16 Christmas Desserts Your Family Will Love!

It’s the sweetest time of the year! Try these Christmas dessert recipes that feature seasonal and nostalgic flavors in new and creative ways. From Nutella Christmas Tree Puff to White Chocolate Coconut Truffles, you’ll find plenty of inspiration to concoct the most delicious desserts for Christmas. Scroll down and pin your faves!

by Nina L. Palmer

Nina L. Palmer

Nina Palmer is a recipe developer and editor for Eatwell101 since 2013. She is passionate about food and culture and specializes in sweet recipes, desserts, baking, as well as developing editorial content.

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Updated Oct 13, 2025

1. Nutella Christmas Tree Puff Pastry

This Nutella Christmas Tree is crunchy and super indulgent – A show-stopping treat ideal for your Christmas parties.
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2. Cream Cheese Cookies

Our cream cheese cookies are so soft, dense and flavorful. You've never seen cream cheese cookies that literally melt in your mouth like these ones!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

3. Peppermint Rice Krispies Treats

These Rice Krispies Treats are Perfect for Christmas festivities and afternoon snacking!
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4. Ginger Lime Coconut Fudges

For gifting or eating right away, they make an excellent treat for this time of the year
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5. Raspberry Chocolate Cake Roll for your Holiday party

This simple chocolate roll cake with spirals of creamy chocolatey raspberry ganache is the perfect dessert for those who want to make their Christmas dinner a bit more special.
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6. Frozen Soufflés Recipe

This frozen soufflés recipe is ideal to complement a fuss-free holiday dessert.
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

7. Ice Cream Cake

Ice Cream Cake Recipe: Three simple ingredients make up this fantastic signature dessert.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

8. Easy Peppermint Christmas Shortbread Cookies

These Christmas shortbread cookies with peppermint taste so good - just like they come from a fine bakeshop!
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

9. Christmas Tree Puffs with Nut Butter Filling

Fun and easy holiday cookies everyone will love.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

10. Best Sugar Cookies

These Cookie treats are sure to sweeten up your Christmas, and impress friends at your next cookie swap!
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11. Chocolate Baked Custard

This baked custard recipe is a best way to enjoy the perfect combination of rich chocolate flavor and coconut.
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12. Raspberry White Chocolate Coconut Bites

Easy and very impressive—perfect for Holiday gifting!
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13. Chocolate Marbled Cake with Caramelized Walnuts

Moist and soft with alternating bites of chocolate and vanilla this chocolate marble cake recipe is definitely a sure-fire keeper.
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14. Christmas Chocolate Bark

Popping with juicy pomegranates that burst in your mouth, these white chocolate bites are 100% necessary for a indulge-alicious holiday treat!
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

15. Raspberry Cottage Cheese Parfait

This simple low-fat raspberry parfait based on cottage cheese rather than cream is a perfect destination for fresh or frozen raspberries.
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16. 5-Minute White Chocolate Coconut Truffles

These quick and easy-to-make white chocolate truffles will transport you to chocolate nirvana!
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