Looking for sweet treats to enjoy this Christmas? Try these 48 deliciously festive Christmas desserts to make your celebrations even better this holiday season.
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The most magical time of the year is almost upon us, and that means before long we will be enjoying fun holiday activities, like decorating the tree, watching Christmas movies, singing carols, and baking holiday cookies and desserts.
Needless to say, I’m so excited for the holiday festivities to begin this year and one of the things I’m looking most forward to is all the holiday recipes. Whether it’s our favorite holiday fudge recipes, delicious no-bake Christmas treats, or super simple cake mix cookies, there is always some kind of sweet treat to enjoy this time of year.
So, I decided it might be fun to gather up some deliciously festive Christmas dessert recipes in case you need some holiday baking (or no-bake dessert) inspiration. These easy Christmas desserts can be enjoyed all season long, but are perfect for Christmas dinner, to bring to a holiday party, or to give as gifts.
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48 Deliciously Festive Christmas Desserts
These festive Christmas desserts consist of cakes, pies, cookies, and no-bake desserts. You will find all the delicious flavors that remind you of Christmas like gingerbread, eggnog, cranberries, and peppermint.
Best Christmas Cake Recipes
Try these decadent Christmas cake recipes when you are craving something sweet this holiday season. Find easy cakes, cupcakes, and cheesecake Christmas dessert recipes that everyone will enjoy.
Christmas Tree Cupcakes- Pam’s Daily Dish
Look how cute and festive these Christmas tree cupcakes are. Moist vanilla cupcakes with delicious creamy frosting that are fun to make and turn out so delicious.
Eggnog Cupcakes-Baking Capture
Dive headfirst into the festive spirit with these irresistibly delicious Eggnog Cupcakes. Beautifully decorated with edible pearls, these cupcakes will be the star of your Christmas table.
Santa Hat Cupcakes- Kim Schob
Santa Hat Cupcakes are the perfect addition to your Christmas dessert table. These festive little cakes are easy to make and so cute!
White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes- My Happy Bakes
These White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes are filled with silky peppermint ganache and topped with white chocolate peppermint frosting.
Gingerbread Cupcakes- Love From the Oven
Gingerbread Cupcakes are a festive and delicious way to celebrate the holiday season. These homemade cupcakes are quick and easy to make, and the scent of them in the oven will fill your kitchen with holiday goodness.
Hot Chocolate Cupcakes-Cinnamon & Sage Co.
This winter, treat yourself and your loved ones to some decadent Hot Chocolate Cupcakes. With a moist cupcake that uses real hot chocolate powder and a light, gooey marshmallow frosting, you won’t be able to resist this seasonal dessert!
Gingerbread Layer Cake- Live to Sweet
This Gingerbread Layer Cake is a sweet, spiced gingerbread cake with cinnamon mascarpone frosting, covered in soft gingerbread cookies.
Cinnamon Roll Cake-Dani’s Cookings
Delicious cinnamon roll cake that combines the look and taste of the classic baked cake and the texture of a sponge cake.
Christmas Cake- Delicious Table
Bake a Christmas Cake loaded with your favorite holiday flavors of peppermint. This Christmassy bake is gorgeous for a fancy holiday dinner party and easy enough to make with kids for a merry, joyful, perfect dessert.
Gingerbread Cake– Little Sunny Kitchen
Light and tender Gingerbread Cake tastes just like your favorite holiday gingerbread cookies, in an easy-to-make cake form.
Christmas Cake– The Cinnamon Jar
Welcome to the heart of the holiday season with this rich, moist, and velvety Christmas cake recipe. No frills, no fuss, and definitely no marzipan icing. We prefer our Christmas cake in its unadorned glory, allowing the festive flavors to shine in their purest form.
Coconut Cake- Home Made Interest
This is hands down the BEST Coconut Cake recipe you’ll ever make. This easy coconut cake recipe uses fresh coconut and a secret ingredient to make the coconut cake extra moist!
Cranberry Orange Brown Sugar Cake– In Fine Taste
Cranberry orange brown sugar cake is a moist and fluffy warm brown sugar cake, with fresh orange cream cheese frosting, filled with a tangy cranberry compote.
Red Velvet Christmas Cake- The Slow Roasted Italian
Indulge in the most delightful Red Velvet Christmas Cake adorned with luscious, sugared cranberries that add a burst of festive charm to every heavenly bite.
Christmas Fruit Cake- This Wife Cooks
This classic Old English style fruitcake is rich, easy to make, and perfect for the holiday season!
Christmas Cookie Cake -Where is My Spoon
This pretty Christmas cookie cake recipe is perfect for the Holiday season. A large and delicious cookie decorated with an edible buttercream wreath.
Chocolate Peppermint Swiss Roll– Crumbs & Corkscrews
Chocolate peppermint Swiss roll is all the best festive flavors wrapped up in one super easy dessert. With a fun candy cane-inspired peppermint cream filling, wrapped up inside a rich and fluffy chocolate roll cake, and coated with a glossy chocolate ganache.
Gingerbread Orange No-Bake Cheesecake– Sweet Mouth Joy
Perfect for Christmas, this gingerbread orange cheesecake is a real festive treat.
Biscoff Cheesecake-Thyme for Flavor
This no-bake biscoff cheesecake recipe is so easy to make and brings two favorites – biscoff and cheesecake – together in one delicious mouthful!
Gingerbread Cheesecake– Keep Calm and Eat Ice Cream
Get ready for the holiday season with this no-bake gingerbread cheesecake. With a buttery gingerbread crust, it’s perfect for any festive occasion.
No Bake Peppermint Oreo Cheesecake- Lemons + Zest
This simple No-Bake Peppermint Cheesecake with an easy Oreo crust includes crushed Oreos for a festive chocolate mint-filled dessert. 20 minutes to prep and easy to make ahead. A great dessert for the holiday season and beyond.
Toblerone Cheesecake- Stephanie’s Sweet Treats
This Toblerone cheesecake uses the Toblerone chocolate inside the cheesecake batter and is decorated on top.
Christmas Cookies and Bars
Cookies are my favorite Christmas dessert! So, I was excited to find some new recipes that I could add to my recipe collection. If you are looking for some new cookie recipes to try, these would be the perfect addition to your cookie exchange this year.
Gingerbread Eggnog Cookies- Sustain My Cooking Habit
Festive gingerbread eggnog cookies are the perfect combination of two-holiday favorites – gingerbread and eggnog.
Hot Chocolate Cookies with Chocolate Marshmallow Glaze- Dancing Through the Rain
These Hot Chocolate Cookies With Chocolate Marshmallow Glaze are a super fun twist on your favorite beverage. A tasty cookie for the holidays, this is a treat that the whole family will love!
Ginger Christmas Cookies- Pass Me a Spoon
These delightful Ginger Christmas Cookies are a cross between sugar cookies and gingerbread cookies. These delectable treats are the perfect combination of warmth, spice, and sweetness, making them a festive addition to any cookie platter.
Grinch Crinkle Cookies-Attempts at Domestication
Celebrate the Grinch’s small heart growing 3 sizes with this easy Grinch cookie recipe. These green crinkle cookies look just like a Grinch!
Christmas Peppermint Blossom Cookies– Andrea’s Notebook
These candy cane kiss blossom cookies are easy holiday cookies. They’re the perfect size for your special occasion. Make them with a red and white striped Hershey’s Kisses and this delicious chocolate cookie recipe.
Chocolate Covered Christmas Oreos- I Heart Naptime
These chocolate-dipped Christmas Oreos are adorable and easy treats the whole family can help make! Only 2 ingredients are needed to whip up this quick and simple dessert.
Christmas Sugar Cookies– Modern Honey
Soft, chewy homemade Christmas Sugar cookies with buttercream frosting. Try this delicious cut-out sugar cookie recipe this holiday season.
Christmas Rice Krispie Treats- Peel with Zeal
These gluten-free Christmas rice krispies treats are the ultimate festive treat! They’re soft and gooey with the perfect amount of crunch.
Festive Christmas Brownies-Borrowed Bites
These easy Christmas Brownies are a festive holiday treat that anyone can make! Our creamy vanilla frosting makes the perfect base for any of these 4 Christmas designs.
Chocolate Peppermint Oreo Brownies-Boulder Locavore
A boxed Brownie mix hack creates amazing Fully Loaded Chocolate Peppermint Oreo Brownies with chocolate ganache topping. You’ll love all the fun additions in these brownies.
Cranberry Bars- Sugar Pursuit
These easy cranberry bars, with a sweet and buttery shortbread crust, cranberry filling, and delicious crumble topping, make a perfect dessert that combines sweet and tart flavors.
Grinch Fudge– The Best Ideas for Kids
Your heart may grow 3 sizes making this delicious Grinch fudge! And only a few ingredients are needed.
More Delicious Christmas Dessert Recipes
Try these easy and delightful Christmas dessert recipes that include pie recipes, and no-bake desserts like truffles, mousse, ice cream, and more.
Christmas Lasagna- Princess Pinky Girl
Christmas Lasagna is a delicious no-bake dessert filled with smooth and creamy layers that sit atop a cookie crust.
Eggnog Pudding Dessert- Bitz & Giggles
Eggnog Pudding Dessert is a triple-layer, no-bake dessert featuring sweetened whipped cream cheese, creamy eggnog pudding, and fluffy whipped topping with festive sprinkles on top of a vanilla cookie crust. It’s the perfect Christmas treat!
Mincemeat Tarts- An Edible Mosaic
Festive Mincemeat Tarts have a spiced fruit filling with notes of citrus and brandy and are baked in a rich, buttery, flaky crust. A traditional British holiday dessert that’s both aromatic and festive. These mini mince pies are also baked in a muffin pan, so they’re perfectly portioned!
Eggnog Pie- Simply Stacie
This creamy and sweet Christmas dessert is a family favorite for the holidays. Eggnog Pie is easy to make with a pre-made pie crust and eggnog cream pie filling.
No Bake Cranberry Pie– Semi Homemade Kitchen
Creamy, tart, and utterly delicious, our No-Bake Cranberry Pie is the perfect holiday treat. With a luscious cream cheese filling, tangy cranberry sauce, and a buttery graham cracker crust, it’s a slice of festive delight you won’t want to miss.
Santa Stuffed Strawberries– Wow, It’s Veggie?!
The stuffed Santa strawberries are so cute and perfect for the holidays. Nothing is better than strawberries and cream!
Pomegranate Parfaits with Pistachios- Happy Kitchen
Beautiful and delicious Pomegranate Parfaits Recipe with Pistachios and Mascarpone Cream is a perfect Christmas dessert. These rich, creamy, festive, and gorgeous-looking layered parfaits take just 15 minutes to make!
Gingerbread Mousse-Cinnamon and Coriander
Chocolate Gingerbread Mousse is an easy homemade dessert for Christmas made with dark chocolate and gingerbread spice.
Christmas Pavlova– FoodnService
You’ll love how airy, delicious, and easy these Christmas Pavlova desserts are to make! Burst with a fresh tart cranberry curd, it makes a perfect holiday dessert!
Candy Cane Ice Cream- Sweet Fix Baker
This candy cane ice cream is a festive holiday-flavored dessert that your whole family will enjoy.
Christmas Tree Dip– Remake My Plate
This festive Christmas Tree Dip recipe will become your new favorite dessert to serve at your next gathering during the holiday season. It’s so easy to make and can be quickly turned into a crowd-pleasing dessert board.
White Chocolate Peppermint Christmas Crack– The Sassy Foodie
This easy white chocolate Christmas crack is as easy as melting some chocolate, and topping it with your favorite candies. If you love all the desserts that the holiday season brings but are not much of a baker, this is a quick and easy recipe that makes the perfect gift!
Cake Truffles- Dinner at the Zoo
Cake truffles are fun, festive, and simple to make! Dip them in chocolate and decorate them with holiday sprinkles for an impressive dessert.
Peanut Butter Pretzel Truffles– Chef Savvy
This super easy 5 ingredient Peanut Butter Pretzel Truffles recipe is made in one bowl and requires no baking. Perfect for Christmas desserts or gifts!
There you go, 48 deliciously festive Christmas dessert recipes. These dessert recipes are the perfect way to impress your guests and round out your holiday dinner this Christmas.
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