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    Serena Lissy » Blog » Recipes

    Published: Nov 4, 2021 · Modified: Dec 11, 2021 by serena · This post may contain affiliate links.

    15 Quick and Easy Holiday Party Desserts

    You can't have a holiday party without desserts! There are so many different options for the perfect holiday dessert. Whether you're hosting and in charge of making them all or just bringing one dish, there's something here that will satisfy any sweet tooth imaginable.

    Traditional favorites like eggnog, gingerbread cookies (my personal favorite), apple, pumpkin and cranberry…the list goes on. Pick whichever recipe looks most amazing AND watch your friends and family come back for more and more!

    Holiday Party Dessert Collage
    Triple Chocolate Cheesecake
    This triple chocolate cheesecake is rich, creamy, and guaranteed to make anyone happy this holiday season!
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    Slice of Triple Chocolate Cheesecake
    Pink Champagne Cake
    This Pink Champagne Cake is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays! A champagne-infused cake with a classic vanilla buttercream.
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    Pink Champagne Cake
    Mini Gingerbread Bundt Cake
    Flavored with robust molasses and warm winter spices, this moist and fluffy Gingerbread Bundt Cake recipe will rule your heart for ages!
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    Mini Gingerbread Bundt Cake
    Apple Crisp Cupcakes
    These apple crisp cupcakes are made up of a fluffy vanilla cupcake, apple pie filling, a caramel cream cheese frosting, and a buttery, cinnamon crumble on top.
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    Apple Crisp Cupcake
    White Chocolate And Raspberry Cookies
    These white chocolate and raspberry cookies are buttery, chewy, and stuffed with sweet freeze-dried raspberries and silky white chocolate. They are the perfect easy treat that you can make in under 30 minutes!
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    White Chocolate Raspberry Cookies
    Christmas Butter Cookies
    These easy Christmas butter cookies are dipped in chocolate and decorated with sprinkles! It’s made with an easy, no chill cookie dough that makes them ready in only 20 minutes!
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    Christmas Butter Cookies
    Gingerbread Spice Cake
    This gingerbread spice cake with mascarpone frosting makes a wonderful dessert for any holiday gathering - and it's easier than it looks!
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    Gingerbread Spice Cake
    Mini No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake
    These mini pumpkin cheesecakes are perfect for the holidays - they come in individual portions and they’re gluten-free friendly. Plus, they only take about 30 minutes to prep!
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    Pumpkin Cheesecake
    Chocolate Mint Mousse Tart
    Chocolate and mint are the perfect pair for holiday desserts. Smooth and insanely creamy, this mousse tart has a chocolate cookie crust which makes it easy to put together.
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    Chocolate Mint Mousse Tart
    Chocolate Peppermint Christmas Cookies
    These Chocolate Peppermint Christmas Cookies are the easiest way to bring the look, taste, and smell of the Holidays into your home. They're crunchy on the edges, chewy in the center, full of chocolate and peppermint flavor, and fun to decorate!
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    Chocolate Peppermint Christmas Cookies
    Blood Orange Pound Cake
    This Blood Orange Almond Pound cake is tender, buttery, and super flavorful. It's bursting with almond and zesty orange, topped with a bright pink blood orange glaze.
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    Blood Orange Pound Cake
    Cranberry Upside Down Cake
    This cranberry upside down cake is a fun twist on the classic pineapple upside down cake! The cranberries add a tart contrast to the brown sugar syrup and buttery cake.
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    Cranberry Upside Down Cake
    Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Bars
    Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Bars are the best of both worlds- soft and chewy snickerdoodle cookie dough layered with a creamy, rich layer of cheesecake, and then topped again with more cookie dough.
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    Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Bars
    Eggnog Truffles
    These eggnog truffles are so yummy and perfect for Christmas! Give them as a gift or serve at your holiday party.
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    Eggnog Truffles
    Chocolate Peppermint Meringues
    These meringues are a fun alternative to the usual holiday peppermint bark. They are light with refreshing peppermint flavor and sweet chocolate.
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    Chocolate Peppermint Meringues in a bowl
    Holiday Party Dessert Collage

    More Easy Holiday Desserts

    No matter what type of holiday dessert you're craving, there's something here that will satisfy your sweet tooth. For those who are looking to host the perfect party with a variety of desserts for all their guests (or just want to bring one dish), this list goes on and on with delicious treats like eggnog pie, gingerbread cookies, apple cake, pumpkin cheesecake or cranberry scones. And if none of these sound appealing enough? Head over to our blog for even more ideas! The possibilities are endless when it comes to finding the perfect holiday treats- so why not try them all?!

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    Comments

    1. Kristina says

      November 10, 2021 at 3:09 pm

      I can't wait to make a few of these desserts for Thanksgiving. We always make the same old boring pumpkin pie, but some of these will definitely replace that this year!

      Reply
      • serena says

        November 20, 2021 at 12:05 pm

        I thought the same. Looking forward to trying a few of these as well

        Reply
    2. Jean says

      November 09, 2021 at 9:10 pm

      Such a great round-up of yummy desserts! I like to try the no baked Pumpkin Cheesecake.

      Reply
      • serena says

        November 20, 2021 at 12:05 pm

        Thanks Jean!

        Reply
    3. Julie says

      November 09, 2021 at 8:15 pm

      Champagne cake. Every single recipe here is AMAZING, but you got me at Champagne cake. Now that sounds incredible! I cannot wait to play in the kitchen!

      Reply
      • serena says

        November 20, 2021 at 12:05 pm

        I hear you on that champagne cake! I can't wait to try it!

        Reply
    4. Oscar says

      November 09, 2021 at 8:01 pm

      Such a great list of holiday desserts, saving this one for my holiday party. Thank you.

      Reply
      • serena says

        November 20, 2021 at 12:04 pm

        Thanks!

        Reply

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