{"id":106819,"date":"2024-12-05T17:16:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T21:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/?p=106819"},"modified":"2026-04-15T12:49:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T16:49:06","slug":"top-10-christmas-desserts-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/top-10-christmas-desserts-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Christmas Desserts for Your 2026 Holiday Gatherings"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"106819\" class=\"elementor elementor-106819\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a95c11 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2a95c11\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ea0f2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6ea0f2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The holidays are a treasured time for sweet lovers. It feels like almost every holiday activity\u2014from business luncheons to Friendgivings\u2014includes an exchange of treats. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Few events call for a grander dessert spread than the big family holiday dinner.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22195ae e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"22195ae\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8123ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b8123ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<picture class=\"wp-picture-106821\" style=\"display: contents;\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/christmas-desserts-h-1024x576-jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/christmas-desserts-h-260x146-jpg.webp 260w, https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/christmas-desserts-h-768x432-jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/christmas-desserts-h-jpg.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/christmas-desserts-h-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-106821\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/christmas-desserts-h-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/christmas-desserts-h-260x146.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/christmas-desserts-h-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/christmas-desserts-h.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/picture>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86dc856 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"86dc856\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8053f40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8053f40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re a dessert pro that\u2019s been eagerly waiting for the season to give you yet another excuse to bake or you\u2019re scrambling to have something to bring to a holiday potluck at the last minute, FreshDirect has something both you and your friends and family will love.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96376fe e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"96376fe\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc90486 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cc90486\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>1. Cookie Ideas That You\u2019ll Love for Years<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recently, FreshDirect celebrated the holidays with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/tag\/12-days-of-cookies\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 Days of Cookies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, bringing a new holiday-themed recipe each day, ranging from the experimental and hipster to classic and traditional dishes. It\u2019ll take more than one holiday season to try them all, but here are a few highlights!<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S\u2019mores Cookie Dough Bites<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s never been easier to bake up a little bit of comfort food. These <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/12-days-cookies-smores-cookie-dough-chop-happy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">s\u2019mores cookie dough bites<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> don\u2019t even need to be baked! Just mix all the ingredients together, make little dough balls, and get a downright sinful treat to enjoy over the holidays.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Matcha Shortbread Cookies<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to try something a little more experimental? How about cookies <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/12-days-cookies-matcha-shortbread-hadley-go-lucky\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with a matcha twist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a cookie lover that can already make chocolate chip cookies in your sleep, you might enjoy something a little more off the beaten path. This year, experiment with new flavors and bring something you know won\u2019t get duplicated at a holiday potluck.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional Greek Melomakarona<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nothing beats a time-tested family recipe. In this case, Two Birds One Scone shared their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/12-days-cookies-melomakarona\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">family melomakarona recipe<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Melomakarona is a honey-flavored walnut cookie. It\u2019s a flavor you won\u2019t see too often in American desserts, but no less delicious than the big piles of sugar we\u2019re used to. Give them a try, and you might fall in love.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugar Cookie Trees<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those with an artistic flair, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/12-days-cookies-sugar-cookie-trees\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sugar cookie trees<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are a majestic treat that\u2019ll look great decorating the dining room\u2014right up until your guests realize they\u2019re actually edible! Don\u2019t expect them to last long after that.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-810a4f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"810a4f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>2. Pre-Made Pies of Every Stripe<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No holiday dinner is complete without a centerpiece pie. From pecan to pumpkin, no matter your preference, FreshDirect can provide a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/search?search=pie\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pre-made oven-ready pie. <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking to make your own, FreshDirect can supply all the ingredients you need, including <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/bky\/sc\/pietrt\/p\/pas_pid_4550636\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">organic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/supergro\/pan\/gro_bakin\/sc\/gro_bakin_pie\/p\/fro_whlly_pieshell\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> gluten-free pie shells<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for those with specific dietary preferences or restrictions.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-709e7e0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"709e7e0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86d7d98 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"86d7d98\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<picture class=\"wp-picture-106822\" style=\"display: contents;\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/christmas-desserts-f-1024x464-jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/christmas-desserts-f-260x118-jpg.webp 260w, https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/christmas-desserts-f-768x348-jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/christmas-desserts-f-jpg.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/christmas-desserts-f-1024x464.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-106822\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/christmas-desserts-f-1024x464.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/christmas-desserts-f-260x118.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/christmas-desserts-f-768x348.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/christmas-desserts-f-1100x500.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/christmas-desserts-f.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/picture>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b06a66 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9b06a66\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7772a3a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7772a3a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>3. Handmade Tarts From a Local, Belgian-Inspired Bakery<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you\u2019re considering your fruit dessert of choice, don\u2019t neglect the pie\u2019s close cousin: tarts!\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/search?search=pika%27s+tarts\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pika\u2019s Farm Table tarts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are a delightful twist on pie-making made locally in New York. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like a lot of local small businesses, Pika\u2019s Farm Table is founded on the traditional recipes of the founders\u2019 Belgian ancestors, maintained and made by hand to this day. Made with both chocolate and a variety of fruits, Pika\u2019s tarts are a guaranteed hit at the dinner table.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>4. Easy To Bake Mini Berry Galettes<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those who want to get their hands dirty, try FreshDirect\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/mini-berry-galettes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mini berry galette recipe<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Galettes are a simple, low-tech alternative to pies and tarts. Extremely quick and easy to make, they are perfect for those who want to add a personal touch to their holiday feast without spending all weekend in the kitchen. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All you need is a bit of pie dough, berries of your choice, and a few dashes of baking staples. Dessert baking doesn\u2019t get any easier (or more delicious) than this.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>5. Easy Pre-Made Cupcakes for Work Parties<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A staple of work holiday parties everywhere, the humble cupcake is a delicious out-of-the-box option for bringing holiday cheer wherever you go. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When work decides this year\u2019s holiday party is going to have a dessert potluck and you don\u2019t know what to get, order a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/bky\/cake\/sc\/bak_cupcake_fd\/p\/cat_pid_3720394\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trio cupcake platter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or two from FreshDirect.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Far beyond your basic vanilla cupcakes, the platter offers a variety of decadent and Instagram-worthy cupcakes. This trio of flavors, from a classic chocolate buttercream to rich red velvet and even an adventurous carrot cupcake topped with cream cheese frosting, will please a wide range of tastes. These are guaranteed to impress and delight at any gathering you bring them to.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a417103 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a417103\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a5d727 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1a5d727\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<picture class=\"wp-picture-106823\" style=\"display: contents;\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/christmas-desserts-c-1024x464-jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/christmas-desserts-c-260x118-jpg.webp 260w, https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/christmas-desserts-c-768x348-jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/christmas-desserts-c-jpg.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/christmas-desserts-c-1024x464.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-106823\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/christmas-desserts-c-1024x464.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/christmas-desserts-c-260x118.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/christmas-desserts-c-768x348.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/christmas-desserts-c-1100x500.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/christmas-desserts-c.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/picture>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41beac6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"41beac6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ac38b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2ac38b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>6. Brownies<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nobody can resist a classic done right. Brownies are a time-tested staple for a reason. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might already have your own brownie recipe, but if you want to try something a little different, take your brownies to the next level with this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/sea-salt-brownies-recipe\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">salted fudge brownie recipe. <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The savory-sweet combo of salt and fudge is addictive. If you haven\u2019t gotten out of your comfort zone and experimented with your brownie flavors, then you owe it to yourself to try.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>7. Classic Pre-Made New York Cheesecakes<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap into a local tradition and get a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/bky\/cake\/sc\/bak_cake_fd\/p\/cake_cheese\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York-style cheesecake<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! It\u2019s a holiday treat New Yorkers have been eating for over a century. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve gone all this time without trying one, New York cheesecakes use heavier baking materials to create a richer, creamier cake.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like a lot of local delicacies, it first became a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2025\/01\/24\/dining\/new-york-cheesecake-juniors-recipe.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York tradition<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> thanks to good old Philadelphia cream cheese, but since then, bakers have also spent decades using cottage cheese. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FreshDirect stays closer to tradition with a delicious, cream cheese-laden cheesecake that will meet any New Yorker\u2019s standards. Get one for the holiday party, and you won\u2019t have leftovers!<\/span><\/p><h2><b>8. Decadent No-Fuss Souffl\u00e9s<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Souffl\u00e9s are an infamously difficult dessert to get right. While the recipe itself is simple enough, it\u2019s also strict and precise\u2014even by baking standards. Even a small slip up can topple your souffl\u00e9. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The souffl\u00e9\u2019s reputation as a dessert that\u2019ll eat budding pastry chefs alive has made it a pretty rare commodity at the home dinner table. So imagine the look on your guests\u2019 faces when they\u2019re greeted by this one-of-a-kind holiday dessert!<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoy their delighted surprise with a batch of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/bky\/sc\/pudfl\/p\/pas_chcsfle_frz\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rich chocolate souffl\u00e9s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from FreshDirect. Just put them in the oven and they\u2019ll be ready in minutes. Powder on some sugar, add a dollop of ice cream on the side, and you\u2019ll have a decadent dessert that looks like it came out of a restaurant.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>9. Pre-Made Red Velvet Cakes To Round Out Your Dinner<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speaking of decadence, it\u2019s hard to get much more sinful than <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/search?search=red+velvet+cake\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">red velvet cake.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> That rich, crimson cake is a fantastic option next to a classic chocolate cake and perfect for the holiday season! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FreshDirect sells this delicious treat in a number of shapes and sizes, from full size cakes to miniature, handheld cupcakes. No matter how you prefer your dessert, there\u2019s an option for you.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a55f475 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a55f475\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c621241 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c621241\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<picture class=\"wp-picture-106824\" style=\"display: contents;\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/christmas-desserts-s-1024x465-jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/christmas-desserts-s-260x118-jpg.webp 260w, https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/christmas-desserts-s-768x349-jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/christmas-desserts-s-jpg.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/christmas-desserts-s-1024x465.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-106824\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/christmas-desserts-s-1024x465.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/christmas-desserts-s-260x118.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/christmas-desserts-s-768x349.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/christmas-desserts-s-1100x500.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/christmas-desserts-s.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/picture>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f61cb59 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f61cb59\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31ad02f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"31ad02f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>10. Desserts With Diet Restrictions<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diet restrictions can take a bit of thinking ahead, but the extra work is worth watching your friend\u2019s face light up when they realize there\u2019s something they can actually eat at your holiday party.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegan Banana Bread<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baking can be particularly hard for vegans to enjoy, especially at a holiday function where they don\u2019t have control over the menu. How many recipes have you baked that called for an egg or splash of milk? <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unless it\u2019s baked specifically with vegans in mind, there won\u2019t be much you can put on the table that they can eat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FreshDirect\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/vegan-banana-bread-recipe\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vegan banana bread recipe<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, however, will solve that problem and give you something you can offer the vegan in your life without compromising on flavor.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gluten-Free Snickerdoodles<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a basic part of most bread and baked goods, gluten is also tough to escape during the holiday season. If you have loved ones with a gluten allergy, try this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/12-days-cookies-gluten-free-snickerdoodles\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">snickerdoodle recipe<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that will have them smiling ear to ear.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snickerdoodles are a New England classic that\u2019s been around for centuries. Simple, soft, and loaded with cinnamon and sugar, they\u2019re a great treat for those that adore the simple pleasures in life. They\u2019re also pretty straightforward to bake and a great way to learn the art.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nut-Free Options<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another common allergy to contend with is a tree nut allergy. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for a recipe to add that personal touch, look at the matcha cookies, salted fudge brownies, and sugar cookie trees, as well as the banana bread.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If seeking a pre-made option, all FreshDirect products will mention if nuts are used in the product. But please note that even if they are not directly used in a particular product, FreshDirect does use tree nuts in its kitchens.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f40cd8b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f40cd8b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d16ac9a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d16ac9a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f0474c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2f0474c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #1a5632;\"><b>Get the Holidays Delivered to Your Door<\/b><\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you want a beautifully hand-crafted dessert that will wow your guests or want to get your own hands dirty baking the perfect sweet, FreshDirect is here to help.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Host your holiday party your way. With a wide range of recipes and pre-made options, you can find an option that\u2019s right for you no matter your experience or price point.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your time is at a premium, you can get it delivered right to your door. Whether you need something ready to go out of the box or just want all the ingredients to bake the perfect pie all in one bag, FreshDirect can deliver what you need for maximum convenience. If you\u2019re hosting a particularly large party, you can also get a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/bky\/sc\/cake\/p\/cat_pid_3800163\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">catered dessert platter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your guests.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ea30a5 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"6ea30a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/search?search=dessert\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Shop delicious desserts now \u2192<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The holidays are a treasured time for sweet lovers. It feels like almost every holiday activity\u2014from business luncheons to Friendgivings\u2014includes an exchange of treats. Few events call for a grander dessert spread than the big family holiday dinner. Whether you\u2019re a dessert pro that\u2019s been eagerly waiting for the season to give you yet another excuse to bake or you\u2019re scrambling to have something to bring to a holiday potluck at the last minute, FreshDirect has something both you and your friends and family will love. 1. Cookie Ideas That You\u2019ll Love for Years Recently, FreshDirect celebrated the holidays with 12 Days of Cookies, bringing a new holiday-themed recipe each day, ranging from the experimental and hipster to classic and traditional dishes. It\u2019ll take more than one holiday season to try them all, but here are a few highlights! S\u2019mores Cookie Dough Bites It\u2019s never been easier to bake up a little bit of comfort food. These s\u2019mores cookie dough bites don\u2019t even need to be baked! Just mix all the ingredients together, make little dough balls, and get a downright sinful treat to enjoy over the holidays. Matcha Shortbread Cookies Want to try something a little more experimental? How about cookies with a matcha twist? If you\u2019re a cookie lover that can already make chocolate chip cookies in your sleep, you might enjoy something a little more off the beaten path. This year, experiment with new flavors and bring something you know won\u2019t get duplicated at a holiday potluck. Traditional Greek Melomakarona Nothing beats a time-tested family recipe. In this case, Two Birds One Scone shared their family melomakarona recipe. Melomakarona is a honey-flavored walnut cookie. It\u2019s a flavor you won\u2019t see too often in American desserts, but no less delicious than the big piles of sugar we\u2019re used to. Give them a try, and you might fall in love. Sugar Cookie Trees For those with an artistic flair, sugar cookie trees are a majestic treat that\u2019ll look great decorating the dining room\u2014right up until your guests realize they\u2019re actually edible! Don\u2019t expect them to last long after that. 2. Pre-Made Pies of Every Stripe No holiday dinner is complete without a centerpiece pie. From pecan to pumpkin, no matter your preference, FreshDirect can provide a pre-made oven-ready pie. If you are looking to make your own, FreshDirect can supply all the ingredients you need, including organic and gluten-free pie shells for those with specific dietary preferences or restrictions. 3. Handmade Tarts From a Local, Belgian-Inspired Bakery While you\u2019re considering your fruit dessert of choice, don\u2019t neglect the pie\u2019s close cousin: tarts!\u00a0Pika\u2019s Farm Table tarts are a delightful twist on pie-making made locally in New York. Like a lot of local small businesses, Pika\u2019s Farm Table is founded on the traditional recipes of the founders\u2019 Belgian ancestors, maintained and made by hand to this day. Made with both chocolate and a variety of fruits, Pika\u2019s tarts are a guaranteed hit at the dinner table. 4. Easy To Bake Mini Berry Galettes For those who want to get their hands dirty, try FreshDirect\u2019s mini berry galette recipe. Galettes are a simple, low-tech alternative to pies and tarts. Extremely quick and easy to make, they are perfect for those who want to add a personal touch to their holiday feast without spending all weekend in the kitchen. All you need is a bit of pie dough, berries of your choice, and a few dashes of baking staples. Dessert baking doesn\u2019t get any easier (or more delicious) than this. 5. Easy Pre-Made Cupcakes for Work Parties A staple of work holiday parties everywhere, the humble cupcake is a delicious out-of-the-box option for bringing holiday cheer wherever you go. When work decides this year\u2019s holiday party is going to have a dessert potluck and you don\u2019t know what to get, order a trio cupcake platter or two from FreshDirect. Far beyond your basic vanilla cupcakes, the platter offers a variety of decadent and Instagram-worthy cupcakes. This trio of flavors, from a classic chocolate buttercream to rich red velvet and even an adventurous carrot cupcake topped with cream cheese frosting, will please a wide range of tastes. These are guaranteed to impress and delight at any gathering you bring them to. 6. Brownies Nobody can resist a classic done right. Brownies are a time-tested staple for a reason. You might already have your own brownie recipe, but if you want to try something a little different, take your brownies to the next level with this salted fudge brownie recipe. The savory-sweet combo of salt and fudge is addictive. If you haven\u2019t gotten out of your comfort zone and experimented with your brownie flavors, then you owe it to yourself to try. 7. Classic Pre-Made New York Cheesecakes Tap into a local tradition and get a New York-style cheesecake! It\u2019s a holiday treat New Yorkers have been eating for over a century. If you\u2019ve gone all this time without trying one, New York cheesecakes use heavier baking materials to create a richer, creamier cake.\u00a0 Like a lot of local delicacies, it first became a New York tradition thanks to good old Philadelphia cream cheese, but since then, bakers have also spent decades using cottage cheese. FreshDirect stays closer to tradition with a delicious, cream cheese-laden cheesecake that will meet any New Yorker\u2019s standards. Get one for the holiday party, and you won\u2019t have leftovers! 8. Decadent No-Fuss Souffl\u00e9s Souffl\u00e9s are an infamously difficult dessert to get right. While the recipe itself is simple enough, it\u2019s also strict and precise\u2014even by baking standards. Even a small slip up can topple your souffl\u00e9. The souffl\u00e9\u2019s reputation as a dessert that\u2019ll eat budding pastry chefs alive has made it a pretty rare commodity at the home dinner table. So imagine the look on your guests\u2019 faces when they\u2019re greeted by this one-of-a-kind holiday dessert! Enjoy their delighted surprise with a batch of rich chocolate souffl\u00e9s from FreshDirect. Just put them in the oven and they\u2019ll be ready in minutes. Powder on some sugar, add a dollop of ice cream on the side, and you\u2019ll have a decadent dessert that looks like it came out of a restaurant. 9. Pre-Made Red Velvet Cakes To Round Out Your Dinner Speaking of decadence, it\u2019s hard to get much more sinful than red velvet cake. That rich, crimson cake is a fantastic option next to a classic chocolate cake and perfect for the holiday season! FreshDirect sells this delicious treat in a number of shapes and sizes, from full size cakes to miniature, handheld cupcakes. No matter how you prefer your dessert, there\u2019s an option for you. 10. Desserts With Diet Restrictions Diet restrictions can take a bit of thinking ahead, but the extra work is worth watching your friend\u2019s face light up when they realize there\u2019s something they can actually eat at your holiday party. Vegan Banana Bread Baking can be particularly hard for vegans to enjoy, especially at a holiday function where they don\u2019t have control over the menu. How many recipes have you baked that called for an egg or splash of milk? Unless it\u2019s baked specifically with vegans in mind, there won\u2019t be much you can put on the table that they can eat.\u00a0 FreshDirect\u2019s vegan banana bread recipe, however, will solve that problem and give you something you can offer the vegan in your life without compromising on flavor. Gluten-Free Snickerdoodles As a basic part of most bread and baked goods, gluten is also tough to escape during the holiday season. If you have loved ones with a gluten allergy, try this snickerdoodle recipe that will have them smiling ear to ear. Snickerdoodles are a New England classic that\u2019s been around for centuries. Simple, soft, and loaded with cinnamon and sugar, they\u2019re a great treat for those that adore the simple pleasures in life. They\u2019re also pretty straightforward to bake and a great way to learn the art. Nut-Free Options Another common allergy to contend with is a tree nut allergy. If you\u2019re looking for a recipe to add that personal touch, look at the matcha cookies, salted fudge brownies, and sugar cookie trees, as well as the banana bread. If seeking a pre-made option, all FreshDirect products will mention if nuts are used in the product. But please note that even if they are not directly used in a particular product, FreshDirect does use tree nuts in its kitchens. Get the Holidays Delivered to Your Door Whether you want a beautifully hand-crafted dessert that will wow your guests or want to get your own hands dirty baking the perfect sweet, FreshDirect is here to help.\u00a0 Host your holiday party your way. With a wide range of recipes and pre-made options, you can find an option that\u2019s right for you no matter your experience or price point. If your time is at a premium, you can get it delivered right to your door. Whether you need something ready to go out of the box or just want all the ingredients to bake the perfect pie all in one bag, FreshDirect can deliver what you need for maximum convenience. If you\u2019re hosting a particularly large party, you can also get a catered dessert platter for your guests. 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