Christmas pudding haters step this way! We’ve got 30 Christmas Day Dessert ideas that are perfect for you pudding haters!
Christmas pudding just isn’t everyones cup of tea. But that doesn’t mean missing out on a tasty pudding altogether!
So here’s a few totally delicious, stunning festive desserts you can serve instead of the traditional Christmas pudding that will be just as special and just as tasty to eat!
Choose from decadent cakes and sticky puddings, to elegant Italian Christmas desserts or plump for super cute brownies in the shape of Christmas trees and reindeer.
We’ve got cheesecakes, gingerbread desserts, fruit enriched breads and of course holiday trifle! You’ll be spoilt for choice with this huge selection of Christmas Day Dessert ideas!
Loads more ideas for Christmas celebrations here!
Christmas Day Dessert Ideas
If you hate Christmas Pudding then step this way for some delicious alternative Christmas Day dessert ideas.
Delicious and Easy Sticky Toffee Pudding
Sticky Toffee Pudding is a deliciously moist cake made with sweet dates and drenched in buttery, sweet toffee sauce.
Star Bread
This special Christmas Day treat may look intricate, but it's surprisingly simple to make and the recipe walks you through every step in detail!
Chestnut Pavlova Mont Blanc Meringues
This chestnut pavlova recipe is an easy version of the French Mont Blanc, 2 large round meringues covered with chestnut spread and whipped cream. It is a classic French dessert very popular also in Italy, crunchy, creamy, and nutty. You can make it from scratch or buy the main components and just assemble it.
How To Make Rice Crispy Treats
These super easy and fun Santa Rice Krispie treats are a perfect, light dessert for Christmas Day
Soft and Chewy Gingerbread Cookies
No Christmas dinner is complete without a delicious, soft and chewy gingerbread cookie. These cookies are super easy to make and so delicious!
Chocolate Rudolph Cake
This Rudolph themed chocolate cake will bring a smile to everyone’s face on Christmas Day
Christmas Fruit Platter
For a healthy yet delicious twist on a festive dessert try our stunning Christmas fruit platter!
Pandoro Christmas Tree Cake (Italian Christmas Cake)
A beautiful Pandoro Christmas Tree Cake made with Pistachios and White Chocolate. This festive Christmas tree shaped cake is a super fun and impressive Italian dessert yet it won't take you longer than 15 minutes to make! Spend less time in the kitchen and more time celebrating the festive season!
Air Fryer Cannoli
There is nothing better for the holidays than an Air Fryer Cannoli, oh so good! Bring some Italian flair to your holiday!
Easy Glazed Orange Cranberry Bread
Make this easy cranberry orange bread with fresh or frozen cranberries for a sweet-tart brightness, then top it with a cinnamon streusel and an orange glaze to make it extra special. This is a quick bread that's perfect for your holiday table and gift giving!
Panettone Bombe - Christmas Ice Cream Cake
Impress your guests with this showstopping Panettone Bombe. It's a Christmas Ice Cream Cake made with an outer chocolate shell, layers of panettone on the outside and a light and creamy semifreddo middle. You won't believe that it's low prep, fuss-free and super easy to make!
Typsy Laird, Authentic Scottish Trifle for Christmas and Burns Night
Want to give your Christmas Day dessert a Scottish touch? Make this deliciously simple Scottish trifle, or tipsy laird, and enjoy the rave reviews!
Zuccotto
Don't be intimidated by this super impressive dessert! Zuccotto is a really easy dessert to make (molded in a bowl) and requires no baking! Truly a great dessert for Christmas Day.
Coquito Tres Leches Cake Recipe - Puerto Rican Dessert
This Coquito Tres Leches Cake recipe is a holiday favorite in our house. It is the perfect mix of two awesome Puerto Rican desserts, coquito, and tres leches cake. Easy to make and perfect for Christmas Day!
Cranberry Christmas Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Icing
This Cranberry Christmas Cake consists of citrus flavoured sponge studded with fresh cranberries and iced with fluffy cream cheese frosting with a light flavour of orange. Easy to follow instructions and the right tools will set you up for success in the kitchen this Christmas season.
Mini Gingerbread Bundt Cakes
These Mini Gingerbread Bundt Cakes with Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting are packed with delicious holiday spices and look festive on any holiday table!
Eton Mess-Topped Cranberry Curd Tart with Candied Kumquats
Festive and fun, this unique dessert combines beloved Eton mess and a tangy cranberry curd tart. It will steal the show at every table!
Just the perfect easy English trifle recipe
It just wouldn't be Christmas without my delicious, super easy trifle. Perfect for Christmas Day dessert!
6 Inch Gingerbread Cake - Homemade In The Kitchen
Small 6 Inch Gingerbread Cake recipe made from scratch without cake mix is a moist and fluffy cake that tastes like Christmas in every bite.
Red Velvet Christmas Wreath Cake For The Holidays - Brooklyn Active Mama -
This Red Velvet Christmas Wreath Cake is so good ad so fun to make for the holidays! The best part is that it is decorated like a green Christmas wreath.
9 Inch Gingerbread Cheesecake - Homemade In The Kitchen
This Gingerbread Cheesecake with a gingersnap crust and a spiced molasses cheesecake filling makes the perfect Christmas dessert to end your meal.
Best Make Ahead Chocolate Bread Puddding • The Fresh Cooky
There is nothing plain about this rich, fudgy chocolate bread pudding. Topped with golden crème anglaise it’s a gorgeous Christmas dessert. The best part you make it ahead and bake when ready.
Gingerbread Banana Pudding {easy no bake recipe}
This gingerbread banana pudding is such a festive Christmas dessert. It is also an easy no bake recipe!
Cranberry Curd Tart
Enjoy this festive tart for Christmas Day! Featuring a smooth sweet and tart cranberry curd filling inside a gluten-free oat and nut-based crust.
Christmas Tree Brownies
Christmas Tree Brownies is a homemade brownie recipe that's fun for kids to make and eat!
Chocolate Swiss Roll Cake (Step By Step Guide + Video)
This easy chocolate Swiss Roll cake has a light sponge, creamy filling, and coated with a silky ganache. It will be the star of the show for Christmas!
Christmas Reindeer Brownies
Rudolph comes to life with his bright red nose in our Christmas brownie recipe!
Cranberry Orange Pound Cake Recipe
This Cranberry Orange Pound Cake is rich and buttery, with a layer of cranberry sauce inside, and a bright orange glaze. Perfect flavor combination and festive for Christmas!
How to Make Easy Eggnog Ice Cream Pie for the Holidays
Cool and creamy, this eggnog ice cream pie is the perfect finale for a big Christmas dinner. It can also be easily made ahead of time, keeping the holidays low-stress.
Red Velvet Cake Roll with Chocolate & Peppermint Butter Cream Frosting
This Red Velvet Cake Roll is a must-make Christmas dessert for this holiday season!
You might also just LOVE our Christmas Breakfast buffet – make it here!
Loads more ideas for family celebrations here!
And don’t forget if you’re cooking the Christmas dinner this year we’ve got a whole range of easy Christmas side dishes for you to try out – super easy to prepare and cook! Check out our Christmas carrots, parsnips, red cabbage and spout side dishes – so yummy!
And we’ve scaled the recipe to feed 4, 6, 8 and 12 so it’s super handy!
And to be super organised with not only Christmas Day dessert but with the whole of your Christmas food and drink shopping you can get our handy Christmas Shopping List Printable right here.
A complete list of everything you’ll need for the holiday season, and I’ll bet there’s things on the list you’d forgotten all about!
Get more party food platters and buffet food ideas here
Handy Christmas Gift Guides
Save yourself some time and effort and grab our handy gift guides here!
- Christmas Presents For Dogs
- Homemade Edible Christmas Gifts
- Stocking Fillers For Kids
- Christmas Gift Ideas For Food Lovers
Happy Christmas all and enjoy your pudding!