25 Impressive Christmas Desserts That Will Blow Away the Store-Bought Sweets

Fact: The holidays can be stressful. There’s no need to resort to store-bought Christmas desserts, however! No matter how little time you have—or desire to start baking at the end of an already long day or week—store-bought treats will never taste homemade.

That’s why we’ve rounded up 25 of the most impressive Christmas desserts that will delight your holiday guests this year. Not only do they all make a beautiful presentation, but these Christmas desserts taste amazing too.

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What Is the Most Popular Christmas Dessert?

The list of sweets we look forward to every December is long and varies depending on who’s answering the question. However, there are definitely ones that come out on top in a contest, with the #1 spot reserved for a traditional Yule Log cake roll. Other favorites include: gingerbread cookies, candy cane desserts, Christmas pudding, chocolate cake, cheesecake, Christmas cracker candy, and holiday fudge.

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When it comes to the most memorable fancy Christmas desserts on this list, there’s everything from Chocolate Bûche De Noël (AKA a Yule Log) and Gingerbread Cheesecake, to Peppermint Fudge Cake, Salted Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Tart and more.

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Yes, they may require additional ingredients and extra hours in the kitchen, but when the end results are this pretty, we see nothing wrong with a long December spent baking. Enjoy!

Best Christmas Desserts

25 Impressive Christmas Desserts

Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cake

Teresa Blackburn

This fancy Christmas dessert actually takes a little help from a cake mix.

Get the recipe: Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cake

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Christmas dessert can be pretty and fun at the same time.

Get the recipe: Ugly Sweater Cake

Despite how impressive it appears, a lovely, lighter-than-air chocolate buche de Noel is well within your reach.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Buche de Noel

Layers of chocolate and peppermint goodness in every bite.

Get the recipe: Giada’s Peppermint-Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

Christmas cookies for the chocolate lover in your life.

Get the recipe: Chewy Double Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies

A layered sponge cake drenched in rum and filled with vanilla and chocolate that screams holiday.

Get the recipe: Italian Rum Cake

These cupcakes are so cute and festive, nobody will care they are semi-homemade.

Get the recipe: Sandra Lee’s Snowman Cupcakes

Four layers of chocolate gingerbread Genoise cake, filled with gingerbread Italian buttercream, all topped with a luscious chocolate glaze.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Gingerbread Cake

Chocolate Mint Mousse, made with just a few ingredients, is a flavorful and creamy take on the classic, more labor-intensive mousse.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Mint Mousse

This festive cheesecake is made with a delicious shortbread crust, gingerbread cheesecake filling and a molasses mousse topping! Perfect for the holidays!

Get the recipe: Gingerbread Cheesecake

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This Peppermint Sugar Cookie Ice Cream Pie is an easy dessert that’s full of holiday flavors. A buttery sugar cookie crust envelopes creamy peppermint ice cream and is topped with crushed candy canes. It’s a simple dessert that is sure to impress everyone this holiday season!

Get the recipe: Peppermint Sugar Cookie Ice Cream Pie

This recipe brings dessert to a whole new level! It’s a fun family centerpiece that kids will just love! Smash it open to reveal hidden treats—it will be the biggest hit of your festive entertaining!

Get the recipe: Chocolate Christmas Smash Cake

This Peppermint Fudge Cake is one of the best Christmas desserts. The homemade fudgy chocolate cake has no peppermint in the cake batter to prevent an overpowering flavor. Instead, peppermint is added to the luscious buttercream frosting. It’s a perfect balance.

Get the recipe: Peppermint Fudge Cake

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

Get the recipe: Rum Cake

This delicious recipe is a magnificent treat for white chocolate lovers.

Get the recipe: Christmas White Chocolate Cranberry Cake

This rich and decadent dessert is perfect for a holiday party! A chocolate crust is filled with a salted ganache and topped with pomegranate seeds and a sweet fruit glaze for an impressive treat.

Get the recipe: Salted Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Tart