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Dessert Recipes For Christmas

Dessert recipes for Christmas. Enjoy these Indulgent desserts this Christmas. 

There’s never a better time to enjoy amazing dessert recipes for Christmas.

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Eggless Coffee Pudding - Coffee Pudding

30. Eggless Coffee Pudding - Coffee Pudding

Eggless Coffee Pudding: An incredibly simple yet delicious pudding that takes 4 ingredients and less than 15 minutes to prepare on the stovetop and a few hours to chill. Pudding is mostly a creamy, sweet dessert made of milk or fruit juice, sweetener, and a thickening agent such as egg, cornstarch, gelatin, rice, bread, chia seed, basil seed, or tapioca/sago.

Chocolate Rudolph Cake

29. Chocolate Rudolph Cake (Dessert Recipes For Christmas)

Get cozy with some coffee and a slice of this gluten-free gingerbread coffee cake! A warm holiday flavor with the protein of quinoa, gluten-free and vegan, this healthy coffee cake is perfect for a winter breakfast or a weekend brunch!

28. Gluten-Free Gingerbread Coffee Cake (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

Sweet potato bread is a moist, dense, perfectly sweet, and spiced quick bread that is perfect for autumn breakfasts or on a holiday table. This warmly spiced old-fashioned sweet potato bread recipe is actually delicious all year round as a delicious and nutritious snack!

27. Spiced Carrot Cake With Pineapple

This simple spiced carrot cake with pineapple is incredibly moist! Cinnamon, cardamom, and whipped cream cheese icing take it to the next level. I think a lot of people think of Easter when they think of carrot cake. Is it because of the whole rabbits eating carrots thing? I’ve been making this spiced carrot cake year-round for a long time! It’s my family’s most requested cake. I bake it for birthdays, Christmas, simple family gatherings, and sometimes, for no reason at all.

Mango Mousse Recipe - Eggless Mango Mousse

26. Mango Mousse Recipe - Eggless Mango Mousse

Mango Mousse is a delicious dessert prepared with mango puree and whipped cream. This homemade mousse is very creamy, fluffy, light, and still decadent, and the perfect finish to a nice dinner. If you want to surprise your guest or your loved ones then you should definitely try making this. This Mousse is a big hit in my home and everyone enjoyed it very well.

25. Easy Keto Chocolate Fudge Recipe (Sugar, Gluten & Dairy Free)

Have a chocolate fudge craving but need to keep the carb low so you can lose or maintain your weight? This Easy Keto Chocolate Fudge Recipe is your new best friend! The holidays especially, bring back memories of delicious homemade chocolate fudge. It’s so good, but there’s no reason why you have to go without it, you just need a healthy Keto-friendly version like this one.

Peanut Butter Milkshake

24. Peanut Butter Milkshake (Dessert Recipes For Christmas)

All it takes is 3 ingredients and 5 minutes to whip up this delicious peanut butter milkshake. It is thick, creamy, and velvety just like you get in the ice cream shops or restaurants.

23. Bebinca - Layered Goan Cake Recipe

Bebinca is a sweet Goan Indian treat and nothing beats homemade Bebinca. Coconut, spices and clarified butter make this dessert a hit! Bebinca is a rich multi-layered baked pudding cake from the state of Goa in India. The queen of Goan deserts is usually made for special celebrations and Christmas. This decadent dessert is made from a large number of eggs, coconut, and warm spices. While the ingredient list is not long, patience and time are essential ingredients, which make this dessert come together in many consecutively baked soft ghee-soaked layers. Bebinca melts in your mouth, leaving a delicate hint of coconut and cardamom on your palate.

Christmas Sour Cream Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

22. Christmas Sour Cream Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

If you’re looking for a recipe for perfect sugar cookies this holiday season, then we’ve got you covered! These delicious but easy Christmas sour cream sugar cookies with a cream cheese frosting are light and fluffy, and they are perfect for cutting into fun shapes with cookie cutters!

21. Easy Yule Log Recipe - Christmas Bûche de Noël Cake

The easy Yule Log/Bûche de Noël cake is based on a roulade fluffy dough. Swiss rolls are made the same way but the difference with the yule log is the decoration. The yule log is best enjoyed within 48 hours of its inception as it tends to remain soft during that time.

Instant Pot Flan Recipe

20. Instant Pot Flan Recipe (Dessert Recipes For Christmas)

This Instant Pot Flan recipe is a decadent treat that can be made easily with only six ingredients. Serve alone or with whipped cream and a homemade spun sugar decoration.

19. Vegan White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)

The perfect holiday cookie recipe that tastes just like Christmas! These Vegan White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are gluten-free, allergy-free, and full of dairy-free white chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies! Easy and delicious, they’re a fun addition to your seasonal cookie swap and dessert platters!

18. Eggless Fruit Cake, No Alcohol, Healthy Cake

Would you believe this eggless fruit cake is healthy but still tasty? This Christmas fruit cake is eggless, wholewheat, with no butter, no sugar, and no alcohol.

Dessert Recipes For Christmas​ Gingerbread cheesecake

17. Gingerbread cheesecake (Dessert Recipes For Christmas)

This gingerbread cheesecake is the perfect combination of warm holiday flavors. It is made with a gingerbread cookie crust, gingerbread cheesecake filling, and a caramel topping with decorative cookies, the same used for the crust.

East Indian Coconut Cordial Recipe (Gluten Free)

16. East Indian Coconut Cordial Recipe (Gluten Free)

Coconut Cordial is one of the easiest East Indian Christmas sweets to make. And it tastes yummy too! Granny has always made the coconut version of cordial. Some people use almonds or cashew nuts instead of coconut. We’ve never tried that recipe for “Cordial No 1” as it’s called in the East Indian Recipe book.

Recipe for the Best Christmas Cookies Ever!

15. Recipe for the Best Christmas Cookies Ever!

I have posted many recipes in my lifetime but none that I love as much as this one! The flavors and design are the cutest things ever to go on a Holiday table! The kids had so much fun making these cookies last year and decided to make them as gifts this year. Thank you very much for stopping by and I hope you enjoy our Recipe for the Best Christmas Cookies Ever!

14. Eggnog Magic Cake - a Magical Christmas Dessert recipe

Magic Cake is an enchanting (and easy) dessert recipe! A simple batter transforms when cooked to make different layers! This eggnog cake version is perfect for the holidays.

13. No Bake Mini Cheesecake Recipe (Dessert Recipes For Christmas)

This No Bake Mini Cheesecake Recipe is a perfect treat for any occasion like a gathering or for small parties. This is an eggless and no gelatine cheesecake that you can make before and keep in the refrigerator to serve on party day. Dessert Recipes For Christmas.

12. White Chocolate Rocky Road

This White Chocolate Rocky Road recipe is perfect for Christmas and other special occasions. This delicious slice is full of nuts, cranberries, fruit jellies, and marshmallows and has a wonderfully soft and crunchy texture with every mouthful.

Egg Pudding - Egg Custard Recipe

11. Egg Pudding - Egg Custard Recipe

Egg Pudding: A quick, easy, foolproof custard pudding made with milk, egg, and sugar. That is sweet but not heavy. When it comes to dessert, nothing is as yummier than a slice of luscious, creamy custard. A tasty custard can feel like the ultimate indulgence. It is one of the easiest desserts to make and can be steamed or baked in the oven.

Instant Pot Egg Custard

10. Instant Pot Egg Custard

This Instant Pot Egg Custard is comforting, sweet, and full of protein. It’s the perfect dessert that you can also eat for breakfast – great for when you want to diversify and make something other than hard-boiled eggs or poached eggs. For this Instant Pot Egg Custard recipe, we are using the metal trivet that came with your Instant Pot, so make sure to have that on hand! Dessert Recipes For Christmas.

Easy Homemade Christmas Tree Brownies Recipe

9. Easy Homemade Christmas Tree Brownies Recipe

Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best. These Christmas tree brownies are really easy to make and decorate, but the finished results look so effective and would definitely be a hit on the Christmas party holiday table. You can make this easy Christmas dessert by using your favorite homemade brownies recipe, or by using a box mix if you want the quickest and easiest version.

East Indian Thalie Sweet

8. East Indian Thalie Sweet (Dessert Recipes For Christmas)

Thalie Sweet is a traditional East Indian coconut cake usually baked around Christmas Time. This yummy dense cake has a mouthful of coconut in every bite!

Peppermint Patty Bars Recipe - Dairy-Free, Healthy, Gluten-Free, No-Bake

7. Peppermint Patty Bars Recipe - Dairy-Free, Healthy, Gluten-Free, No-Bake

This a healthy dessert recipe perfect for the Holiday season. This no-bake peppermint patty bars recipe is loaded with everything good. Indeed, they’re an indulgent mix of nuts, and coconut, and topped with hardened peppermint chocolate. An easy way to indulge without the bloat, these no-bake peppermint patty bars come together quicker than you think and work for any occasion. Dessert Recipes For Christmas.

Baked Gluten-Free Vegan Gingerbread Doughnuts (Allergy-Free, Paleo)

6. Baked Gluten-Free Vegan Gingerbread Doughnuts (Allergy-Free, Paleo)

A healthy holiday donut recipe you’ll love! These Baked Gluten-Free Vegan Gingerbread Doughnuts are paleo, allergy-free, grain-free, and perfect for breakfast, dessert, a Christmas brunch, or an afternoon snack! They’re seasonally spiced, topped with a sugar-free glaze, easy and kid-friendly!

5. Maple Pecan Pie (No Refined Sugar)

Do you like pecan pie? It’s one of my favorites for Thanksgiving anytime. There’s no reason to make it with corn syrup and refined sugar when using maple syrup and unrefined sugar is so delicious. The maple flavor is not overpowering nor is it overly sweet. Maple Pecan Pie is simply delicious!

4. Italian Ricotta Cheesecake (Dessert Recipes For Christmas)

This Italian Ricotta Cheesecake a mix of cream cheese and ricotta make for a wholesome cheesecake that is sweet but not too sweet. It’s perfectly rich and delicious and topped with macerated raspberries.

3. Santa Hat Cheese Cakes Mini Christmas Desserts

Is it time to start planning the Christmas party already?! These yummy Santa Hat Cheese Cakes are sure to bring a smile to any guest’s face while you’re hosting over the festive season. This is an easy-to-make, no-bake dessert that looks pretty impressive with the fun Santa theme. Kids of all ages will absolutely love these! Mini desserts are great for Christmas parties and buffets. You can make a whole tray full and guests can easily grab one and help themselves with no need to cut or slice.

2. Ridiculously Moist Christmas Cake Balls (without a stick)

This recipe for Cake Balls is one of my most requested every Christmas. But they can be made for ANY holiday including birthdays! They are so moist and the one sweet treat that everyone goes mad for every year. Make sure to check out my cake ball tips below!

Grinch Cake in Jars – a festive layered dessert

1. Grinch Cake in Jars – a festive layered dessert

Chocolate and mint layered Grinch Cakes are a deliciously fun way to celebrate the holiday season. Rich, decadent, and whimsical for all ages! Great gifts too. These are showstopper desserts. Fun for Christmas Eve, while watching holiday movies, enjoying by the Christmas tree or for a Christmas party.

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