25 Impressive Christmas Desserts That Will Blow Away the Store-Bought Sweets

Christmas dessert just got a major upgrade.

Fact: The holidays can be stressful and this year is most likely taking its toll for multiple reasons. There's no need to resort to store-bought Christmas desserts, however! No matter how little time you haveā€”or desire to start baking at the end of an already long day or weekā€”store-bought treats will never taste homemade.

That's why we've rounded up 25 seriously impressive Christmas desserts that will delight your holiday guests this year. Not only do they all make a beautiful presentation, but they taste amazing too.

Related: 200+ Christmas Cookies Your Family Will Love

What Is the Most Popular Christmas Dessert?

The list of sweets we look forward to every December is long and varies depending on who is answering the question. However, there are definitely ones that come out on top in a contest, with the #1 spot reserved for a traditional Yule Log. Other favorites include:

Related: 50 Best Christmas Cupcakes

When it comes to the most memorable Christmas desserts in this list, there's everything from Chocolate B?che De No?l (AKA a Yule Log) and Gingerbread Cheesecake, to Peppermint Fudge Cake, Salted Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Tart and more.

Related: 70 Best Winter Desserts

Yes, they may require additional ingredients and extra hours in the kitchen, but when the end results are this pretty, we see nothing wrong with a long December spent baking. Enjoy!

25 Impressive Christmas Desserts

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<p>Krista Marshall</p>

Krista Marshall

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