Oh Christmas! The perfect time of year when flurries shiver through the cold brisk air and the sweet scent of cinnamon and gingerbread fill our kitchens. What is it about Christmas that requires you to bring the sweetest and most delectable treats to the table? Is it the untamed spice of the ginger and cloves or is it the dire need to divulge oneself with sugar before the new years resolutions tie us down? Either way, I know I’m always up for a challenge and a little something new this year seems to fit the running theme of everlasting change.
As we all know (and love), pumpkin pie is the Thanksgiving and Christmas staple for most families desserts. While pie is outstanding and will be a major priority this Christmas, I thought I would share a few amazing recipes I have found that I think would make your dessert selection a bit extravagant.
Almond Cake with Mixed Berries
The name of this dessert alone makes my mouth water. If you’re a berry fan this dessert is perfect for you! It’s a simple twist on regular cake, made with almond flour with a crème fraiche for serving!
Recipe by Food & Wine
Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies
Do you have a family tradition of baking cookies for Christmas? Instead of making those sugar cookies or chocolate chip, try these gourmet sandwich cookies that are filled with chocolate frosting! Your family still gets the fun of decorating cookies with a sweeter result! If chocolate frosting isn’t for you, try buttercream or cream cheese frosting.
Recipe by The Good Housekeeping
Christmas Tree Brownies
This treat is so much fun to make, and if you have kiddos that love to help you bake, try this out! Brownies are always delicious and to make it more festive, cut them into the shape of Christmas trees. Be creative and decorate them all different and once done use a pretzel stick at the base of the tree to complete your masterpiece!
Recipe by The Spruce Eats
Santa Hat Cheesecake Bites
If you love cheesecake, try this adorable alternative to normally sliced cheesecake! I know you’ll love this one because firstly these bites are cute and additionally because it’s a simple solution to taking a normal dessert and turning it festive! These cheesecake bites will put you on the nice list of all your friends and family members. Leave these little presents at their doorstep and they’ll keep asking for more!
Recipe by Delish
Biscoff Cheesecake
Speaking of cheesecake, if you love biscoff you’ll thank me later! This dessert incorporates crunchy biscoff biscuits with a smooth biscoff spread that’ll take you to dessert heaven. Just remember that cheesecake is a prepare-ahead dessert so make sure you make time to create this holiday treat.
Recipe by Olive Magazine
Noel Balls
Visiting the cookie family again, these delicate looking snowball cookies are great if you’re interesting in trying something new. Made with dates, these cookies are a breeze to make and are rolled in confectioners sugar so be ready for these sweet delights.
Recipe by Food & Wine
