19 Holiday Fruit Desserts That Taste Like Celebration
Nothing says celebration quite like a dessert bursting with fruit. These recipes turn classic ingredients into showstopping treats that feel festive and bright.
With simple prep and crowd-pleasing flavor, they’re perfect for any holiday table. Expect color, freshness, and plenty of reasons to grab a second slice.
Jam-Filled Cookies
These vintage Jam Filled Cookies feature a delectable brown sugar cut-out dough that is rich in flavor and perfect for any occasion. Generously filled with a delightful combination of nuts and your favorite jam, these cookies strike a wonderful balance between sweetness and texture. Their simplicity makes them a breeze to prepare, allowing you to whip up a batch in no time. Ideal for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a cozy treat at home, these nostalgic cookies are sure to bring back fond memories and create new ones with every bite!
Get the Recipe: Jam-Filled Cookies.
Dessert Charcuterie Board
Creating a dessert charcuterie board is a fun and visually stunning way to showcase a variety of sweet treats for any gathering. With an assortment of chocolates, fruits, cookies, and candies artfully arranged, a dessert board offers something for everyone to enjoy, turning a simple dessert display into an unforgettable experience that’s both interactive and delicious.
Get the Recipe: Dessert Charcuterie Board | Christmas.
Cranberry Cherry Crisp
This Cranberry Cherry Crisp could truly not be easier and has the added bonus of being Vegan & Gluten Free! What a perfect holiday dessert that is also pretty healthy, with lots of antioxidants and fiber!
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Apple Cranberry Crisp
Apple Cranberry Crisp is a wonderfully easy dessert that’s both delicious and inclusive, catering to gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan diets. With just a few minutes of prep time, you can have this dish ready to bake. It combines the sweet flavors of apples with the tangy zest of cranberries, all topped with a crispy, crumbly topping that’s made without any gluten or dairy products.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cranberry Crisp.
Hildabrötchen
Hildabrotchen or Spitzbuben are traditional German Christmas cookies, known for their delightful filling of sweet currant jam. The dough is incredibly easy to work with, making the baking process enjoyable and resulting in beautifully crafted cookies perfect for the holiday season
Get the Recipe: Hildabrötchen | Spitzbuben Shortbread Cookie With Jam.
Ischler’s Tortchen
These Ischler Törtchen are a decadent treat featuring rich chocolate-covered almond shortbread cookies filled with a sweet and tangy apricot jam. A cherished family favorite, these vintage Christmas cookies bring a touch of old-world charm to your holiday table, making them a beloved tradition that’s both delicious and nostalgic.
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Christmas Fruit Salad
Christmas Fruit Salad is such a tasty and fun dish this holiday season! Fresh flavors that are bright and delicious, and it looks pretty, too!
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Strawberry Tiramisu
This is a no-bake dessert that always shines! This recipe for delicious strawberry tiramisu is a refreshing twist on the Italian classic. Bursting with strawberries’ natural sweetness, the mascarpone filling is rich yet airy. Its texture adds a delicate dessert experience. The orange liqueur contrasts beautifully with the fresh strawberries and rich, whippy cream layers.
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Seven Layer Fruit Salad
With layers of seven different fruits in alternating colors, and an amazing, simple sauce, this Seven Layer Fruit Salad makes it exciting to eat a rainbow!
Get the Recipe: Layered Fruit Salad.
Cranberry Orange Sourdough Quick Bread
This Cranberry Orange Sourdough Loaf is a versatile glazed quick bread that can be made with sourdough discard or a fed starter at its peak. Whether you prefer the rich flavor and benefits of a long fermentation or need a loaf baked immediately, this recipe adapts to your schedule. Bursting with fresh cranberries and orange zest, topped with a sweet glaze, it’s the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and citrusy.
Get the Recipe: Cranberry Quick Bread.
Cranberry Jam Filled Puff Pastries
Today, I’ve got the most festive, easy puff pastry that anyone can make. These cranberry jam-filled Christmas tree puff pastries are super simple and filled with holiday flavours and spices. Sure to impress at your next holiday gathering.
Get the Recipe: Cranberry Filled Puff Pastry.
Caramel Apple Cheesecake
Feast your eyes on this Caramel Apple Cheesecake! When we got our hands on the season’s first crisp apples, we knew that a caramel apple cheesecake had to be soon. This is totally worth making for your next holiday get-together!
Get the Recipe: Caramel Apple Cheesecake.
Christmas Fruit Salad
This 3-ingredient easy Christmas fruit salad recipe is perfect for serving throughout the holiday season. Featuring a colorful variety of fruits and berries, it’s an ideal Christmas appetizer, side dish, or light dessert
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Jello Fruit Salad
Learn how to make jello with fruit! This jello fruit salad is bursting with tart cranberries, crisp apples, and refreshing raspberry jello—for a nostalgic addition to any holiday table!
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Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes
If there is any proof that chocolate and raspberry are the perfect pair, these melt-in-your-mouth chocolate raspberry cupcakes are it! With moist chocolate cake as a base, a sweet raspberry sauce filling, and a creamy raspberry frosting, these handheld treats will have you running for seconds!
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No Bake Cranberry Eggnog Cheesecake
Cranberry Eggnog Cheesecake has two of the most popular Holiday Season ingredients – Cranberry and Eggnog! This recipe combines both in a no-bake cheesecake. A classic graham cracker crust is the base, with a layer of cranberry jam spooned onto it. Then comes a light, almost mousse-like, eggnog-flavored cream cheese on top. Then, finish it with fresh and sugared cranberries and mini sprigs of rosemary
Get the Recipe: Eggnog Cheesecake.
Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake
These elegant Raspberry Swirl Mini Cheesecakes can be made ahead, are individually portioned, and perfect for baby showers, parties, or any holiday event. If you are looking for a delicious and easy individual cheesecake dessert to impress your guests, make sure to save this recipe now!
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Kolaczki
Kolaczki Cookies are scrumptious little pastries with a rich and tender cream cheese pastry wrapped around a gooey jam filling. These cookies are a traditional Polish recipe, and like most Polish food, they are simple, rustic, and completely delicious.
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