Best Christmas Desserts! Get over 20 holiday recipes that you’ll want to make all year round! These easy and fun recipes are tested and perfected. Check out all the best desserts to add to your holiday table.

Best Christmas Desserts are 20 recipes that you'll want to make all year round! The easy and fun recipes are tested and perfected. Check out the best desserts to add to your holiday table.

20 Best Christmas Desserts for all of those fun get togethers this year. I put together a list of some traditional Christmas desserts, as well as some non-traditional ones. I hope you love them all!

Cranberry Orange Spice Cake

This holiday classic is made with fresh cranberries, orange juice and zest, and is topped with a delicious cream cheese frosting.

Cranberry orange spice cake on a plate with candied cranberries on top makes it a best Christmas desserts recipe.
Cranberry Orange Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Cranberry Orange Cake is sure to become your new family favorite. Use fresh cranberries and oranges to make this easy cake truly special!
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Cranberry Orange Cake

Amaretto Mascarpone Cheesecake

For a fun spin on Italian cheesecake, try this Amaretto Mascarpone Cheesecake featuring an amaretti cookie crust and mascarpone filling.

Amaretto Mascarpone Cheesecake on a white plate.
Amaretto Mascarpone Cheesecake
Creamy and delicious Amaretto Mascarpone Cheesecake is made with amaretto liqueur and has a crunchy amaretti cookie crust.
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Amaretto Mascarpone Cheesecake on a plate with amaretti cookies.

Tiramisu with Kahlua

I love to serve Tiramisu for any special occasion. This recipe, made with Kahlua liqueur and no raw eggs, is my absolute favorite and can be made days in advance.

slice of tiramisu on a white plate with checkered napkin.
Tiramisu with Kahlua
One taste and you’ll agree this is the best Tiramisu recipe ever! Made with mascarpone cheese, eggs, ladyfingers, espresso, and Kahlua liqueur, this authentic dish is the best way to end any Italian meal.
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tiramisu on a white plate.

Fresh Apple Caramel Squares

You always need some sort of apple dessert to end your holiday meal! I love these bars because they are easy to make using the dough for the crust and topping, and have a caramel sauce drizzled on top.

fresh apple caramel squares on a black serving plate.
Fresh Apple Caramel Squares
This simple recipe uses one batch of dough for both the bottom and topping of these delicious dessert bars. Use store-bought caramel sauce and fresh sliced apples for the middle layer.
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Fresh apple caramel squares.

Espresso Cupcakes

Serve up some adult cupcakes that are delicious flavored with ground espresso and topped with an amazing frosting. Top with chocolate covered espresso beans for a fun touch!

Espresso cupcake on a counter with cupcake liner pulled down.
Espresso Cupcakes with Espresso Cream Cheese Frosting
Espresso Cupcakes gives you everything you love about coffee and cupcakes in the perfect little dessert treat. Topped with an espresso cream cheese frosting, these are sure to be your new favorite!
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Espresso Cupcakes

Pumpkin Biscotti

Come Christmas I’m still craving those pumpkin flavors! Switch it up from pie and make these delicious pumpkin biscotti with white chocolate. Great for dipping!

pumpkin biscotti with white chocolate drizzle piled high on a plate are definitely a best Christmas desserts recipe.
Pumpkin Biscotti
Pumpkin Biscotti drizzled with white chocolate make the best fall treat! Get all of the pumpkin spice flavors you love in these easy to make pumpkin biscotti that are perfect dipped in hot coffee.
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pumpkin biscotti with white chocolate drizzle on a white plate.

Amaretto Pound Cake

Bring the unexpected with this Amaretto pound cake topped with a delicious and easy Amaretto butter glaze. You’re going to love how moist and simple this pound cake is.

Amaretto pound cake with glaze and sliced almonds on a white platter.
Amaretto Pound Cake with Amaretto Butter Glaze
Amaretto Pound Cake with a hot Amaretto Butter Glaze is the perfect dessert for any occasion! Poke holes in the cake while it's still warm in the pan, and let the Amaretto Butter Glaze soak into the cake. It really doesn't need icing, but you can sift some powdered sugar over the top before serving.
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Amaretto Pound Cake recipe with Amaretto Butter Glaze.

Italian Thumbprint Cookies

These classic cookies are always a favorite at Christmastime! This updated classic features a crunchy almond crust and a delicious fig jam filling.

Italian Thumbprint cookies on a plate with a jar of fig jam next to it.
Italian Thumbprint Cookies
Fig spread and almonds combine to make this the perfect Italian Thumbprint Cookie.
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Italian Fig and almond cookies on a plate with fig jam in the background.

Lemon Ricotta Cake

This super popular recipe is great for the holidays too! Lemon Ricotta Cake stays super moist thanks to the addition of ricotta cheese. It’s the perfect cake to entertain with.

slice of italian lemon ricotta cake on a plate with a checkered napkin in the background.
Italian Lemon Ricotta Cake
This recipe for Italian Lemon Ricotta Cake is the BEST out there! Light, fluffy, and full of flavor, it is the perfect Italian dessert. Easy and simple recipe made with ricotta cheese and lemon.
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slice of lemon ricotta cake on a white plate.

Eggnog Cheesecake Bars

Your guests are going to love these cute and tasty Eggnog Cheesecake Bars with a graham cracker crust. Make these bars up to two days in advance and chill until serving.

Prepared cheesecake bars on cut on a white serving platter with dollops of whipped cream on top.
Eggnog Cheesecake Bars
The perfect holiday dessert, these Eggnog Cheesecake Bars are simple to make and so delicious!
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eggnog cheesecake bars on a white platter.

Candy Cane Kiss Cookies

Candy Cane Kiss Cookies are made with Hershey’s Candy Cane Kisses and are the perfect holiday cookie! Don’t miss this festive and easy-to-make Christmas treat that’s great for cookie exchanges or your holiday dessert table.

Candy Cane Kiss cookies on a white plate.
Candy Cane Kiss Cookies
Hershey’s Candy Cane Kisses and crushed candy canes come together to make this delicious and festive holiday cookie. Perfect for cookie exchanges and holiday parties! 
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Candy Cane Kiss Cookies piled on a white plate.

Cranberry Ricotta Cake

Cranberry Ricotta Cake is a deliciously moist Italian cake recipe that only takes 10 minutes to put together! Great for the holidays, you are going to love this sweet and slightly tart ricotta cake.

Cranberry Ricotta Cake on a white serving plate with a checkered napkin behind it.
Cranberry Ricotta Cake
This Cranberry Ricotta Cake is a traditional Italian cake that’s perfect for the holidays. Top with sugared cranberries for an extra festive look.
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Cranberry ricotta cake

Apple Spice Cake

Apple Spice Cake with Cinnamon Buttercream Frosting is made with real apple chunks and applesauce. This moist and flavorful cake is a true recipe perfected. Don’t miss the BEST Apple Spice Cake recipe from scratch!

Apple Spice Cake on a plate with a cake on a pedestal next to it.
Apple Spice Cake with Cinnamon Buttercream Frosting
Apple Spice Cake is made with both applesauce and diced apple chunks. Top it off with a spiced buttercream frosting for one of the most delicious cakes ever. Great for the holidays or anytime of year!
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Apple Spice Cake with Cinnamon Buttercream Frosting.

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Cannoli Pound Cake

Cannoli Pound Cake is a moist and delicious recipe for classic ricotta pound cake using all of those cannoli flavors you love! Chopped pistachios, mini chocolate chips, orange zest, and ricotta cheese make this Italian pound cake truly a special recipe for any occasion.

Cannoli pound cake on a wood cutting board.
Cannoli Pound Cake
Cannoli Pound Cake has all of the cannoli flavors you love in an easy-to-make pound cake loaf. You’ll love this super moist and slightly dense cake that’s perfect for any occasion!
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Cannoli Pound cake sliced on a wood cutting board.

Almond Ricotta Cake

Italian Almond Ricotta Cake is the perfect holiday dessert. This recipe is full of flavor and so simple to make with ricotta cheese and almond extract. There’s a reason it’s one of my most popular recipes ever!

Almond ricotta cake on a white plate with a slice of it in the background.
Almond Ricotta Cake
This Almond Ricotta Cake recipe is a traditional Italian dessert that's great served with a espresso, tea, or coffee.
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Almond Ricotta cake with slice almonds and powdered sugar on top.

Italian Apple Cake

Italian Apple Cake is a moist and flavorful Italian cake made with olive oil, lemon, and both diced and grated apple. This tested and perfected recipe is a traditional Italian cake that is delicious served for Christmas breakfast or dessert. 

Italian apple cake on a plate with a checkered napkin in the background.
Italian Apple Cake
Italian Apple Cake is a flavorful cake made with olive oil and lemon. The combination of shredded and diced apple really brings out the apple flavor and keeps the cake moist.
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italian apple cake.

Christmas M&M Cookies

Surprise the kids with these Soft Batch Christmas M&M Cookies! These cookies are super soft, perfectly chewy, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. It’s a definite Best Christmas Desserts recipe!

Christmas M&M's cookies on a white plate with ornaments in the background makes a the best Christmas desserts recipe.
Christmas M&M Cookies
The secret ingredient to make these cookies so soft and fluffy is vanilla pudding mix! Give these a try and guaranteed it will be your new favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe. 
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Christmas M&M Cookies

Salted Chocolate Caramel Squares

Indulge your tastebuds with these delicious and easy to make Salted Chocolate Caramel Squares with a shortbread crust and dark chocolate topping. Simple and tasty, these are the perfect treats the holidays. 

Salted Chocolate Caramel squares stacked on a plate are definitely a best Christmas desserts recipe!
Salted Chocolate Caramel Squares
The perfect treat, Salted Chocolate Caramel Squares are made with a shortbread crust, caramel middle, and dark chocolate topping sprinkled with sea salt. All of the flavors you love in this easy to make triple layer squares.
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Salted Chocolate Caramel Squares

Tiramisu Bundt Cake

Tiramisu Bundt Cake is a fun take on traditional Italian tiramisu with all of those tiramisu flavors you love! Made with Kahlua, espresso, and mascarpone, this tiramisu cake is great for holidays!

Tiramisu Bundt Cake on a white plate makes a great Christmas dessert.
Tiramisu Bundt Cake
All of the flavors you love from traditional tiramius in bundt cake form! And, like tiramisu, this cake tastes even better the next day.
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Overhead photo of tiramisu bundt cake

Chocolate Ricotta Cake

Chocolate Ricotta Bundt Cake is a moist and delicious cake that’s great for the holidays. The secret to this moist and tasty chocolate cake is using a whole container of ricotta in the batter, then topping it off with a delicious chocolate glaze. 

Chocolate Ricotta Bundt Cake on a white plate makes the best Christmas dessert.
Chocolate Ricotta Bundt Cake
This delicious chocolate bundt cake stays super moist and fluffy thanks to ricotta cheese. The simple chocolate glaze makes the cake super special and can be made in the microwave.
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Chocolate Ricotta Bundt Cake with chocolate glaze.

Eggnog Bundt Cake

Eggnog Bundt Cake is a delicious and festive way to celebrate the holiday season! Made with store-bought eggnog, cinnamon, and nutmeg, this moist bundt cake is the perfect holiday dessert. 

Eggnog Bundt Cake is the perfect holiday dessert!
Eggnog Bundt Cake
Eggnog Bundt Cake is a delicious and moist cake that's perfect for the holidays. Use your favorite nonalcoholic store-bought or homemade eggnog for this recipe.
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Eggnog Bundt Cake recipe.

I hope you love these delicious and easy 20 Best Christmas Desserts! And if you’re thinking, where’s the fruitcake, then you definitely want to try my updated take on fruitcake with these Fruitcake Cookie Bars!

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  2. Thanks to you, we’ll all have an OUTSTANDING choice to choose from. Many thanks for your kindness and generosity. After all, CHRISTMAS is all of these and more!

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