Our Favorite New Year's Desserts - 21 recipes
From chocolate truffles to champagne sorbet, we have dessert recipes that will make your New Year's a night to remember.
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Chocolate Champagne Truffles
By davidv
![Chocolate Champagne Truffles](/media/bd/1f/0523fa658fd7545b2691a1cfa14c16c90d35.jpg/rh/chocolate-champagne-truffles.jpg)
Details
Servings 12
Preparation time 20
Cooking time 260
- 10 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/8 cup champagne
- 1 pound semisweet chocolate chips, divided
- Edible gold leaves, for garnish (optional)
You don't have to be a chocolatier to make truffles
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Mille-Crepe Tiramisu Cake
![Mille-Crepe Tiramisu Cake](/media/97/33/7b2fed29664ce9237d435b622f33b40d5a68.jpg/tsp/mille-crepe-tiramisu-cake.jpg)
By á-4084
What could be better than something that combines cake, crepes, and tiramisu into one perfect dessert? This takes s
- CREPES:
- 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 4 large eggs
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 tablespoons Armagnac or cognac
- TIRAMISU FILLING:
- 1 1/4 cups confectioner's sugar
- 4 cups mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup sweet Marsala wine (or half as much rum or coffee liqueur)
- 1/4 cup natural cocoa powder
Chocolate-Rum Truffle Torte
![Chocolate-Rum Truffle Torte](/media/56/c6/2457fcb8c3f6a4a2c6981384215c5459d408.jpg/tsp/chocolate-rum-truffle-torte.jpg)
By DOMESTICDIVA
This beautiful torte is a worthy dessert to cap even the most decadent feasts
- TORTE:
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso coffee powder
- 1 pound semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cut up
- 5 eggs
- 1 tablespoon dark rum or orange juice
- FROSTING:
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon dark rum or orange juice
Millionaire's Pie
![Millionaire's Pie](/media/56/a9/5e6f7b676d47e45fb392a0b0b4665ff0426c.jpg/tsp/millionaires-pie.jpg)
By cindygwest
Millionaire pie is sinfully rich and delicious! Chocolate, nuts and a gooey filling make it a favorite any time of ...
- HOMEMADE PIE CRUST:
- Pastry for single crust pie, either made from scratch or purchased pre made
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 (6-ounce) package semisweet chocolate pieces, 1 cup
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- 1 cup walnut or pecan pieces
- Whipped cream, optional
- Toasted flaked coconut, optional
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup shortening
- 4 to 5 tablespoons cold water
Mini Tiramisu Cups
![Mini Tiramisu Cups](/media/68/92/f3c0c662b1f4bd31769571ac86f3a188b94c.jpg/tsp/mini-tiramisu-cups.jpg)
By LETSEAT
These simplified mini versions of tiramisu is just as tasty but less time consuming than actual tiramisu
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 pound mascarpone cheese
- 1 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground espresso powder
- 8 ounces frozen non-dairy whipped topping, thawed
- cinnamon for dusting
- Chocolate shavings, or pieces for decoration
Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler
![Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler](/media/61/d1/fdd960a07d9c69878b701d1246d73625b3a4.jpg/tsp/old-fashioned-peach-cobbler.jpg)
By HyzQueen
This Southern speciality is guaranteed to always be a hit when served warm and à la mode
- 1/2 stick butter
- 1 (28-ounce) can peaches, undrained
- 3 cups sugar, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 heaping tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- milk as needed
Philadelphia 3-Step Cheesecake
![Philadelphia 3-Step Cheesecake](/media/28/68/43a59d5c8ad440145791fe3d1e6aa923be7c.jpg/tsp/philadelphia-3-step-cheesecake.jpg)
By KraftKitchensExpert
This scrumptious Philadelphia 3-Step Cheesecake is a super easy way to enjoy cheesecake any time
- 2 (8-ounce) packages Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 1 (6-ounce) Honey Maid Graham Pie Crust
Crack Cake
![Crack Cake](/media/5f/17/c083b622af67071a6b96136d4a82a69ba7c6.jpg/tsp/crack-cake.jpg)
By á-49077
I know adding wine to a cake recipe sounds a little odd, but it gives it a terrific flavor! You'll make this crack
- CAKE:
- 1 box Duncan Hines yellow cake mix
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 box vanilla instant pudding mix
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup oil
- 1/2 cup white wine
- FROSTING:
- 1 stick butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup white wine
Raspberry Almond Shortbread Thumbprints
![Raspberry Almond Shortbread Thumbprints](/media/69/2c/e09d8287dc036d604d2847dec4ef813ed03e.jpg/tsp/raspberry-almond-shortbread-thumbprints.jpg)
By WaffleCrumbs
Raspberry Almond Shortbread Thumbprints are delicious shortbread cookies filled with raspberry jam
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 teaspoons water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
Red Velvet Cheesecake Ball
![Red Velvet Cheesecake Ball](/media/5d/b7/680cfd121fc442bd14dc24761fa3df2b3819.jpg/tsp/red-velvet-cheesecake-ball.jpg)
By á-5050
A sweet cheese ball perfect for parties or get togethers
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1/2 softened butter
- 1 1/2 cup red velvet cake mix
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 package mini chocolate morsels
Nonna's Italian Ricotta Cookies
![Nonna's Italian Ricotta Cookies](/media/c9/ed/3cd6ac08095d8ea752698ca2152d10828ea3.jpg/tsp/nonnas-italian-ricotta-cookies.jpg)
By á-2825
Italian Ricotta cheese cookies are the perfect sweet treat to end any meal of gathering
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup margarine or butter, softened
- 1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- red and green sugar crystals (If making for holidays)
Mandarin Orange Cake
![Mandarin Orange Cake](/media/d5/47/e6585cbeb1ba3be581517a73f0b17b1bb2c0.jpg/tsp/mandarin-orange-cake.jpg)
By Tricia33
Filled with the citrus flavors of Mandarin Oranges, crushed pineapples, creamy vanilla pudding, and whipped cream, ...
- 1 (18.25-ounce) yellow or butter recipe cake mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 1 (15-ounce) can mandarin oranges, undrained
- 3 eggs
- 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 (3.4-ounce) box vanilla or French vanilla instant pudding mix
- 1 (13-ounce) cool whip or whipped cream
- butter and flour to prepare 2 (9-inch) round cake pans
White Chocolate Blueberry Cheesecake
![White Chocolate Blueberry Cheesecake](/media/36/65/e0615a2ca292f99bedc8d10c9dc6d2c0e3aa.jpg/tsp/white-chocolate-blueberry-cheesecake.jpg)
By wing118677
Rich and creamy White Chocolate Blueberry Cheesecake! What are you waiting for, click that heart icon!
- GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST:
- 2 cups graham crackers, pulsed into crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- WHITE CHOCOLATE BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE FILLING:
- 3 (8-ounce) blocks full-fat cream cheese, very soft
- 1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt, room temperature
- 3 large eggs plus 2 egg yolks, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 8 ounces white chocolate, chopped, melted and slightly cooled
- FRESH BLUEBERRY SWIRL:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- GARNISH:
- 4 ounces white chocolate, grated (optional)
- Fresh whipped cream, optional
- 1/2 cup blueberries, optional
Italian Ricotta Cookies
![Italian Ricotta Cookies](/media/83/f8/3c872b67af7775c2f0461bd671757288a9c5.jpg/tsp/italian-ricotta-cookies.jpg)
By NailCandy
Soft and moist, almost like cake--you won't want to share these Italian Ricotta Cookies
- FROSTING:
- 2 sticks of butter, about 1/2-pound
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 (16-ounce) package ricotta
- 2 eggs
- 1 teapoon vanilla
- zest of 1 orange
- 4 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups confectionery sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- spinkles, optional to garnish
Triple Berry Cheesecake Cobbler
![Triple Berry Cheesecake Cobbler](/media/2c/ea/39cb79f30c4aa988f22f29a28544a20a87df.jpg/tsp/triple-berry-cheesecake-cobbler.jpg)
By margiekyle
Looking for a dessert loaded with fresh berries? Try this Triple Berry Cheesecake Cobbler
- BERRIES:
- 2pints2 pints strawberries
- 2pints2 pints blueberries
- 2pints2 pints raspberries
- OR 2 (12-ounce) packages frozen mixed berries, thawed
- 1/2cup1/2 cup sugar
- CHEESECAKE:
- 4(8-ounce) packages4 (8-ounce) packages softened cream cheese
- 1cup1 cup sugar
- 2teaspoons2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4large4 large eggs
- OAT CRUMBLE:
- 2/3cup2/3 cup quick oats
- 2/3cup2/3 cup brown sugar
- 2/3cup2/3 cup flour
- 1teaspoon1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2teaspoon1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 3/4cup3/4 cup butter, softened
- CAKE:
- 2cups2 cups cake flour
- 2teaspoons2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2teaspoon1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2cup1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1cup1 cup sugar
- 3large3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2teaspoons2 teaspoons vanilla
- 3/4cup3/4 cup milk
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No-Bake Chocolate Ganache Tart
- 1 (9-ounce) package Nabisco famous chocolate wafers
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted
- 9 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 6 strawberries, sliced
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Frozen Champagne Cream in...
- CHOCOLATE CUPS:
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 8 (1/3-cup) fluted paper cupcake liners
- CHAMPAGNE CREAM:
- 3/4 cup brut Champagne
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 5 egg yolks
- 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
- CHOCOLATE SAUCE:
- 6 tablespoons brut Champagne
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoons superfine sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter...
- 10 graham crackers
- 7 tablespoons melted butter
- 24 ounces cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips, melted
- 2 cups peanut butter, melted
- 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
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Creme de Menthe Layer Cake
- CAKE:
- 1 package white cake mix
- all ingredients from the package white cake mix, but substitute 1/4 cup Creme de Menthe instead of water
- 1/4 about 1/4 cup mini chocolate morsels, optional
- FROSTING:
- 1 (12-ounce) bag semisweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
- whipped cream frosting or substitute Cool Whip with the Creme de Menthe
- 1-pint heavy cream
- 3 Tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons Creme De Menthe or 1/2 teaspoon mint extract, optional
- 2 to 3 drops of green food coloring, optional
- chocolate curls or sprinkles or mini chocolate chips, optional garnish
- CHOCOLATE CURLS, OPTIONAL GARNISH:
- 3 squares of semisweet Baker's chocolate
- 1 tablespoon shortening
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Salted Caramel Cheesecake Bars
- SHORTBREAD CRUST:
- 2/3 cup pecans, toasted and roughly chopped
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small chunks
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- CHEESECAKE:
- 2 packages Philadelphia cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- SALTED CARAMEL:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon flaked sea salt
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Cream Cheese Cherry Pie Crumb Bars
- CRUMB:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1 egg
- FILLING:
- 24 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 (21-ounce) cans cherry pie filling
- GLAZE:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Blintz Souffle
- 12 frozen blintzes ,assorted flavors, defrosted just enough to separate
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar
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