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Festive Dessert Ideas

Holiday desserts are such fun to make – and eat! If you need some inspiration for whichever holiday is coming up, take a look at these festive ideas. I recommend starting with my family’s traditional baklava recipe or this healthy version of homemade pumpkin pie!

Easy Pumpkin Desserts

These pumpkin desserts are so versatile and perfect for so many seasons and occasions, from Halloween and Thanksgiving to Christmas. Not to mention the entire fall season!

A slice of Healthy Pumpkin Pie that's rich, creamy, and topped with low-fat whipped cream. The ultimate Thanksgiving dessert!

Healthy Homemade Pumpkin Pie

side shot of pumpkin mousse in a glass jar. mousse is sprinkled with granola on top.

Low Carb Pumpkin Mousse

Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dip

Pumpkin Pie Cinnamon Rolls

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From season to season, these are the most loved festive desserts on my site.

Low Carb Pumpkin Mousse

Ice Cream Chimichangas

cranberry brie cheese puff pastry pinwheels

Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Pinwheels

Pumpkin Pie Cinnamon Rolls

Recent Holiday Desserts

No matter the season, I’m always coming up with new and creative holiday desserts. Here are my current faves!

up close shot of a spoon scooping out berry cobbler, with a scoop of ice cream placed right above the spoon.

Fresh Berries Cobbler

Ambrosia Salad

side shot of flourless chocolate cake cut into slices and topped with powdered sugar, whipped cream, and raspberries

Flourless Chocolate Cake | Low Carb Keto-Friendly Cake Recipe

Raspberry Jam Filled Puff Pastries - A super easy holiday pastry filled with raspberry jam, and shaped into edible Christmas gifts!

Raspberry Jam Puff Pastries Recipe

Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dip

Low Carb Pumpkin Mousse

Pumpkin Pie Cinnamon Rolls

Slices of homemade baklava in a baking dish

Traditional Baklava Recipe

Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Pinwheels

french toast topped with raspberries and powdered sugar

Crockpot Eggnog French Toast Casserole

hot chocolate in the slow cooker topped with marshmallows

Spiked Crockpot Hot Chocolate

pistachio biscotti arranged on a parchment paper

Low Carb Pistachio Biscotti Recipe

Pumpkin Fluff Dip with Vanilla Pudding

Baked Apple Crumble in a white baking dish, topped with two scoops vanilla ice cream.

Easy Apple Crumble Recipe

Baked French Toast

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Thick and Creamy Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate

Salted Caramel Thumbprint Cookies

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Strawberry Pretzel Dessert Recipe

Easy Apple Dessert for All Occasions

Best Apple Crumble

This Apple Crumble is filled with warm cinnamon-spiced apples and sweet and crunchy topping. It’s easy to prepare and makes a great dessert for pretty much any holiday or occasion. Enjoy warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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