Festive holiday desserts

Baking for a big group? PS picked 16 holiday desserts for a large party, including cupcakes, cookies, and a matcha pavlova.

Pineapple Christmas Balls Ingredients: 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, well-drained 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut 1 cup...

Celebrate Christmas with this festive red velvet cheesecake recipe. A delightful combination of rich flavors and creamy texture that will sweeten your holiday celebrations.

Dive into the festive season with Pineapple Christmas Balls, an easy-to-make dessert featuring cream cheese, crushed pineapple, coconut, graham crumbs, and pineapple jello. Perfect for holiday gatherings, these tropical-inspired treats are a unique twist on traditional sweets.

As the air grows crisper and the scent of cinnamon dances through our kitchens, it's time to embrace the warmth and coziness of the holiday season. Elevate your Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations with a dessert that not only captivates the senses but also wraps you in a comforting embrace. Pict

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Indulge in layers of rich chocolate cake, luscious cherries, and velvety whipped cream with this Black Forest Trifle by Olive and Mango. Perfect for any celebration, this dessert combines classic flavors with a modern twist, creating a show-stopping centerpiece that's as delicious as it is beautiful. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply treating yourself, this trifle promises a delightful experience in every spoonful.

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I'm sharing my favorite Christmas cookie recipes. These are my family-favorite recipes perfect for gifting friends and neighbors every year.

These polar bear claws are a tasty holiday season treat that everyone will love. A delicious candy with creamy and buttery caramel, salty peanuts, and a sweet white chocolate coating, this decadent dessert will be your new favorite holiday recipe.

Note: this post contains affiliate links. For the better half of the past decade, one of my favorite parts of the holiday season has been creating treat boxes for our friends, neighbors, and families. I don’t remember a lot of the gifts I received as a kid, but I do remember the couple annual homemade […]

These adorable buttercream polar bear cookies are incredibly soft and chewy and are topped with the most delicious homemade buttercream frosting.

This clever dessert will be the talk of your holiday party! The tree is made from an airy baked meringue known as pavlova, named after the Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova. Kids will love to lend a hand when you’re ready to “decorate” the tree, filling it with scoops of sorbet and fruit. Use whatever combination of berries, cherries and currants that you like to complete your masterpiece, which is almost too pretty to eat.

Pavlova Wreath | Enchant guests (but keep things easy in the kitchen) with this ethereal wreath of pavlova puffs. Each segment of tender, silky goodness cradles a dollop of tangy cream and jewel-like fruit. Add sparkly sugar-encrusted cranberries, and this dessert is truly the fluff of dreams. #food #recipe #marthastewart #holidayentertaining #holidayrecipes

This Christmas pavlova wreath is decorated with meringue Christmas trees for a fun holiday pavlova! It's crunchy on the outside and chewy and marshmallowy on the inside. #pavlova #meringue | teakandthyme.com

These soft, buttery Christmas mints bring back memories of holiday gatherings at my grandma’s house. The smooth peppermint flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture make them the perfect festive treat for family and friends or to add to holiday gift baskets.