This red velvet tiramisu swaps the ladyfingers for cubes of homemade red velvet cake, then layers them with whipped mascarpone cream and a light coffee syrup. One 8×8 inch cake bakes in 20 to 25 minutes and fills 6 to 8 small cups. After at […]
Christmas Desserts
My Christmas dessert recipes are packed with festive inspiration for every occasion, from holiday parties to cozy family baking days. Browse through classic Christmas cookies, elegant cakes, quick no-bake options, and gluten-free holiday treats. Every recipe includes step-by-step instructions, tips, and serving ideas to help you create showstopping desserts that bring the magic of the season into your kitchen.
Christmas Tree Cream Puffs Recipe
These Christmas tree cream puffs are small choux puffs in three sizes, filled with pistachio whipped cream, stacked largest to smallest and topped with a shortbread star. One batch makes 8 little trees, 24 puffs in all, and takes about 1 hour 45 minutes including […]
Gingerbread Cake Truffles Recipe
These Gingerbread Cake Truffles are spiced, dipped, and ready to steal the show. You’ll learn how to turn soft gingerbread cake into bite-sized truffles coated in silky chocolate. It’s an easy recipe with a strong payoff. And you won’t need advanced skills or special tools. […]
Eggnog Cheesecake Bars – Creamy Holiday Dessert Squares
These Eggnog Cheesecake Bars combine the comfort of creamy eggnog with the structure of a classic cheesecake bar. The crust leans into warm spice with graham cracker and cinnamon, and the filling brings the unmistakable richness of eggnog to the forefront. You’ll learn how to […]
Candy Cane Brownie Bites – Peppermint Holiday Desserts
If you’re building a dessert tray this holiday season, these Candy Cane Brownie Bites deserve a place right in the center. They’re compact, but they hold their own. Each one combines a fudgy base with peppermint frosting and a gentle crunch of crushed candy cane. […]
Cranberry Mousse Cups Recipe
These cranberry mousse cups are two soft layers in small glasses: vanilla mousse on the bottom and a pink cranberry mousse on top, each set with 1 teaspoon of gelatin. The recipe makes 6 to 8 cups and takes about 35 minutes of work plus […]
Santa Claus Cookies – Cute Decorated Christmas Sugar Cookies
Santa Claus Cookies bring a level of joy to the holiday baking table that few other recipes can match. These aren’t just any Christmas sugar cookies. Each one wears the familiar red hat, white trim, and cheerful expression that says everything about Christmas spirit. You’ll […]
Nightmare Before Christmas Cake: Black Cocoa Showstopper for Holiday Movie Nights
This Nightmare Before Christmas Cake blends black cocoa layers, bold purple buttercream, and fondant decoration into a themed centerpiece that works for Halloween, Christmas, or any Jack Skellington birthday cake. You’ll learn how to get jet-black layers using black cocoa powder, how to achieve that […]
Nightmare Before Christmas Cupcakes Recipe
These Nightmare Before Christmas cupcakes are soft chocolate buttermilk cupcakes topped with a tall swirl of purple buttercream and a white fondant Jack Skellington face. One batch makes 12, and it takes about 1 hour 45 minutes from mixing bowl to finished tray, most of […]
Candy Cane Cake Recipe: A Festive Red Velvet Showstopper With a Peppermint Twist
This candy cane cake brings together a rich red velvet base, cool peppermint frosting, and a glossy white chocolate ganache. It captures the flavor of a peppermint stick, layered into a cake that draws every eye at the table. You’ll learn how to build a […]