Christmas will be here before we know it! While the main part of your Christmas dinner might be planned and the side dishes selected, have you thought about what you are going to serve after dinner? There is no better way to cap the perfect holiday get together than with something perfectly sweet and captivating!
While coffee and Christmas cookies won’t bring any complaints, why stop there? We scoured the internet and our own recipe book to find our favorite sweet treats that are sure to bring the family back to the table after your holiday dinner!
Holiday Desserts
Christmas dinner is done but there is still room for a little something sweet. These Holiday Dessert Recipes are sure to turn some heads!
Eggnog Crème Brûlée
Eggnog Creme Brûlée will wow your family and friends with the quintessential flavors of the holiday season. It looks fancy, but it's easy to make, can be done in advance, and you get to play with fire!
Blackberry Crumble Pie
Warming winter spices and a hint of dessert wine make this Blackberry Crumble Pie THE blackberry pie for the holidays! Serve it with ice cream, whipped cream, or eat it straight from the pan. (You know I did!)
Butterscotch Apple Crisp
Not quite ready to tackle pie? This sweet and crunchy Butterscotch Apple Crisp gives you all the classic flavors of an apple pie, without the hassle of pie crust. Also, that homemade butterscotch sauce makes enough to drizzle the extra on top.
Mini Apple Pies
For a holiday party win that doesn't require a fork, or even a plate, try these cute little Mini Apple Pies. They are the perfect nibble for your family and friends to graze on during your next get together!
Citrus Dream Tart
A little tart and a little sweet, this citrus dream tart tastes as good as it looks. It's sure to turn some heads when you bring it out tonight!
Brown Butter Roasted Pecans
Whether you consider these a savory dessert or just a delicious snack, these Brown Butter Roasted Pecans are hard to resist. Serve them at a holiday party or bundle them up in festive jars as parting gifts.
Homemade Cinnamon Twists
Buttery and flaky with a sweet cinnamon sugar coating, these homemade cinnamon twists are like a puffy, baked donut: best hot out of the oven! Add a cup of eggnog and you have yourself a delicious holiday treat.
Blackberry White Chocolate Pots de Creme
Pots de creme is a fancy, French way of saying delicious sweet custard cups. This version embraces white chocolate and blackberry to make an irresistible homemade treat that can be made in the Instant Pot.
Blackberry Lime Tart with Edible Flowers
As gorgeous as it is tasty, this Blackberry Lime Tart with Edible Flowers is part dessert part centerpiece! Refreshingly sweet and tart, it's a lighter than expected addition to your holiday table.
Apple Cinnamon Rolls
Breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack, Apple Cinnamon Rolls are hard to resist. This version includes overnight instructions so that you can do the hard work the day before and enjoy them fresh from the oven on Christmas day.
Spiced Pear Cobbler
Lightly spiced pears with a sweet biscuit topping make this spiced pear cobbler a tasty alternative to apple everything. Serve it with a dollop of maple bourbon whipped cream for a decadent treat.
Ultimate Holiday Rice Krispies® Treats
What makes these Rice Krispies treats Ultimate Holiday Rice Krispies Treats? The addition of sweet caramel and chunks of dark chocolate. Who says these treats are only for kids?!
Bourbon Caramel Popcorn
This homemade caramel popcorn is made with my favorite bourbon caramel sauce for a unique bourbon caramel flavor. The alcohol burns off, leaving you with subtle hints of oak and vanilla for a caramel corn with flavors beyond just sweet. Fun to make and fun to eat!
Maple Bourbon Whipped Cream
Take all your holiday treats to the next level with a dollop of this homemade maple bourbon whipped cream. Easy to make and it goes with so many holiday treats.
Baked Eggnog Donuts
What makes a classic holiday beverage better? Making it into a tasty indulgent treat ! These Baked Eggnog Doughnuts are crazy good!
Orange Almond Christmas Cookies » not hangry anymore
How gorgeous are these Orange Almond Christmas Cookies? With the perfect little crunch, they are sure to disappear fast when your family gets ahold of them!
Baked Snickerdoodle Donuts + Video
If you love snickerdoodle cookies like we do then you are going to flip over these amazing Baked Snickerdoodle Donuts! Wow!
Lemon Raspberry Bars Recipe
Sweet and tart come together to make one of the most visually and pallet stunning dessert we have come across! Try these yummy Lemon Raspberry Bars for yourself and get hooked!
Cream Cheese Mints Recipe
Super simple to put together and super cute too! These Cream Cheese Mints are a greta holiday dessert recipe to put out for your family and friends to devour!
Vegan Brown Butter Shortbread
Need a vegan-friendly option for your holiday get together? We have you covered with this super yummy Vegan Brown Butter Shortbread recipe!
Christmas Cake - ultra moist fruit cake (speedy!)
As iconic as it is gorgeous, this show stopping Christmas Cake is sure to take center stage when you put it out! Wow!
Gluten Free Cranberry Orange Scones (Dairy Free)
Perfect for an after dinner nibble, this Gluten Free Cranberry Orange Scones recipe is always a winner!
Lofthouse Sugar Cookie Recipe
So much better than the store bought versions and you can make them at home and personalize them too! These Lofthouse Sugar Cookies are so soft and fluffy you are going to want to grab more than one at a time!
Persimmon Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting
These persimmons add a little extra tartness to this otherwise creamy and sweet Persimmon Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting recipe! It is so yummy you are going to want to make two so you have one to enjoy once company has left!
Chunky Monkey Bark Recipe (White Chocolate Candy)
This super tasty Chunky Monkey Bark is chock full of all the tasty treats you want to snack on in one yummy treat!
Pumpkin Lasagna Dessert
Lasagna doesn't just have to be for dinner on a busy weeknight, this Pumpkin Lasagna Dessert is here to change everything you thought you knew about lasagnas!
Dutch Butter Cake (Boterkoek) with Almonds
Covered with slivered almonds and as buttery as the name implies, this Dutch Butter Cake is out of this world tasty!
Pour-Over Gingerbread Coffee | Simply Made Recipes
Add a little holiday spirit and sweetness to your after dinner coffee with this Pour-Over Gingerbread Coffee recipe!
Paleo Cranberry Bliss Bars (With Vegan and Keto Options)
This tart and crunchy dessert recipe is covered with creamy frosting that brings the whole thing together into something everyone will love! Share these yummy Paleo Cranberry Bliss Bars with your guests tonight!
Berry Pavlova
A classic holiday treat, this Berry Pavlova is a longtime favorite in many households and there is a very good reason! Find out for yourself this year!