Christmas is the best time to spend your time on making delightful desserts that capture the magic of the season. From traditional classics like Yule Log Cake, spiced gingerbread cookies to modern treats like peppermint bark and hot chocolate bombs
there are thousands of treats. Bring festive colors to the table with red velvet cake or a vibrant Christmas pavlova topped with fresh fruits.
time saving and easy options like snowball cookies or Rice Krispies Christmas trees are perfect for last-minute holiday cheer.
Don’t forget amazing pies and tarts such as tasty cheesecake and cranberry which offer sophisticated flavors for more refined celebrations.
Whether you’re celebrating grand dinner or having a cozy night in, these Christmas desserts will make your holiday season unforgettable! 🎄🍰
Classic Desserts
Yule Log Cake (Bûche de Noël)
This classic Yule Log Cake is a tender chocolate sponge cake filled with mascarpone whipped cream and covered with whipped chocolate ganache! It’s delicious, festive and made completely from scratch!
Fruitcake
Never in a million years did I think fruit cake would make it to my top 10 favourite cakes of all time! I literally despised fruit cake growing up, always finding it too dry or having too many sultanas. UNTIL I developed this super moist fruit cake recipe that is packed with fruit, nuts, dates and so much more!
Gingerbread Cookies
Here is my favorite gingerbread cookies recipe and one of the most popular Christmas cookie recipes on this website. Soft in the centers, crisp on the edges, perfectly spiced, molasses and brown sugar-sweetened holiday goodness.Â
Sugar Cookies
With crisp edges, thick centers, and room for lots of decorating icing, I know you’ll love these soft cut out sugar cookies. Use your favorite cookie cutters and try my classic royal icing.
Chocolate Delights
Hot Chocolate Bombs
Hot Chocolate Bombs are chocolate spheres filled with homemade chocolate milk powder and marshmallows that are put into a mug with hot milk for a delicious cup of hot cocoa. Try my Best Homemade Hot Cocoa for another rich and creamy hot chocolate recipe.
Chocolate Truffles
These homemade chocolate truffles are extra creamy with the addition of butter. After mixing the 4 ingredients together, let the mixture set in the refrigerator, then roll into balls. Follow this homemade truffles recipe and the helpful video tutorial below!
Peppermint Bark Recipe
Peppermint bark is easy to make with just 5 ingredients. This simple recipe for the classic Christmas treat features 3 layers of white and dark chocolates flavored with peppermint extract, plus crushed candy canes for garnish. The bark sets in an hour, so your holiday treat will be ready for tasting and gift-giving in a snap
Festive Cakes
Okay I am SO EXCITED to finally be sharing my red velvet cake recipe! This red velvet cake is so incredibly soft, full of flavor and is topped with the most delicious cream cheese buttercream. It has a super velvety texture and slightly tart, yet sweet and creamy frosting – making it the best red velvet cake recipe I’ve tried!
Christmas Pavlova
Mary’s pavlova is topped with pretty berries, but most fruits work well so feel free to use what’s in season. It’s a great dessert for Christmas because it can be made well ahead. But of course, Mary would enjoy this any week of the year.
Quick and Easy Treats
Snowball Cookies
Snowball cookies are some of the easiest Christmas cookies you could make—you need just 5 ingredients and 1 mixing bowl. These snowballs are a classic on the Christmas cookie tray, and optional toasted pecans add the loveliest flavor and texture! Without any complicated steps or ingredients, you can be confident this easy snowball cookie recipe is foolproof.
Rice Krispies Christmas Trees
Get into the festive spirit with these Rice Krispie Christmas Trees! A perfect cozy activity, these easy-to-make treats are customizable with your favorite decorations, bringing joy and creativity to your holiday celebrations.
Christmas Fudge
This classic Christmas fudge recipe is made with white chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and sweetened condensed milk to make the creamiest and smoothest holiday treat. The festive sprinkles add a nice pop of color and texture as well. Serve this for friends and family or use as homemade gift during this season.
Pies and Tarts
This eggnog cheesecake is delicious and perfect for eggnog lovers. The secret to a smooth cheesecake is to beat the cream cheese in a food processor for several minutes.
Mini Mince Pies
Nothing beats homemade mince pies! These star topped mini mince pies are super easy to make and utterly delicious. Ideal for making with kids (but grownups love them too!) They also freeze beautifully, meaning you can have homemade mince pies whenever you want.
Cranberry Tart
If you love lemon curd and lemon tarts, I think you’ll like this fall/winter version of a curd tart. The curd isn’t as sharp as my usual lemon curd, but it’s got that signature cranberry tartness. The color is natural, a bright and beautiful magenta and the crust gives those warm, homey vibes. There’s no leftover egg bits here and the curd bakes and chills into a firm, easily sliced pie.Â
Fun Desserts for Kids
Rudolph Cupcakes
A decorating tip with kids: Put all the decorating ingredients like the vanilla wafers, red M&M, brown M&M’s, mini pretzels and candy eyes in a cupcake pan (muffin tin). Each ingredient can be in different “wells” so they stay separated.
Christmas Tree Brownies
It was the first time we were let loose down that sparkly Christmas aisle, and we fell in love with everything we saw. There wasn’t an empty branch on the whole tree by the time we were done! We were so proud of our tree that we called up my parents, and even our grandparents, and invited them over for dinner that night, just so they could admire our very first Christmas tree.
Grinch Cookies
These Grinch Cookies are a delightful holiday treat with a wonderfully crispy bottom and cakey center. Inspired by the classic holiday movie, these green cookies are coated with powdered sugar and topped with a tiny red heart sprinkle. Both kids and adults will love these festive cookies.
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