26 Festive Desserts for your Christmas Party (No Cookies)

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Counting down to the season of joy and celebration, but also indulgence and extravagance. These overly decadent, but easy to make festive desserts cater for all tastes and ages. From family-friendly sweet treats full of amazing flavours, to boozy desserts that are so decadent and rich, classic desserts or desserts with a twist on a traditional recipe, there is a bit for everyone to choose from. My festive desserts are as impressive as can get, and will no doubt be a massive hit at your Christmas party this year.

Mini Christmas Trifles

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My Mini Christmas Trifles are a delicious no-bake Christmas dessert that is so light and refreshing, but also scrumptious and full of festive flavours. It’s really easy to put together, and it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for this year’s Christmas party.

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Stollen Muffins

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A quick and easy twist on a classic Christmas bake, my Stollen Muffins are packed with festive flavours and all the traditional stollen bread ingredients. They are ready from scratch in under 30 minutes, and are a big hit with kids and grown ups too.

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Frangipane Mince Pies

A close-up of several mince pies on a decorative plate. One pie is cut open to show the sweet filling inside. The pies are sprinkled with powdered sugar.
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A twist on the classic mince pies, these Frangipane Mince Pies are made with an easy sweet pastry, rich shop-bought mincemeat and topped with frangipane. An indulgent Christmas dessert that everybody loves.

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Christmas Sticky Toffee Pudding

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My Christmas Sticky Toffee Pudding is a cross between a than a traditional Christmas fruit pudding and the classic sticky toffee pudding. It’s incredibly indulgent and rich, and full of festive flavours.

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Cranberry Orange Christmas Cake

Festive cake topped with sugared cranberries and drizzled with white icing, surrounded by sprigs of pine on a white plate.
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A true showstopper for your Christmas party, this Cranberry Orange Christmas Cake is deliciously moist, simply bursting with holiday flavors. The combo of sweet oranges and tart cranberries is so festive and wonderfully delicious.

GET THE RECIPE: Cranberry Orange Christmas Cake

Baileys Brownies

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These Baileys Brownies with black cocoa powder are a rich and decadent dessert with a fudgy texture and a boozy touch. Quick and easy to make, these brownies are sure to impress every guests at your Christmas party.

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Chestnut Truffles

A close-up of truffles coated in cocoa powder and shredded coconut. One truffle is partially eaten, showing a dense, nutty filling.
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A healthy Christmas treat, these Chestnut Truffles are made with medjool dates and dark chocolate, and dusted with cocoa powder and/or desiccated coconut. The truffles are vegan and vegetarian friendly, and incredibly delicious and nutritious.

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Chocolate Salami

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This Chocolate Salami is an incredibly popular Eastern European dessert during the festive season. It’s a delicious no bake-dessert that is ready in about 20 minutes and is perfect for any party or celebration.

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Mini Christmas Cakes

3 mini Christmas cakes on a white rectangle plate.
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A delicious festive dessert, these Mini Christmas Cakes are a twist on the classic Christmas fruit cake. They are a lot quicker to bake than the traditional cake recipe, and are out of the oven in just 30 minutes.

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Ecclefechan Tarts

A decorative plate with seven mince pies topped with nuts and raisins. The plate is on a black surface next to a blue festive towel and pine cone decorations with greenery and red berries.
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These Scottish Ecclefechan Tarts are truly special during the festive season. They are made with a sweet shortcrust pastry and a filling of light brown sugar, butter, mixed dried fruit and walnuts. They go down a treat with a hot drink and are a big hit with kids and grown ups too.

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Ginger Cake

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My Ginger Cake is a delicious traybake dessert with a touch of warm spices and molasses. It’s moist and light, but full of festive flavours, a perfect sweet treat for all ages.

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Baileys Panna Cotta

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A fantastic no-bake dessert for the festive season, this Baileys Panna Cotta is incredibly creamy and silky, and has a light texture that screams indulgence. It can be whipped up super quick, and then left to set in the fridge, what a treat this is!

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Christmas Cake

A close-up of a fruit cake topped with a white icing glaze, colorful sprinkles, and garnished with orange slices. The cake sits on a white plate, highlighting its moist and festive appearance.
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This classic Christmas Fruit Cake is beautifully moist and rich made with rum-soaked mixed dried fruit added to dark smooth batter with an orange touch. A lot quicker than the traditional Christmas fruit cake versions, this recipe is a must-try over the festive season.

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Baileys Truffles

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Baileys Truffles, a fabulous festive dessert for your Christmas party. Quick and easy to make, these delicious bites are an indulgent sweet treat for grown-ups.

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Mincemeat Loaf Cake

A loaf of fruitcake on a rectangular white platter with two slices cut. The cake appears to be homemade, featuring a golden-brown crust and dotted with raisins. The platter is set on a green and white checkered cloth.
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If you have some leftover mincemeat, this Mincemeat Loaf Cake is the perfect recipe for using it up. It’s a festive dessert that is easy to make with just a few simple ingredient, and it’s incredibly moist and flavourful.

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Panettone Pudding

A plate with a serving of chocolate bread pudding topped with vanilla sauce next to a baking dish filled with more pudding. A green kitchen towel and a spoon are on the side.
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Panettone Pudding with brandy-soaked mixed dried fruit, walnuts and spices, a delicious sweet treat full of festive flavours. It’s a delicious way to use up any leftover panettone you might have around, and it’s best served with custard or ice cream.

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Mince Pie Pinwheels

A rectangular white plate holding three spiral pastries sprinkled with powdered sugar is placed on a dark table. A cup of coffee in a white saucer is set beside the plate.
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Mince Pie Pinwheels, a delicious twist on the classic mince pies. They are quick and easy to make, and perfect if you have some leftover mincemeat that you’d rather use up.

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White Chocolate Fudge

A stack of fudge bars with cranberries and pistachios.
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White Chocolate Fudge made with cranberries and pistachios and a touch of orange, Christmas flavours in one divine dessert. The fudge is also great as an edible gift for families and friends.

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Chocolate-Dipped Orange Madeleines

A rectangular plate of madeleines partially dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with chopped nuts. An orange cut in half is placed nearby on a dark surface.
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Chocolate-Dipped Orange Madeleines, so light but buttery, and so divinely indulgent. The orange flavour gives them a nice festive touch, and they can be baked with the kids for a fun-filled Christmas activity.

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Snowman Truffles

A festive platter featuring three snowman-shaped desserts made of white confections, with chocolate hats, candy eyes, orange noses, and pretzel stick arms. They are arranged on a white plate next to a candy cane.
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Snowman Truffles, a delicious Christmas treat inspired by the popular bounty bars. A quick and decadent dessert that is ready in no time, and goes down well with the whole family.

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Yule Log Cake

A yule cake on a wooden board.
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This Yule Log Cake is my take on the traditional Christmas cake shaped as a log. Moist chocolate sponge, with a mascarpone chocolate buttercream filling, and a chocolate buttercream frosting that has a hint of orange – so decadent, full of festive flavours.

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Gingerbread Cupcakes

A gingerbread cupcake on a white plate with partially visible cupcakes in the background.
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Gingerbread Cupcakes made with vanilla buttercream frosting, a delicious festive dessert that is incredibly easy to make. The gingerbread sponge is moist and light, and the frosting is smooth, and decadent.

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Apple and Mincemeat Crumble

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Apple and Mincemeat Crumble, a fantastic festive dessert made with only 5 ingredients. It’s an easy Christmas dessert to whip up, and a big favourite with the whole family. 

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Christmas Pudding Cake Pops

Chocolate cake pops with white icing and red and green sprinkles on sticks, set against a blurred background of greenery.
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These fantastic Christmas Pudding Cake Pops are made with leftover madeira cake, condensed milk, white and milk chocolate and sprinkles. It’s a great way of using up any leftover cake, and a spectacular festive dessert for the whole family.

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Snowman Cupcakes

Cupcakes decorated to look like snowmen with white frosting, chocolate chips for eyes and mouths, and orange slices for noses, arranged on a festive plate.
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These Snowman Cupcakes are moist and fluffy coconut cupcakes topped with a delicious coconut cream cheese frosting, and decorated with chocolate chips and orange peel for a festive touch.

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Rum-Soaked Southern Coconut Pecan Cake

Close-up of a coconut cake with a rich, moist texture topped with shredded coconut and small pieces of nuts. The cake has a slightly shiny glaze and is presented on a decorative plate.
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This Rum-Soaked Southern Coconut Pecan Cake is full of festive flavours. Rich and decadent, this cake will do gown a treat during the Christmas season.

GET THE RECIPE: Rum-Soaked Southern Coconut Pecan Cake

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