Christmas desserts are my favorite — and honestly, who doesn’t love a great sweet treat this time of year? Below is a carefully curated collection of festive dessert ideas to inspire your holiday baking and entertaining. These recipes range from easy no-bake treats to show-stopping pies and cakes, perfect for parties, classroom exchanges, gifts, or cozy family gatherings.
Whether you’re planning a large holiday spread, quick after-school treats, or a few special desserts for a cozy night in, this list includes simple and crowd-pleasing ideas. I’ve organized many tried-and-true favorites to help you pick the best desserts to make this season.
Christmas Desserts
Below you’ll find easy-to-follow recipes that work well for serving a crowd and for gifting. Try one or several of these holiday desserts — and if you make one, I’d love to hear which became your favorite!
Christmas Desserts To Make This Season
A collection of Christmas desserts to make for parties, gifts, and holiday gatherings. Pick a few of these festive recipes to brighten your dessert table this season.
No-Bake Peppermint Cheesecake Recipe
Creamy no-bake peppermint cheesecake in a chocolate crust, finished with crushed peppermint — a fast and festive dessert that’s perfect for holiday parties.
Log Cabin Gingerbread House with Video Tutorial
A rustic log cabin gingerbread project using pretzels and graham crackers — great for a family decorating activity and a memorable centerpiece.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls – A No-Bake Holiday Recipe
Classic no-bake peanut butter balls coated in chocolate — an easy, crowd-pleasing treat for cookie trays and gift boxes.
Brown Butter Peppermint Rice Krispie Treats
Buttery, peppermint-infused rice krispie bars — a nostalgic, chewy holiday bar that’s fast to make and easy to transport.
How To Make Homemade Puppy Chow
Sweet, crunchy puppy chow (also called Muddy Buddies) — simple to prepare and addictive, ideal for snack bowls and gift bags.
Hot Chocolate Bombs
Make the viral hot chocolate bombs: hollow chocolate spheres filled with cocoa mix that melt into a mug of hot milk for a decadent cup of cocoa.
Red Velvet Donuts
Baked red velvet donuts topped with cream cheese frosting — a festive twist on a breakfast or dessert treat, ready in under 30 minutes.
Incredible Sugar Pie | Perfect Holiday Pie
A rich, subtly sweet sugar pie with a tender, flaky crust — an elegant, old-fashioned choice for a holiday dessert table.
Pecan Pie Bars
Pecan pie transformed into easy-to-serve bars with a gooey center and buttery crust — perfect for potlucks and buffet-style holiday spreads.
Mini Chocolate Pies Recipe
Individual mini chocolate pies make elegant single-serve desserts that are ideal for parties and easy portion control.
Be sure to save or pin your favorite recipes so you can easily find them when holiday baking begins. This collection covers easy, make-ahead, and show-stopping desserts to help you create memorable festive gatherings.
This selection of Christmas desserts is a great starting point for holiday baking. From quick treats to impressive centerpieces, these recipes will add festive flavor to your celebrations and give you plenty of options for sharing sweets with family, friends, and coworkers.