22 Easy Holiday Dessert Recipes
Mini cranberry apple pies
If you aren't already excited about the upcoming holidays, this recipe collection of best holiday desserts will definitely get you in the mood!
One of our favorite family traditions is making chocolate pecan pie bars on Thanksgiving. Similar to pecan pie, but they are so so easy and you will fall in love at first bite. Then there are all the other fantastic sweets and treats to make for Thanksgiving, Christmas and the entire season ahead. You'll love recipes like mini cherry cheesecakes, festive sprinkle cookies, graham cracker toffee squares and so much more.
Whether you are craving Christmas pie, cookies, no-bake desserts, or combination of all three, I have you covered with this list of 22 incredible holiday desserts that are so impressive in looks but a true cinch to make.
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Best Holiday Desserts
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No special pan is needed to make these personal-size pies.
Get the recipe: Cranberry Apple Mini Pies
This make-ahead holiday dessert has all the best seasonal flavors.
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle
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This marvelous mashup of pecan pie and cheesecake only requires four ingredients!
Get the recipe: Pecan Pie Cheesecake
Pam Beth
Top this delicious apple crumble pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Get the recipe: Graham Cracker Dutch Apple Pie
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Why stop at one kind of pie for the holidays when you can make four in one? You can also cut this slab pie into whatever size of slices you'd like!
Get the recipe: 4-Flavor Slab Pecan Pie
Nicole Nared-Washington
Pecan Pumpkin Pie Bars have a buttery, flakey crust and a rich, creamy pumpkin pie filling, topped with pecans!
Get the recipe: Pecan Pumpkin Pie Bars
Miss in the Kitchen
Mini Cherry Cheesecakes are the perfect bite-size dessert for any party, holiday or special occasion. A delicious Oreo crust, plus creamy cheesecake and topped off with the classic cherry pie filling. It’s a dessert that everyone will love!
Get the recipe: Mini Cherry Cheesecakes
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Easy Pumpkin Praline Cake From Scratch is a must-make dessert for fall and the upcoming holiday season! Save this recipe now for Thanksgiving and Christmas!
Get the recipe: Easy Pumpkin Praline Cake
Renee's Kitchen Adventures
Apple Cinnamon Oreo Delight is an easy, no-bake, desert made with Oreo cookies, cream cheese, pudding, whipped topping, and apple pie filling.
Get the recipe: Apple Cinnamon Oreo Delight
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Chewy Festive Sprinkle Cookies are so fun and pretty, with a milk chocolate center! A secret ingredient sets them apart from all other sprinkle cookies.
Get the recipe: Festive Sprinkle Cookies
Belly Full
The best fall flavors come together in this easy Apple Cranberry Crisp, with a brown sugar, cinnamon and pecan crumble topping.
Get the recipe: Apple Cranberry Crisp
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No-Bake Mint Oreo Cheesecake Pie is an easy dessert recipe you will make over and over again. One cool, creamy, bite and everyone will be begging for more!
Get the recipe: No-Bake Mint Oreo Cheesecake Pie
Blackberry Babe
Pecan Pie Cobber combines traditional pecan pie filling with a light, fluffy biscuit topping! A much easier alternative to pecan pie.
Get the recipe: Pecan Pie Cobbler
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This easy No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe will be the star of your holiday dessert table! The Oreo cookie crust and toffee pecan topping makes this pie irresistible!
Get the recipe: No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake
The Lean Green Bean
This Graham Cracker Toffee Squares recipe is a Christmas cookie tray staple! Everyone will love this classic dessert and it’s the perfect quick, easy holiday treat.
Get the recipe: Graham Cracker Toffee Squares
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Caramel Apple Crumb Cake is a scrumptious fall dessert! Filled with cinnamon and apples, loaded with a buttery crumb topping and a salted caramel drizzle.
Get the recipe: Caramel Apple Crumb Cake
Pook's Pantry
Cranberry Upside Down Cake is a perfectly tart and sweet dessert for the fall and winter. It's studded with fresh cranberries and it makes a delicious addition to your holiday dessert table.
Get the recipe: Cranberry Upside Down Cake
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No-Bake Apple Pie Cheesecake Fluff has all the flavors of apple pie and cheesecake, in one easy dip! A great side dish or dessert for holidays and parties.
Get the recipe: No-Bake Apple Pie Cheesecake Fluff
Mother Thyme
An easy homemade recipe for moist and delicious Rum Cake topped with Butter Rum Glaze perfect for any occasion!
Get the recipe: Rum Cake with Butter Rum Glaze
Sweet & Savory Meals
Pumpkin Pie Creme Brulee is a French classic dessert transformed to sweeten your Thanksgiving table with its pumpkin flavor and crunchy top.
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Pie Creme Brulee
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It’s not the holidays without fudge, and this No Fail, Easy Salted Maple Nut Fudge will be a welcome addition to any holiday party, cookie tray, or gift box!
Get the recipe: No Fail, Easy Salted Maple Nut Fudge
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Dizzy Busy and Hungry
Sweet treats don't get any easier to make than this 3-Ingredient Crock Pot Pumpkin Cake. Top it with caramel sauce, chopped walnuts, and vanilla ice cream and you have a dessert to die for!
Get the recipe: Crock Pot Pumpkin Cake
