37 of the Best Christmas Desserts & Treats

The magic of Christmas manifested in cake form! Moist chocolate cake filled with a silky white chocolate buttercream and crushed peppermint bark is the perfect holiday cake.

Rich and moist carrot cake gets a holiday twist with this easy cake recipe filled with festive cranberries. Topped with whipped cream cheese frosting and sugared cranberries for a little extra sparkle!

Beautiful, moist red velvet cupcakes are the color of the season! This recipe for gluten-free cupcakes will have everyone ho-ho-hoping for more!

Always impressive yet ultra easy to make, Nutella chocolate lava cake gets in the holiday spirit with a festive topping of champagne-soaked raspberries.

If you’re feeding a crowd, this is the perfect cake recipe! Filled with pumpkin and cinnamon, this easy sheet cake is sure to awe and amaze at your holiday table.

Eggnog brings a new level of moisture to this light and airy cake recipe. Singing with holiday flavor, this is one cake that is perfect for Christmas dessert!

Take classic Christmas gingerbread flavors and put them in a cheesecake! This easy cheesecake recipe is made with a gingersnap cookie crust and a spiced, brown sugar cheesecake filling. Yum!

It doesn’t get tastier or easier than this instant pot cheesecake recipe! In true s’mores style, this creamy cheesecake is complete with milk chocolate, marshmallows and a buttery Graham cracker crust.

If water baths aren’t your thing but you still want an ultra-creamy, super satisfying cheesecake, go the no-bake route! This silky smooth cheesecake is made with the simplest cream cheese filling, then topped with cherry pie filling.

A full holiday schedule leaves little room for error, and this the foolproof pumpkin pie recipe to see you through all your holiday gatherings!

Pecan pie with an adult spin, made with Kahlua coffee liqueur. The answer is yes – it’s just as heavenly as it sounds!

This chocolate chess pie is a classic Southern dessert. An easy gluten-free pie made with creamy chocolate custard, perfect for savoring this Christmas!

A no-bake pie recipe filled with a silky chocolate and marshmallow filling, this creamy chocolate pie is bound to leave a lasting impression at the holiday table!

A vegan-friendly pecan pie that caters to any holiday guests with a sweet tooth! This holiday pecan pie is just as delicious as the original with a few easy substitutions.

All the familiar flavors of a cinnamon roll, dressed up in a gorgeous pie fit for the holidays!

These easy, fluffy cinnamon rolls are the perfect recipe to kickstart your mornings throughout the festive season!

Christmas is the perfect time to take your banana bread to the next level! Try this easy, moist banana bread recipe topped with a rich and boozy rum glaze.

Simple and scrumptious, these dessert bars are a holiday-worthy crossover of cherry pie, vanilla pound cake, and sugar cookies! Discover for yourself why this German-inspired dessert is one not to miss!

A good old fashioned donut recipe harbors all the rustic holiday feels. Try these easy homemade donuts made with tangy sour cream.

This is an easy and decadent, vegan brownie dessert that’s packed with pumpkin, plus a sweet cream cheese swirl.

Indulge a little or a lot with this decadent chocolate cobbler recipe. The creamy chocolate topping and baked texture call to mind both chocolate pudding and chocolate lava cake!

Baked apples with cinnamon are the ultimate cozy treat to enjoy this Christmas. Super simple to make and soaked in a citrusy syrup, this is an easy baked dessert that guests will swoon over.

Christmas calls for a bit of tradition, and this is an easy family recipe for traditional baklava that won’t disappoint. This dessert is deliciously flaky, drenched in lemon syrup and filled with the crunch of walnuts.

A perfect combination of cranberries and apples unite in this easy recipe for homemade dessert dumplings. Serve these baked dumplings with vanilla ice cream for a flavorful and easy Christmas treat!

Eggnog creme brûlée is the perfect meeting of two holiday treats; all the delicious flavors of rum and nutmeg infused into a decadent and easy Christmas creme brûlée.

A healthy homemade toffee recipe passed down through the generations! This buttery toffee crunch bar made with chocolate and crushed nuts may just be your family’s next Christmas tradition, too!

A fun and easy Christmas dessert consisting of sweet fried dough balls coated in honey. Also known as honey balls, these are perfect for decorating with holiday sprinkles.

This is a classic family recipe for easy homemade sopapillas. It’s hard to go wrong with fried dough, honey and powdered sugar!

These incredible, cinnamon sugar-coated pound cake bites are loaded with the flavors of apple and spice! A burst of the holidays in every bite.

Homemade caramel popcorn is full of nostalgia, and delicious caramelized flavors! Baked in the oven, this recipe puts the store bought version to shame.

A rich and creamy creme brûlée recipe with the festive addition of pumpkin spice. A Yuletide version of a French creme brûlée!

Cheers to the festive season with this frozen version of a classic holiday drink. Brandy, ice cream, and coffee mingle together in this delicious dessert cocktail!

Adorable single-serving desserts made with fresh berries in homemade chocolate bowls, topped with a tropical coconut whipped cream.