43 Christmas Dessert Recipes to Impress Your Family

Christmas Dessert Recipes list to Impress Your Family. Christmas is the time when family and friends come together to celebrate the holidays. One of the most important things to impress them with is your cooking skills. With winter upon us, it’s time to start thinking about what you can make for dessert. The holiday season is coming up and while it can be a time of high stress, there are many ways to indulge. One way to really treat yourself is with a decadent dessert. Whether you like your desserts healthy or indulgent, there is something for everyone. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the best Christmas dessert recipes that are sure to impress your family. 43 different dessert options that you can choose from. Cakes, cheesecake, pastries, pies, puddings and more. You just need to choose what your family will liked the most. Christmas is the time when family and friends come together to celebrate the holidays. One of the most important things to impress them with is your cooking skills. With winter upon us, it’s time to start thinking about what you can make for dessert. The holiday season is coming up and while it can be a time of high stress, there are many ways to indulge. One way to really treat yourself is with a decadent dessert. Whether you like your desserts healthy or indulgent, there is something for everyone. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the best Christmas dessert recipes that are sure to impress your family. 43 different dessert options that you can choose from. Cakes, cheesecake, pastries, pies, puddings and more. You just need to choose what your family will liked the most.

Easy Christmas Dessert Recipes

Desserts are a favorite for many people. However, not everyone has the time to make them or the skills to make them. That is why this article provides easy dessert recipes that anyone can make. This is the time of the year when everyone is looking for easy Christmas dessert recipes. And this recipe list will provide a few easy and delicious and easy Christmas dessert recipes that you can make with ease.

Tiramisu

Tiramisu Recipe - classic Italian coffee flavored dessert. Made of ladyfingers (savoiardi biscuits) dipped in coffee syrup, rich mascarpone custard, and whipped cream or whipped egg whites. for this time I chose to make my tiramisu with whipped cream but you can make it with whipped egg whites (like the traditional tiramisu). Follow this easy recipe to learn how to make one of the best desserts in the world. Full Recipe: Tiramisu Scroll down for more recipes Christmas Dessert Recipes

Red Velvet Cake

The most amazing red velvet cake recipe with cream cheese frosting. This cake is so moist, fluffy, rich and velvety. Perfect cake for holidays, birthdays, valentine’s day or any occasion. This cake consists of two layers of cake, generous layer of cream cheese frosting in the middle, beautifully covered with frosting on top and sided. Coated with red velvet crumbs and decorated with heart shape cake. Full Recipe: Red Velvet Cake

Classic Cheesecake

Classic cheesecake is probably one of the most popular desserts in the world. Some people like it, some people don't. For some reason many people think it's difficult to make a good cheesecake at home. With this easy recipe will master the best creamy cheesecake of your life. Full Recipe: Classic Cheesecake

Lemon Tart

Classic lemon tart recipe – this tart recipe is easy to make, sweet and delicate. Lemon tart is one of my favorite desserts. If you’ve never tried lemon tart you should definitely try it. Full Recipe: Lemon Tart

Classic Tarte Tatin

Tarte Tatin is one of the most known French pastries. The famous pattern of caramelized apples on puff pastry is known all around the world. While this dessert looks beautiful and elegant and seems hard to make, it's actually pretty easy to make authentic Tarte Tatin at home. Full Recipe: Classic Tarte Tatin

Plum Crumble Cake

This plum crumble cake is the perfect dessert for family dinners and holidays. It's pretty easy to make, balanced in flavors, it’s not to sweet, and the most important thing, it goes wonderfully with a cup of tea or coffee. Full Recipe: Plum Crumble Cake

Rolled Baklava

Have you ever tried Baklava? Recently it has become a popular recipe. But probably you've never tried rolled baklava (Saragil). This beautiful recipe is easy to make and amazingly delicious. Full Recipe: Rolled Baklava Scroll down for more recipes Christmas Dessert Recipes

Snickers Cake

Snickers cake – a combination of chocolate, caramel and peanuts! What can be better of this combo? This cake is homage to the famous candy bar the we all loved when we were kids. But today, with this recipe, we can control the flavors and the sugar amount. Full Recipe: Snickers Cake

Brownie

The best brownie recipe – crackly top, fudgy on the middle and chewy on the edges. This easy brownie recipe is my all-time favorite. Perfect for parties, holidays or any occasion. Forget about store bought brownie mix, this is exactly what you need. Full Recipe: Brownie

Lazy Cake - No-Bake Chocolate Biscuit Cake

A no-bake chocolate biscuit cake is cake that reminds memories of childhood for many of us. Such an easy to make cake, but yet, we all love it. What’s makes it so popular is probably the simple ingredients, digestive biscuits, butter, cocoa powder and other basic ingredients that we all have at home. Chocolate fridge cake is one of my favorite cake and I hope you will like it too. Full Recipe: No-Bake Chocolate Biscuit Cake

Mint Chocolate Chip

Did you know that you can make desserts with fresh mint leaves? Follo this recipe and learn hoe to make amazing mint cookies. These delicious mint cookies one of the best I've ever made. Full Recipe: Mint Chocolate Chip

Lamingtons

Lamingtons – traditional Australian cake. If you've never heard of Lamington, let me tell you about this wonderful dessert; moist and soft sponge cake that was cut into bite size pieces, dipped in chocolate glaze that is slightly soaked in the sponge, and all this deliciousness is covered with desiccated coconut. This dessert is perfect for holidays, parties and birthdays. Full Recipe: Lamingtons

Pave – Brazilian Dessert

Pavê – Brazilian biscuit cake that is made of sweetened condensed milk, biscuits, chocolate and more. Easy and delicious dessert recipe that doesn’t require any baking. Full Recipe: Pave – Brazilian Dessert Scroll down for more recipes Christmas Dessert Recipes

Oreo Cupcakes

If you are an Oreo fan, you will LOVE these cupcakes! Fluffy chocolate cupcakes with Oreo surprise at the bottom and cookies and cream frosting at the top. These cupcakes are especially loved by children but also by adults. Make them for birthdays, parties or holidays and your family will thank you forever. Full Recipe: Oreo Cupcakes

Torta Della Nonna – Italian Cake

Torta della nonna (in translation from Italian: Grandmother's cake) in a classic Italian dessert that is made of shortcrust pastry, filled with pastry cream and topped with pine nuts. This Italian custard pie is a pretty unique dessert for me. And I recommend you to try it. Full Recipe: Torta Della Nonna

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

This chocolate peanut butter cake is one of the best cakes I’ve ever made. The cake consists of two layers of soft and moist chocolate cake, light and fluffy peanut butter frosting and chocolate ganache. This cake is perfect for birthdays, holiday and celebrations. This cake is loved by adults and children alike. The combination of chocolate and peanut butter makes this cake irresistible. Full Recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

Honey Cake

This honey cake is soft, rich in flavor and has a unique look of a honeycomb. This recipe is really easy to make and anyone can make it at home. Beehive cake recipe is a perfect cake for holidays, birthdays and for weekend dessert. This beautiful honeycomb shaped cake is full of honey flavor in it, and soaked in honey syrup to enhance the honey flavor. Full Recipe: Honey Cake

Apple Hand Pies

These apple hand pies are so delicious! They are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside and smell amazing! If you like classic apple pie, you must try these homemade apple hand pies. They are perfect for parties, holiday, birthdays and weekends. Full Recipe: Apple Hand Pies

Swedish Almond Cake

Swedish almond cake (Mandeltårta) is a cake that is made with two layers of almond meringue cake, in between there is a rich cream and all the cake is covered with toasted sliced almonds, which gives the cake its beautiful look. This cake is also known as Ikea almond cake as Ikea selling this cake at their stores. This beautiful cake is light, not too sweet, easy to make, gluten free and perfect with a cup of tea or coffee. Full Recipe: Swedish Almond Cake

Black Forest Cake

This black forest cake is my take to the famous German cake and closest version to the classic and authentic black forest cake. Three layers of chocolate cake soak with cherry-kirsch syrup, in between delicious cherry filling and whipped cream, and all the cake covered with dark chocolate shavings. If like the combination of chocolate, cherries and whipped cream, this classic black forest cake is for you. Full Recipe: Black Forest Cake Scroll down for more recipes Christmas Dessert Recipes

Maritozzi – Italian Sweet Buns

Maritozzi – Italian sweet cream buns recipe. If you are not familiar with maritozzi, these sweet buns are fluffy, light, filled with whipped cream and topped with powdered sugar. These brioche-style Italian buns are originated in Rome and you can find them almost patisserie in the Italian capital. As a fan of Italian cuisine, I highly recommend you to try this recipe for your next party or holiday. Full Recipe: Maritozzi – Italian Sweet Buns

Bread Pudding

This bread pudding recipe is soft, rich and extremely delicious. If you stuck with leftover bread at home, and you are looking for a simple and easy dessert, you definitely should make this bread pudding. I made this bread pudding recipe with challah bread, but you also can use brioche bread or any other bread that you like. Serve this bread pudding with rich and creamy vanilla sauce and enjoy amazing dessert. Full Recipe: Bread Pudding

Monkey Bread

Monkey bread with caramel sauce is the best pull apart bread you can find. Sticky, gooey sweet bread that everyone loves. This recipe includes full tutorial on how to make monkey bread and how to make homemade caramel sauce. Full Recipe: Monkey Bread

Lotus Biscoff Layered Cake

This no-bake Lotus Biscoff layered cake is an easy cake that anyone can make at home and impress their family and friends. If you like lotus Biscoff desserts, then you are going to love this amazing dessert. 3 layered of Biscoff cookies, in between delicious cream, and all this covered with Lotus Biscoff cookie butter. So if you are looking for a cool dessert that is also easy to prepare, try this lotus Biscoff lasagna. Full Recipe: Lotus Biscoff Layered Cake

Orange Jelly

This orange jelly recipe is one of the easiest dessert recipes. All you need is 3-4 ingredients and 10 minutes of work. This orange jelly is doesn’t require gelatin and no baking included. Is you like quick and easy desserts, this one is perfect for you. Full Recipe: Orange Jelly

Mandarin Roulade

This beautiful mandarin roulade is the perfect dessert for holiday season. This clementine roulade doesn’t require even, no eggs, no sweetened condensed milk and it’s so easy to make! All you need is a 5 minutes of work and you’ve got this amazing dessert that will impress your family and friends. Full Recipe: Mandarin Roulade

Oreo Ice Cream

Learn how to make easy homemade Oreo ice cream without machine. This ice cream recipe is eggless and you need only 3 ingredients and few minutes of work to make this delicious cookies and cream ice cream. Full Recipe: Oreo Ice Cream Scroll down for more recipes Christmas Dessert Recipes

No-Bake Lotus Biscoff Cheesecake

This no-bake lotus Biscoff cheesecake is the perfect cheesecake recipe for all the Biscoff lovers. Biscoff cookie crust, cream cheese - biscoff cookie butter filling and a layer of delicious biscoff cookie butter spread on top. If you’ve never dried biscoff, you should definitely try this dessert. Full Recipe: Lotus Biscoff Cheesecake

Japanese Cheesecake

Learn how to make Japanese cheesecake. If you are a cheesecake lover and you have never tried Japanese cheesecake, you must try this recipe. This cheesecake is fluffy, light, pillowy and so delicious! After trying hundreds of different cheesecakes from all around the world, Japanese cotton cheesecake is definitely one of the best cheesecake I've tried. This Japanese soufflé cheesecake is a combination of a sponge cake and a cheesecake. Full Recipe: Japanese Cheesecake

Lemon Cake

Learn how to make the best lemon cake! This lemon cake is soft, moist with gentle lemony flavour and topped with lemon glaze. This lemon pound cake is made with basic ingredients and no special techniques required to make it. If you like loaf cakes you definitely should give this lemon loaf cake a try! Full Recipe: Lemon Cake

Lemon Tiramisu

Tiramisu is one of the most famous desserts in the world. This time I decided to take this classic Italian dessert and give it a nice twist. Lemon Tiramisu – light and delicate dessert that goes along with cup of tea or coffee. The perfect dessert for Christmas, holiday season, birthdays or any other occasion. Full Recipe: Lemon Tiramisu

Fruit Cake

This classic fruit cake is the perfect cake for Christmas and holidays. This fruit cake is packed with dried fruits and nuts and it’s light and delicious. Make this cake for your friends and family and they will thank you! Full Recipe: Fruit Cake

Chocolate Cheesecake

This cake is one of my favorites. And there is a reason, this 3 layer chocolate cheesecake is so creamy and rich that you will not stop eating it. If you are a dark chocolate lover like me, you're sure you'll love this cheesecake. Full Recipe: Chocolate Cheesecake

No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake

New no-bake cheesecake recipe and for this time: No-bake chocolate cheesecake (without gelatin). This cake is super creamy, rich, chocolaty, delicate and very easy to make. Special cheesecake recipe for chocolate lovers. Full Recipe: No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake Scroll down for more recipes Christmas Dessert Recipes

Chocolate Chip Cookies

These cookies are the best soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies! They are slightly crispy on the edges and soft and chewy on the inside. This recipe is my all-time favorite cookie recipe, and once you try this recipe, it will also be your favorite recipe. Full Recipe: Chocolate chip Cookies

Chocolate Cupcakes

Learn how to make the best chocolate cupcakes – super moist, fluffy and chocolaty cupcakes with chocolate buttercream. This recipe is very easy and better than any store bought cake mix. Full Recipe: Chocolate Cupcakes

Medovik - Russian Honey Cake

Medovik (Медовик) – Russian layer honey cake. 8 soft honey cake layers with delicious sour cream frosting. This cake is one of my favorite cakes in the world. Beautiful and impressive cake for birthdays, Christmas or any occasion. Full Recipe: Medovik - Russian Honey Cake

Napoleon Cake

Russian Napoleon cake (Торт Наполеон) - if you are not familiar with this cake, Napoleon cake is Russian style Mille feuille or cremeschnitte. 12 layers of puff pastry and delicious custard. Not the easiest cake to make, but totally worth the effort. Full Recipe: Napoleon Cake

Chocolate and Vanilla Panna Cotta

Chocolate and vanilla panna cotta recipe. Why settle for just one flavor, when you can have two? Vanilla and chocolate! This recipe is really easy to prepare. You must try this Italian delicious dessert! Full Recipe: Chocolate and Vanilla Panna Cotta

Strawberry Panna Cotta

Easy, creamy and delicious strawberry panna cotta recipe. Perfect no-bake dessert for hot summer days. You need only few basic ingredients to make this beautiful dessert. 2 layers of pure sweetness. Full Recipe: Strawberry Panna Cotta

Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake

This red velvet cheesecake cake recipe has two layers of moist and soft red velvet cake, one layer of reach and creamy cheesecake, covered with rich cheesecake frosting and topped with white chocolate shavings. This cake is a version of the famous red velvet cheesecake from “cheesecake factory”. So if you are a fan of red velvet or a fan of cheesecake you must try this amazing recipe. Full Recipe: Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake

Best Christmas Dessert Recipes

The best Christmas dessert recipes are the ones that are easy to make and are delicious. This article will help you find the best recipes for your holiday meal. People are always looking for the perfect Christmas dessert recipe to make for their family. This can be stressful, but there are plenty of recipes out there that will make it easy and tasty. People need to find the best recipes for the holiday meal that will please everyone in the family. There are a lot of people that enjoy baking during the holidays. But with all the other things they have to do, it can be hard to find time to bake. That's where this list of recipes comes in handy! These recipes are all easy enough for beginners and will make everyone in your family happy.

Cake recipes for Christmas 

Cakes are a great way to show your love and care for the people around you. They are also a must-have in any Christmas dinner. Here are some of the most incredible Christmas cakes that you should be looking out for this year! In this list of recipes you can find some of the most famous cake recipes, such as red velvet cake, vanilla cake, chocolate cake, Tiramisu, black forest cake, Japanese cheesecake and more. But you also will find here some cakes that are now well known to the average person, and they are definitely worth a try. For example: Lotus biscoff cheesecake, Swedish almond cake, Snickers cake, pave, Lamingtons, Medovik, Napoleon cake and many more. How From Zero To Hero: How to Start Cooking During the Holiday Season start cooking during the holidays? With the holiday season just around the corner, many of us are already picturing the delicious meals we’ll be enjoying over the holidays. But for those of us who don’t have much experience in the kitchen, cooking for the holidays can be a daunting prospect. If you’ve been wanting to learn how to cook but aren’t sure where to start, then this guide is for you! From zero to hero, this guide will walk you through all the steps needed to become a confident home chef. You’ll learn how to choose the right ingredients, create delicious recipes, and even how to plate your dishes like a pro. So, if you’re ready to take your cooking skills to the next level, then let’s get started!

Benefits of cooking at home

One of the biggest benefits of cooking at home is that it can save you a significant amount of money. This is because the cost of your ingredients will depend on where you shop, the amount you buy, and the freshness of the food. Cooked food also lasts longer than uncooked food, so you can save even more by freezing or refrigerating leftovers to eat later. Another benefit of cooking at home is that you can ensure that your food is as nutritious as possible. With cooking, you have control over what ingredients go into your food, including the amount of salt, sugar, and other additives that are used. Not sure where to start? Follow this guide and you’ll soon be enjoying all the benefits that come with learning how to cook!  

How to choose the right ingredients for Christmas Dessert Recipes

One of the most important steps to cooking is choosing the right ingredients. The quality of your ingredients directly impacts the quality of your dish, so it’s important to know what to look for. If you are cooking for the holidays, then it’s even more important to make sure you choose the freshest ingredients possible. The best way to select the best ingredients is to shop at the right time and source your ingredients from reliable retailers. For example, the best time to purchase poultry is two weeks before Thanksgiving, while the best time to buy turkey is a few days before the holiday. Similarly, vegetables are best purchased on the day they’re to be consumed, because they won’t last very long after that. Fruits, on the other hand, can be purchased a week or even a few days before the holiday, as they last longer than vegetables. With these tips, you can be sure to select the freshest ingredients for your holiday dishes.  

Essential cookware and tools

When you’re just starting out, you don’t need to invest in a ton of fancy tools and cooking equipment. Instead, focus on buying the essentials, and you’ll have everything you need to cook great food. Here are a few of the cooking tools and pieces of cookware you should have in your kitchen. - Knives - A good set of knives is essential for chopping and prepping food in the kitchen. You can find a good set for a relatively low price, and they’ll last you for many years. - Mixing bowls - A good set of mixing bowls is a must-have for every kitchen. They come in handy for everything from mixing to serving. - Spatulas - These are great for everything from cooking to serving and cleaning up.  

Learning about flavor combinations

The next step to cooking like a pro is learning about the different flavor combinations and how they work together. Understanding the flavors in your ingredients and how they interact with each other will help you create a variety of delicious dishes. So, what are the most common flavor combinations? Here are a few to get you started: - Sweet and savory - Sweet and savory is one of the most common flavor combinations. This is because sugar is a natural preservative, so it keeps your food fresher for longer. Sweet and savory foods also go great together, as the sweetness helps to cut through the richness of the savory dish. - Acidic and sweet - Acidic fruits, such as citrus and berries, pair well with sweet ingredients, such as sugar or honey. This combination is great for marinades and salads. - Umami and sour - Umami refers to a savory, broth-like taste, and sour flavors, such as vinegar, complete this combination. This is a great combination for marinades, soups, and salads.  

Creating simple recipes

Once you’ve learned about the different flavor combinations, you can start creating simple recipes. These are easy dishes made from just a few ingredients, such as a peanut butter and jelly sandwich or a grilled cheese sandwich. Once you’ve learned some basic recipes, you can start experimenting with more complex dishes. Here are a few simple recipes to get you started. - Grilled cheese sandwich - This classic sandwich is easy to make and goes great with a glass of tomato soup. It’s also a great way to use up any leftover cheese or bread that you have lying around. - PB&J sandwich - This American classic is a great recipe to start with. It’s easy to make and goes great with a glass of milk on the side. - Tomato soup - This is another classic recipe that is easy to make and great for when you’re not feeling well. It’s also a great way to use up any leftover tomatoes that you have in the fridge.  

Plating like a pro

Once you’ve learned how to create simple recipes, it’s time to learn how to plate them so they look as delicious as they taste. There are a few steps you can take to make sure your dishes look as appealing as possible. - Start with the base - Once you’ve cooked the food, make sure that it’s warm and ready to be served. Then, select a plate that compliments the dish. - Add garnishes - Garnishes are small ingredients that are used to add flavor to your dishes. There are many different garnishes that you can use, such as herbs and citrus slices. - Create a color palette - The colors in your plate will contribute to the overall look of the plate, so make sure that they’re balanced and complement each other.  

How to cook for a crowd

If you’re cooking for a crowd at the holidays, there are a few things you can do to make things a little easier. If you’re serving a hot dish, make sure you start early enough to allow the dish to cook in a slow and steady manner. Similarly, if you’re serving a cold dish, make sure it’s refrigerated until ready to be served. Finally, make sure you have enough serving dishes, cutlery, and other serving items, so everything is ready to go when your guests arrive. If you’re new to cooking, there are a few dishes that are great for feeding a crowd. Soups and stews, for example, are easy to make in bulk, last for a long time, and are good for feeding a crowd. Finally, if you’re serving a wide range of guests, it’s important to select dishes that have ingredients that everyone can eat.  

Cleaning up after cooking

Once your meal is finished, you’ll need to clean up the kitchen before you can relax and enjoy your meal. There are a few things you can do to make the cleanup process as easy and painless as possible. First, start with washing the dishes as you go along. This will reduce the amount of dishes you have to do at the end of the meal, making the whole cleanup process much less stressful. Finally, make sure you have the right cleaning products in your kitchen to make cleanup as easy as possible. These are just a few of the many steps you can take to go from zero to hero and start cooking like a pro. With these tips, you’ll be able to create delicious dishes that taste as good as they look!