10 Holiday Desserts For Your Next Party

Published on October 29th, 2024

ELIMINATE HOSTING STRESS WITH HOLIDAY DESSERTS THAT SHIP NATIONWIDE

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When it comes to holiday desserts, you can really pull out all the stops. ‘Tis the season for holiday parties and gift giving, meaning you want dessert options that are both beautiful and tasty, and maybe even a little over the top. Sure, you could make your own, or you could give yourself a break and select from our favorite holiday desserts for a crowd. You have enough to do with shopping, cleaning, and cooking. The best desserts for your holiday party are the ones that arrive looking amazing and ready to eat.

What dessert is commonly eaten during the holiday season?

There are lots of traditional holiday desserts, like sugar and gingerbread cookies. But when it comes to feeding a crowd, we like to impress guests with elaborate cakes and pies. Everyone’s favorite holiday desserts are the ones they’re currently eating, after all. These desserts are festive, pretty, and most importantly, delicious.

Best holiday desserts

Ina Garten’s Coconut Cake

This is one of the recipes that make Ina Garten famous. The snow-white cake is the perfect holiday party centerpiece. It’s made with lots of coconut and cream cheese icing, with a slight almond flavor. It comes frozen and can be easily thawed in the refrigerator before setting out for guests.

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Ina Garten’s Carrot Cake

Standing a whole six-inches tall, this carrot cake is a showstopper. It’s made with freshly-grated carrots, cinnamon, and raisins that help keep things moist. It’s one of our favorite holiday party desserts, but also comes in a gorgeous box and can make a great gift.

Ina’s Carrot Cake >

Ina Garten’s Barefoot Contessa’s Carrot Cake

The Elegant Farmer’s Apple Pie Baked in a Paper Bag

Apple pie is one of the best holiday desserts, especially if you’re hosting Thanksgiving this year. This award-winning apple pie is baked in a paper bag, which gives the top a unique crunch while the bottom stays flaky and light. It’s packed with tons of apples and has been named a favorite pie by The Wall Street Journal, Gourmet Magazine, and Food Network. The packaging makes it fun for gift giving as well.

Apple Pie Baked in a Paper Bag®

Peninsula Grill’s Ultimate Coconut Cake

A legendary cake from an iconic Charleston restaurant, this coconut cake brings Southern hospitality right into your home. The cake even has its own trademark! Guests will love the 12 layers of vanilla and coconut cake, a decadent end to dinner.

Ultimate Coconut Cake™ >

Junior’s Cheesecake Cherry Crumb Cheesecake

A cherry cheesecake adds a pop of festive color to your holiday table. This cheesecake, from world-renowned Junior’s in Brooklyn, features a sponge cake bottom, a bed of cherries, homemade cheesecake filling, and a streusel topping.

Cherry Crumb Cheesecake >

Oprah’s Favorite Blue Velvet Layer Cake

A blue cake is perfect for winter. It looks icy and festive, and is perfect for Hanukkah parties. If Oprah gives it her seal of approval, you know it’s good. The vanilla cake has a dense, rich flavor and is topped with cream cheese frosting.

Oprah’s Favorite Blue Velvet Layer Cake >

PieCaken Bakeshop’s Christmas PieCaken

This is one of the best holiday desserts because it’s just so fun! The Christmas PieCaken is a collaboration between Goldbelly and renowned pastry chef Zac Young. It brings the holiday cheer with a red and white sprinkle exterior. Cut the cake, and you’ll find Chocolate Pecan Pie, Cherry Swirl Cheesecake, and Red Velvet Cake layered together with cream cheese buttercream. It’s like everyone’s favorite holiday desserts wrapped into one. The cake is limited-edition, so get it while it lasts.

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Cheesecake Girl’s Christmas Tree Cheesecake

One of the most popular Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cheesecakes is that made by The Cheesecake Girl. This Christmas cheesecake is cut into 12 slices that resemble Little Debbie Christmas Tree snack cakes. The Christmas cheesecake comes in original and chocolate cheesecake.

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Veniero’s Rainbow Cookies

These rainbow cookies, originally from southern Italy but made today in New York, are a holiday classic. They’re made with almond paste sponge cake and raspberry jam, then dipped in chocolate. The cookies are perfect for a holiday party spread, or can be doled out in gift bags. They’re ready to eat on arrival, so don’t delay!

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