If you’re here looking for easy Christmas desserts to make ahead, we don’t blame you.
It’s officially the most wonderful time of the year.
But it can also be the most stressful and busy time of the year, amirite???
That’s why we’re all set to lighten the load with 37 fabulous and easy Christmas desserts to make ahead.
Nothing beats a make-ahead dish for giving you back time and easing up on stress.
You’ll be so glad you have something ready to whip out of the freezer or the refrigerator that still puts a big smile on people’s faces.
So just call us Santa, because we’re delivering the best kind of Christmas dessert inspiration in the form of easy to prep, mouthwatering recipes.
Let’s see what’s waiting for us!
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Easy Christmas Desserts to Make Ahead
- Baileys salted caramel mini chocolate tarts
Baileys, you own my heart, as well as the holiday season, and with these tarts freezing for three months, this recipe just flew to the top of my Christmas wish-list. - Make ahead & freezer friendly monkey bread
Caramel, cinnamon and sugar – we’re calling this one a winner. If you want to yuletide-up the design, just dot a few Christmas cake decorations around the edge. - Cream cheese mints
The perfect after dinner treat to enjoy while kicking back with a holiday movie. These little gems freeze for a massive four months! - Candy cane Oreo fudge
After a heavy Christmas dinner, these little bites of Christmas joy (that you vcan prep a couple of days ahead) will be all you need. - Chocolate peppermint cookie cups
These pretty cookie cups freeze like a dream! - Make ahead Christmas cake
A traditional Christmas fruitcake is always made weeks in advance of the big day – giving those flavors plenty of time to mingle like Kris Kringle. - Peppermint flourless chocolate cake
This gluten-free cake will store in the freezer or the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve. Then simple scatter the crushed candy canes on top, it’s one of the prettiest make-ahead recipes we’ve seen. - Peppermint White Chocolate Sweet Rolls
If you like to get your sugar hit in early, this dish could even be a make-ahead Christmas breakfast! - Cannoli chocolate pizzelles
If you want a change from Christmass cookies, give these pizzelles a try. You can make the filling up to five days in advance.. - Christmas Chex mix
This Chex mix is the perfect sweet and crunchy treat to enjoy with a Chrisatmas movie! - Chocolate eggnog dip
You can serve this Christmas dip alongside anything you like, we’re going to try it with some homemade gingerbread. - 3-ingredient lemon pots
If you’re feeling the chocolate overload, we hear ya! These 3-ingredient lemon pots are perfect for adding a little tang. - Buttermilk Scones with Cranberries and Pearl Sugar
As purdy as a snow scene, serve these fresh from the oven with butter. - Baileys chocolate mousse
Don’t be scared of making mousse if you’re a first timer, it’s way easier than you’d think.
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