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    Cooking Gorgeous » MSN Posts

    Plan Ahead with These Festive Christmas Dessert Recipes

    Published: Nov 15, 2024 by Ayla Clulee · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Plan ahead with these delicious festive Christmas dessert recipes to keep things fun, festive, and stress-free! With a little prep, you can have a lineup of delicious treats ready to impress, leaving you more time to enjoy the holiday festivities. From classic cakes to make-ahead puddings and non traditional desserts, these recipes are all about making holiday baking as easy as it is enjoyable this festive season.

    Sticky Toffee Pudding

    sticky toffee pudding recipe
    Ayla Clulee

    This Easy Sticky Toffee Pudding (aka Sticky Date Pudding) is a classic English dessert consisting of a moist sponge cake made with dried dates and covered with a sticky toffee sauce. 

    It is a warming pudding with loads of flavor and you can easily make it at home - perfect for the festive season and other special occasions.

    To learn more: Easy Sticky Toffee Pudding

    Tiramisu

    a slice of Italian tiramisu
    Ayla Clulee

    Classic Italian Tiramisu is a no-bake dessert made with ladyfinger biscuits dipped in espresso and layered between smooth and creamy mascarpone filling. 

    It is easy to make, incredibly delicious and tastes even better after a day or two. This is the perfect dessert for any special occasion or holidays!

    To learn more: How to Make the Best Classic Italian Tiramisu

    Medovik - Russian Honey Cake

    a slice of honey cake
    Ayla Clulee

    Russian Honey Cake or Tort Medovik is a layered cake made with 8 crispy honey cake layers sandwiched between tangy sour cream frosting. 

    This beautiful dessert is perfect for celebrations such as birthdays, Christmas, or big family gatherings. You can make the cake layers in advance and keep them wrapped in cling film for up to five days until you are ready to build your Medovik!

    To learn more: Medovik - Russian Honey Cake

    Baklava

    a picture showing the layers of a authentic Middle Eastern walnut baklawa dessert
    Ayla Clulee

    Baklava is a very popular Turkish sweet dating back to the Ottoman Empire, featuring flaky filo pastry layers, nuts, and syrup. It is the perfect make ahead dessert for holidays such as Eid, Easter, Christmas, or any other special occasion.

    To learn more: Easy Turkish Pistachio Baklava Recipe

    Cranberry Cheesecake Brownies

    3 pieces of cranberry cheesecake brownies
    Ayla Clulee

    These delicious Cranberry Cheesecake Brownies are the perfect combination of Fudgy Dark Chocolate Brownies and creamy & tangy cranberry cheesecake. 

    They are extremely easy to make and taste so delicious, a showstopper dessert perfect for any special occasion when you want to wow your guests!

    To learn more: Cranberry Cheesecake Brownies

    Chocolate Eclair Cake with Choux Pastry

    eclair cake recipe ekpa pasta tarifi
    Ayla Clulee

    This Chocolate Eclair Cake is a delicious cake made of crispy Choux Pastry filled with velvety diplomat cream, and fruits, and then topped with chocolate ganache. It is basically a big profiterole with some fruits inside, very similar to Karpatka but the pastry cream is much lighter and softer.

    To learn more: Chocolate Eclair Cake with Choux Pastry

    Poached Quince Dessert

    ayva tatalyisi - Turkish quince dessert served with kaymak
    Ayla Clulee

    Ayva Tatlisi, also known as Turkish Quince Dessert, is a delicious sweet treat that has been enjoyed in Turkey for centuries. It's easy to make and a great way to enjoy the unique taste of quince fruit in a sweet and satisfying way.

    To learn more: Ayva Tatlisi - Turkish Quince Dessert

    Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls

    air fryer cinnamon rolls covered with cream cheese frosting
    Ayla Clulee

    Treat yourself to Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls that are irresistibly fluffy, soft, and moist, slathered with a generous layer of silky cream cheese icing. 

    They are the perfect breakfast treat for special occasions or a late-night snack when you want to spoil your loved ones.

    To learn more: Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls

    Moist Chocolate Cream Cake

    a slice of moist chocolate cream cake
    Ayla Clulee

    This super Moist Chocolate Cream Cake has a rich, deep chocolate flavor and is incredibly easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. 

    This is the perfect recipe for you whether you are making it for a special occasion or an afternoon tea party!

    To learn more: Moist Chocolate Cream Cake

    French Chocolate Mousse

    Ayla Clulee

    This chic dessert Mousse au Chocolat - French Dark Chocolate Mousse is surprisingly fuss-free, made with only 4 simple ingredients, ready in 20 minutes, and no baking is required. It is the perfect way to finish a dinner whether it is a romantic dinner for two or a big family gathering.

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