14 Drool-Worthy Desserts That Should Be On Your Baking List for December
Make your winters extra special when you serve these fantastic and delicious desserts. No need for a special occasion because you deserve the ultimate sweet treat, especially when you want something to indulge in and keep cozy at night. Make these mouthwatering treats now and you won’t regret it!
White Chocolate Mousse
These smooth and creamy white chocolate mousse cups will surely put a smile on your face! Made with decadent white chocolate and a hint of vanilla, this airy yet flavorful dessert melts in your mouth and packs just the right amount of sweetness. Its chantilly cream and shaved chocolate topping adds a beautiful finishing touch, making it perfect for any occasion!
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Star Bread
For a festive treat to bring the family together during Christmas, you will want to have this easy star bread recipe handy! This delicious cinnamon bread is not just tasty but also eye-catching, with an impressive star shape, tender, buttery dough, and warm cinnamon sugar filling. It will surely be the highlight of the dessert table!
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White Chocolate Cupcakes
Try these deliciously decadent white chocolate cupcakes with a moist sponge and silky smooth frosting. They’re dainty and elegant but pack a punch of flavor while being balanced in sweetness. The light vanilla sponge perfectly accompanies fluffy frosting piped on top of these white chocolate cupcakes.
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Red Velvet Brownies
You have to try these perfectly moist, dense, and fudgy red velvet brownies with a rich, marbled cream cheese crackly top! This easy recipe offers the famous red velvet flavor in brownie format—the best of both worlds!
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Lotus Biscoff Cake
This Lotus Biscoff cake recipe combines moist brown sugar sponge cake layers, Biscoff spread, and a luxurious Biscoff buttercream (mousseline cream, to be exact). Caramel, cinnamon, brown sugar, and spicy flavor can be found in this Lotus Cake recipe, which you can make easily by following my step-by-step baking guide.
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Croquembouche
Croquembouche is a very famous sight in French patisserie windows. Have you ever seen a tower of profiteroles wrapped in a delicate cobweb of spun sugar? It’s certainly a showstopper! A beautiful and impressive croquembouche is traditionally served at weddings as a grand centerpiece; it isn’t hard to see why.
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Mini Tiramisu Cups
These mini tiramisu cups are the perfect no-bake dessert for summer. They come together in 15 minutes using a few simple ingredients. Airy ladyfingers are layered between light mascarpone cream, rich espresso, and a touch of cocoa finish. Individual tiramisu parfaits that no need to share!
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Ferrero Rocher Cake
This Ferrero Rocher cake is the ultimate celebration cake with moist chocolate hazelnut sponges, silky Nutella mousseline cream (cooked chocolate pastry cream enriched with Nutella and butter), lots of crunchy hazelnuts, and crushed Ferrero Rocher chocolates.
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Tiramisu Choux Au Craquelin
This tiramisu choux au craquelin (crispy cream puff) perfectly combines Italian tiramisu and French choux pastry. It’s a showstopper dessert that will impress everyone! It’s a crispy cream puff with creamy mascarpone filling, all dusted with cocoa powder. Its delicate texture and delicious flavor can make it the star of any occasion!
Go to the recipe: Tiramisu Choux Au Craquelinn
Crème Brûlée Cake
Your classic crème brûlée dessert just got even better with this irresistible vanilla crème brûlée cake! This eye-catching dessert is made with a light and spongy vanilla cake base, topped with a creamy homemade vanilla pastry cream, and then brought to life with a caramelized layer of crunchy burnt sugar. It will quickly become one of your favorites!
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Nutella Puff Pastry Christmas Tree
This delicious Nutella puff pastry Christmas tree is the perfect way to bring together family and friends over the holidays! Made with a flaky puff pastry crust, creamy Nutella, and sweet powdered sugar, this fun and festive dessert won’t just satisfy your sweet tooth, but you will also have a blast making it!
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Cranberry Orange Bread
Moist & delicious cranberry orange bread with orange glaze and a wonderful festive decoration is the ultimate holiday favorite! This is hands down the best cranberry bread recipe ever. It has aromatic orange zest and tart cranberries that can be the perfect easy breakfast or dessert during the holidays.
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Tiramisu Brownies
If you’ve ever struggled to choose between tiramisu or fudge brownies for dessert, these tiramisu brownies will make your life much easier! This mouthwatering treat offers the best of both worlds, combining decadent, homemade brownies topped with a smooth, elegant tiramisu layer. After one bite, you’ll never look at tiramisu or chocolate brownies the same way again!
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Red Velvet Cake
This vibrant red velvet cake is perfect for any special occasion and is sure to steal the show with its star ingredient – an airy and downright delicious cream cheese mousse. A fluffy mousse layer beautifully complements every layer of soft cake, also adding a delightful contrast in texture.
Go to the recipe: Red Velvet Cake