That’s why we’ve rounded up 25 seriously impressive Christmas desserts that will delight your holiday guests this year. Not only do they all make a beautiful presentation, but they taste amazing too.

The list of sweets we look forward to every December is long and varies depending on who is answering the question. However, there are definitely ones that come out on top in a contest, with the #1 spot reserved for a traditional Yule Log. Other favorites include:

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When it comes to the most memorable Christmas desserts in this list, there’s everything from Chocolate Bûche De Noël (AKA a Yule Log) and Gingerbread Cheesecake, to Peppermint Fudge Cake, Salted Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Tart and more. Yes, they may require additional ingredients and extra hours in the kitchen, but when the end results are this pretty, we see nothing wrong with a long December spent baking. Enjoy!

More holiday recipes to try:

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