15+ Recipe For Holiday Desserts Elevate Your Taste Buds!
Published on: Mar 1, 2024
As the holiday season approaches, there's nothing quite like a delicious homemade dessert to bring warmth and cheer to your table. From classic treats to new and creative recipes, there are endless options to satisfy your sweet tooth during this festive time of year. If you're looking to impress your friends and family with some delectable holiday desserts, we've got you covered with this recipe guide. So put on your apron and get ready to create some mouth-watering treats that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Main Ingredients: Unsalted Butter, Sour Cream, Eggs, Orange, Sugar
Looking for a unique and delicious dessert to add to your holiday spread? Look no further than Armenian Gata! This sweet pastry is made with layers of flaky dough and a sweet filling, creating a perfect balance of textures and flavors. It's a traditional holiday treat in Armenia, and once you try it, you'll understand why.
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Easy Holiday Desserts ~ Eggnog Pudding Pies
Main Ingredients: Eggnog, Ground Nutmeg, Instant Vanilla Pudding, Pie
Eggnog is a classic holiday flavor, and what better way to enjoy it than in the form of a creamy, dreamy pudding pie? These individual-sized pies are perfect for serving at holiday parties or as a festive after-dinner treat. The rich eggnog flavor is complemented by a buttery crust and a dollop of whipped cream on top.
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Pumpkin Chai Holiday Cupcakes
Main Ingredients: Boiling Water, Tea Bags, All Purpose Flour, Dark Brown
Combine two holiday favorites – pumpkin and chai – in these delicious cupcakes. The warm spices of chai are the perfect complement to the sweet pumpkin flavor. Top them off with a creamy chai frosting for a truly decadent dessert that will be the star of any holiday gathering.
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Mint Chocolate Dessert Soup
Main Ingredients: Whole Milk, Heavy Cream, Dark Chocolate, Unsweetened
Soup for dessert? It may sound unconventional, but this mint chocolate dessert soup is sure to be a hit at any holiday meal. The rich, velvety soup is packed with chocolate and peppermint flavors, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top adds the perfect touch of sweetness.
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Holiday Ice Cream Sundae Bar
Main Ingredients: Heavy Cream, Milk, Granulated Sugar, Pure Vanilla
Create a fun and interactive dessert experience with a holiday ice cream sundae bar! Set out a variety of ice cream flavors, toppings, and sauces, and let your guests create their own unique sundaes. It's a great way to cater to different tastes and preferences, and everyone will have fun making their own delicious creation.
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No Bake Holiday Oreo Truffles
Main Ingredients: Oreos, Cream Cheese, Baking Chocolate, Green Food
Short on time but still want to impress with a homemade dessert? These no bake holiday Oreo truffles are the perfect solution. Made with just a few ingredients, including crushed Oreos and cream cheese, these truffles are easy to make but pack a delicious punch. Roll them in festive sprinkles for a touch of holiday cheer.
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Holiday Weekend Dessert
Main Ingredients: Water, Orange Jell O, Cool Whip, Sherbet, Oranges
Make the most of your holiday weekend with this delicious dessert! Layers of cake, fruit, and whipped cream come together to create a beautiful and tasty trifle. It's perfect for feeding a crowd, and you can customize the ingredients to suit your taste – think chocolate cake, berries, and Nutella for a decadent twist.
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Holiday Berry Trifle
Main Ingredients: Large Eggs, Granulated Sugar, All Purpose Flour, Baking
Speaking of trifles, this holiday berry trifle is another must-try dessert. Layers of cake, whipped cream, and fresh berries make for a light and refreshing treat that's perfect for balancing out a heavy holiday meal. Plus, the red and green colors make it a festive addition to any table.
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Lemon Fluff Dessert
Main Ingredients: Jell O, Boiling Water, Cold Water, Lemon Pie Filling
If you're a fan of lemon desserts, you'll love this light and fluffy lemon fluff dessert. Made with lemon pudding, whipped topping, and crushed graham crackers, it's a simple but delicious treat that's perfect for any holiday occasion. For an extra touch of lemon, add a sprinkle of lemon zest on top.
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Easy Jam Sandwich Cookies- Easy Holiday Party Dessert
Main Ingredients: Nilla Wafers, Raspberry Jam, Chocolate Spread, Colored
These easy jam sandwich cookies are a fun and festive addition to any holiday party. Made with a buttery shortbread cookie and filled with your favorite jam or jelly, they're sure to be a hit with both kids and adults. Plus, they're so simple to make that you can whip up a batch in no time.
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Quick Holiday Dessert Cups
Main Ingredients: Pumpkin Spice, Baker S White Chocolate, Milk, Whipped
Need a last-minute dessert idea? These quick holiday dessert cups are here to save the day. They're made with layers of crushed Oreos, chocolate pudding, and whipped topping, and can be assembled in minutes. You can even add some holiday-themed decorations on top for an extra festive touch.
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Oreo Dessert
Main Ingredients: Oreos, Butter, Cream Cheese, Vanilla Instant Pudding
Oreo lovers, rejoice! This Oreo dessert is the ultimate treat for any holiday gathering. It's made with layers of crushed Oreos, cream cheese, and whipped topping, creating a rich and creamy dessert that's sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. Plus, it's easy to customize with different flavors of Oreos or toppings.
No holiday dessert spread is complete without a variety of cookies! Whether you prefer classic chocolate chip or festive gingerbread, there's nothing quite like a freshly baked cookie. Get creative with different shapes, flavors, and decorations to make your cookies stand out and impress your guests.
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Chocolate Peppermint Cake {fun holiday dessert!}
Main Ingredients: All Purpose Flour, Chocolate Chips, Cocoa Powder
Chocolate and peppermint is a classic holiday flavor combination, and this chocolate peppermint cake is the perfect way to enjoy it. The rich chocolate cake is layered with peppermint buttercream, creating a deliciously indulgent dessert that's perfect for any holiday celebration. Top it off with some crushed candy canes for an extra festive touch.
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Layered Peppermint Holiday Dessert
Main Ingredients: Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, Butter, Sugar, Cream
Here's another peppermint dessert option for you – a layered peppermint holiday dessert! This no bake treat is made with layers of crushed Oreos, cream cheese filling, and a peppermint pudding layer, creating a cool and creamy dessert that's perfect for the holidays. And with its red and white layers, it's a festive addition to any table.
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Holiday Pavlova Dessert #ChristmasSweetsWeek
Main Ingredients: Egg Whites, Granulated Sugar, Cornstarch, Lemon Juice
For a show-stopping dessert, try this holiday pavlova. This meringue-based dessert is topped with whipped cream, fresh berries, and a drizzle of chocolate, creating a beautiful and delicious dessert that's sure to impress your guests. Plus, the red and green berries make it perfect for the holiday season.
Sugar cookies are a holiday staple, and for good reason. They're simple to make, easy to decorate, and oh so delicious. Get creative with different cookie cutters, frosting colors, and sprinkles to make your sugar cookies stand out and add some festive cheer to your dessert spread.
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Buttery Holiday Cookies
Main Ingredients: Granulated Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla Extract, All Purpose
These buttery holiday cookies are melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Made with just a few simple ingredients, they're easy to make but have a rich and buttery flavor that will have your guests coming back for more. For an extra festive touch, sprinkle some colored sugar or holiday-themed sprinkles on top.
Warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg are synonymous with the holiday season, and this holiday spice cake is the perfect way to enjoy them. The moist and flavorful cake is perfect for serving at a holiday dinner or party, and a dollop of whipped cream on top adds the perfect finishing touch.
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Holiday Pie Cookies
Main Ingredients: Pie Crusts, Pie, Preserves, Eggs, Cookie
These adorable holiday pie cookies are a fun and unique addition to any holiday dessert spread. Made with a flaky pie crust and filled with your favorite pie filling, they're like a mini pie in cookie form. And with their pretty lattice top, they're almost too cute to eat.
Classic Christmas Cookies
Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Red and green food coloring
To start off our holiday dessert recipe guide, we have the classic Christmas cookies. These buttery and sweet treats are a must-have during the holiday season. Begin by creaming together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, and mix well. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until well combined. Divide the dough into two equal parts and add a few drops of red food coloring to one half and green food coloring to the other. Roll out each dough separately and cut into festive shapes using cookie cutters. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Let cool and enjoy these deliciously festive cookies.
Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 eggs
2 tablespoons orange zest
1/4 cup orange juice
1 cup fresh cranberries
For a show-stopping holiday dessert, try this delicious Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake. Begin by sifting together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the orange zest and orange juice. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until well combined. Fold in the fresh cranberries and pour the batter into a greased bundt pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool before serving this delicious and festive cake.
With these two recipes, you'll be sure to impress your loved ones with some delicious holiday desserts. Feel free to get creative and add your own twists to these classic recipes. Happy baking and happy holidays!
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