Best Christmas Desserts

This Amaretto Almond Bundt Cake is such a beauty.!There’s something about the look of it with the glaze and almonds that makes me want to showcase it this time of year. All that almond flavor is a big plus, too.

Cranberries are a favorite holiday flavor, and they work so well in this lovely Cranberry Bundt Cake. Topped with a simple glaze, it's the perfect cake for sharing with friends over coffee or serving after a special holiday dinner.

I am alway on board for cheesecake, and this Snickerdoodle Cheesecake is one of my favorites. All that cozy cinnamon flavor will remind you of those classic cookies we all love!

Layers of chocolate cake, a peppermint frosting, and crushed candies make this cake a stunner. It's both festive and delicious!

This Butter Pecan Cake has long been a favorite. The layers are made with white chocolate, and the nutty cream cheese frosting is the perfect finish.

I'll confess that this recipe is a bit more involved that most of the ones I share, but it's definitely a dessert worthy of a special occasion like Christmas. Make this one to share with your favorite chocolate lovers!

This Brown Butter Texas Sheet Cake is great for feeding a crowd. The tangy frosting pairs perfectly with the nutty flavor of brown butter in the cake.

This old-fashioned Mahogany Cake is absolutely delicious. The layers of chocolate cake combined with light, fluffy ermine frosting is completely irresistible!

If your oven needs a break this holiday season, then this beautiful, creamy No-Bake Cranberry Cheesecake is just the thing. It's a shining example of effortless elegance!

You'll love how easy it is to make this delighful Tiramisu Cake! It's the perfect cake to finish a cozy holiday meal with your favorite dessert lovers.

Honestly, I'll put this French Silk Pie on any list of desserts. It's just that good! If you love rich, creamy chocolate, you won't be disappointed!

My family has been making cake-mix Rum Cake for the holidays for decades. My homemade take on it is still easy to make, and the results are definitely crave-worthy!

These beautiful cupcakes combine rich, soft chocolate cake with a fluffy marshmallow frosting for a nod at winter's favorite beverage—hot chocolate!

Two different kinds of cake and a fudgy frosting make this Double Nut Chocolate Cake worthy of a special occasion like Christmas. It's delicious and a show-stopper, too!

If you're looking for a cozy winter dessert for the holidays, this Spiced Pear Cake is just the thing. It's filled with fresh pears, warm winter spices, and topped with a cinnamon cream cheese glaze.

Coconut lovers will devour this Louisiana Crunch Cake! It's delicious any time of year, but it has that snowy, wintery look that makes it a great choice for Christmas.

If there were ever a dessert designed for a special occasion, it's this Sweet and Salty Cake! It features layers of rich chocolate cake coated in salted caramel, and all topped with a whipped chocolate caramel ganache frosting. It's deliciously decadent and meant for sharing!

If you have a chocolate and peanut butter loving crowd, they'll adore this cheesecake! It's easy to make and a great candidate for a make-ahead dessert option.

Use store-bought or homemade pound cake to make this easy bread pudding filled with the cozy, spiced flavors of cookie butter. Bonus points that leftovers work well for brunch, too!

For a simple yet elegant dessert, you can't beat Chocolate Pots de Crème. They're surprisingly easy to make, too. Top with whipped cream for a decadent end to your holiday meal.

This Spiced Cheesecake checks all the boxes when it comes to a special Christmas dessert. It's delicious, filled with winter spices, topped with a fluffy vanilla whipped cream, and tastes absolutely divine!

I adore this Hot Fudge Pie for many reasons. Besides the fact that it's perfectly rich and fudgy, it's also SO easy to make with basic baking ingredients!

This sweet, nutty cake is a perfect ending to a special Christmas meal. It's delicious, beautiful, and easy to make, too!

This rich, creamy Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse Cake is a great choice for an elegant dessert to serve during the holiday season. If you love Nutella, you're going to adore this dessert!

I have several chess pie recipes, and I can't possibly pick a favorite. But when it comes to choosing one for Christmas, I usually opt for this brown butter version. It's like the classic but with the rich, nutty flavor of brown butter to make it extra special.

If you're ever going to go all out making a dessert, it's Christmas. And if there's ever a dessert that fits the bill, it's this German Chocolate Cheesecake! It features everything we love about the classic cake but with a layer of cheesecake in the middle.

I'll let you in on a secret—this is my most popular dessert from Thanksgiving all the way through Christmas! It features an easy cranberry sauce-based filling in an easy-to-make pie/cheesecake hybrid form. And it's so, so good!

I love mini desserts, and these little pound cakes are a favorite. It's so fun to add different toppings to create a beautiful dessert display!

This Chocolate Torte is one of my go-to desserts when I want something easy that's sure to impress. It's made with a short list of ingredients that you likely have on-hand, and it dresses up beautifully with ice cream, whipped cream, fresh fruit, caramel sauce, or another of your favorite toppings.