The Best Dessert Ideas for Your Holiday Spread

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Are you looking to sweeten things up this holiday season with some easy desserts? Well, you’re at the right place! These are my top ten dessert ideas for the holiday season that won’t have you spending all day in the kitchen all while making sure your holiday feast ends on the right note. Let’s take a look.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake

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If you’re a pumpkin fan (I mean, who isn’t) this pumpkin chocolate chip cake is the best pumpkin flavored thing you’re gonna make this holiday season! It’s so easy to throw together and tastes like the best parts of fall. Full recipe: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake

Dark Chocolate Tart

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Don’t be fooled by those Easter eggs on top – this dark chocolate tart will be just perfect for this time of the year as well! If you’re a traditionalist and want to go for a classic dessert – this one is it. Full recipe: Dark Chocolate Tart

Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins

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I love making muffins for breakfast during the holidays but they go just as well as a snack or after dinner treat! These ones with the classic orange and dark chocolate combo hit just the spot after a big meal. Full recipe: Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins

Apple Cranberry Crumble Pie

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Everyone makes apple pie during the holidays so what if you add some tart and colorful cranberries this time? This apple cranberry pie is such a a great twist on the classic without overcomplicating the flavors! Full recipe: Apple Cranberry Crumble Pie

Toffee Apple Cake

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Think toffee pudding and apple cake in one delicious bite with a warm toffee sauce – that’s what this cake tastes like! It’s a very simple to make dessert but sure tastes very fancy. Full recipe: Toffee Apple Cake

Mini No Bake Lemon Cheesecake Tarts

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If you want to keep it simple with a no-bake recipe, these mini lemon cheesecake tarts are the perfect dessert to make! They’re the perfect bite-sized treat for your holiday table. Full recipe: Mini No Bake Lemon Cheesecake Tarts

Chocolate Loaf Cake

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Dark, moist, and sooo chocolatey! It is so simple to make and is the perfect sweet treat for all the chocolate lovers on the table. Full recipe: Chocolate Loaf Cake

Coconut Rice Pudding

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If you’d like to make something different than the usual pies, muffins, and cakes, this creamy pudding is calling your name. It’s the perfect cozy dessert that isn’t overly sweet and can be served warm or cold! Full recipe: Coconut Rice Pudding

Chocolate Cherry Cake

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Bundt cakes are such a classic on holidays and this chocolate cherry cake is tender, buttery, and packed with chocolate chips and cherries! But the real cherry on top is that rich chocolate ganache that makes it look so pretty and also taste even more incredible. Full recipe: Chocolate Cherry Cake

Quebec Sugar Pie

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This one is a classic French Canadian dessert that’s so easy to make but tastes incredible! It’s got a smooth, rich, and creamy filling and a flaky pie crust that adds the perfect texture. Full recipe: Quebec Sugar Pie

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