- No-bake peppermint cheesecake from Yummiest Food
This no-bake delight is the prettiest and easiest way to enjoy cheesecake over the Christmas season. - Christmas lasagna from OMG Chocolate Desserts
This vivid dessert is a brilliant make-ahead recipe with crowd pleasing flavors – which gives it a big tick in our book. It’s multi-layered marvel with flavors that include peppermint cheesecake and a red velvet cookie crust, and is sure to charm even the biggest Christmas Grinch. - Winter cake from Home Cooking Adventure
This rich red berry and almond layered cake is simple to decorate and makes a real winter showstopper on the Christmas table! - Chocolate cranberry cream cheese mousse trifle from Baking Obsession
If you feel like the traditional English trifle flavors are a little bland, but still want to make something with all those glorious layers, then liven things up with this version that features chocolate Génoise sponge, Grand Marnier syrup and freshly made cranberry sauce. - Chocolate Pavlova with Nutella and strawberries from Love Swah
For the abundant look of a tall layered cake but in a make ahead-friendly form, try this dreamy pavlova. The meringue can be made several days in advance, with the rest of the dessert assembled quickly on the day. - Spiced Christmas cheesecake with brandy caramel from The Other Crumb
Freakshake lovers will dig this impressive loaded cheesecake that can be piled high with whatever treats and decorations your imagination cooks up! - Spiked peppermint eggnog ice cream with candy cane syrup from The Cookie Rookie
Don’t listen to anyone who says ice cream is just for summer – you don’t need that kind of negativity! – In fact, according to Russian folklore, eating ice cream in cold weather will warm you up from the inside – we say, bring it on. - Mocha Buche de Noel from Mon Petit Four
This version of a Buche de Noel features Mocha frosting and a vanilla cream filling to give the classic yule log a slightly sharper, modern edge. - Christmas ice-cream pudding with chocolate and hazelnuts from Marcellina in Cucina
This dazzling, prep in advance, ice cream recipe idea makes the most of ready-made ingredients, such as store-bought ice cream. It’s a stunning-yet-easy Christmas dessert win. - Jingle bell torte from Mr Food
Maybe it’s the candied cherries on top, but there’s something deliciously retro about this uber kitsch creation – we love it! It’s also insanely easy to make, using a pre-made cake mix which will be a real lifesaver if you’re short on time. - Cream cheese coconut-pecan pound cake from My Recipes
With shredded coconut, pecans and a sugar glaze, this cake is certainly dressed to impress. And did you spot those sugared cranberries dotted around the edge? As if that weren’t enough, people who like a warm, fuzzy glow with their Christmas dessert ideas will appreciate the addition of some warming bourbon (which can be substituted).
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