The Most Popular Christmas Dessert Recipes (2024)

A collection of the most popular Christmas dessert recipes.. with everything from cheesecakes to chocolate ripple cakes, ice cream cakes to rocky road, the famous 3 ingredient Christmas cake to Tiramisu and more!

The Most Popular Christmas Dessert Recipes (1)

If you love baking amazing desserts, there really is no better time of the year than Christmas!

And to make things super easy for you this year, I've put together a collection of the most popular Christmas desserts, including a no-bake Toblerone cheesecake a traditional tiramisu, a classic chocolate ripple cake, a batch of homemade Baileys plus SO many more!

From family gatherings to end-of-year celebrations, these delicious desserts should be at the top of your list!

Table Of Contents

    • Gingernut Log
    • Strawberry Trifle
    • No-Bake Peppermint Cheesecakes
    • Eton Mess
    • Classic Chocolate Ripple Cake
    • Tiramisu
    • Toblerone Cheesecake
    • Triple Layer Christmas Ice-Cream Pudding
    • Peppermint Crisp Tart
    • 3 Ingredient Christmas Cake
    • Mini Kahlua Tiramisu
    • Chocolate Christmas Puddings
    • Microwave Christmas Fudge
    • Raspberry, Chocolate and Meringue Ice-Cream Cake
    • White Chocolate Rocky Road
    • Baileys Choc Ripple Cake
    • Chocolate Christmas House
    • Chocolate Mint Slice Balls
    • Chocolate Ripple Christmas Balls
    • Christmas Jelly Cake
    • Bailey's Cheesecake Balls
    • Christmas Chocolate Ripple Cake Wreath
    • Peppermint Chocolate Christmas Slice
    • Mint Chocolate Rocky Road Wreath
    • Chocolate Peppermint Ice-Cream Cake
    • Baileys Chocolate Brownie Trifle
    • Passionfruit Mango Pavlova
    • Chocolate, Honeycomb and Caramel Ice-Cream Cake
    • White Christmas
    • Clinkers Rocky Road Wreath
  • SHOP: Christmas Baking Ebook

Easy & Delicious Christmas Dessert Recipes

A show-stopping dessert doesn't need to be complicated or difficult! All of my recipes below are super easy to make... and look AMAZING!

Gingernut Log

A no-bake biscuits and cream dessert that is extra delicious when served with caramel sauce and decorated with chocolates.

Gingernut Log Recipe

This old fashioned Gingernut Log recipe is completely no-bake and takes just 15 minutes to prepare using 5 basic ingredients.

5 from 20 votes

Strawberry Trifle

One of the most popular and classic Christmas dessert recipes of all time! This chilled dessert is simply perfect.

Strawberry Trifle Recipe

A delicious strawberry trifle recipe with layers of creamy custard, jelly, Madeira cake, whipped cream, fresh berries and grated chocolate.

5 from 10 votes

No-Bake Peppermint Cheesecakes

There's no need to share your favourite dessert with anyone else with these yummy individual Christmas cheesecakes.

No Bake Christmas Cheesecakes Recipe

Individual No-Bake Christmas Cheesecakes are everything you could want in a creamy, minty and decadent festive dessert!

5 from 2 votes

Eton Mess

A simple no-bake old fashioned recipe that combines meringue, berries and cream. A great recipe for dessert to share at a summer Christmas lunch.

Eton Mess Recipe

Make the most of strawberry season and whip up this irresistibly pretty Eton mess dessert recipe!

5 from 7 votes

Classic Chocolate Ripple Cake

When it comes tosimple desserts, it doesn't get any quicker or easier than achocolate ripple cake. Made from just 2 ingredients and then chilled overnight until the biscuits have softened, this is the perfect summer orChristmas dessert to share.

Classic Chocolate Ripple Cake Recipe

Our classic Chocolate Ripple Cake is an all-time favourite Australian dessert made from whipped cream and chocolate ripple biscuits and decorated with Peppermint Crisp bars, Flakes and raspberries.

5 from 8 votes

Tiramisu

This classic Christmas recipe is also by far one of the most popular! With no raw egg included means this dessert can be enjoyed by all.

Tiramisu with Mascarpone (Thermomix or Stovetop) Recipe

Introducing your new favourite tiramisu recipe! A rich and creamy Italian dessert that features espresso and kahlua-soaked savoiardi (ladyfingers), layered between a sweet and velvety mascarpone custard filling, topped with a dusting of cocoa.

5 from 15 votes

Toblerone Cheesecake

If there's one dessert that I MUST make every single Christmas... it's a cheesecake! And this no-bake Toblerone cheesecake is perfect for Christmas as there's no need to turn the oven on, it feeds a crowd and tastes amazing!

Toblerone Cheesecake Recipe

A deliciously smooth and creamy no-bake Toblerone Cheesecake that takes just 20 minutes to prepare! This is the perfect chocolate dessert!

Triple Layer Christmas Ice-Cream Pudding

Say hello to our most popular ice-cream pudding recipe! Perfect for kids and adults alike... it's sure to be the first thing to disappear from the Christmas dessert table.

A completely over the top, super simple triple layer Christmas ice-cream pudding with a chocolate base, strawberry middle and vanilla top... and did I mention that it's filled with chopped chocolate honeycomb, white chocolate chips, Clinkers, Maltesers, chocolate biscuits and sprinkles!!!

4.95 from 18 votes

Peppermint Crisp Tart

Just10 minutes prep time- the perfect dessert for a summer BBQ orChristmascelebration. Making this delicious tart the day before required means no last minute rush.

Peppermint Crisp Tart Recipe

Introducing the FAMOUS 4 ingredient South African Peppermint Crisp Tart recipe! With layers of biscuits, caramel cream and crushed Peppermint Crisp bars, this simple no-bake fridge dessert is delicious AND easy!

5 from 20 votes

3 Ingredient Christmas Cake

Check out the 5 star reviews from my readers to see why this is such a popular (and versatile) recipe - too many to list here! I guarantee this will become your go-to Christmas cake recipe!

The Famous 3 Ingredient Christmas Cake Recipe

Introducing the famous 3 Ingredient Christmas Cake (fruit cake) made from mixed fruit, iced coffee and self-raising flour! Award winning, super easy and totally delicious!

5 from 287 votes

Mini Kahlua Tiramisu

Everyone's favourite tiramisu recipe gets a boozy makeover with our Kahlua variation... a super delicious adults-only dessert.

Mini Kahlua Tiramisu Recipe

This Kahlua Tiramisu is so easy to make and only takes 10 minutes to prepare! Made with a splash of coffee liqueur and espresso, fluffy sponge biscuits, and creamy mascarpone, it's a delicious adults-only version of the Italian dessert.

5 from 3 votes

Chocolate Christmas Puddings

Our 'cheats' chocolate Christmas puddings are super easy (and a fun activity to make with the kids!)This is my all-time favourite Christmas recipe to make with my son!

Chocolate Christmas Puddings Recipe

The easiest little Chocolate Christmas Puddings made from chocolate Royals biscuits, white chocolate, spearmint leaves and jaffas.

5 from 6 votes

Microwave Christmas Fudge

In just a few minutes and with only 4 ingredients, you'll have the perfect Christmas after dinner treat! This recipe is perfect for beginners as well as more experienced cooks.

4 Ingredient Microwave Christmas Fudge Recipe

The easiest 4 ingredient Microwave Christmas Fudge recipe!! Super quick and totally delicious!

5 from 13 votes

Raspberry, Chocolate and Meringue Ice-Cream Cake

When it's a hot Christmas day, this simple ice-cream cake is exactly what you need. The small bursts of berries, chocolate and meringue mixed through the creamy ice-cream make the perfect summer dessert combination.

Raspberry Meringue Ice-Cream Cake Recipe

A deliciously simple Raspberry Meringue Ice-Cream cake that takes less than 10 minutes to prepare... this is the perfect summer dessert!

5 from 2 votes

White Chocolate Rocky Road

Give a fabulous white chocolate rocky road as a gift to friends, or keep it for a yummy late night treat. This is my favourite Christmas Rocky Road recipe - loved by all!

White Chocolate Rocky Road Recipe

A deliciously simple 5 ingredient White Chocolate Rocky Road recipe made with marshmallows, turkish delight and pistachios.

5 from 9 votes

Baileys Choc Ripple Cake

Add Baileys Irish Cream to our classic choc ripple cake for a delicious adults-only dessert.The perfect ending to Christmas day.....

Baileys Chocolate Ripple Cake Recipe

The ultimate Baileys Chocolate Ripple Cake decorated with fresh berries and chocolate shards.... this simple recipe takes only 10 minutes to prepare, and is the perfect no-bake 'cheeky adults' dessert that looks and tastes fabulous!

5 from 5 votes

Chocolate Christmas House

Move over gingerbread houses... our chocolate Christmas house is FAR yummier - plus it's great fun to put together with the kids.

Chocolate Christmas House Recipe

A super easy Chocolate Christmas House that makes an absolute showstopper of a table centrepiece! Use your favourite chocolates to decorate!

5 from 3 votes

Chocolate Mint Slice Balls

Arnott's Mint Slice biscuits combined with cream cheese make a smooth and creamy Christmas dessert (or a yummy addition to a food hamper for friends, family or neighbours).

Christmas Mint Slice Balls Recipe

Super simple 5 ingredient Christmas Mint Slice Balls made with cream cheese and Mint Slice biscuits... the perfect no-bake Christmas dessert treat or homemade gift!

5 from 34 votes

Chocolate Ripple Christmas Balls

This might just be the quickest and easiest Christmas dessert recipe you've ever made! Just a few minutes prep time and completely no-bake. A favourite with kids and adults alike.

Chocolate Ripple Christmas Balls | Peppermint Crisp Version Recipe

The easiest no-bake Chocolate Ripple Christmas Balls made in two yummyvariations - one with chopped up Peppermint Crisp bars and one with Cherry Ripes. YUM!!

5 from 6 votes

Christmas Jelly Cake

If you love jelly slice, you're going to LOVE our Christmas jelly cake recipe! This no-bake chilled dessert is perfect for a hot Christmas day.

Christmas Jelly Cake Recipe

A delicious, fun and colourful Christmas Jelly Cake that makes the perfect no-bake dessert for the festive holidays.

5 from 12 votes

Bailey's Cheesecake Balls

These 'adults only' Bailey's flavoured balls make the perfect accompaniment to that late night coffee or muscat liqueur after celebrations.

Baileys Tim Tam Cheesecake Balls Recipe

Our delicious and boozy 4 ingredient Baileys Tim TamCheesecake Balls are the perfect latenight dessert! Made from cream cheese, crushed cookies, Baileys Irish creamliqueur and dipped in meltedchocolate.... you wont be able to stop at one!

5 from 22 votes

Christmas Chocolate Ripple Cake Wreath

Who doesn't love a chocolate ripple cake? Turn your favourite dessert into a mega chocolate ripple wreath and decorate with yummy Christmas chocolates.

Christmas Chocolate Ripple Cake Wreath Recipe

This Christmas Chocolate Ripple Cake Wreath is the perfect showstopper dessert! Topped with caramel sauce, Nutella, Malteser reindeers and silver baubles... it makes a great table centrepiece!?

5 from 3 votes

Peppermint Chocolate Christmas Slice

A simple no-bake slice decorated with candy canes and Christmas M&Ms! This is a fantastic recipe for keeping the kids busy in the kitchen.

Peppermint Chocolate Christmas Slice Recipe

The BEST No-Bake Peppermint Chocolate Christmas Slice made with peppermint chocolate and decorated with candy canes and M&Ms!

5 from 16 votes

Mint Chocolate Rocky Road Wreath

Our easy rocky road wreath has the perfect combination - chocolate and mint! Decorate with melted white and milk chocolate... plus your favourite mint chocolates.

Mint Rocky Road Christmas Wreath Recipe

This Mint Rocky Road Christmas Wreath is packed full of marshmallows, raspberries, peanuts, and mint chocolate for a show-stopping Christmas dessert.

5 from 2 votes

Chocolate Peppermint Ice-Cream Cake

If you love ice-cream cake, this triple layer Christmas peppermint version is exactly what you need. Make this recipe ahead of time and store in the freezer, ready to just decorate, until Christmas day.

Mint Christmas Ice Cream Cake Recipe

A delicious triple layer Christmas ice cream cake! Chocolate, vanilla and mint flavoured ice-cream layers packed full of cookies, chocolates and more!

5 from 5 votes

Baileys Chocolate Brownie Trifle

Move over classic trifle and say hello to a boozy chocolate brownie version! It's super simple to make and can be served as individual desserts or as a whole trifle dish.

Baileys Chocolate Brownie Trifle Recipe

The most decadent layered Baileys Chocolate Brownie Trifle - filled with rich chocolate brownie, vanilla custard, whipped cream, Baileys Irish Cream, chocolate custard and salted caramel sauce... this one is for the true chocoholics!!

5 from 9 votes

Passionfruit Mango Pavlova

Sweet mango slices and cream, topping everyone's favourite dessert! Pavlova is always a crowd pleaser, and this one is no exception. Ideal for sharing at a family gathering.

Passionfruit Mango Pavlova Recipe

A simple, step-by-step Passionfruit Mango Pavlova recipe! Perfect for Christmas and summer BBQs!

5 from 2 votes

Chocolate, Honeycomb and Caramel Ice-Cream Cake

There's no easier Christmas dessert than an ice-cream cake... and this honeycomb, chocolate and caramel version is simply AMAZING!

A delicious two layer honeycomb & chocolate ice-cream cake that is the perfect summer dessert. With chunks of gooey honeycomb and crunchy pieces of Oreo cookies... this simple ice cream cake is always a favourite.

5 from 3 votes

White Christmas

Give this classic Christmas slice as a gift or keep it for yourself!Dried fruits and nuts combined with melted white chocolate make this old-fashioned favourite a 'must-make' every Christmas.

White Christmas Slice Recipe

A classic White Christmas recipe made with just 6 ingredients - white chocolate, Rice Bubbles, dried cranberries, sultanas, coconut and almonds... all in less than 10 minutes!

5 from 53 votes

Our simple 3 ingredient bark makes a yummy gift for family and friends, or keep it at home for the perfect late night Christmas treat. Either way, it will bring joy!

This 3 ingredient Cranberry, Chocolate & Almond Bark takes less than 5 minutes to prepare and makes the perfect gift for family or friends!

5 from 6 votes

Clinkers Rocky Road Wreath

Our original rocky road wreath is always a hit and looks amazing as a table centrepiece! While the Clinkers are the star ingredient, the marshmallows M&Ms, peanuts and coconut give it that classic rocky road flavour.

Clinkers Rocky Road Wreath Recipe

This Clinkers Rocky Road Wreath is a showstopper of a Christmas dessert! Filled with marshmallow, peanuts, coconut and chocolates and then decorated in a classic Christmas theme.

5 from 3 votes

SHOP: Christmas Baking Ebook

This ebook is a collection of 30 of my favourite (and most popular!) Christmas recipes - from homemade foodie gifts to fun kids’ recipes, easy fudges and rocky road to decadent desserts, and more!

Shop the ebook here

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FAQs

What is the most popular dessert for Christmas in the US? ›

Consumer dessert preferences for Christmas in the United States 2021. When asked what their most essential dessert for Christmas was, approximately 46.3 percent of responding U.S. adults picked apple pie in 2021. Chocolate chip cookies were the second most coveted dessert for Christmas.

What dessert do people eat on Christmas? ›

Treat your guests or hosts to traditional Christmas desserts from the simple pleasure of gingerbread to the pageantry of Bûche de Noël and Croquembouche with these festive recipes.

What is Martha Stewart's favorite dessert? ›

Martha's preferred treats often come in the form of cookies or bars, though she also loves a good layer cake. Of course, lemon makes a number of appearances. A good portion of Martha's favorites reads like a who's who of American classics, from chocolate chip cookies and brownies, to strawberry shortcake and apple pie.

What is the most popular Christmas sweet? ›

Chocolate bonbons and truffles are a classic choice in almost all countries celebrating Christmas, sometimes over more obviously seasonal-specific options like chocolate Santas or candy canes.

What is the most expensive Christmas dessert? ›

A luxury website in the UK has started selling the world's most expensive Christmas pudding for a staggering $37,000 (£23,000). It's made by the Martin Chiffers who used to be the executive pastry chef at The Savoy in London and is, of course, packed with super expensive ingredients.

What cake is eaten at Christmas? ›

The 12 Cakes of Christmas
  • 01 of 12. Black Forest Cake II. View Recipe. ...
  • 02 of 12. Italian Cream Cake II. View Recipe. ...
  • 03 of 12. Date Nut Loaf Cake. View Recipe. ...
  • 04 of 12. Mom's Rum Cake. View Recipe. ...
  • 05 of 12. Figgy Pudding. View Recipe. ...
  • 06 of 12. Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake. View Recipe. ...
  • 07 of 12. Carrot Cake III. ...
  • 08 of 12. Buche de Noel.
Nov 13, 2020

What is the cake people eat on Christmas? ›

Even though this cake is sometimes referred to as a Christmas “pudding”, Christmas cake is a type of cake. More specifically, it is a type of fruitcake covered with thick layers of icing with candied or dried fruits, nuts, and spices, and usually contains warming spirits like brandy, wine, rum, or cognac.

What is the dessert trend in 2024? ›

In the year 2024, the dessert industry is shifting towards healthier sweet options, creating space for tasty yet nutritious alternatives. Incorporating superfoods into desserts is more than just a fad; it is a significant change.

What is the best tasting dessert? ›

What everyone's cooking
  • Amaretto brulee.
  • Chocolate banoffee pie.
  • Apple & cherry strudel.
  • 'Mangomisu'
  • 10-minute honey cheesecake.
  • Almond strawberry roulade.
  • Black forest trifles.
  • Chocolate baubles.

Which is the best sweet dessert in the world? ›

World Famous Desserts You Must Try!
  • Apple Strudel, Germany – ...
  • Gelato and Tiramisu, Italy – ...
  • Baklava, Turkey – ...
  • Basbousa, Egypt – ...
  • Gulab Jamun and Ras Malai, India – ...
  • Dragon Beard Candy, China – ...
  • Mochi, Japan – ...
  • Pavlova and Lamingtons, Australia and New Zealand –

What was Thomas Jefferson favorite dessert? ›

Thomas Jefferson – Monticello Muffins – resembling biscuits, these has fairly straightforward ingredients. James Madison enjoyed ice cream, but one of the desserts that he is linked to is Dolly Madison's Soft Gingerbread. James Monroe – Cry Babies, which are molasses cookies.

What is Maine's favorite dessert? ›

In 2011, the Maine State Legislature designated the whoopie pie as Maine's official state treat.

What is the most popular American Christmas food? ›

Turkey
  • Turkey.
  • Prime Rib.
  • Baked Ham.
  • Mashed Potatoes & Gravy.
  • Stuffing.
  • Green Bean Casserole.
  • Candied Sweet Potatoes.
  • Roasted Vegetables.
Dec 19, 2022

What cake do Americans eat for Christmas? ›

In the United States, some people give fruitcakes as gifts at Christmas time, but they are not called Christmas cakes. In Canada, however, the same cake is instead called "Christmas cake," at least among the English-speaking majority.

Which desert is commonly eaten during Christmas and New Year in Central America? ›

For dessert, “turron is a must on Christmas Eve. The favorites are turron de yema, turron blando and turron Alicante. Some people also serve casquitos de guava with cheese or papaya with cheese,” said Huerta.

What is the most sold food at Christmas? ›

Nationally, these are the most popular Christmas foods in America:
  • Roasted potatoes (91%)
  • Scalloped potatoes (83%)
  • Roast beef (77%)
  • Red velvet cake (76%)
  • Ham (76%)
  • Christmas nuts (76%)
Aug 1, 2023

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