A collection of the most popular Christmas dessert recipes.. with everything from cheesecakes to chocolate ripple cakes, ice cream cakes to rocky road, the famous 3 ingredient Christmas cake to Tiramisu and more!
If you love baking amazing desserts, there really is no better time of the year than Christmas!
And to make things super easy for you this year, I've put together a collection of the most popular Christmas desserts, including a no-bake Toblerone cheesecake a traditional tiramisu, a classic chocolate ripple cake, a batch of homemade Baileys plus SO many more!
From family gatherings to end-of-year celebrations, these delicious desserts should be at the top of your list!
Table Of Contents
- Gingernut Log
- Strawberry Trifle
- No-Bake Peppermint Cheesecakes
- Eton Mess
- Classic Chocolate Ripple Cake
- Tiramisu
- Toblerone Cheesecake
- Triple Layer Christmas Ice-Cream Pudding
- Peppermint Crisp Tart
- 3 Ingredient Christmas Cake
- Mini Kahlua Tiramisu
- Chocolate Christmas Puddings
- Microwave Christmas Fudge
- Raspberry, Chocolate and Meringue Ice-Cream Cake
- White Chocolate Rocky Road
- Baileys Choc Ripple Cake
- Chocolate Christmas House
- Chocolate Mint Slice Balls
- Chocolate Ripple Christmas Balls
- Christmas Jelly Cake
- Bailey's Cheesecake Balls
- Christmas Chocolate Ripple Cake Wreath
- Peppermint Chocolate Christmas Slice
- Mint Chocolate Rocky Road Wreath
- Chocolate Peppermint Ice-Cream Cake
- Baileys Chocolate Brownie Trifle
- Passionfruit Mango Pavlova
- Chocolate, Honeycomb and Caramel Ice-Cream Cake
- White Christmas
- Clinkers Rocky Road Wreath
- SHOP: Christmas Baking Ebook
Easy & Delicious Christmas Dessert Recipes
A show-stopping dessert doesn't need to be complicated or difficult! All of my recipes below are super easy to make... and look AMAZING!
Gingernut Log
A no-bake biscuits and cream dessert that is extra delicious when served with caramel sauce and decorated with chocolates.
Gingernut Log Recipe
This old fashioned Gingernut Log recipe is completely no-bake and takes just 15 minutes to prepare using 5 basic ingredients.
5 from 20 votes
Strawberry Trifle
One of the most popular and classic Christmas dessert recipes of all time! This chilled dessert is simply perfect.
Strawberry Trifle Recipe
A delicious strawberry trifle recipe with layers of creamy custard, jelly, Madeira cake, whipped cream, fresh berries and grated chocolate.
5 from 10 votes
No-Bake Peppermint Cheesecakes
There's no need to share your favourite dessert with anyone else with these yummy individual Christmas cheesecakes.
No Bake Christmas Cheesecakes Recipe
Individual No-Bake Christmas Cheesecakes are everything you could want in a creamy, minty and decadent festive dessert!
5 from 2 votes
Eton Mess
A simple no-bake old fashioned recipe that combines meringue, berries and cream. A great recipe for dessert to share at a summer Christmas lunch.
Eton Mess Recipe
Make the most of strawberry season and whip up this irresistibly pretty Eton mess dessert recipe!
5 from 7 votes
Classic Chocolate Ripple Cake
When it comes tosimple desserts, it doesn't get any quicker or easier than achocolate ripple cake. Made from just 2 ingredients and then chilled overnight until the biscuits have softened, this is the perfect summer orChristmas dessert to share.
Classic Chocolate Ripple Cake Recipe
Our classic Chocolate Ripple Cake is an all-time favourite Australian dessert made from whipped cream and chocolate ripple biscuits and decorated with Peppermint Crisp bars, Flakes and raspberries.
5 from 8 votes
Tiramisu
This classic Christmas recipe is also by far one of the most popular! With no raw egg included means this dessert can be enjoyed by all.
Tiramisu with Mascarpone (Thermomix or Stovetop) Recipe
Introducing your new favourite tiramisu recipe! A rich and creamy Italian dessert that features espresso and kahlua-soaked savoiardi (ladyfingers), layered between a sweet and velvety mascarpone custard filling, topped with a dusting of cocoa.
5 from 15 votes
Toblerone Cheesecake
If there's one dessert that I MUST make every single Christmas... it's a cheesecake! And this no-bake Toblerone cheesecake is perfect for Christmas as there's no need to turn the oven on, it feeds a crowd and tastes amazing!
Toblerone Cheesecake Recipe
A deliciously smooth and creamy no-bake Toblerone Cheesecake that takes just 20 minutes to prepare! This is the perfect chocolate dessert!
Triple Layer Christmas Ice-Cream Pudding
Say hello to our most popular ice-cream pudding recipe! Perfect for kids and adults alike... it's sure to be the first thing to disappear from the Christmas dessert table.
A completely over the top, super simple triple layer Christmas ice-cream pudding with a chocolate base, strawberry middle and vanilla top... and did I mention that it's filled with chopped chocolate honeycomb, white chocolate chips, Clinkers, Maltesers, chocolate biscuits and sprinkles!!!
5 from 18 votes
Peppermint Crisp Tart
Just10 minutes prep time- the perfect dessert for a summer BBQ orChristmascelebration. Making this delicious tart the day before required means no last minute rush.
Peppermint Crisp Tart Recipe
Introducing the FAMOUS 4 ingredient South African Peppermint Crisp Tart recipe! With layers of biscuits, caramel cream and crushed Peppermint Crisp bars, this simple no-bake fridge dessert is delicious AND easy!
5 from 20 votes
3 Ingredient Christmas Cake
Check out the 5 star reviews from my readers to see why this is such a popular (and versatile) recipe - too many to list here! I guarantee this will become your go-to Christmas cake recipe!
The Famous 3 Ingredient Christmas Cake Recipe
Introducing the famous 3 Ingredient Christmas Cake (fruit cake) made from mixed fruit, iced coffee and self-raising flour! Award winning, super easy and totally delicious!
5 from 289 votes
Mini Kahlua Tiramisu
Everyone's favourite tiramisu recipe gets a boozy makeover with our Kahlua variation... a super delicious adults-only dessert.
Mini Kahlua Tiramisu Recipe
This Kahlua Tiramisu is so easy to make and only takes 10 minutes to prepare! Made with a splash of coffee liqueur and espresso, fluffy sponge biscuits, and creamy mascarpone, it's a delicious adults-only version of the Italian dessert.
5 from 3 votes
Chocolate Christmas Puddings
Our 'cheats' chocolate Christmas puddings are super easy (and a fun activity to make with the kids!)This is my all-time favourite Christmas recipe to make with my son!
Chocolate Christmas Puddings Recipe
The easiest little Chocolate Christmas Puddings made from chocolate Royals biscuits, white chocolate, spearmint leaves and jaffas.
5 from 6 votes
Microwave Christmas Fudge
In just a few minutes and with only 4 ingredients, you'll have the perfect Christmas after dinner treat! This recipe is perfect for beginners as well as more experienced cooks.
4 Ingredient Microwave Christmas Fudge Recipe
The easiest 4 ingredient Microwave Christmas Fudge recipe!! Super quick and totally delicious!
5 from 13 votes
Raspberry, Chocolate and Meringue Ice-Cream Cake
When it's a hot Christmas day, this simple ice-cream cake is exactly what you need. The small bursts of berries, chocolate and meringue mixed through the creamy ice-cream make the perfect summer dessert combination.
Raspberry Meringue Ice-Cream Cake Recipe
A deliciously simple Raspberry Meringue Ice-Cream cake that takes less than 10 minutes to prepare... this is the perfect summer dessert!
5 from 2 votes
White Chocolate Rocky Road
Give a fabulous white chocolate rocky road as a gift to friends, or keep it for a yummy late night treat. This is my favourite Christmas Rocky Road recipe - loved by all!
White Chocolate Rocky Road Recipe
A deliciously simple 5 ingredient White Chocolate Rocky Road recipe made with marshmallows, turkish delight and pistachios.
5 from 9 votes
Baileys Choc Ripple Cake
Add Baileys Irish Cream to our classic choc ripple cake for a delicious adults-only dessert.The perfect ending to Christmas day.....
Baileys Chocolate Ripple Cake Recipe
The ultimate Baileys Chocolate Ripple Cake decorated with fresh berries and chocolate shards.... this simple recipe takes only 10 minutes to prepare, and is the perfect no-bake 'cheeky adults' dessert that looks and tastes fabulous!
5 from 5 votes
Chocolate Christmas House
Move over gingerbread houses... our chocolate Christmas house is FAR yummier - plus it's great fun to put together with the kids.
Chocolate Christmas House Recipe
A super easy Chocolate Christmas House that makes an absolute showstopper of a table centrepiece! Use your favourite chocolates to decorate!
5 from 3 votes
Chocolate Mint Slice Balls
Arnott's Mint Slice biscuits combined with cream cheese make a smooth and creamy Christmas dessert (or a yummy addition to a food hamper for friends, family or neighbours).
Christmas Mint Slice Balls Recipe
Super simple 5 ingredient Christmas Mint Slice Balls made with cream cheese and Mint Slice biscuits... the perfect no-bake Christmas dessert treat or homemade gift!
5 from 34 votes
Chocolate Ripple Christmas Balls
This might just be the quickest and easiest Christmas dessert recipe you've ever made! Just a few minutes prep time and completely no-bake. A favourite with kids and adults alike.
Chocolate Ripple Christmas Balls | Peppermint Crisp Version Recipe
The easiest no-bake Chocolate Ripple Christmas Balls made in two yummyvariations - one with chopped up Peppermint Crisp bars and one with Cherry Ripes. YUM!!
5 from 6 votes
Christmas Jelly Cake
If you love jelly slice, you're going to LOVE our Christmas jelly cake recipe! This no-bake chilled dessert is perfect for a hot Christmas day.
Christmas Jelly Cake Recipe
A delicious, fun and colourful Christmas Jelly Cake that makes the perfect no-bake dessert for the festive holidays.
5 from 12 votes
Bailey's Cheesecake Balls
These 'adults only' Bailey's flavoured balls make the perfect accompaniment to that late night coffee or muscat liqueur after celebrations.
Baileys Tim Tam Cheesecake Balls Recipe
Our delicious and boozy 4 ingredient Baileys Tim TamCheesecake Balls are the perfect latenight dessert! Made from cream cheese, crushed cookies, Baileys Irish creamliqueur and dipped in meltedchocolate.... you wont be able to stop at one!
5 from 22 votes
Christmas Chocolate Ripple Cake Wreath
Who doesn't love a chocolate ripple cake? Turn your favourite dessert into a mega chocolate ripple wreath and decorate with yummy Christmas chocolates.
Christmas Chocolate Ripple Cake Wreath Recipe
This Christmas Chocolate Ripple Cake Wreath is the perfect showstopper dessert! Topped with caramel sauce, Nutella, Malteser reindeers and silver baubles... it makes a great table centrepiece!?
5 from 3 votes
Peppermint Chocolate Christmas Slice
A simple no-bake slice decorated with candy canes and Christmas M&Ms! This is a fantastic recipe for keeping the kids busy in the kitchen.
Peppermint Chocolate Christmas Slice Recipe
The BEST No-Bake Peppermint Chocolate Christmas Slice made with peppermint chocolate and decorated with candy canes and M&Ms!
5 from 16 votes
Mint Chocolate Rocky Road Wreath
Our easy rocky road wreath has the perfect combination - chocolate and mint! Decorate with melted white and milk chocolate... plus your favourite mint chocolates.
Mint Rocky Road Christmas Wreath Recipe
This Mint Rocky Road Christmas Wreath is packed full of marshmallows, raspberries, peanuts, and mint chocolate for a show-stopping Christmas dessert.
5 from 2 votes
Chocolate Peppermint Ice-Cream Cake
If you love ice-cream cake, this triple layer Christmas peppermint version is exactly what you need. Make this recipe ahead of time and store in the freezer, ready to just decorate, until Christmas day.
Mint Christmas Ice Cream Cake Recipe
A delicious triple layer Christmas ice cream cake! Chocolate, vanilla and mint flavoured ice-cream layers packed full of cookies, chocolates and more!
5 from 5 votes
Baileys Chocolate Brownie Trifle
Move over classic trifle and say hello to a boozy chocolate brownie version! It's super simple to make and can be served as individual desserts or as a whole trifle dish.
Baileys Chocolate Brownie Trifle Recipe
The most decadent layered Baileys Chocolate Brownie Trifle - filled with rich chocolate brownie, vanilla custard, whipped cream, Baileys Irish Cream, chocolate custard and salted caramel sauce... this one is for the true chocoholics!!
5 from 9 votes
Passionfruit Mango Pavlova
Sweet mango slices and cream, topping everyone's favourite dessert! Pavlova is always a crowd pleaser, and this one is no exception. Ideal for sharing at a family gathering.
Passionfruit Mango Pavlova Recipe
A simple, step-by-step Passionfruit Mango Pavlova recipe! Perfect for Christmas and summer BBQs!
5 from 2 votes
Chocolate, Honeycomb and Caramel Ice-Cream Cake
There's no easier Christmas dessert than an ice-cream cake... and this honeycomb, chocolate and caramel version is simply AMAZING!
A delicious two layer honeycomb & chocolate ice-cream cake that is the perfect summer dessert. With chunks of gooey honeycomb and crunchy pieces of Oreo cookies... this simple ice cream cake is always a favourite.
5 from 3 votes
White Christmas
Give this classic Christmas slice as a gift or keep it for yourself!Dried fruits and nuts combined with melted white chocolate make this old-fashioned favourite a 'must-make' every Christmas.
White Christmas Slice Recipe
A classic White Christmas recipe made with just 6 ingredients - white chocolate, Rice Bubbles, dried cranberries, sultanas, coconut and almonds... all in less than 10 minutes!
5 from 54 votes
Our simple 3 ingredient bark makes a yummy gift for family and friends, or keep it at home for the perfect late night Christmas treat. Either way, it will bring joy!
This 3 ingredient Cranberry, Chocolate & Almond Bark takes less than 5 minutes to prepare and makes the perfect gift for family or friends!
5 from 6 votes
Clinkers Rocky Road Wreath
Our original rocky road wreath is always a hit and looks amazing as a table centrepiece! While the Clinkers are the star ingredient, the marshmallows M&Ms, peanuts and coconut give it that classic rocky road flavour.
Clinkers Rocky Road Wreath Recipe
This Clinkers Rocky Road Wreath is a showstopper of a Christmas dessert! Filled with marshmallow, peanuts, coconut and chocolates and then decorated in a classic Christmas theme.
5 from 3 votes
SHOP: Christmas Baking Ebook
This ebook is a collection of 30 of my favourite (and most popular!) Christmas recipes - from homemade foodie gifts to fun kids’ recipes, easy fudges and rocky road to decadent desserts, and more!
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