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Delicious Holiday Dessert Ideas
With the holidays just around the corner, I can’t help but get excited about all the delicious desserts that come with this time of year. There’s something special about seeing a table full of pies and gooey goodness, or the sweet smell in the air as the delightful treat is presented like a trophy for finishing your meal. The holiday dessert is looked forward to, whether you’re gathering with friends and family or enjoying a quiet night at home. I love how the season brings out both cozy, comforting classics and creative new spins on old favorites. From the rich, indulgent flavors of chocolate and spice to the fresh brightness of citrus and berries, holiday desserts offer the perfect way to celebrate the season’s joy.
Whether you’re planning a holiday feast, looking for the perfect dessert to bring to a party, or just baking for a cozy night in, there’s no shortage of festive treats to try. These dessert ideas are sure to add a little extra magic to your celebrations. So let’s get ready to spread some sweetness this holiday season with these top holiday dessert ideas that will create sweet memories and make every moment a little bit more special.
1. Classic Yule Log (Bûche de Noël)
A show-stopping centerpiece that’s as delicious as it is beautiful.
This traditional French dessert, made from a light sponge cake rolled with a creamy filling and covered in chocolate ganache, is decorated to look like a real yule log. Sprinkle powdered sugar “snow” and add sugared cranberries or fresh rosemary for a festive touch. With its elegant presentation and rich, chocolatey flavor, a yule log is the perfect dessert to bring a little holiday magic to the table.
Try this Classic Yule Log Recipe.
2. Gingerbread Cheesecake
A twist on holiday flavors with a creamy, spiced kick.
This dessert takes the beloved flavors of gingerbread and blends them into a silky, rich cheesecake. With a spiced graham cracker crust and warm flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, gingerbread cheesecake is a delightful alternative to traditional pies. Top with whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce, and maybe even a mini gingerbread cookie, for that extra festive touch.
Here’s a Gingerbread Cheesecake Recipe that will bring festive flavors to your dessert table.
3. Sticky Toffee Pudding
A warm, comforting classic with a gooey twist.
Originally a British favorite, sticky toffee pudding is made from moist sponge cake, usually with dates, drenched in a rich toffee sauce. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. The cozy caramel and spiced undertones make it a perfect holiday dessert for chilly winter nights.
For a traditional British treat, check out this Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe.
4. Peppermint Bark
Festive, easy to make, and perfectly giftable.
Peppermint bark combines layers of dark and white chocolate with a sprinkle of crushed candy canes for a crunchy, minty treat. It’s easy to make in large batches and makes a thoughtful homemade gift. Wrap pieces in clear cellophane bags with a festive ribbon, and you’ll have the perfect treat for friends, family, or yourself!
Make a batch of Peppermint Bark for gifting and snacking.
5. Eggnog Crème Brûlée
A holiday spin on a French classic.
This eggnog-flavored crème brûlée adds a creamy, festive twist to the beloved French dessert. With hints of nutmeg and cinnamon, the custard captures the essence of traditional holiday eggnog. Torch the top to create that signature caramelized crust, and garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg or a cinnamon stick for an elegant touch.
Try this creamy and festive Eggnog Crème Brûlée Recipe.
6. Hot Chocolate Bundt Cake
Chocolatey, gooey, and perfect with a cup of cocoa.
This dessert combines a moist chocolate cake with gooey marshmallows and a warm fudge filling. Drizzle with chocolate ganache and top with mini marshmallows to make it resemble a cozy mug of hot chocolate. Serve this cake warm, and watch it disappear as everyone digs into this ultimate comfort dessert.
For a decadent dessert, try this Hot Chocolate Bundt Cake Recipe.
7. Fruitcake… Reinvented
An upgraded take on the holiday classic.
Fruitcake gets a bad rap, but a fresh, homemade version with dried fruits, nuts, and a splash of brandy or rum can be surprisingly delicious. Bake it in mini loaf pans and brush with a glaze of apricot preserves for extra shine and sweetness. Give this once-maligned classic a chance, and you might just win over a few new fans.
Here’s a Modern Fruitcake Recipe with plenty of flavor and a lot less stigma.
8. Chocolate Lava Cakes
Rich, warm, and indulgent, these individual cakes are perfect for any chocolate lover.
A molten center filled with rich chocolate is the ultimate treat. Serve these individual-sized cakes warm, and as you cut into them, the gooey chocolate will flow out. Pair with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent experience. Perfect for cozy dinners or as a show-stopping dessert at a holiday gathering.
Here’s a fantastic Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe from Food Network.
9. Spiced Apple Galette
Rustic, beautiful, and oh-so-easy to make.
A galette is an unfussy way to create a pie-like dessert without the pressure of making a perfect crust. Arrange thinly sliced apples on a rustic pastry, sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar, and bake until golden and caramelized. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a beautiful and cozy dessert.
Make this cozy dessert with a Spiced Apple Galette Recipe.
10. Salted Caramel Pecan Pie
A rich and decadent twist on the traditional pecan pie.
This pie is a perfect balance of sweet and salty, with the gooey caramel adding a luxurious depth of flavor. It’s the perfect combination of buttery, nutty, and caramelized goodness with a touch of salt to make it irresistible. A perfect holiday dessert to pair with a cup of coffee or tea.
Here’s a delicious Salted Caramel Pecan Pie Recipe.
I hope these dessert recipes make your holidays a little sweeter. 🙂
Here is what’s going down during the week of 11/14/2024 – 11/20/2024
EVENTS LIST
THURSDAY 11/14/2024
- Autumn Splendor Lunch (train ride) – Colebrookdale Railroad, Boyertown 12pm
- Quizzo Trivia Night(Sponsored by New Trail Brewing) – Union Jack’s Inn on the Manatawny, Boyertown 6pm
- John Valerio (live music) – Big Phil’s Bar & Grill, Pottstown 6-9pm
- Salute to Our Veterans – St John’s Lutheran Church, Boyertown 6:30pm
- The Frank Sinatra Show (live music) – Copperfield Inn at Lakeside, Limerick 6:30-8:30pm
- Thursday Night Football (Eagles vs. Commanders) and Name That Tune! – Barrel & Ale, Boyertown 7pm
- Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Hustle, Night Club and Country 2 Dance (dj) – The SunnyBrook Ballroom, Pottstown 7pm
- Riverchasers Poker Tour (poker) – Creekside Sports Bar & Grille, Royersford 7pm
- Secret Headliner Shows at SoulJoel’s (live comedy) – SoulJoel’s at Sunnybrook, Pottstown 7pm
- Trivia Night – Iezzi’s on 3rd, Boyertown 7-9pm
- The Giddy Gents & Rivet Comedy Presents: Comedy Fall Series (live comedy) – Rivet: Canteen & Assembly, Pottsown 7:30pm
- Secret Headliner Shows at SoulJoel’s (live comedy) – SoulJoel’s at Sunnybrook, Pottstown 9pm
- Here (movie)(see showtimes) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
FRIDAY 11/15/2024
- Spread the Sparkle for Devin (benefit) – Gramia’s Restaurant, Boyertown 7am-8pm
- Corn Maze – The Gilbertsville Farm, Gilbertsville 10am-10pm
- Autumn Splendor Lunch (train ride) – Colebrookdale Railroad, Boyertown 12pm
- BINGO! – Sassmansville Fire Co, Sassmansville 4:30-10pm
- Brick and Blaze Pizza Company (food truck) – The Alley on High Street, Pottstown 5:30-9:30pm
- Flashlight Corn Maze – The Gilbertsville Farm, Gilbertsville 5:30-10pm
- Autumn Splendor Dinner (train ride) – Colebrookdale Railroad, Boyertown 6:30pm
- Kevin Nace (live music) – The Alley on High Street, Pottstown 6:30-9:30pm
- Holiday Dance Party w/ Brass Pocket (live music) – The SunnyBrook Ballroom, Pottstown 7pm
- Miss Gay Pennsylvania America 2024 Kickoff Party Drag Show – Rivet: Canteen & Assembly, Pottstown 7pm
- Kendal Conrad (live music) – Barrel & Ale, Boyertown 7-9pm
- Fit to be Tied (live music) – Big Phil’s Bar & Grill, Pottstown 7-10pm
- Rich Aronovitch (live comedy) – SoulJoel’s at Sunnybrook, Pottstown 8pm
- ROX (live music) – Gabelsville Athletic Association, Boyertown 8-11pm
- The Heartbeats (live music) – Creekside Sports Bar & Grille, Royersford 8-midnight
- Kareoke Night (dj) – The Bally Hotel, Bally 9pm-1am
- Conclave (movie)(see showtimes) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
SATURDAY 11/16/2024
- Spread the Sparkle for Devin (benefit) – Gramia’s Restaurant, Boyertown 7am-8pm
- White Elephant Sale – Good Shepherd United Church of Christ, Boyertown 8am-12pm
- Christmas Bazaar – 242 Community Church, Boyertown 8am-2pm
- Retro Christmas Truck BYOC (Bring Your Own Camera) – Bantam Farm & Roadside Stand, Pottstown 9am
- Holiday Photos with Santa – New Ridge Fellowship, Gilbertsville 9:30am-12pm
- Autumn Cider and Donuts Express (train ride) – Colebrookdale Railroad, Boyertown 10am
- Corn Maze – The Gilbertsville Farm, Gilbertsville 10am-10pm
- “GLISTEN” Members & Friends Holiday Exhibition – Studio B Art Gallery, Boyertown 12-2pm
- Fall Foliage Tour (train ride) – Colebrookdale Railroad, Boyertown 1pm
- “Growing Up Urkel,” a Fireside Chat with Jaleel White – The SunnyBrook Ballroom, Pottstown 1pm
- Toy Tractor Parade – Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles, Boyertown 2pm
- Ken Pierson & Johnny O (live music) – Adello Vineyard & Winery, Perkiomenville 2-5pm
- Purple Party Uke Jam (live music) – Funky Frets, Boyertown 2:30pm
- Fall Foliage Tour (train ride) – Colebrookdale Railroad, Boyertown 3:30pm
- Miss Gay Pennsylvania America 2024 Pageant – SoulJoel’s at Sunnybrook, Pottstown 4:30pm
- Come to the Table FREE MEAL – St John’s Lutheran Church, Boyertown 4:30-5:30pm
- Happy Hour with Chris Dietz (live music) – Ridgewood Winery on Daffodil Hill Farm, Bechtelsville 5-7pm
- Brick and Blaze Pizza Company (food truck) – The Alley on High Street, Pottstown 5:30-9:30pm
- Flashlight Corn Maze – The Gilbertsville Farm, Gilbertsville 5:30-10pm
- Autumn Splendor Dinner (train ride) – Colebrookdale Railroad, Boyertown 6:30pm
- Roze & Eddy (live music) – The Alley on High Street, Pottstown 6:30-9:30pm
- Jeffrey Gaines + special guest Dylan Zangwill (live music) – Rivet: Canteen & Assembly, Pottsown 7pm
- Tammy Pescatelli (live comedy) – SoulJoel’s at Sunnybrook, Pottstown 7pm
- Mr. Mody and Friends (live music) – Big Phil’s Bar & Grill, Pottstown 7-10pm
- Katelyn Christine (live music) – Manatawny Still Works, Pottstown 7:30-10:30pm
- Steel Creek (live music) – Pike Township Sportsmen’s Association, Oley 8-11pm
- The Chaotics LLC (live music) – Creekside Sports Bar & Grille, Royersford 8-midnight
- Ghost Tour of Brinton Lodge – Brinton Lodge, Douglassville 8:30pm
- Conclave (movie)(see showtimes) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
SUNDAY 11/17/2024
- Spread the Sparkle for Devin (benefit) – Gramia’s Restaurant, Boyertown 7am-2pm
- Autumn Splendor Brunch (train ride) – Colebrookdale Railroad, Boyertown 10am
- Flags of the Brave – Boyertown American Legion Post 0471, Boyertown 11am
- “GLISTEN” Members & Friends Holiday Exhibition – Studio B Art Gallery, Boyertown 12-2pm
- Corn Maze – The Gilbertsville Farm, Gilbertsville 12-10pm
- Fall Foliage Tour (train ride) – Colebrookdale Railroad, Boyertown 1pm
- Friendsgiving with Bluey – Sly Fox Tastin’ Room, Pottstown 1-3pm
- Sunset Skyz Music Duo+ (live music) – Adello Vineyard & Winery, Perkiomenville 2-5pm
- Sandtrap Alumni Reunion w/ The Mighty Manatees (live music) – Copperfield Inn at Lakeside, Limerick 3-8pm
- Fall Foliage Tour (train ride) – Colebrookdale Railroad, Boyertown 3:30pm
- Flashlight Corn Maze – The Gilbertsville Farm, Gilbertsville 5:30-10pm
- Conclave (movie)(see showtimes) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
MONDAY 11/18/2024
- Bingo Night – Doc’s Irish Pub, Gilbertsville 6-8pm
- Conclave (movie)(see showtimes) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
TUESDAY 11/19/2024
- Line Dancing (dj) – The SunnyBrook Ballroom, Pottstown 6:30pm
- Free Comedy Open Mic (live comedy) – SoulJoel’s at Sunnybrook, Pottstown 7pm
- Bingo Night – Iezzi’s on 3rd, Boyertown 7:30-9:30pm
- Trivia Tuesday – Doc’s Irish Pub, Gilbertsville 8pm
- Conclave (movie)(see showtimes) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
WEDNESDAY 11/20/2024
- Storywalk – Boyertown Community Park, Boyertown 9am-6pm
- The Shepherd’s Cafe – FREE LUNCH! – Good Shepherd United Church of Christ, Boyertown 12-1pm
- Eagles themed Bingo for $2,550 CASH – The SunnyBrook Ballroom, Pottstown 5pm
- Ramblin Rolf (live music) – Sly Fox Tastin’ Room, Pottstown 5-8pm
- Ava DiFiore (live music) – Big Phil’s Bar & Grill, Pottstown 6-9pm
- Open Mic Night (live music) – The Bally Hotel, Bally 6-10pm
- TBA (live music) – Doc’s Irish Pub, Gilbertsville 7-10pm
- Conclave (movie)(see showtimes) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt
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Jeff Frederick, Realtor
Glocker Realty
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