22 Easy Holiday Dessert Recipes

Stephanie Brubaker

Thu, December 21, 2023 at 7:13 PM UTC

5 min read

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If you aren't already excited about the upcoming holidays, this recipe collection of best holiday desserts will definitely get you in the mood!

One of our favorite family traditions is making chocolate pecan pie bars on Thanksgiving. Similar to pecan pie , but they are so so easy and you will fall in love at first bite. Then there are all the other fantastic sweets and treats to make for Thanksgiving, Christmas and the entire season ahead. You'll love recipes like mini cherry cheesecakes, festive sprinkle cookies, graham cracker toffee squares and so much more.

Whether you are craving Christmas pie, cookies , no-bake desserts , or combination of all three, I have you covered with this list of 22 incredible holiday desserts that are so impressive in looks but a true cinch to make.

Best Holiday Desserts

<p>Mark Boughton Photography / styling by Teresa Blackburn</p><p>No special pan is needed to make these personal-size pies.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href= — Mark Boughton Photography / styling by Teresa Blackburn

No special pan is needed to make these personal-size pies.

**Get the recipe:** **Cranberry Apple Mini Pies**

<p>This make-ahead holiday dessert has all the best seasonal flavors.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href= — This make-ahead holiday dessert has all the best seasonal flavors.

**Get the recipe:** **Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle**

<p>Mark Boughton Photography / styling by Teresa Blackburn</p><p>This marvelous mashup of pecan pie and cheesecake only requires four ingredients!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href= — Mark Boughton Photography / styling by Teresa Blackburn

This marvelous mashup of pecan pie and cheesecake only requires four ingredients!

**Get the recipe:** **Pecan Pie Cheesecake**

<p>Pam Beth</p><p>Top this delicious apple crumble pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href= — Pam Beth

Top this delicious apple crumble pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

**Get the recipe:** **Graham Cracker Dutch Apple Pie**

<p>Mark Boughton Photography / styling by Teresa Blackburn</p><p>Why stop at one kind of pie for the holidays when you can make four in one? You can also cut this slab pie into whatever size of slices you'd like!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href= — Mark Boughton Photography / styling by Teresa Blackburn

Why stop at one kind of pie for the holidays when you can make four in one? You can also cut this slab pie into whatever size of slices you'd like!

**Get the recipe:** **4-Flavor Slab Pecan Pie**

<p>Nicole Nared-Washington</p><p>Pecan Pumpkin Pie Bars have a buttery, flakey crust and a rich, creamy pumpkin pie filling, topped with pecans!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><strong><a href= — Nicole Nared-Washington

Pecan Pumpkin Pie Bars have a buttery, flakey crust and a rich, creamy pumpkin pie filling, topped with pecans!

**Get the recipe:** **Pecan Pumpkin Pie Bars**

<p>Miss in the Kitchen</p><p>Mini Cherry Cheesecakes are the perfect bite-size dessert for any party, holiday or special occasion. A delicious Oreo crust, plus creamy cheesecake and topped off with the classic cherry pie filling. It's a dessert that everyone will love!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href= — Miss in the Kitchen

Mini Cherry Cheesecakes are the perfect bite-size dessert for any party, holiday or special occasion. A delicious Oreo crust, plus creamy cheesecake and topped off with the classic cherry pie filling. It's a dessert that everyone will love!

**Get the recipe:** **Mini Cherry Cheesecakes**

<p>Back for Seconds</p><p>Easy Pumpkin Praline Cake From Scratch is a must-make dessert for fall and the upcoming holiday season! Save this recipe now for Thanksgiving and Christmas!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href= — Back for Seconds

Easy Pumpkin Praline Cake From Scratch is a must-make dessert for fall and the upcoming holiday season! Save this recipe now for Thanksgiving and Christmas!

**Get the recipe:** **Easy Pumpkin Praline Cake**

<p>Renee's Kitchen Adventures</p><p>Apple Cinnamon Oreo Delight is an easy, no-bake, desert made with Oreo cookies, cream cheese, pudding, whipped topping, and apple pie filling.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href= — Renee's Kitchen Adventures

Apple Cinnamon Oreo Delight is an easy, no-bake, desert made with Oreo cookies, cream cheese, pudding, whipped topping, and apple pie filling.

**Get the recipe:** **Apple Cinnamon Oreo Delight**

<p>Back for Seconds</p><p>Chewy Festive Sprinkle Cookies are so fun and pretty, with a milk chocolate center! A secret ingredient sets them apart from all other sprinkle cookies.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href= — Back for Seconds

Chewy Festive Sprinkle Cookies are so fun and pretty, with a milk chocolate center! A secret ingredient sets them apart from all other sprinkle cookies.

**Get the recipe:** **Festive Sprinkle Cookies**

**Related:** **45 Must-Bake Chocolate Cookies for Christmas**

<p>Belly Full</p><p>The best fall flavors come together in this easy Apple Cranberry Crisp, with a brown sugar, cinnamon and pecan crumble topping. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href= — Belly Full

The best fall flavors come together in this easy Apple Cranberry Crisp, with a brown sugar, cinnamon and pecan crumble topping.

**Get the recipe:** **Apple Cranberry Crisp**

<p>Back for Seconds</p><p>No-Bake Mint Oreo Cheesecake Pie is an easy dessert recipe you will make over and over again. One cool, creamy, bite and everyone will be begging for more!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href= — Back for Seconds

No-Bake Mint Oreo Cheesecake Pie is an easy dessert recipe you will make over and over again. One cool, creamy, bite and everyone will be begging for more!

**Get the recipe:** **No-Bake Mint Oreo Cheesecake Pie**

**Related:** **Easy Holiday Peppermint Oreo Candy Bark**

<p>Blackberry Babe</p><p>Pecan Pie Cobber combines traditional pecan pie filling with a light, fluffy biscuit topping! A much easier alternative to pecan pie.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href= — Blackberry Babe

Pecan Pie Cobber combines traditional pecan pie filling with a light, fluffy biscuit topping! A much easier alternative to pecan pie.

**Get the recipe:** **Pecan Pie Cobbler**

<p>Back for Seconds</p><p>This easy No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe will be the star of your holiday dessert table! The Oreo cookie crust and toffee pecan topping makes this pie irresistible!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href= — Back for Seconds

This easy No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe will be the star of your holiday dessert table! The Oreo cookie crust and toffee pecan topping makes this pie irresistible!

**Get the recipe:** **No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake**

**Related:** **25 Easy No-Bake Christmas Candy & Cookie Recipes**

<p>The Lean Green Bean</p><p>This Graham Cracker Toffee Squares recipe is a Christmas cookie tray staple! Everyone will love this classic dessert and it's the perfect quick, easy holiday treat.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href= — The Lean Green Bean

This Graham Cracker Toffee Squares recipe is a Christmas cookie tray staple! Everyone will love this classic dessert and it's the perfect quick, easy holiday treat.

**Get the recipe:** **Graham Cracker Toffee Squares**

<p>Back for Seconds</p><p>Caramel Apple Crumb Cake is a scrumptious fall dessert! Filled with cinnamon and apples, loaded with a buttery crumb topping and a salted caramel drizzle.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href= — Back for Seconds

Caramel Apple Crumb Cake is a scrumptious fall dessert! Filled with cinnamon and apples, loaded with a buttery crumb topping and a salted caramel drizzle.

**Get the recipe:** **Caramel Apple Crumb Cake**

<p>Pook's Pantry</p><p>Cranberry Upside Down Cake is a perfectly tart and sweet dessert for the fall and winter. It's studded with fresh cranberries and it makes a delicious addition to your holiday dessert table.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href= — Pook's Pantry

Cranberry Upside Down Cake is a perfectly tart and sweet dessert for the fall and winter. It's studded with fresh cranberries and it makes a delicious addition to your holiday dessert table.

**Get the recipe:** **Cranberry Upside Down Cake**

<p>Back for Seconds</p><p>No-Bake Apple Pie Cheesecake Fluff has all the flavors of apple pie and cheesecake, in one easy dip! A great side dish or dessert for holidays and parties.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href= — Back for Seconds

No-Bake Apple Pie Cheesecake Fluff has all the flavors of apple pie and cheesecake, in one easy dip! A great side dish or dessert for holidays and parties.

**Get the recipe:** **No-Bake Apple Pie Cheesecake Fluff**

<p>Mother Thyme</p><p>An easy homemade recipe for moist and delicious Rum Cake topped with Butter Rum Glaze perfect for any occasion!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href= — Mother Thyme

An easy homemade recipe for moist and delicious Rum Cake topped with Butter Rum Glaze perfect for any occasion!

**Get the recipe:** **Rum Cake with Butter Rum Glaze**

<p>Sweet & Savory Meals</p><p>Pumpkin Pie Creme Brulee is a French classic dessert transformed to sweeten your Thanksgiving table with its pumpkin flavor and crunchy top.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href= — Sweet & Savory Meals

Pumpkin Pie Creme Brulee is a French classic dessert transformed to sweeten your Thanksgiving table with its pumpkin flavor and crunchy top.

**Get the recipe:** **Pumpkin Pie Creme Brulee**

<p>Back for Seconds</p><p>It's not the holidays without fudge, and this No Fail, Easy Salted Maple Nut Fudge will be a welcome addition to any holiday party, cookie tray, or gift box!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href= — Back for Seconds

It's not the holidays without fudge, and this No Fail, Easy Salted Maple Nut Fudge will be a welcome addition to any holiday party, cookie tray, or gift box!

**Get the recipe:** **No Fail, Easy Salted Maple Nut Fudge**

**Related:** **35 Decadent Fudge Recipes**

<p>Dizzy Busy and Hungry</p><p>Sweet treats don't get any easier to make than this 3-Ingredient Crock Pot Pumpkin Cake. Top it with caramel sauce, chopped walnuts, and vanilla ice cream and you have a dessert to die for!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href= — Dizzy Busy and Hungry

Sweet treats don't get any easier to make than this 3-Ingredient Crock Pot Pumpkin Cake. Top it with caramel sauce, chopped walnuts, and vanilla ice cream and you have a dessert to die for!

**Get the recipe:** **Crock Pot Pumpkin Cake**

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