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Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year, but I’ll be the first to admit that it can also get a little hectic. Between cooking a festive dinner, setting the table, and actually wanting to enjoy time with family and friends, the last thing you want is a complicated dessert that needs constant attention.
That’s exactly why I love easy Christmas desserts you can prepare ahead of time. Think creamy tiramisu, no-bake mascarpone desserts, elegant pavlovas, and simple layered desserts that look impressive but don’t require hours in the kitchen. These are the kind of desserts you can make earlier in the day – or even the day before – so when dinner is done, all you have to do is plate up and enjoy.
Easy Christmas Desserts
In this roundup you’ll find stress-free Christmas dessert ideas that are perfect for entertaining. Most of them use simple ingredients, minimal baking (or none at all), and can be assembled in advance without sacrificing flavor or presentation. Whether you’re hosting a big Christmas dinner or keeping things small and cozy, these desserts give you more time to relax, pour yourself a drink, and actually sit down at the table.
Because let’s be honest: Christmas dessert should be delicious, festive and easy, so you can enjoy the holidays just as much as your guests do.
Table of contents
- Easy Christmas Desserts
- 1. 5 minute Christmas Dessert
- 2. Tiramisu with Stewed Pears
- 3. Baked Alaska
- 4. Poached Pears with Mascarpone and Caramel-orange Sauce
- 5. Creme Brulee
- 6. Christmas Trifle with Pears
- 7. Christmas Trifle with Macaroons
- 8. Tiramisu with Amaretto
- 9. Tiramisu with White Chocolate and Eggnog
- 10. Pavlova with Cranberries
- 11. Panna Cotta with Pomegranate
- 12. 2-ingredient Chocolate Mousse
- 13. Christmas Pudding
- 14. Raspberry Mascarpone Cream
- 15. Raspberry Trifle with Mascarpone Cream
- 16. Limoncello Trifle with Raspberries
1. 5 minute Christmas Dessert
It doesn’t get easier than this dessert and it’s been a favorite here for many years already. So if you’re looking for a no-stress dessert? This is the one for you
Easy christmas dessert
2. Tiramisu with Stewed Pears
Another one that is incredibly easy to make and can be made completely in advance. Also there is no eggs used in this tiramisu making it perfect for everyone.
Tiramisu with poached pears
3. Baked Alaska
This one of those desserts that have a big ooooh factor but is actually really easy to make!
4. Poached Pears with Mascarpone and Caramel-orange Sauce
Ok, this dessert is so so good and can be prepared completely in advance. It’s the orange caramelsauce that make this super delicious and special!
Poached pears with mascarpone cream and orange caramel sauce
5. Creme Brulee
Another one that can be prepared completely in advance. Just burn the little sugar crust last minute and you have an easy and delicious dessert
6. Christmas Trifle with Pears
A trifle is really one of my favorite ways to prepare an easy Christmas dessert. It take no time at all to make and if you have a pretty glass container that is half of the work. Just layer your favorite ingredients in the bowl and it will be a favorite!
Christmas trifle with poached pears
7. Christmas Trifle with Macaroons
Another trifle but equally easy to make!
Christmas trifle with macaroons
8. Tiramisu with Amaretto
For the grown-ups this is a delicious and easy tiramisu with delicious amaretto.
9. Tiramisu with White Chocolate and Eggnog
Don’t you just love tiramisu? Here’s another one!
Tiramisu with white chocolate and Dutch eggnog
10. Pavlova with Cranberries
Pavlova is always beautiful and you can prepare most of the dessert in advance. You can bake the pavlova itself even a day in advance, store it and decorate at the last minute. You only need whipped cream and a cranberry sauce or compote as the topping and your Christmas pavlova is ready
Pavlova with cranberries
11. Panna Cotta with Pomegranate
A panna cotta is another of those easy to make desserts. If you’re nervous about turning it out you can simply pour the panna cotta mixture into a pretty glass and serve it that way.
Pomegranate panna cotta with yogurt and vanilla
12. 2-ingredient Chocolate Mousse
This is seriously the easiest and most delicious chocolate mousse. You need only two ingredients and it can be prepared completely in advance. No raw eggs needed either!
Eggless Chocolate Mousse
13. Christmas Pudding
This does require a lot of time to make, but the good news is that you can completely make this in advance. So if you have a little more time on your hands prior to the big event, you can easily prep this a few days in advance.
Christmas Pudding
14. Raspberry Mascarpone Cream
Another super simple dessert is this raspberry mascarpone cream!
Raspberry Mascarpone Cream
15. Raspberry Trifle with Mascarpone Cream
This one does require a bit of work in advance but can be made a day ahead. Add the whipping cream at the last minute for best results. Delicious with cranberry sauce!
Raspberry trifle with mascarpone cream
16. Limoncello Trifle with Raspberries
And last but not least we have this delicious and – again – super easy limoncello trifle with raspberries!
