The Ultimate Collection of Christmas Dessert Recipes: Sweet Endings for Your Holiday Feast
As the grand finale to your festive Christmas dinner, dessert is more than just a sweet treat—it’s the heartwarming culmination of your holiday meal, a moment of pure joy and shared indulgence. After meticulously planning your appetizers, savory soups, and impressive main courses from our previous collections, it’s time to turn our attention to the star of the show that truly rounds out the celebration: dessert.
Today, we’re diving headfirst into a world of delectable Christmas dessert recipes designed to perfectly complete your extraordinary holiday menu. Whether you lean towards time-honored traditions or crave innovative, easy-to-make delights, this comprehensive guide has something special for everyone.
Below, you’ll discover a curated selection of irresistible dessert ideas that promise to make your Christmas dinner truly unforgettable. From beloved classics like the festive Buche de Noel, rich Christmas Pudding, comforting Fruit Cake, and iconic Pecan Pie, to delightful no-bake variations that save you oven space, and even a unique Guinness Gingerbread, your perfect holiday sweet ending awaits!
Don’t wait! Download our free recipe collection of all these mouth-watering delicacies right now. With this treasure trove of recipes at your fingertips, you’ll be perfectly prepared to whip up an exquisite dessert that leaves a lasting impression on your guests this Christmas!
Happy browsing and even happier baking!
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The Great Collection of Festive Christmas Dinner Dessert Recipes
Elegant & Classic Christmas Desserts
Elevate your holiday table with these sophisticated and traditional dessert choices that are sure to impress guests with their timeless appeal and exquisite flavors.
Christmas Pavlova
This stunning Christmas pavlova features vibrant red pomegranate seeds and green kiwi slices arranged to form a festive crown. It’s a light, airy, and utterly delicious dessert centerpiece, perfect for your holiday family celebrations and special occasions.
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Festive Cranberry Coconut Cake
This Cranberry Coconut Cake is a true showstopper, ideal for any holiday gathering or special festive occasion. It features luscious layers of moist coconut cake, a vibrant sweet-tart homemade cranberry filling, all frosted with a rich cream cheese icing and coated in a delightful layer of sweetened coconut.
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Yogurt and Cherry Red Wine Sauce Recipe
This elegant frozen yogurt dessert is a truly delightful treat that adults will savor. It artfully combines the rich flavors of spicy mulled wine with sweet cherries and creamy yogurt, delivering sophisticated holiday notes in every spoonful.
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You have to make Magic Cake at least once!
Magic Cake is a truly enchanting and surprisingly easy dessert! A simple batter magically transforms while baking to create distinct, delicious layers. This festive eggnog version is an absolute must-try for the holiday season.
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Eggnog Cake
This Eggnog Cake is a delightfully fluffy and moist bundt cake, generously topped with a sweet, creamy vanilla eggnog glaze and a sprinkle of nutmeg. An elegant, easy-to-make 5-step recipe, it’s the perfect festive cake for the holiday season.
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Egg Liqueur Parfait with Homemade Egg Liqueur
Indulge in this delightful gluten-free, no-churn egg liqueur parfait, featuring exquisite homemade advocaat. Prepared with incredible speed and ease, it’s a perfect dessert for any season, adding a touch of sophisticated sweetness to your table.
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“You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy dessert, and that’s kind of the same thing.”
Pies, Tarts & Hearty Bakes for Your Christmas Table
From flaky crusts to rich, comforting fillings, these pies and tarts are holiday staples that bring warmth and cheer to any Christmas feast.
Spiced Apple Cranberry Pie – The Jam Jar Kitchen
This Spiced Apple Cranberry Pie is the quintessential dessert for both Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. Its delicious blend of spiced apples and tart cranberries baked in a perfect crust will be a family favorite everyone adores!
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Vegan Gingerbread Cake
This wonderfully spiced vegan gingerbread cake features decadent layers of classic buttercream frosting. The cake itself melts in your mouth and is easily made with readily available common ingredients, perfect for a plant-based holiday treat.
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Cranberry Orange Custard Pie | Recipe
This vibrant Cranberry Orange Custard Pie is the festive dessert you never knew your Christmas was missing. A silky egg custard infused with orange zest, warm spices, and tangy cranberries sits in a flaky cream cheese crust, creating a beautiful make-ahead pie bursting with holiday cheer and flavor.
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Easy Eggnog Pie
This incredibly delicious and easy eggnog pie is guaranteed to be a sensational hit with all the eggnog enthusiasts at your family’s holiday celebration. A simple recipe with big festive flavor!
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Zuccotto
While Zuccotto looks incredibly impressive, this creamy Italian dessert is surprisingly easy to create. Give this elegant, no-bake delight a try this Christmas for a truly memorable sweet experience!
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Fun & Festive Cakes: Edible Works of Art
Delight your family and friends with cakes that are not only delicious but also visually stunning, bringing a joyful and artistic touch to your Christmas celebrations.
Christmas Tree Cakes
These delightful Christmas tree cakes offer a truly gorgeous presentation with their captivating green ombre layers. The beautifully piped red and white buttercream frosting adds a wonderful, festive touch that makes them perfect for holiday celebrations.
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Quick & Easy No-Bake Wonders
For those looking to save oven space or simply enjoy a fuss-free dessert, these no-bake options deliver maximum flavor with minimal effort, perfect for busy holiday preparations.
15-Minute Pomegranate Parfaits with Pistachios • Happy Kitchen
These beautiful and utterly delicious Pomegranate Parfaits, featuring crunchy pistachios and creamy Mascarpone, are a perfect Christmas dessert. This incredibly easy recipe can be prepared in just 15 minutes, making it ideal for last-minute holiday magic!
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No-Bake Chocolate Ricotta Cheesecake
If you’ve never tried a cheesecake with ricotta, this no-bake chocolate ricotta cheesecake without cream cheese is an absolute must! It’s incredibly easy to make, promises to be a crowd-pleaser for any occasion, and offers a unique creamy texture you’ll adore.
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Arroz con Dulce (Creamy Coconut Rice Pudding)
Break away from your usual Christmas dinner dessert routine and introduce something wonderfully tropical! This Arroz con Dulce, a creamy coconut rice pudding, is a beloved and popular dessert during the holiday season, offering a delightful taste of warmth.
Kids will find the idea of “chocolate reindeer poop” absolutely hilarious! Delight them with this silly yet utterly delicious Chocolate Reindeer Poop Pudding as an after-dinner treat during the holidays, complete with Rudolph’s bright red (cherry) nose on top!
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“Always save room for dessert.”
Kinder Bueno Cheesecake (No Bake)
Craving a light, incredibly creamy, and indulgent Kinder Bueno Cheesecake for your Christmas dinner dessert? This fantastic no-bake cheesecake is not only delicious but also super easy to assemble, and you can conveniently prepare it the night before the big day!
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Rich & Decadent Chocolate Delights
For the chocolate lovers at your holiday table, these rich and indulgent desserts are sure to satisfy every craving, from classic rolls to molten lava cakes.
Chocolate Roll with Candy Cane Whipped Cream
A beautiful nod to French-Canadian heritage, this Buche de Noel, or Chocolate Roll Cake, pairs a delicate chocolate sponge with creamy, subtly sweet candy cane-flavored whipped cream. This irresistible dessert is a true cake lover’s dream for the holidays!
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Santa’s Favorite Hot Cocoa Cupcakes
These delightful hot cocoa cupcakes, made with a convenient boxed mix, are an easy yet spectacular holiday treat. The perfect finishing touch is their fluffy marshmallow frosting, making them a festive favorite for all ages.
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Gingerbread Cake
Prepare to turn heads and drop jaws at your next Christmas gathering with this gorgeous Gingerbread Cake. It perfectly pairs a moist gingerbread cake base with a luscious, boozy bourbon frosting. Top it off with your favorite decorated gingerbread cookies for an unforgettable holiday centerpiece!
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Speculoos ‘Biscoff’ Cheesecake
This incredibly decadent Baked Biscoff Cheesecake is the ideal dessert for a special occasion or simply when you need to treat yourself. With Biscoff woven into every layer, you’ll savor both the delicious caramelized spiced flavor of traditional Speculoos Cookies and the rich creaminess of a classic baked cheesecake.
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Minty Fresh & Holiday Themed Treats
Embrace the refreshing flavors of peppermint and festive themes with these delightful desserts, perfect for adding a touch of Christmas magic to your meal.
4 Ingredient Peppermint Ganache Pie – Chef Savvy
This effortless four-ingredient Peppermint Ganache Pie boasts a wonderfully smooth, rich chocolate filling nestled in a crunchy Oreo crust. Crowned with crushed peppermint, it’s the perfect Christmastime dessert you can prepare in under 10 minutes, offering maximum flavor with minimal fuss!
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Pandoro Christmas Tree Cake with Nutella and Whipped Cream
This stunning Pandoro tree dessert is an absolute showstopper that remarkably requires no baking at all! Say hello to your new go-to Christmas dessert that’s both impressive and incredibly simple to assemble.
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Chocolate Lava Cakes for a Crowd | Borrowed Bites
Imagine a moist cake with a heavenly, gooey, rich center—that’s what these Chocolate Lava Cakes deliver! Baked in muffin tins for an easy presentation, they’re perfect for impressing at your Christmas dinner, especially when serving a crowd, as they can be prepared ahead, frozen, and reheated with ease.
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Chocolate Ganache Tart with Salted Caramel
This Chocolate Ganache Tart is absolutely incredible! It features a crisp Oreo crust layered with a luscious salted caramel filling, all topped with a rich, decadent chocolate ganache and a sprinkle of sea salt. A truly unforgettable dessert experience!
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The BEST Sticky Toffee Pudding (So Easy!) | All Ways Delicious
Sticky Toffee Pudding is hands down the perfect Christmas dessert. This incredibly moist cake, made with tender dates and generously drenched in a buttery toffee sauce, is surprisingly easy to prepare, making it a stress-free holiday showstopper!
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“Desserts are the fairy tales in the kitchen.”
Timeless Traditions & Fruity Delights
Journey back to classic holiday flavors with these traditional puddings, cakes, and fruity concoctions that embody the spirit of Christmas past and present.
Traditional British Christmas Pudding
The Traditional British Christmas Pudding is a make-ahead, steamed, fruit-filled dessert that is famously set alight when served, creating a spectacular tableside display. It represents a beautiful culmination of many British Christmas dinners and traditions.
This delightful Cranberry Ice Cream, crafted with fresh Cranberry Sauce, is infused not only with cranberries but also with the festive flavors of white wine, orange, and cinnamon. This unique blend adds an extra dimension, making it the perfect seasonal pudding for your holiday menu.
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Gluten Free Orange Cranberry Cake
This easy recipe for gluten-free orange cranberry cake presents a beautiful layer cake with a sweet cranberry jam filling and a zesty orange buttercream frosting. Made with sour cream, this moist cake truly stands out as the best layer cake for a festive and allergy-friendly treat.
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Ambrosia Fruit Salad – The Six Figure Dish
This classic Ambrosia Fruit Salad is a timeless dessert, perfect for your Christmas celebration. Made with just seven simple ingredients, it’s a refreshing and delightful dish that is guaranteed to be a huge hit with the entire family.
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Old Fashioned Pecan Pie
This delicious, old-fashioned Pecan Pie perfectly concludes any meal. With its irresistibly gooey filling resting on a decadent crust, generously topped with pecans, it’s both beautiful to behold and incredibly tasty. Grandma would certainly be proud!
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Unlock a collection of 20 delicious Christmas Cookie recipes to add even more sweetness to your holidays. These recipes are perfect for baking with family or gifting to loved ones!
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Cheesecakes & Holiday Cakes for Every Taste
From creamy cheesecakes to dense fruitcakes, these recipes offer a diverse range of textures and flavors, ensuring there’s a perfect cake for everyone at your holiday table.
Christmas Cheesecake (Cranberry Jam White Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake)
This amazing Christmas Cheesecake is designed to make your holidays truly magical. It features a delightful vanilla bean cheesecake base, elegantly layered with an easy homemade cranberry jam and a silky smooth white chocolate mousse, creating a symphony of festive flavors.
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The Best Gluten-Free Vegan Fruitcake – Christmas Cake (Allergy-Free)
However you prefer your Christmas cake, this is truly the best Gluten-Free Vegan Fruitcake to try! This easy, allergy-free (no nuts!), refined sugar-free cake, packed with natural dried fruit and alcohol-free, is both kid-friendly and perfect for gifting or serving as a festive dessert.
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Old fashioned fruit cake
This old-fashioned fruit cake uses my great-grandmother’s cherished recipe. It’s incredibly easy to make and transforms into a fantastic Christmas cake, offering a taste of tradition for the festive season that everyone will adore.
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Christmas Bread Pudding
Christmas Bread Pudding is a dessert steeped in rich tradition, elegantly dressed up for the holidays with the addition of apples and dried cranberries, all generously topped with a rum-spiked cream sauce. It’s pure comfort in every bite, utterly festive and delicious.
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Super Easy Peppermint Cheesecake with NO Baking!
If you’re seeking an incredibly easy Christmas dessert, this No-Bake Peppermint Cheesecake is absolutely perfect. It delivers wonderfully subtle peppermint flavors within a super simple cheesecake, making it an amazing and refreshing holiday treat that requires no oven time.
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Guinness Gingerbread
This wonderfully moist and incredibly flavorful Guinness Gingerbread Bundt Cake is crowned with a not-too-sweet Guinness glaze, creating the perfect indulgent dessert. The rich, warming background flavors of ginger, cloves, and molasses make this a truly delicious and unique holiday treat.
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“The perfect dessert is like music that makes my taste buds dance.”
And there you have it – a magnificent array of Christmas dessert recipes designed to bring smiles, warmth, and an unforgettable sweet finish to your holiday celebrations. From the comforting classics that evoke nostalgic memories to exciting new twists and effortless no-bake options, this collection provides everything you need to crown your Christmas dinner with a truly spectacular dessert.
We hope this guide inspires you to create magical moments in your kitchen and at your dining table this festive season. No matter which recipe you choose, the love and joy baked into every dish will surely be the most cherished ingredient. Merry Christmas and happy baking!
