11 Best Holiday Desserts

If you’re looking for the best holiday desserts to serve at your next family gathering, look no further than this post! From rich, pumpkin delights to warm, spiced classics, these 11 dessert recipes are guaranteed to add that extra holiday magic to your celebrations.

Let’s be honest, it isn’t the Thanksgiving Turkey or the delicious sides like Creamy Buttery Mashed Potatoes, or Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes that you really look forward to during the holiday season… it’s actually the holiday desserts, am I right? (It is for me anyways…)

Well you’re in luck, cause in this post, I have the 11 best holiday desserts for you to make this season! You’ll find everything from traditional pumpkin pies and gingerbread cakes – to creative options like ganache tarts and vegan ice cream. These desserts will add that extra sparkle to your holiday table, guaranteed!

11 Best Holiday Desserts

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Crustless Pumpkin Pie

This Crustless Pumpkin Pie recipe is an amazingly simple and delicious dessert that’s great for your Thanksgiving or Christmas dessert. It has all the great taste of pumpkin pie without the hassle or added carbs from the crust.

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Candied Sweet Potatoes

Candied Sweet Potatoes are a classic Thanksgiving side. The flavor of warm, sweet potatoes in a buttery sauce, with notes of vanilla and caramelized brown sugar – embodies the exact essence of the holiday season!

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Baileys Hot Chocolate

If you’re looking for a grown-up hot chocolate, Baileys hot chocolate is the way to go. This Baileys alcohol hot chocolate is the perfect solution to warming your heart, soul, and body on a cold night!

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White Chocolate Peppermint Blondies with Frosting

Blondies are the delightful cousins of brownies! Get a festive twist in this recipe with creamy white chocolate and a hint of peppermint, capturing the essence of Christmas. Topped with luscious cream cheese frosting, they make the perfect holiday treat for spreading cheer and indulging in the season’s flavors!

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Rustic Cranberry Galette

A warm golden brown cranberry galette is ideal for any occasion, from Christmas or Thanksgiving to a special event like someone’s birthday. Cranberries offer a bold, tart taste and this cranberry raspberry galette also boasts orange, cream, cranberries and raspberries for a wonderful result.

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Best Vegan Hot Chocolate Ice Cream

This Hot Chocolate Ice Cream recipe is the ultimate combination of rich chocolate and creamy ice cream. Whether you're curled up by the fireplace during the holiday season or chilling in the summer sun, this decadent dessert is a year-round celebration of the classic cocoa experience.

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Vanilla Corn Bread Pudding

Vanilla corn bread pudding is a delightful, aromatic fusion of traditional bread pudding and delicious corn bread! Whether enjoyed warm from the oven or chilled, it offers a tasty mix of tender, cake-like cornbread and light vanilla essence. This dessert is perfect for cozy gatherings or as a special finish to a holiday meal!

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Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake Recipe

The buttery, cinnamon-spiced caramel perfectly complements the tartness of the apples, creating a luxurious, gooey layer that soaks into the cake. Enjoy it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert during the holidays!

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Bourbon Peach Cobbler in Cast Iron Skillet

My bourbon peach cobbler in cast iron takes dessert up several notches and is extremely easy to make! Enjoy it all season long – even during all of your holiday gatherings!

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Gluten-Free Apple Crumble (Topping with Oats)

This Gluten Free Apple Crumble is a dream come true. It has the perfect amount of cinnamon mixed into the apples. They come out soft and caramelized with the slightest bite. It's perfect for enjoying in front of a warm fire or around the dining table surrounded by friends and family.

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Chocolate Ganache Tart

Out of all of the dessert recipes, this Chocolate Ganache Tart is my favorite. It’s a decadent, show stopping dessert that all your friends and family will adore.

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These dessert are perfect for you to bring to your next Thanksgiving pot luck or for your yearly family gatherings! Just be sure not to over indulge – everything in moderation!

And here at Umamiology, we want to wish you and your loved ones a joyous and happy holidays!

Cheers!