10+ Deliciously Easy Christmas Desserts for the Holiday Season

Inside: 10+ festive Christmas desserts featuring recipes like apple, pumpkin, and cranberry mousse desserts, pumpkin cheesecake cupcakes and mousse cups, Christmas-themed cookies, cherry cheesecakes, and more.

Christmas is without a doubt my favorite holiday of the year, and I start planning for it as soon as the leaves start to fall.

I just love thinking about all the delicious foods I’m going to serve during the holidays, and I spend A LOT of time on the dessert portion of my menu.

I also love hosting, and I always throw a few fun holiday parties for friends and family each year, which keeps me quite busy, but gives me the perfect opportunity to try a ton of different Christmas desserts.

This roundup is a collection of my favorite holiday dessert ideas, from airy and light mousse desserts to baked goodies like cupcakes and cheesecakes.

Whether you’re hosting a big Christmas Eve dinner this year or need some ideas for a holiday party with friends, these simple recipes are here to bring a ton of holiday flavors.

And if you need even more Christmas food ideas, check out these 15 Christmas Appetizers To Kick Off Your Holiday Celebrations!

Pumpkin Mousse

This pumpkin mousse is like a cloud of fall flavors – light, silky, and spiced just right.

A blend of pumpkin puree, whipped cream, egg whites, and cozy spices makes this a simple yet stunning dessert.

Serve it in little cups with a sprinkle of cinnamon or crushed gingersnaps for that perfect holiday touch.

Carrot Cake With Lime Cream Cheese Frosting

Carrot cake might not be the first thing that comes to mind for Christmas, but you should definitely consider trying this recipe!

This deliciously spiced carrot cake has two tall, beautiful layers and a classic, delicious carrot cake flavor with a lime cream cheese frosting, adding a little zing that totally works for the holidays.

It’s frosted all over in white, and it looks really festive and elegant once it’s all dressed up, so it’s still perfect as a Christmas dessert.

Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse Cups

Layers of Christmas flavor in every spoonful, these cheesecake mousse cups start with a buttery cookie-crumb base and are topped with a creamy mix of pumpkin puree, cream cheese, and whipped cream.

It’s like the best parts of pumpkin pie and cheesecake combined in one cute little cup!

Finish with a dollop of whipped cream for an irresistible no-bake dessert your guests will love.

Christmas-Themed Pumpkin Sugar Cookies

These Christmas-themed pumpkin sugar cookies are soft, spiced, and the perfect holiday season dessert.

Made with wholemeal flour and coconut sugar, they’re a slightly healthier twist on the classic sugar cookie, topped with a creamy butter and cream cheese icing.

A sprinkle of red and green sugar on top adds that perfect festive feeling, making them great for holiday cookie swaps or serving at a Christmas brunch.

Mixed Berry Tiramisu

This colorful twist on traditional tiramisu swaps coffee for berries, making it feel extra fresh and full of festive colors.

Layers of mascarpone and Greek yogurt are spread between ladyfinger biscuits and juicy, cooked blueberries and strawberries, creating a beautifully creamy, fruit-filled dessert.

It’s a perfect Christmas dessert option if you’re looking for something a little lighter but still luxurious.

No-Bake Cheesecake With Cherry Topping

This no-bake cheesecake with cherry topping is unbelievably gorgeous, yet pretty simple to make.

Built on a chocolate cookie crumb base, it’s filled with a fluffy blend of whipped cream and cottage cheese that’s light and perfectly creamy and topped with a homemade cherry compote for a stunning burst of color.

Between the deep chocolatey crust, the fluffy white cheesecake base, and those glossy red cherries, it will definitely be a stunner on the table!

Pumpkin Pie With Toasted Pumpkin Meringue Topping

Pumpkin pie for Christmas?

Absolutely! Especially when it’s topped with a cloud of toasted pumpkin meringue, like in this pumpkin pie recipe.

My version of this classic holiday dessert takes everything you love about it and dresses it up for the holiday table, with a silky spiced filling and a festive swirl of pumpkin French meringue on top.

It’s an easy-to-make, yet elegant Christmas dessert that is guaranteed to wow.

Pumpkin Cheesecake Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing

These pumpkin cheesecake cupcakes are a bite-sized take on a classic holiday favorite.

The pumpkin base is rich and moist, with that perfect cheesecake tang, and the cinnamon cream cheese icing adds a warm, spiced finish.

They’re a sweet little showstopper that looks pretty on a Christmas dessert tray and tastes even better.

Cranberry Mousse Dessert

This cranberry mousse is light, fluffy, and irresistibly festive in all the right ways.

Tart cranberries are blended into a silky mousse with whipped egg whites and heavy cream, creating a delicious combination of sweet and tangy.

Served in individual glasses, this dessert is elegant enough for your Christmas dinner table but simple enough to prep ahead and stash in the fridge until it’s party time.

Apple Mousse Dessert

If you’re thinking of serving something a bit unexpected for this year’s holidays, this apple mousse is the perfect dessert option.

The fluffy, whipped egg white base is perfectly balanced with a spoonful of homemade apple sauce at the bottom and decadent whipped cream on top, making every bite creamy, fruity, and light as air.

It’s an easy semi-make-ahead Christmas dessert that feels like a little holiday secret.

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