5 Favorite Holiday Desserts

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There is something magical about the holiday season, the kitchen fills with delicious smells and the family gathers together to value quality time. The holiday season and indulgence go hand in hand and there is no better way to indulge than desserts. Whether you love to bake all the holiday classics or look forward to trying new flavors these holiday dessert recipes will bring the nostalgia and new flavor twists you crave this holiday season.

Pecan Pie Balls- a Holiday Classicholiday recipes, Thanksgiving dessert

These are just like bite-sized pecan pies. Since they are small, you won’t feel guilty when you take two or three. If you can stop there… See recipe here.

 

 

 

Almond Apple and Pear Piepear pie recipe

With this elegant apple-pear pie, you don’t have to choose sides. You get a beautiful, sliceable flaky crust stuffed with ripe fruit, plus the delight of a streusel topping bursting with almonds, cinnamon, and a sweet-spicy hint of candied ginger. Let others bring the same old pumpkin and apple pies to the holiday potluck. This gorgeous pear dessert will be the star of the show. Just don’t forget the whipped cream! See recipe here.

 

Sweet Potato Pie

The pie is really pretty simple.  (And we are begging you to give it a try.)  If you cook the sweet potatoes the day before, you can put this pie together in a jiffy. Many claim that it is far more delicious and nutritious than its close relative: the pumpkin pie. Hold a taste test and decide for yourselves! Sweet Potato Pie is definitely a classic holiday dessert that will steal the show at this year’s holiday dinner! See recipe here. 

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Apple Cobblerapple crisp recipe

This easy apple cobbler recipe makes a perfect not-too-sweet dessert to savor the apple harvest. Serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! See recipe here. 

 

 

 

Brown Butter Vanilla Pecan Piepecan pie recipe

All nuts are good for cardiovascular wellness, but pecans are especially beneficial.  And this decadently sweet and rich, pecan pie is a necessary part of any fall festivity. Although plenty sweet, this pie is also packed with pecans, which bring a host of health benefits. So, you can satisfy your sweet tooth while giving your body a healthy boost. See recipe here. 

 

Hopefully these recipes bring a little extra sweetness to your holiday gatherings this season.

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