By Pedro Barbosa • Published:
Celebrate the season with a list of Christmas desserts that capture all the magic of the holidays. From creamy and simple desserts to more traditional ones, this list of recipes brings together all the nostalgic flavors that warm our hearts and remind us of childhood.
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Whether for a large family gathering or enjoying a quiet winter night by the fire, this collection of Christmas desserts offers something special for every festive moment. From simpler, creamier desserts like Portuguese rice pudding, chocolate mousse, or Portuguese flan, to more traditional desserts like Portuguese King cake (Bolo Rei), Rabanadas (Portuguese French toast), or Christmas trunk!
I hope this list of Christmas desserts is helpful to you and, if you are far from our country, that it brings back all the aromas and flavors that evoke family, Portugal, and the magic of this very special Christmas season. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas!
Here are some simple last-minute desserts to add a little extra flair to your Christmas Eve table: Tigelada (3-Ingredient Portuguese Dessert), Pineapple upside down cake, Easy cinnamon apple slices or this Brigadeiro (Brazilian fudge balls)!
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1. NUTELLA CHRISTMAS TREE
These Nutella Christmas tree is so simple and festive for the holidays! It’s made with just 5 ingredients and only takes 15 minutes to bake!
2. CHRISTMAS COOKIES
These delicious Christmas cookies are super simple to prepare! It’s a recipe with 6 ingredients that is ready in just 30 minutes!
3. RABANADAS (PORTUGUESE FRENCH TOAST)
Rabanadas are the Portuguese version of French toast, but way better! Coated with plenty of sugar and cinnamon, they are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside!
4. ARROZ DOCE (PORTUGUESE RICE PUDDING)
Arroz doce or Portuguese rice pudding is an easy and creamy dessert made with simple ingredients like milk, sugar, lemon zest, and cinnamon!
5. PORTUGUESE KING CAKE (BOLO REI)
This traditional Portuguese King Cake is filled with candied and dried fruits! It’s a flavorful cake, very popular at Christmas and Three Kings Day!
6. PORTUGUESE FLAN
This creamy Portuguese flan is made with a simple mixture of milk, eggs, lemon zest and sugar. Only takes 30 minutes to bake in the oven!
7. CHRISTMAS TRUNK
Want to make Christmas sweeter? Make this delicious and traditional Christmas trunk. It’s the perfect dessert to serve on Christmas Eve.
8. RICE PUDDING WITH CONDENSED MILK
This creamy rice pudding with condensed milk it’s an amazing and comforting dessert that is ready in just 45 minutes.
9. MIXED BERRY PAVLOVA
This colourful mixed berry pavlova is perfect for Valentine’s Day or any dinner party. The meringue is crunchy on the outside and filled with whipped cream and fresh fruit on the inside.
10. PORTUGUESE CARROT DOUGHNUTS (SONHOS DE CENOURA)
Make these fluffy and tender Portuguese carrot doughnuts for a holiday season or a simple family breakfast! It’s a recipe with simple ingredients that you can make at any time of year.
11. 4-INGREDIENT CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
This delicious and creamy chocolate mousse recipe is super simple to make! It only has 4 ingredients and takes 20 minutes to prepare!
12. HOMEMADE STRAWBERRY CREAM CAKE
This made from scratch Homemade Strawberry Cream Cake recipe is such a delicious and simple cake. Moist, and refreshing enough to satisfy any craving!
13. PORTUGUESE VERMICELLI PUDDING
This Portuguese vermicelli pudding it’s the perfect last-minute dessert! It’s a quick and easy recipe that’s ready in just 30 minutes!
14. CHOCOLATE ROLL CAKE
Want to try a delicious dessert? This chocolate roll cake recipe filled with whipped cream is ideal for you! Soft and sweet, ideal to present at any party or special occasion!
15. BABA DE CAMELO (CAMEL DROOL DESSERT)
This easy and creamy baba de camelo (camel drool dessert) is simply irresistible! It only has 2 ingredients and takes 15 minutes to prepare!
16. CHOCOLATE CHRISTMAS COOKIES
Chocolate cookies are always an excellent choice during a festive season like Christmas. Make these delicious and simple chocolate cookies sprinkled with powdered sugar!
17. SERRADURA (PORTUGUESE SAWDUST PUDDING)
Serradura (Sawdust Pudding) is a creamy, layered Portuguese dessert made with just 3 ingredients. It’s super easy and only takes 10 minutes to prepare!
18. PORTUGUESE PUMPKIN DOUGHNUTS
At traditional parties, Portuguese pumpkin doughnuts are an indispensable presence, especially during the Christmas season. Make these delicious dreams in a simple way.
19. ENGLISH CAKE
The Best English Cake ever! This is an absolutely delicious cake, full of colors and flavors. It’s a mouth-watering cake filled with delicious fruits.
20. FARÓFIAS (PORTUGUESE DESSERT)
Farófias is one of the most appreciated Portuguese desserts. It’s a simple and very tasty recipe!
