25+ Christmas Desserts Even Your Nonvegan Guests Will Love
With so many dietary preferences and intolerances these days, it's always a good idea to make an extra dessert that caters to most people. The best part about these dishes is that even people without those issues will likely dive in and won't even taste the difference! So we're going to show you how easy and delicious it is to make vegan desserts that are in line with holiday cheer. Whether you're hosting a Christmas party or just being a good guest and bringing some eats, these recipes are sure to be a hit!
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Vegan Caramel-Filled Tarts
OK, but how good do these little tarts look?! The "caramel" filling along with cinnamon and dairy-free mini chocolate chips make this a dessert to remember.
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Peppermint Truffles
There's something so fancy sounding about truffles. But these peppermint ones take minimal time, so you can spend more time wrapping presents!
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100-Calorie Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes
Vegan AND just 100 calories? These mini strawberry cheesecakes are sure to be a hit!
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4-Ingredient Chocolate Salted Caramels
A batch of chocolates is easy to make and easy to transport to any Christmas party!
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Starbucks Copycat Iced Lemon Pound Cake
Between all the pies and chocolate desserts, this vegan iced lemon pound cake will stand out!
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Sugar Cookies
These sugar cookies are great on their own, but the three-ingredient icing brings them to the next level!
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100-Calorie Mini Mousse Cups
We dare you to find a cuter vegan dessert! The edible chocolate cups look fancy but are really simple to make.
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Almond Joys
Five ingredients are all it takes to put a healthy, vegan spin on the classic candy bar!
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Black Bean Brownie Bites
Every party needs a batch of brownies, and these gluten-free vegan ones do just the trick!
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Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Bites
Break out the food processor, but don't worry about turning on the oven because these are no-bake chocolate peanut butter treats!
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Apple Pecan Bars
If you like apples, pecans, and cinnamon, you're going to be all over this Paleo recipe! Eat warm or refrigerate and cut into bars.
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3-Ingredient Chocolate Pie
It couldn't get any easier! This chocolate pie is perfect for customizing with different toppings.
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Carrot Cake Protein Balls
Typical carrot cake may sound healthy, but most recipes are loaded with sugar. This version packs in more protein!
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Chocolate Mousse Strawberries
Core some strawberries, whip up some chocolate mousse, and you have cute little bites for any Christmas party!
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Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies
Pick a night to stay in this December and get the whole family involved in decorating these vegan gingerbread cookies!
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Skillet Peppermint Brownies
A peppermint dish is a must when it comes to the Christmas dessert table. And a scoop of dairy-free ice cream pairs perfectly with these brownies!
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Chocolate Raspberry Protein Balls
These may look like truffles, but they're actually protein balls. But, shh — we won't tell your guests if you don't!
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No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies
Peanut butter may not be a typical holiday flavor, but why not try something a little different? And the recipe is no-bake, so it's a no-brainer!
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Cherry Chocolate Ice Cream
Some cherries, banana, almond milk, and dairy-free chocolate chips, along with a couple of hours in the freezer, are all it takes for this ice cream!
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Carrot Cake Cupcakes
If you can stop yourself from eating all the vegan cream cheese frosting, these cupcakes will make a great addition to any Christmas table!
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Jumbo Soy Nog Snickerdoodles
An oversize snickerdoodle is just what Santa ordered! And a bit of soy nog just makes the recipe even better.
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Chocolate Macaron Truffles
You really can't go wrong with a simple chocolate recipe! Pro tip: pile these in a cute jar and they make a great little gift!
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Coconut Almond Bark
The best thing about making bark is that you don't have to worry about it looking all that pretty since it's supposed to have those jagged edges. Don't be afraid to play around with different toppings like chocolate chips and dried fruit!
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White Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake
Cheesecake has a rep for being difficult to make, but that's far from true! And these individual white chocolate peppermint cheesecakes are a great recipe to try.
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Candy Cane Meringue Kisses
It's hard to believe that chickpeas are in these candy cane meringue kisses! But all you'll taste is the sweet confectioners sugar and peppermint extract.
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Mince Pies With Gingerbread Crust
These mini apple pies have a gingerbread-spiced crust (do we have your attention yet?)! We're excited to test them out with blueberries, strawberries, and other fruit, too!
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Pumpkin and Gingerbread Crumb Muffins
A little pumpkin, a little gingerbread, and a little maple frosting and you have some winning muffins! And we won't tell if you decide to eat them for breakfast and whip up another batch for later.