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.
Top Recipe
Chocolate Champagne Truffles
By davidv

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
More New Year's Desserts recipes
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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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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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