Meet 15 Christmas cheesecake recipes for the holidays that feel classic yet fresh, with peppermint bark, gingerbread, cranberry orange, and eggnog. Each recipe includes clear steps, smart tips on water baths, crack prevention, chilling, and crust choices (graham, gingersnap, chocolate). Find bake and chill times, make-ahead and freezer notes, easy garnishes, plus showpiece cakes and quick no-bake minis.
Category: Christmas
Looking for holiday dishes that deliver every time? These Christmas recipes blend classic comfort with helpful advice for cooks at any skill level.
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Best 25+ Christmas Pie Recipes for the Holidays (Easy)
This curated list of the best 25+ Christmas pie recipes for the holidays, sorted by style for quick picks, from apple and pecan to chocolate silk and no-bake. Every recipe uses common ingredients and clear steps, with smart tips like chilling dough, blind baking when needed, and using a store-bought crust when time runs short (flavor still wins when the basics are solid). Start with the cranberry crumb or the chocolate silk, both festive and reliable, then add a few mini hand pies for parties or a make-ahead stunner for the big day.
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Best 20+ Christmas Bar Recipes for the Holidays (Easy)
Meet your go-to list of 20+ easy Christmas bar recipes for busy weeks. Think peppermint, chocolate, ginger, and cranberry, plus salted caramel and pistachio. Bars bake in one pan, slice clean, and travel well (storage tips included). The lineup spans blondies, brownies, cheesecake bars, and colorful squares.
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Best 20+ Christmas Candy Recipes for the Holidays (Easy)
Best 20+ Christmas Candy Recipes for the Holidays (Easy) brings cozy, chic sweets with nostalgic flavor. Think quick stovetop fudge, crisp peanut brittle, glossy toffee, snappy peppermint bark, Oreo truffles, and dipped pretzels. Use sugar, cocoa, butter, vanilla, and salt for fast wins. Follow cue-based tricks for clean slices, stop stirring at gloss, and store for fresh snap.
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40+ Best Cakes for Your Holiday Table (Easy, Crowd-Pleasers)
Holiday dessert tables feel empty without cake, and seconds are guaranteed. Find 40+ winners: rich chocolate layers, glossy ganache, citrus loaves, berry-studded cakes, and timely seasonal picks. Each recipe uses pantry basics and clear steps, so home bakers get bold flavor without fuss. Bake the best cakes for your holiday table today and serve with pride all season long.
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How to Make Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin and Crispy Potatoes for Dinner
Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin with potatoes feels like a secret weapon for busy nights (or when I want to impress without stress). The pork turns out juicy and full of flavor, while the potatoes soak up all those savory juices—honestly, it’s hard to believe this meal is as healthy as it is satisfying.
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How to Make 5-Ingredient Baked Honey Ham [Step-by-Step Guide]
Skip the long wait and high price at the deli—this 5-ingredient baked honey ham comes together in under 1.5, tastes sweet and savory, and fills your kitchen with that classic holiday aroma. You just need a spiral-cut ham, honey, brown sugar, mustard and a splash of apple cider for a dish that looks impressive but couldn’t be any easier.
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How to Make Classic Boston Cream Pie at Home
This Boston Cream Pie pulls you in with layers that each stand out—the sponge is soft and light, the custard layer feels silky and full-bodied, and the ganache brings it home with a shine and deep chocolate taste. Put it all together, and you get a dessert that hits every note you want: comfort, richness, and just the right balance of sweet and creamy.