christmas parties!
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Roasted Sweet Potato Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust
Recipe by Butter Be Ready
Ready in ~ Prep: 20 mins, Cook: 1 hour 30 mins
Yields ~ 8 servings
Why Everyone Will Love It ~ Creamy sweet potato filling with brown sugar, maple, and warm spices on a crunchy gingersnap crust, it’s pure dessert perfection!
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Beautiful Cranberry Curd Tart
Recipe by The Recipe Critic
Ready in ~ Prep: 15 mins, Cook: 20 mins
Yields ~ 24 cookies
Why Everyone Will Love It ~ As delicious as it is stunning! It features a smooth, tangy cranberry curd filling on a crunchy Biscoff crust, perfect for adding a burst of flavor to your holiday spread!
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Black Forest Ice Box Cake
Recipe by Blue Bowl Recipes
Ready in ~ Prep Time: 45 mins, Chill Time: 3 hours
Yields ~ 12 slices
Why Everyone Will Love It ~ With layers of chocolate graham crackers, sweet cherry preserves, and homemade whipped cream, it’s a cool, creamy dessert that’s as easy as it is delicious!
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Black Forest Trifle
Recipe by Olive and Mango
Ready in ~ Prep Time: 20 mins, Cook Time: 30-40 mins
Yields ~ 8 servings (makes one 9 inch medium size trifle bowl)
Why Everyone Will Love It ~ Layers of rich chocolate cake, cherry filling, creamy custard, and fluffy whipped cream, the ultimate dessert for any occasion!
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White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes
Recipe by Buuck Farms Bakery
Why Everyone Will Love It ~ Moist and fluffy cupcakes with creamy white chocolate and a hint of peppermint, garnished with candy canes. These cupcakes are not only delicious but also perfect for holiday gatherings!
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Creamy Pumpkin Pie Bars
Recipe by Olive & Mango
Ready in ~ Prep: 15 mins Cook: 35-45 mins
Yields ~ 8 X 8 Square Pan Bars
Why Everyone Will Love It ~ Just as delicious as traditional pumpkin pie! Rich, velvety pumpkin filling spiced with warm spices and a hint of vanilla, all on top of a pecan crust.
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And there you have it – The Best Christmas Desserts Recipes for you to try!
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