Dessert recipes are popular all year but the holiday season is the next level. Cakes, pies and cookies are all we can think about! Dessert levels the playing field. People who don’t know how to cook will absolutely try to whip up a dessert. Who wants to show up empty handed? No one!
Humans have a long fascination with dessert. Some historians believe that even Noah celebrated surviving the floods by creating a sweet dessert recipe. Known as Noah’s Pudding, the Turkish dessert called Ashure, is made with mostly plant-based ingredients including:
- Dried Fruits
- Whole Grain Wheat
- Figs
- Nuts
- Chickpeas
These Modern Dessert Recipes Will Please Any Crowd
The holiday season brings us all together under one roof. That means that there are all kinds of tastebuds looking for the ultimate sweet treat after dinner. Almost all dairy ingredients can be swapped out and of course you can always add less sugar if you are skipping it this season.
Check out the eight recipes below and get ready to be celebrated. I know that you are going to impress the crowd. Or at the very least, you will impress yourself! Lol.
CAKES
Italian Breakfast Cake
We love this cake any time of day. The recipe calls for marscarpone but you can keep it plant-based by swapping out vegan sour cream and using oat or coconut milk. You can even use vegan chocolate chips! Get the recipe for Italian Breakfast Cake.
Apple Cinnamon Loaf Cake
Another tasty treat for the table. Apples are abundant so have fun trying different versions. If there are no nut allergies…walnut is a great addition. Get the recipe for Apple Cinnamon Loaf Cake.
PIES
Sweet Potato Slab Pie
Love that this is one of the dessert recipes that turns the traditional on its head. This version has all of the flavor you would expect. Don’t let the square fool you. Get the recipe for Sweet Potato Slab Pie.
Easy Pumpkin Pie
Ahhhh….so many debates between sweet potato pie and pumpkin pie. We won’t choose sides. Enjoy making this signature holiday dessert and let the best pie win. Get the recipe for Easy Pumpkin Pie.
Mini Peach Cobblers
You can make this cobbler with peaches that are canned, in a jar or frozen. These are minis but that doesn’t mean you have to share. Get the recipe for Mini Peach Cobblers.
Vegan Piña Colada Cake
This cake is like a vacation on your plate. Rum and coconut have always been friends. Bring the good vibes to your holiday table with this one. Get the recipe for Vegan Piña Colada Cake.
MORE DESSERT RECIPES
Chocolate Hummus Cookies
I know I know! When I saw chocolate hummus, I could only think of the savory version that is always in my fridge. Chocolate hummus is so unexpectedly yummy! Get the recipe for Chocolate Hummus Cookies.
Easy Sugar Cookies
We don’t make them often but when we do….we go all out with sprinkles and everything. Control the sugar and the flavor. Make these home made cookies and enjoy the holiday season! Get the recipe for Easy Sugar Cookies.
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