We've already tackled the Christmas Cookie situation so let's talk about Christmas Desserts! In fact, we've never been so prepared for cookie eating season. But seeing as how most of us will polish off those cookies well before the big day it's never a bad call to make an extra Christmas dessert.
I'm talking impressive desserts that are the icing on the cake to a Christmas Dinner. I know we have a few weeks until Christmas - but no time like the present to prepare! We need something beautiful, festive, delicious and something that will leave a lasting memory in your fams minds! Let's make it special this year since a lot of us didn't have a totally normal Christmas last year. Here are my all time fav Christmas Desserts.
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Classic Christmas Desserts
Classic Italian Tiramisu
THIS is what I'm making! This Classic Italian Tiramisu is seriously one of the easiest desserts to make! It's picture perfect with a sweet mascarpone filling, espresso dipped lady fingers and all the cocoa powder on top!
Chocolate Brownie Pudding
Chocolate lovers - this one is for you and it will NOT let you down! Chocolate Brownie Pudding is literally what your dreams are made of! Perhaps the MOST decadent of all the Christmas desserts!
Puff Pastry Apple Galette
Truly a show stopper! I mean, if this isn’t the most gorgeous apple dessert you’ve ever seen, I don’t know what else is! This is one of my favs and don't forget the vanilla ice cream.
M&M Cookie Bars
Is there anything better than a soft cookie in bar form? Where the edges are just lightly golden brown and a tad bit crunchy… and the inside is gooey and soft and melts in your mouth? This is one of my favorite Christmas desserts to feed a crowd.
Apple and Pumpkin Desserts
Mom’s Famous Apple Crisp
If you told me I could only have 1 dessert for the rest of my life - this would be it! My mom's famous apple crisp recipe is loaded with baked sliced apples and a crispy oat based topping that you'll love! Bonus points for ice cream.
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars with Streusel
I live for a cheesecake bar, and have you ever heard of a more incredible combo! It’s creamy and sweet and tart and crunchy and then it’s drizzled with salted caramel sauce. Christmas dessert is officially handled!
Triple Layer Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake
Make this the day beforehand and then put a cake lid over it and leave it on the counter. As a rule of thumb, cake should alway be kept at room temp otherwise it dries out.
Cheesecake & Pie
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Marshmallow Meringue
And pro tip, if you don't have a kitchen torch, you can toast the meringue under the broiler but KEEP YOUR EYES on it so it doesnt burn.
S’more Pudding Pie
A chocolate lovers dream. Graham cracker crust + chocolate pudding + marshmallow meringue.
Salted Chocolate Tart with Kettle Chip Crust
Chocolate and salt. It’s epic. Now imagine chocolate, salt and a little bit of extra pizzazz from a potato chip. I mean, what more could you POSSIBLY ask for in life besides a Salted Chocolate Tart with a Potato Chip Crust?!?!
Chocolate Desserts
S’more Butterscotch Caramel Dump Cake
Brace yourselves... S’more Butterscotch Caramel Dump Cake is coming your way and OMG it is a problem. This decadent treat is enough to satisfy ANY intense sweet tooth.
Coconut Chocolate Baklava
Coconut Chocolate Baklava is truly what dreams are made of. It's one of those decadent Christmas desserts that serves a LARGE crowd. The flaky layers of dough mixed with butter, coconut, mini chocolate chips and walnuts makes the perfect dessert. There's a vanilla infused syrup doused on top is the icing on the cake. LITERALLY.
Death By Chocolate
Another one for all my fellow chocolate lovers out there! Layers of homemade brownies doused in Kahlua layered with freshly whipped cream and the most glorious chocolate pudding recipe on the planet makes for my kinda treat.
Christmas Desserts: Classic Italian Tiramisu
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Dutch Processed cocoa powder, plus more for dusting
- 1 cup brewed espresso (optional to add a few tablespoons of dark rum)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 5 large egg yolks, cold (I use pasteurized eggs)
- ½ cup white sugar
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 8-ounce tubs mascarpone cheese, chilled
- 1 ¾ cups heavy cream, chilled
- 2-3 dozen hard ladyfinger cookies
Instructions
- Whisk together the cocoa powder, espresso and vanilla in a bowl and set aside
- In a mixer or using a hand mixer, beat the egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick, about 5 minutes. Add in the salt, mascarpone cheese and continue to whip until smooth. Add the chilled cream and continue to whip, until light, creamy, smooth and can hold a soft peak.
- Dunk each ladyfinger in the espresso mixture to absorb the liquid and start to line a 7x11 oval baking dish with the cookies. Top the first layer of cookies with ½ of the whipped mascarpone mixture and use the back of a metal spoon to spread it into an even layer. Dust with cocoa powder. Repeat for another layer and then finish by dusting with cocoa powder on top. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Hey Gaby,
I tried your Molten Chocolate Truffle Cakes recipe on the eve of Christmas and my whole family liked it very much.
Gaby,
I can’t remember where I saw the recipe for you leek pizza I have both of your books but the recipe isn’t there. I tried you website to no available. I have signed up for your blog but I am shut out from getting the recipe. Long weekend and would appreciate your helping me get the recipe.
it's here: https://whatsgabycooking.com/leek-confit-pizza/