19 Christmas Desserts Meant for Sharing at the End of the Night

Dessert is often when the house gets quieter, plates get smaller, and people linger a little longer. These 19 Christmas desserts are built for that final stretch of the night, when sharing matters more than presentation. Each recipe uses familiar ingredients, manageable timing, and portions meant to pass around. They are easygoing sweets people keep reaching for while the evening winds down.

A serving of peach cobbler topped with whipped cream on a decorative plate with a spoon. — Peach Dump Cake Recipe (With Yellow Cake Mix!). Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Carrot Casserole Souffle

A slice of sweet potato soufflé topped with powdered sugar on a black and white plate with a gold spoon. — Carrot Casserole Souffle. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Carrot Casserole Souffle is a baked dessert made with cooked carrots, eggs, butter, and sugar. It bakes in about 50 minutes, making it easy to time after dinner. The texture is soft and spoonable rather than firm. The flavor is lightly sweet with a gentle carrot taste.
Get the Recipe: Carrot Casserole Souffle

Air Fryer Blueberry Donut Holes

Iced blueberry cookies cooling on a wire rack, with some fresh blueberries in the background. — Air Fryer Blueberry Donut Holes. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Air Fryer Blueberry Donut Holes are bite-sized treats made with dough and fresh blueberries. They cook in about 10 minutes, making them quick to serve late in the evening. The donut holes stay tender with small bursts of fruit. The flavor is mildly sweet and fruity.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Blueberry Donut Holes

Air Fryer Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Four chocolate chunk cookies on parchment paper inside an air fryer basket. — Air Fryer Chocolate Chunk Cookies. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Air Fryer Chocolate Chunk Cookies are small-batch cookies made with butter, sugar, and chocolate chunks. They cook in about 8 to 10 minutes, ideal for a fresh dessert without much waiting. The cookies stay soft in the center with crisp edges. The flavor is rich and chocolate-forward.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Pumpkin "Better Than Sex" Cake

A slice of pumpkin cake with frosting and chopped nuts on a white plate, next to a wooden spoon. — Pumpkin "Better Than Sex" Cake. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Pumpkin Better Than Sex Cake is a layered dessert made with pumpkin cake, sweetened condensed milk, whipped topping, and toffee. It bakes in about 45 minutes, plus cooling time. The cake stays moist and easy to scoop. The flavor is sweet, spiced, and creamy.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin "Better Than Sex" Cake

Slow Cooker Caramel Pie

A close-up of a creamy pie slice with whipped topping, chocolate curls, and chopped nuts in a crumb crust. — Slow Cooker Caramel Pie. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Slow Cooker Caramel Pie is a smooth dessert made from sweetened condensed milk and a simple crust. It cooks for about 4 to 5 hours, making it mostly hands-off. The filling thickens as it slowly cooks. The flavor is rich, buttery, and sweet.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Caramel Pie

Strawberry Sheet Cake Recipe With Strawberry Sauce

A slice of cake topped with strawberry sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream sits on a white plate, with a halved fresh strawberry beside it. A baking tray and whole strawberries are in the background. — Strawberry Sheet Cake Recipe With Strawberry Sauce. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Strawberry Sheet Cake with Strawberry Sauce is a soft cake topped with a fresh strawberry sauce. It bakes in about 30 minutes, then cools before slicing. The cake stays moist and easy to cut into squares. The flavor is bright, sweet, and lightly fruity.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Sheet Cake Recipe With Strawberry Sauce

Air Fryer Funnel Cakes

A pile of powdered sugar-covered cookies with colorful sprinkles on a wooden tray. — Air Fryer Funnel Cakes. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Air Fryer Funnel Cakes are a fair-style dessert made with simple batter and powdered sugar. They cook in about 10 minutes per batch, making them quick to finish late at night. The texture stays crisp on the outside and soft inside. The flavor is lightly sweet and familiar.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Funnel Cakes

Turkey Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Strawberries dipped in chocolate to look like turkeys on a white plate, with fall decor and a red napkin. — Turkey Chocolate Covered Strawberries. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Turkey Chocolate Covered Strawberries are fresh strawberries dipped in chocolate and decorated for the holiday. They take about 30 minutes to prepare and set. The strawberries stay juicy under the chocolate shell. The flavor is sweet, fruity, and chocolate-forward.
Get the Recipe: Turkey Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Mixed Berry Pretzel Salad

A slice of berry-topped dessert with a pretzel crust, whipped cream, and a strawberry half sits on a white plate. A glass dish with more dessert and a bowl of mixed berries are in the background. — Mixed Berry Pretzel Salad. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Mixed Berry Pretzel Salad layers crushed pretzels, cream cheese, and mixed berries into a chilled dessert. It takes about 45 minutes of prep time plus chilling. The salty pretzel base balances the creamy and fruity layers. The flavor is sweet, tangy, and lightly salty.
Get the Recipe: Mixed Berry Pretzel Salad

Want to save this?

Just enter your email and get it sent to your inbox! Plus you'll get new recipes from us every week.

Pecan Pie Fudge

A plate of pecan-topped dessert bars stacked on a white plate, set on a woven placemat. — Pecan Pie Fudge. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Pecan Pie Fudge is a soft fudge made with brown sugar, butter, pecans, and vanilla. It takes about 25 minutes to cook and set before slicing. The texture is smooth with crunchy nuts throughout. The flavor is rich, nutty, and sweet.
Get the Recipe: Pecan Pie Fudge

Air Fryer Churro Donut Holes with Caramel Sauce

Cinnamon sugar donut holes with a caramel dipping sauce in a bowl on a dark plate. — Air Fryer Churro Donut Holes with Caramel Sauce. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Air Fryer Churro Donut Holes with Caramel Sauce are small fried-style bites coated in cinnamon sugar. They cook in about 10 minutes, making them easy to serve warm. The donut holes stay soft with a light coating. The flavor is sweet, cinnamon-forward, and buttery.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Churro Donut Holes with Caramel Sauce

Slow Cooker Apple Pie Cinnamon Roll Casserole

A slice of apple pie with whipped cream on top, served on a white plate with apples in the background. — Slow Cooker Apple Pie Cinnamon Roll Casserole. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Slow Cooker Apple Pie Cinnamon Roll Casserole combines cinnamon rolls, apples, and warm spices. It cooks for about 3 to 4 hours, fitting easily into a long evening. The rolls soak up apple juices while staying tender. The flavor is sweet, spiced, and familiar.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Apple Pie Cinnamon Roll Casserole

Pecan Pie Casserole

A slice of pecan pie topped with whipped cream on a black plate, with a baking dish in the background. — Pecan Pie Casserole. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Pecan Pie Casserole turns classic pecan pie ingredients into a scoopable dessert. It bakes in about 45 to 50 minutes, making it simple to plan. The bottom stays soft while the pecans toast on top. The flavor is sweet, buttery, and nutty.
Get the Recipe: Pecan Pie Casserole

Easy Cherry Pie Casserole

A cherry cobbler in a baking dish with a serving on a plate topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. — Easy Cherry Pie Casserole. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Easy Cherry Pie Casserole layers cherry pie filling, cake mix, and butter into a sharable dessert. It bakes in about 45 minutes, making it dependable for gatherings. The topping turns golden while the filling stays thick. The flavor is sweet, fruity, and buttery.
Get the Recipe: Easy Cherry Pie Casserole

Slow Cooker Candied Pecans

A glass jar filled with candied pecans, with more pecans on a tray and scattered on a white surface nearby. — Slow Cooker Candied Pecans. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Slow Cooker Candied Pecans are made with pecans, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. They cook for about 3 hours, allowing the coating to fully set. The nuts stay crunchy and evenly coated. The flavor is sweet, warm, and lightly spiced.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Candied Pecans

Potato Chip Christmas Crack

Wavy chips coated in white chocolate with red and green swirls on a plate, on a plaid cloth. — Potato Chip Christmas Crack. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Potato Chip Christmas Crack layers potato chips, caramel, chocolate, and nuts into a break-apart dessert. It takes about 20 minutes to bake and set. The chips add crunch and saltiness to each bite. The flavor is sweet, salty, and rich.
Get the Recipe: Potato Chip Christmas Crack

Halloween Surprise Pumpkin Banana Bread

A sliced pumpkin bread loaf with a chocolate swirl center sits on a wooden board, surrounded by small pumpkins and autumn decorations. — Halloween Surprise Pumpkin Banana Bread. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Halloween Surprise Pumpkin Banana Bread combines pumpkin puree, ripe bananas, and warm spices. It bakes in about 60 minutes, making it easy to slice and share. The loaf stays moist throughout. The flavor is sweet, spiced, and balanced.
Get the Recipe: Halloween Surprise Pumpkin Banana Bread

Instant Pot Pumpkin Cheesecake

A slice of pie topped with toasted marshmallows and chocolate drizzle on a plate. — Instant Pot Pumpkin Cheesecake. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Instant Pot Pumpkin Cheesecake blends cream cheese, pumpkin, eggs, and spices into a dense dessert. It cooks in about 35 minutes under pressure, plus cooling time. The texture is smooth and creamy throughout. The flavor is rich, lightly spiced, and mellow.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Pumpkin Cheesecake

Peach Dump Cake Recipe (With Yellow Cake Mix!)

Peach Dump Cake with Yellow Cake Mix layers peaches, cake mix, and butter into an easy dessert. It bakes in about 45 to 50 minutes, making it low effort. The peaches soften while the topping crisps. The flavor is sweet, fruity, and buttery.
Get the Recipe: Peach Dump Cake Recipe (With Yellow Cake Mix!)