49 Christmas Desserts Ideas
Christmas is a time for family, friends, and — of course — delicious food.
While you may already have your Christmas dinner menu planned, you might be stumped about what to serve for dessert.
You can’t go wrong with any of these 20 Christmas desserts.
Whether you’re looking for something traditional, something quick and easy, or something on the lighter side, there’s a dessert here for you.
1. Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cheesecake
This cheesecake features a layer of chocolate ganache, a creamy peppermint cheesecake, and a layer of peppermint Dalgona topping.
It’s a great make-ahead option since it needs to chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
Top it off with some crushed peppermint candies and serve with hot chocolate.
2. Mini Cheesecake Cupcakes
These Mini Cheesecake Cupcakes are the perfect dessert for any holiday party.
They are so easy to make and you can top them with any of your favorite toppings.
I went with a classic cherry topping but you could also do a blueberry or strawberry topping.
You could even do a caramel or chocolate drizzle. The possibilities are endless!
3. Chocolate Bundt Cake
If you’re a fan of our chocolate cake, you’re going to love this recipe.
Using a Bundt pan makes for a stunning presentation, and the chocolate ganache is the perfect finishing touch.
4. Chocolate Peppermint Fudge
This fudge is so easy to make and is the perfect treat to make for your family and friends during the holiday season.
I like to make a few different types of fudge and place them in a pretty box to give as a gift.
The combination of rich chocolate and cool peppermint is so delicious, and the crushed peppermint candies on top make it look extra festive.
5. Chocolate Peppermint Mousse
This light and airy mousse is the perfect way to end a big Christmas dinner.
It’s not too heavy, but it’s still super satisfying. And the peppermint flavor is so refreshing after a big meal.
Top with a dollop of whipped cream and crushed candy canes, then serve with a few festive cookies on the side.
6. Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes
These Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes have a rich chocolate flavor,
a light and fluffy peppermint buttercream frosting, and are topped with crushed candy canes.
They are a classic Christmas dessert that everyone will love!
You can make the chocolate cupcakes ahead of time and freeze them. Then just thaw and frost when you’re ready to serve.
You can also use a boxed cake mix if you want to save time.
7. Chocolate Peppermint Fudge Cake
This chocolatey cake is a showstopper.
With layers of rich chocolate cake, creamy peppermint frosting, and a chocolate ganache topping, it’s not only beautiful, but it tastes amazing, too.
If you’re not a fan of peppermint, you can swap the peppermint extract in the frosting for vanilla or almond extract.
You could also add a little food coloring to the frosting to make it any color you’d like.
8. Chocolate Peppermint Bark
Chocolate Peppermint Bark is a classic holiday dessert. It’s so easy to make and you can make a big batch of it and package it up to give as gifts.
I like to add a little bit of shortening to the chocolate to make it easier to slice and to keep it from melting in your hand.
I also like to add a little bit of peppermint extract to the chocolate layer, but you can leave it out if you prefer.
9. Chocolate Peppermint Brownies
This chocolate peppermint brownie recipe will be a huge hit at your Christmas party!
Peppermint and chocolate are the perfect holiday flavor combination.
The two flavors work so well together, and the peppermint adds a nice, refreshing flavor to the rich chocolate brownie.
These brownies are fudgy, rich, and topped with a creamy peppermint frosting. They are the perfect dessert for holiday parties!
10. Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
These Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are the perfect Christmas cookie! They are soft, chewy, and full of chocolate and peppermint flavor.
I love adding crushed candy canes to the top of these cookies, but you can also add them to the cookie dough if you want even more peppermint flavor.
These cookies will be a hit at your Christmas party!
Conclusion
Making dessert is even more fun when you get to eat it in the shape of a tree. With a sugar cookie crust and a chocolate and marshmallow filling, it’s a great way to get your kids involved in the kitchen.