19 crowd-pleasing holiday desserts
Sweeten up your holiday festivities with these delicious dessert recipes.
By Carol Prager
Last updated December 4, 2024
There's so much to enjoy about the holidays: time with loved ones, festive decorations, and special meals — followed by extra-special desserts! No matter the size of your holiday gathering, everyone present will enjoy these tasty, eye-catching treats.
Wow-worthy desserts
9
Apple-ginger mini pies
#Easy25 MIN
3
Decorated Pizzelles
#Easy15 MIN
2
Mini vanilla bean-pomegranate cheesecake tarts
#Easy20 MIN
4
Sugar Cookies
#Easy45 MIN
7
Dark chocolate tart with berries
#Easy10 MIN
6
Peppermint doughnuts
#Easy15 MIN
3
Pfeffernüsse
#Easy20 MIN
9
Snow-capped chocolate yule log
#Medium1 HR 15 MIN
6
Glazed cranberry-orange cake
#Easy20 MIN
4
Chocolaty candy cane-cake triangles
#Medium15 MIN
5
Spiced Pear Upside-Down Cake
#Easy20 MIN
5
Festive Holiday Brownies
#Easy15 MIN
9
Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake
#Easy25 MIN
3
Pecan Pie Thumbprint Cookies
#Easy20 MIN
7
Gingerbread "Nice" Cream
#Easy10 MIN
7
Earl Grey Tea Cake
#Easy15 MIN
3
Double orange-mint salad
#Easy15 MIN
4
Chocolate-peppermint thins
#Easy15 MIN
7
Triple-Chocolate Cream Pie
#Easy30 MIN