Fact: The holidays can be stressful. There's no need to resort to store-bought Christmas desserts, however! No matter how little time you have—or desire to start baking at the end of an already long day or week—store-bought treats will never taste homemade.
That's why we've rounded up 25 of the most impressive Christmas desserts that will delight your holiday guests this year. Not only do they all make a beautiful presentation, but these Christmas desserts taste amazing too.
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The list of sweets we look forward to every December is long and varies depending on who's answering the question. However, there are definitely ones that come out on top in a contest, with the #1 spot reserved for a traditional Yule Log cake roll. Other favorites include: gingerbread cookies, candy cane desserts, Christmas pudding, chocolate cake, cheesecake, Christmas cracker candy, and holiday fudge.
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When it comes to the most memorable fancy Christmas desserts on this list, there's everything from Chocolate Bûche De Noël (AKA a Yule Log) and Gingerbread Cheesecake, to Peppermint Fudge Cake, Salted Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Tart and more.
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Yes, they may require additional ingredients and extra hours in the kitchen, but when the end results are this pretty, we see nothing wrong with a long December spent baking. Enjoy!
Best Christmas Desserts
25 Impressive Christmas Desserts
Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cake
Teresa Blackburn
This fancy Christmas dessert actually takes a little help from a cake mix.
Get the recipe: Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cake
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Ugly Sweater Cake
Shea Goldstein
Christmas dessert can be pretty and fun at the same time.
Get the recipe: Ugly Sweater Cake
Chocolate Buche de Noel
Pastry Chef Online
Despite how impressive it appears, a lovely, lighter-than-air chocolate buche de Noel is well within your reach.
Get the recipe: Chocolate Buche de Noel
Giada's Peppermint-Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Giada De Laurentiis
Layers of chocolate and peppermint goodness in every bite.
Get the recipe: Giada's Peppermint-Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Chewy Double Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies
Donna Elick
Christmas cookies for the chocolate lover in your life.
Get the recipe: Chewy Double Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies
Italian Rum Cake
Theresa Greco
A layered sponge cake drenched in rum and filled with vanilla and chocolate that screams holiday.
Get the recipe: Italian Rum Cake
Sandra Lee's Snowman Cupcakes
Sandra Lee
These cupcakes are so cute and festive, nobody will care they are semi-homemade.
Get the recipe: Sandra Lee's Snowman Cupcakes
Chocolate Gingerbread Cake
Sweet ReciPEAs
Four layers of chocolate gingerbread Genoise cake, filled with gingerbread Italian buttercream, all topped with a luscious chocolate glaze.
Get the recipe: Chocolate Gingerbread Cake
Chocolate Mint Mousse
Meals Made In 30 MInutes
Chocolate Mint Mousse, made with just a few ingredients, is a flavorful and creamy take on the classic, more labor-intensive mousse.
Get the recipe: Chocolate Mint Mousse
Gingerbread Cheesecake
Life, Love and Sugar
This festive cheesecake is made with a delicious shortbread crust, gingerbread cheesecake filling and a molasses mousse topping! Perfect for the holidays!
Get the recipe: Gingerbread Cheesecake
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Peppermint Sugar Cookie Ice Cream Pie
Pumpkin 'n Spice
This Peppermint Sugar Cookie Ice Cream Pie is an easy dessert that's full of holiday flavors. A buttery sugar cookie crust envelopes creamy peppermint ice cream and is topped with crushed candy canes. It's a simple dessert that is sure to impress everyone this holiday season!
Get the recipe: Peppermint Sugar Cookie Ice Cream Pie
Chocolate Christmas Smash Cake
Erren's Kitchen
This recipe brings dessert to a whole new level! It's a fun family centerpiece that kids will just love! Smash it open to reveal hidden treats—it will be the biggest hit of your festive entertaining!
Get the recipe: Chocolate Christmas Smash Cake
Peppermint Fudge Cake
Baked By An Introvert
This Peppermint Fudge Cake is one of the best Christmas desserts. The homemade fudgy chocolate cake has no peppermint in the cake batter to prevent an overpowering flavor. Instead, peppermint is added to the luscious buttercream frosting. It’s a perfect balance.
Get the recipe: Peppermint Fudge Cake
Rum Cake
Mother Thyme
An easy homemade recipe for moist and delicious Rum Cake, topped with Butter Rum Glaze, perfect for any occasion!
Get the recipe: Rum Cake
Christmas White Chocolate Cranberry Cake
Pineapple and Coconut
This delicious recipe is a magnificent treat for white chocolate lovers.
Get the recipe: Christmas White Chocolate Cranberry Cake
Salted Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Tart
The Creative Bite
This rich and decadent dessert is perfect for a holiday party! A chocolate crust is filled with a salted ganache and topped with pomegranate seeds and a sweet fruit glaze for an impressive treat.
Get the recipe: Salted Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Tart
Christmas Wreath Meringue Cookies
Back For Seconds
Christmas Wreath Meringue Cookies are fun and beautifully festive! A light crunch on the outside, with a slightly chewy, airy center.
Get the recipe: Christmas Wreath Meringue Cookies
Holiday Peppermint Cake
Love Bakes Good Cakes
Peppermint is the quintessential holiday flavor and this beautiful cake is filled with it.
Get the recipe: Holiday Peppermint Cake
Traditional Christmas Pudding
Better with Cake
Oh, bring us some figgy pudding!
Get the recipe: Traditional Christmas Pudding
Soft Gingerbread Latte Cookies with Brown Butter Icing
Half Baked Harvest
Traditional gingerbread gets a major flavor boost with brown butter icing.
Get the recipe: Soft Gingerbread Latte Cookies with Brown Butter Icing
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Easy Vanilla Sugar Dusted Macaroon Trees
Half Baked Harvest
These delicious macaroon trees will have you feeling like you are walking in a winter wonderland.
Get the recipe: Easy Vanilla Sugar Dusted Macaroon Trees
White Christmas Cake
Half Baked Harvest
Layers of vanilla cake, cranberry jam and white chocolate buttercream come together for this holiday-worthy dessert.
Get the recipe: White Christmas Cake
Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes
Cooking Classy
Individual chocolate cakes baked until soft with a fudgy, warm molten chocolate center surprise.
Get the recipe: Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes
Chocolate Gingerbread Cake
Liv For Cake
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