This Warm Brioche Bread Pudding with Bourbon-Caramel Sauce Is Our New Favorite Dessert
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This Warm Brioche Bread Pudding with Bourbon-Caramel Sauce Is Our New Favorite Dessert
New Year's Eve marks the final event of the holiday season and of course, the year. After all the Thanksgiving desserts and Christmas treats you've made for holidays, you might be hard-pressed to find a dessert you haven't already tried this year. But don't worry! We've rounded up ideas for New Year's desserts that feel brand-new. After you are done with having your New Year’s dinner, these cakes, cookies, brownies and more are the perfect way to end your year and say hello to 2023.
Whether you're looking for a dessert to bring to a New Year's Eve party or you just want something to make your at-home celebration feel special, these desserts are sure to impress. And if you're not so confident in your baking skills, it's okay! Several of these recipes are no-bake desserts that can be easily made in no time. However, if you're looking for something more elaborate, we also have a few showstoppers in this mix.
So as you get ready to welcome 2023, pop your bottles of sparkling wine and celebrate with these New Year’s Eve desserts for a sweet way to welcome the new year.
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Baked Alaska
This show-stopping dessert takes some time to put together, but it's completely worth it. Top it with sparklers when you serve it for an extra festive New Year's Eve feel.
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Key Lime Pie
Give your classic Key Lime Pie a twist with a chocolate cookie crust. It's the perfect thing for a fluffy, flavorful pie filling.
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Black Forest Cookies
The brandied cherries make this a perfect cookie for any party. And who doesn't love chocolate?
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Gingerbread Bundt Cake
This eye-catching cake gets an extra boost from black pepper, ginger and a blend of other spices.
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Chocolate Spritz Sandwiches
The secret to these picture-perfect cookies is a cookie press. You can eat them as they are, or add a creamy filling for an extra-special treat.
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Jammy Pie Twists
Still got some frozen pie dough left after all the holiday parties of the season? Put it to use with this creative dessert idea.
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Cranberry Curd Tart
Looking for a beautiful dessert to bring to the New Year's Eve soiree this year? Look no further than this jewel-toned tart.
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Matcha Snowball Cookies
By the time New Year's Eve rolls around, most people have spent a few weeks eating cookies. But we're willing to bet these creative cookies will feel fun and fresh at any party.
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White Chocolate Meltaways
Need a last-minute New Year's dessert? These only require two ingredients and about 15 minutes to make.
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Linzer Stars
The secret to these stars is using a really good jam filling. See if you can find a fancy jam at your local farmers' market.
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Classic Jelly Donuts
Packed with sugar and berry jam, these donuts are best served hot.
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Gingerbread Wands
These crispy cookies add some sparkle to your New Year's Eve dessert spread with help from different colored edible sprinkles.
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Oreo Brownies
Why stop at regular brownies? These fudgy sweet treats made in the GH Baker Set are stuffed with chocolate chips and chocolate sandwich cookies.
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Sea-Salted Nut Butter Cups
Mashed banana makes these 4-ingredient candies naturally sweet. Use your favorite peanut butter, or any other nut butter you have on hand.
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Merry Meringues
Reinvent classic meringues with the addition of flavors and colors for a festive (and super easy!) dessert to finish your New Year's Eve dinner.
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Waffle Dippers
Sometimes you don't have time to bake, so pick these three-ingredient treats instead.
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Cinnamon Churros
Use a star-shaped pastry tip to create ridges in the dough, which are key to a churro’s satisfying crunch. Dip them in salted chocolate-caramel sauce for the ultimate indulgence.
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Brioche Bread Pudding with Bourbon-Caramel Sauce
Sweeten up this traditional dessert with a homemade sticky-and-sweet sauce.
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Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies
Upgrade the classic holiday cookie by sandwiching gingerbread cookies with decadent milk chocolate frosting.
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Chocolate Hazelnut Brownies
Score major points with these decadent three-ingredient treats. They’re as easy to make as a boxed mix, but (shhh) no one needs to know that!
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Ruby Red Grapefruit Tartlets
These cute citrus tarts will start the year off on a fresh note.
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Fudgy Beet Brownies
If your resolution is to add more veggies to your diet, swap these decadent (and healthier) brownies into your dessert routine.
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RELATED: 40+ Healthy Dessert Recipes That Everyone Can Enjoy
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Apple Fritters
Tucked inside the brown sugar batter (spiked with fresh apple cider!) is a combo of chopped and grated Granny Smiths that add tons of texture and a tart edge to these sugar-dusted, shallow-fried apple fritters.
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Chocolate Gingerbread Cake with White Chocolate Buttercream
Festive spices meet chocolate in this rich and moist chocolate gingerbread cake, the perfect centerpiece for any holiday dinner.
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Walnut Crescent Cookies
Full of nutty and spicy flavors, these crescent-shaped cookies are a snowy delight.
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Choco-Churros with Dulce de Leche
Up your donut game by swapping jelly for sweet caramel sauce.
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Chunky Nut Butter Cookies
These under-30-minute treats will become a new family favorite once you whip up a batch.
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Three-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse
You don't even need to turn on the oven to make this silky smooth treat.
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Blueberry-Cardamom Donut Holes
Pair these fluffy, sweet and tart bites with champagne for the perfect treat to ring in the new year.
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Flourless Fudge Cake
As if this intensely chocolatey cake wasn't heavenly enough, it also happens to be gluten-free.
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Sparkly Apple Slab Pie
New Year's Eve deserves a little extra sparkle, so serve up this super-simple pie, made in a sheet pan.
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Maple Pear Tart Tatin
In this upside-down pastry, the fruit is caramelized with the natural stuff (a.k.a. maple syrup).
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Chocolate-Covered Pretzels
The perfect balance of salty and sweet, these two (!) ingredients treats will be a hit with the whole family.
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Coconut Lime Donuts
Bring the tropical vibe to your dessert spread. Plus, the leftovers (if you have any!) make for an epic breakfast treat.
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Berry Cream Tartlets
These sweet berry-topped tarts have a nutty surprise waiting at the bottom.
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Lemon Thyme Coins
Put your indoor herb garden to use with these earthy, tangy cookie bites.
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Chocolate Pistachio Slice and Bake Cookies
Pistachios lighten up these sweet and salty dark chocolate cookies.
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Chocolate Hazelnut Caramel Tart
Layer gooey caramel and rich chocolate ganache into a hazelnut crust for a dessert everyone will love.
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Cookie Cheesecake Bites
If you're throwing a New Year's party, you'll definitely want to add these make-ahead sweets to your menu. Part cookie, part cheesecake, crazy delicious.
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Black Cocoa Cookies
Black cocoa (we like King Arthur brand!) gives a regular cookie an elegant look and extra chocolatey flavor.
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Fancy Fortune Cookies
Your New Year's Eve party guests will love these homemade cookies, full of best wishes for the year to come.
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Air Fryer Donuts
With only three ingredients and your air fryer, you'll turn out delicious sugar-coated donuts.
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RELATED: 46 Easy Air Fryer Recipes That Are Fast and Super Delicious
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Ginger Cream Sandwich Cookies
These cookies combine winter's quintessential flavors: Ginger on the outside and a punch of citrus on the inside.
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Sticky Toffee Pudding
Pecans and dates come together in this sweet and rich cake.
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Shortbread Squares
Shortbread offers a versatile base for so many delicious toppings.
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Fruitcake Cookies
The classic holiday dessert, now in cookie form.
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S'mores Icebox Cake
This make-ahead (no-bake!) sweet treat will have everyone dreaming of the warm summer months to come.
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