15 Desserts Perfect for Christmas 2021

15 Desserts Perfect for Christmas 2021
Looking to impress your guests for the coming holidays? We’ve got you covered! These 15 Christmas desserts will definitely be the showstoppers of your upcoming celebrations!

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1. Chocolate mint Aero trifle
Nothing screams "Christmas!" more than mint chocolate! This choc mint trifle is loaded with Aeros, mud cake, dark chocolate and lots and lots of cream. What’s even more exciting about this dessert? You can make one ahead of time!

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2. Passionfruit curd ripple cheesecake
Looking to infuse Christmas in your cheesecake? This fruity passionfruit curd ripple cheesecake perfectly blends the acidity of passionfruit with the rich creaminess of cream cheese.

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3. Espresso Martini Pavlova
A beloved cocktail infused with an Australian favourite? Yes, please! Treat yourself for the holidays with this dessert. This treat infuses fluffy pavlova, vodka-spiked coffee syrup, whipped cream, and chocolate.

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4. Baby Gingerbread Ripple Cakes
Reinvent this old-school choc ripple by giving it a Christmas twist this upcoming holiday! This baby gingerbread ripple cake is a miniaturised version of choc ripple cake made by layering gingernut biscuits with a sweet ginger and cinnamon cream and a butterscotch caramel sauce. For those who do not enjoy ginger beer that much, you can replace it with milk.

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5. Gingerbread Eggnog Custard Pie
Gingerbread? Christmas. Eggnog? A classic holiday drink. Custard? Yup, definitely Christmas (or anytime, really). Take these classic Christmas treats into one recipe and you'll end up with a dessert masterpiece perfect for the holidays!

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6. Peach and raspberry slab pavlova
Put a spin on this Aussie favourite by topping the classic pavlova with seasonal roast peaches, raspberries, and Turkish delight.

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7. Fairy Bread Dessert Lasagne
This no-bake party showstopper is definitely one of the desserts to try these coming festivities. The six-layered cake is stunning to look at and provides distinct bursts of flavour and texture in every bite. Further, you can make one ahead of the celebration!

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8. Pineapple Sour Cream Cheesecake
New to dessert-making? We got you covered! Feel like an expert by making this no-bake Granita-biscuit-base cheesecake which perfectly contrasts the creamy cheesecake filling with the tangy flavour of pineapple chunks.

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9. Cornflake Crunch Cake
Put a twist into this breakfast treat by adding it to a cake! This cake is best served by adding cornflakes just before serving. Our advice? Eat it the same day to maximise the cornflakes' crunchy texture.

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10. French Strawberry Dessert Cake
A gooey based with a sweet, crackable crust on top? Sounds like a cake made in heaven! This dessert cake is definitely one for the books. Our advice? Don't drop the strawberries too soon or else they will sink!

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11. Lemon Crumb Cake
Relive your afternoon tea in Nanna's kitchen by making this dessert! Spongy underneath, crumbly on top, and smooth and lemony all-throughout, this dessert is definitely perfect for an afternoon tea for the holidays.

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12. Peaches and Cream Slice
A classic flavour combination of peaches and cream made into a no-bake pie? Yes, please! This easy to make dessert is perfect for the holidays or afternoon tea.

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13. Mulled Wine Trifles
These adult-only individual trifles are garnished with dehydrated orange slices. A dessert with a fabulous cocktail vibe perfect for the holidays.

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14. Biscoff rocky road
The decadent dessert incorporates two cult classics — Caramilk (the Twirl version) and Biscoff (both the biscuits and the spread) — into a rocky road slice. Throw in some toffee fudge for a more rich flavour!

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15. Kinder Bueno cheesecake
Another showstopper dessert! Feel like an expert with this easy no-bake cheesecake! This cheesecake uses blitzed Kinder Bueno bars in the biscuit base hidden throughout a rich chocolate cream cheese layer and topped with more Kinder Bueno bars.


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I may have missed something.......where are the recipes please?
G'day! Just an update that we included a link for the recipes for each dessert. Please click on the name of the desserts to view the recipes. Enjoy!

P.S. Should you try any of the recipes, please let us know what you think hehe.
 

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