Looking for easy Christmas dessert recipes? We’ve got amazing desserts that are sure to wow your family and friends this holiday season, from easy trifles to make-ahead cheesecakes.
Christmas is coming! ❤️
And just in case you’re still on the hunt for some last-minute Christmas inspiration, I’ve put together my favourite easy Christmas desserts for you.
From my amazing no bake Ice Cream Pudding Bombe that takes about 15 minutes to assemble, to my Easy Eton Mess that everyone can enjoy, here are my go-to desserts when entertaining a crowd.
Classic Trifle
If you’re looking for a super easy, no bake dessert that will feed a crowd, you can’t go past a Classic Trifle. Mine is made with store bought cake, custard and plenty of fresh fruit so it’s quick and easy to throw together the night before. It’s a light, fresh and fruity dessert – win!
Easy Eton Mess
For a fun Christmas dessert, try my Easy Eton Mess. This gluten free dessert is a deliciously messy mix of fresh strawberries and raspberries, whipped cream and crunchy meringue. If you love pavlova, you’ll fall head over heels for Eton Mess. It’s basically a deconstructed pav – but it’s so much easier and quicker to make.
White Chocolate Cheesecake
A Christmas classic, who can say no to a slice of baked White Chocolate Cheesecake? With a crumbly cookie crust, and a creamy white chocolate cream cheese filling, it’s one deliciously rich dessert. You can make it ahead of time for easy entertaining. And my recipe doesn’t require a water bath – simple.
Black Forest Cake
Enjoy the delightful combination of chocolate, cherries and cream in this Christmas fave, Black Forest Cake. I’ve put together a really simple recipe with two layers of chocolate cake, sandwiched together with sweet cherry jam and plenty of whipped cream. Enjoy!
My Mother-in-law’s Pavlova
If you are after a show-stopping Christmas dessert, you cannot go past a homemade Pavlova. This tall Pavlova is my mother-in-law’s famous recipe she has been making for over 30 years.
sticky date puddings
Meet my favourite Sticky Date Puddings. These gorgeous puds can be made in a muffin pan – and are much easier to make than you’d think. My recipe has double the caramel sauce for extra drizzling. Delish!
Banoffee pie
This easy Banoffee Pie has graced our Christmas dessert table many times over the years. It’s just so easy but still an absolute showstopper! You can also make the crust and caramel filling ahead of time for easy entertaining.
Chocolate Mousse Cake
You only need 5 ingredients to make this Chocolate Mousse Cake. It’s completely no bake, so you don’t even have to worry about turning the oven on. And you can easily make it ahead of time. And trust me, everyone at your Christmas dinner will go crazy for that light, melt-in-your-mouth choc filling.
Chocolate Yule Log
If you are after a traditional Christmas dessert, perhaps you would like to try my simple Chocolate Yule Log. Made from a basic chocolate sponge, it is surprisingly easy to fill and roll.
NO BAKE OREO CHEESECAKE
After a heavy Christmas lunch or dinner, my family loves to finish it off with a light no bake cheesecake. And this Oreo Cheesecake is as delicious as it is easy. And it’s a must for any cookies and cream lovers!
chocolate self-saucing pudding
For a warm dessert that can easily feed a large group, try my Chocolate Orange Self-Saucing Pudding. Moist, warm and full of chocolate, it’s a total crowdpleaser. Serve it warm, alongside a big scoop of vanilla ice cream, custard or cream.
Lemon Pie
I love a no bake dessert and this Lemon Pie is one of the best. It’s quick and easy to throw together and you can make it the night before. With a crunchy cookie crust and a creamy lemon filling, it’s light, sweet and very more-ish. Perfect for Christmas!
Natalie says
What great ideas for Christmas! I especially liked the rocky road chocolate cupcakes – so cute!!! Merry Christmas ♥
Jessica Holmes says
Thanks Natalie! Merry Christmas!! x
Mary Ann says
Awesome collection! One looks better than the next Jess! I can’t decide!! YUM!
Jessica Holmes says
Aww thank you Mary Ann! 🙂
Kushi says
WOW! Love this amazing collection. Difficult to pick one 🙂
Jessica Holmes says
Thanks Kushi!
Melanie says
What an awesome selection of mouthwatering desserts! I’ll take a slice of chocolate cherry brownie mousse pie please 🙂
Jessica Holmes says
Thanks Melanie, wish I could pass you a piece! 😉