The desserts are like the climax scene in a blockbuster movie. I have covered everything from classic traditional Christmas cake to cookies, bars, tarts, crisps, pudding, and some unique holiday-themed desserts. Now it is your turn to pick up from the list to give a perfect ending to your Christmas eve dinner and this beautiful year. Check out our simple and easy Christmas dessert charcuterie board.
Top 5 Popular Christmas Desserts
Now I get this question every year on Instagram asking what your favorite Christmas dessert is. These are the best and most popular 5 Christmas desserts that you should have at your dinner table
Christmas cake Holiday-themed white chocolate cranberry fudge No bake 3 ingredients peanut butter fudge or chocolate fudge Raspberry chocolate chip cookies or Gingerbread cookies Mini Pavlova
Christmas Holiday Fudge, Brownies, Blondies
Fudge, brownies, and blondies are always easy to make, plus a total crowd-pleaser at my family dinner. I love how simple these are to make; sometimes, you don’t need to turn on your oven or stovetop. Just microwaving for 2 minutes is sufficient. I have shared a few but stay tuned as I will share more interesting fudge recipes soon.
Christmas Cakes
You can make some of the best cake recipes for your Christmas dinner or as a Christmas holiday gift basket. I have traditional and classic Christmas rum cake, plum cake, Italian panettone, Australian pavlova, and more. It is your turn to pick one now. You can make all these cakes ahead of time and make your task easier on the big day.
Christmas Cookies
Surprise your guests with these easy, unique cookie recipes. What is Christmas without cookies?Right? These are not only best for your dinner table but also the best gift box recipes along with cakes and the best make-ahead desserts!
Christmas Pies and Tarts
Pie or tarts with a crispy crust and smooth melt-in-mouth filling with holiday flavors are always show stealers at Christmas parties. These pies are sure to be a hit, plus they are also easy to make.
Unique Christmas Desserts
These are some of the best, easy-to-make unique festive-themed desserts that are not cake, cookies, or pies.
Holiday and Christmas Drinks
This section is all about some simple, refreshing drinks and cold ice cream desserts that you can make this holiday season.
Make ahead and Store
The best part about Christmas holiday desserts is that you can make all of these ahead, a day or 2 ,in advance and store them in an airtight container at room temperature, prepare a week before in the refrigerator, and for up to 3 months in the freezer. Check each recipe for make-ahead, storage, and reheating instructions.
Reheat
If you like to serve your desserts warm, then microwave for a few seconds or heat them in the oven at 350 degrees F for 10 to 15 minutes.
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