My Family Has Been Requesting These 15 Desserts for Christmas Every Year
Every family has their holiday traditions, and in mine, desserts play a starring role. Over the years, these 15 Christmas treats have become so beloved that they’re practically a requirement for our celebrations. From festive classics to sweet surprises, each one brings a touch of holiday magic to our table—and they might just become favorites in your home, too.
Chocolate Salami
Salami and chocolate might not be the first pairing that comes to mind, but this no-bake chocolate salami recipe will change that! Don’t worry—there’s no actual salami involved. Instead, you’ll find a mouthwatering mix of rich dark chocolate, crushed tea cookies, citrusy orange zest, and crunchy chopped nuts, all rolled into a delicious package that the whole family will love!
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Lemon Crinkle Cookies
These lemon crinkle cookies have a naturally sweet lemon flavor and a beautiful appearance that will brighten your dessert table any time of the year! Made with fresh lemon juice and lemon zest and coated in two layers of sugar, they are a hit for all ages and all seasons!
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White Chocolate Mousse
These smooth and creamy white chocolate mousse cups will surely put a smile on your face! Made with decadent white chocolate and a hint of vanilla, this airy yet flavorful dessert melts in your mouth and packs just the right amount of sweetness. Its chantilly cream and shaved chocolate topping adds a beautiful finishing touch, making it perfect for any occasion!
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S´Mores Cookies
These s’mores cookies put a fun, tasty twist on your regular chocolate chip cookies! Made with decadent dark chocolate, gooey marshmallows, and sweet graham cracker crumbs, they are a family favorite that you will want to make over and over again!
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Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes
If there is any proof that chocolate and raspberry are the perfect pair, these melt-in-your-mouth chocolate raspberry cupcakes are it! With moist chocolate cake as a base, a sweet raspberry sauce filling, and a creamy frosting, these handheld treats will have you running for seconds! This detailed yet simple raspberry chocolate cupcake recipe requires minimal effort and 30 minutes!
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Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
These moist hot chocolate cupcakes are the perfect winter dessert to help you get cozy by the fireplace! They’re made with a rich chocolate sponge base and fluffy vanilla Chantilly cream, then topped with melted chocolate and a toasted marshmallow for the perfect finishing touch.
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Nutella Puff Pastry Christmas Tree
This delicious Nutella puff pastry Christmas tree is the perfect way to bring together family and friends over the holidays! Made with a flaky puff pastry crust, creamy Nutella, and sweet powdered sugar, this fun and festive dessert won’t just satisfy your sweet tooth, but you will also have a blast making it!
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Star Bread
For a festive treat to bring the family together during Christmas, you will want to have this easy star bread recipe handy! This delicious cinnamon bread is not just tasty but also eye-catching, with an impressive star shape, tender, buttery dough, and warm cinnamon sugar filling. It will surely be the highlight of the dessert table!
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Chocolate Chip Brioche Bread
If you love brioche bread, you will want to try this fluffy chocolate chip brioche bread recipe! This buttery chocolate chip brioche bread takes the classic French brioche bread to the next level by adding crunchy, decadent chocolate chips to the mix. Whether you serve it for breakfast, brunch, or a post-dinner dessert, it will be a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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Danish Butter Cookies
For a simple yet flavorful dessert or snack that the whole family will love, these buttery and soft Danish butter cookies (also known as Danish biscuits) will not disappoint! Using the same six ingredients from the classic Royal Dansk Danish cookies in the blue tin that many know and love.
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Red Velvet Brownies
You have to try these perfectly moist, dense, and fudgy red velvet brownies with a rich, marbled cream cheese crackly top! This easy recipe offers the famous red velvet flavor in brownie format—the best of both worlds!
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Ferrero Rocher Cake
This Ferrero Rocher cake is the ultimate celebration cake with moist chocolate hazelnut sponges, silky Nutella mousseline cream (cooked chocolate pastry cream enriched with Nutella and butter), lots of crunchy hazelnuts, and crushed Ferrero Rocher chocolates.
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Crème Brûlée Cookies
This easy creme brulee cookies recipe combines two dessert favorites to create an irresistible handheld treat! Gooey, soft sugar cookies are topped with a creamy pastry cream and then finished with a crispy caramelized sugar topping. It is a cookie lover’s dream come true!
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Sacher Torte
Austrian Sacher torte cake is in the history books as one of Europe’s best cakes, and I’m going to show you how to make it yourself. A moist chocolate sponge is coated and filled with a fine layer of apricot jam before being cloaked in a smooth chocolate glaze. It is a Viennese specialty that defines elegance, and this sacher torte recipe takes the famous classic Sachertorte to the next level!
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Christmas Tree Cupcakes
These Christmas tree cupcakes will impress everyone around the Christmas table as they look as good as they taste! The recipe is easy, fun, and delicious, with a tender, moist chocolate cupcake and creamy buttercream frosting. It’s the perfect festive cupcake to please all your family and friends!
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