These 55 recipes for peppermint Christmas desserts will give you that sweet and cool taste you long for during the Christmas holidays. Minty desserts to captivate all of your senses!
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Peppermint Christmas Desserts
Year after year, you load the family stockings up with candy canes. We think these obligatory-yet-divisive candies give peppermint a bad name. There are tons of minty, refreshing desserts out there that are just as Christmas-appropriate
Peppermint Christmas Desserts
Paired with chocolate in many of these desserts, peppermint is perfect for ending a festive evening in front of the fire.
Eggnog Custard with Crushed Peppermint
My new favorite dessert is Eggnog Custard. You know it's the holidays when you see eggnog in the stores!
Ice Cream Bread
Ice Cream bread is a 2 ingredient recipe that takes your favorite ice cream and self rising flour and turns it into a simple dessert bread.
Homemade Creamy Peppermints
This recipe is SO easy, but you will need to follow each step exactly otherwise your creamy mints will end up a mushy mess.
Chocolate Peppermint Pound Cake
Peppermint Candy Cane Ice Cream Pie with Chocolate Ganache
Ice Cream Pie is great any time but this Peppermint Candy Cane Ice Cream Pie with Chocolate Ganache is an easy recipe perfect for busy holidays!
White Chocolate Peppermint Bark Cheesecake
If you are a fan of Cheesecake Factory then you will know this seasonal delight. The Instant Pot white chocolate peppermint bark cheesecake topped with a white chocolate mousse. Oh yeah…that one…
Perfect Peppermint Bark Popcorn Recipe
This Peppermint Bark Popcorn recipe is the perfect sweet and salty treat for holiday parties or snacking while watching your favorite Christmas movies!
5-Minute Peppermint Fluff
My kids love homemade fluff dip so I thought I’d give our recipe a peppermint twist with this delicious 5-minute Peppermint Fluff recipe.
Candy Cane Cake - Peppermint Layer Cake Recipe
Candy Cane Cake: A classic white cake infused with cool peppermint, topped with creamy peppermint buttercream frosting and crushed candy canes.
Vegan Chocolate Mint Slice
A delicious vegan chocolate mint slice that's easy to prepare and made with under 10 ingredients. This gluten-free traybake has layers of cacao shortbread crust topped with creamy mint ganache and a dark chocolate topping!
Heavenly Peppermint Fudge
Christmas time is near! That means it’s time to break out all the yummy sweets. A popular favorite is peppermint flavored sweets! So today we cooked up some amazing peppermint fudge. Enjoy!
Vegan Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes
Vegan Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes ~ the combination of rich chocolate, sweet buttercream, and cooling peppermint will bring on holiday cheer!
Easy Microwave Peppermint Fudge Recipe
This easy microwave peppermint fudge melts in your mouth and is so creamy! The recipe combines chocolate and peppermint to create a thoughtful gift or dessert during the holidays!
Fresh & Simple Peppermint Stick Ice Cream
If you happen to have any candy canes left after the holidays, it is really quite simple to make. It takes about 5 minutes to mix up the ingredients. Throw it in your ice cream maker and you have ice cream in less than 30 minutes.
White Chocolate Peppermint Poke Cake
The most delicious White Chocolate Peppermint Poke Cake. This dessert is easy to make and is very festive for your holiday dessert table.
No-Bake Christmas Marshmallow Treats with Oreos
Gooey melted marshmallows, crushed Oreos, decadent white chocolate, and a hint of peppermint come together for these no-bake Christmas marshmallow treats that just scream holiday spirit!
Candy Cane Cupcakes
These cute and festive Candy Cane Cupcakes are the perfect Christmas or Holiday treat. Topped with homemade peppermint buttercream frosting, these cupcakes taste just like a candy cane!
Candy Cane Bundt Cake - Festive peppermint Christmas cake
This Festive Candy Cane Bundt Cake features a light and sweet peppermint cake with swirls of red smothered in a candy cane cream cheese frosting. It is such a pretty and perfectly seasonal Christmas cake.
Chocolate Peppermint Bark
Chocolate Peppermint Bark is a gourmet food that always impresses your family and guests. Learn how to make Chocolate Bark at home using this 4 ingredients-10 minutes easy recipe!
Boozy Peppermint Bark
Yule love how easy it is to make Boozy Peppermint Bark at home! Simply splash peppermint schnapps into melted dark and white chocolate, swirl the two together then sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
Candy Cane Ice Cream Pie
Candy cane ice cream pie is a festive holiday dessert that is so easy to make! A chocolate cookie crust holds creamy candy cane ice cream, hot fudge, and crushed candy canes.
No Bake Chocolate Fudge | White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge
This recipe is a no-bake three-ingredient fudge that you can prepare in less than 2 minutes in a microwave. Read further and check out how I made this easy-peasy fudge at home.
Chocolate Peppermint Dump Cake Recipe
Made using chocolate cake mix and instant pudding, this Chocolate Peppermint Dump Cake Recipe is rich and decadent. With just 5 minutes of prep time, this easy dessert is a perfect treat for your family.
The Best Fudge Recipe – Chocolate Mint Clean Eating
This clean eating peppermint fudge is sure to become a favorite. With cacao powder and maple syrup, this recipe has no refined sugar and tastes delicious!
Peppermint Cheesecake - Christmas Cheesecake Recipe
This peppermint cheesecake gets topped with crushed candy canes, real whipped cream and Ghirardelli chocolate to create a show stopping dessert.
Chocolate Covered Ritz Crackers
Get ready to try these chocolate covered Ritz crackers with a peppermint twist! They are a sweet way to upgrade a traditional cracker, and they are perfect for little chefs to make! Here’s how to get started with this simple, yet decadent holiday dessert.
Peppermint Chocolate Cake Truffles
Peppermint chocolate cake truffles are the perfect dessert. Made with chocolate cake mix, chocolate frosting, crushed peppermint and coated in melted chocolate!
Chocolate Peppermint Rice Krispie Treats
This yummy dessert is made with rice krispies, mini marshmallows, peppermint extract, chocolate chips, and peppermint candies for a quick and easy holiday treat!
Candy Cane Fudge
A rich chocolate layer is topped with candy cane studded white chocolate making our peppermint fudge an easy to make dessert and the perfect Christmas fudge gift to give!
Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes
Easy gluten-free chocolate peppermint cupcakes that make a delicious vegan treat perfect for the holidays!
Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes
These Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes feature a rich chocolate cake flavoured with coffee and peppermint topped off with chocolate buttercream.
After Eight – Christmas Bundt Cake
An After Eight Bundt Cake with dark chocolate cake, peppermint buttercream, and a dark chocolate glaze. The ultimate Christmas Bundt Cake recipe.
Peppermint Brownies - Gluten Free, Vegan
These vegan peppermint brownies are the perfect holiday treat! They're extra fudgy, topped with festive candy canes, and the best part is it's all made in one bowl!
Chocolate-Dipped Peppermint Biscotti
These easy and delicious Peppermint Biscotti are perfect for the holiday season, and all winter long! They are minty, chocolaty, crunchy, and crumbly, truly the perfect Christmas biscotti recipe.
Peppermint Chocolate Cake Roll - Frugal Mom Eh!
Peppermint Chocolate Cake Roll with a creamy peppermint filling and chocolate ganache on top. A beautiful, festive dessert for the holidays!
Gluten Free Thin Mints - Vegan Recipe
My gluten free thin mints taste JUST like the kind you can buy during Girl Scout cookie season! This vegan thin mint cookie recipe is so much fun to make.
Delicious & Easy Mint Chocolate Cheesecake Bars
Featuring a delicious chocolate graham cracker crust for cheesecake, these easy mint chocolate cheesecake bars are a huge hit! No springform pan or fuss required. These easy cheesecake bars are always a huge hit and perfect for a large crowd!
Peppermint Bark Pretzels - Spend With Pennies
These peppermint bark pretzels are an easy, 4-ingredient holiday treat that double as a sweet edible gift! Take chocolate covered pretzels to the next level by drizzling with white chocolate and sprinkling with candy cane pieces!
Peppermint Patties Recipe
This easy homemade peppermint patties recipe is the ultimate holiday treat. A creamy peppermint center is surrounded by dark chocolate and finished off with festive sprinkles.
Peppermint Pavlova with White Chocolate Whipped Cream
The underrated pavlova is an easy-to-make dessert perfect for all kinds of occasions. This version is a Peppermint Pavlova with White Chocolate Whipped Cream and will be the hit of all your holiday parties!
Mint chocolate bark candy swirled with mint flavored chocolate
Homemade mint chocolate bark swirled with mint flavored white chocolate. A perfect candy treat for St Patrick's day, Christmas or any other day!
Mint Chocolate Cheesecake with Oreo Crust
This unique Mint Chocolate Cheesecake is colored green and flavored with mint using creme de menthe liquor. Easy to make, creamy, and refreshingly delicious. Wow your guests with this minty green delicacy!
White Chocolate Blondies with Peppermint
Complete your holiday baking with delicious “blondies” made with white chocolate and peppermint frosting for the perfect holiday dessert!
Chocolate Peppermint Mini Bundt Cakes For The Holidays
Why not bake toge8ther with the kids and make a holiday tradition out of it? I’ve got a really awesome Chocolate Peppermint Mini Bundt Cakes recipe that the family will love!
Peppermint Bark Cheesecake | Recipe
A velvety white chocolate cheesecake swirled with peppermint pieces and chocolate bits sits on top of a buttery Oreo cookie crust and is topped with a luxurious white chocolate peppermint mousse, garnished with a vanilla whipped cream, and decorated with chocolate shavings and peppermint crunch.
Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes - Low Carb, THM S, Keto
The dark chocolate and peppermint combination is always a hit and these Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes hit it out of the park. With rich chocolate cake, peppermint buttercream, and a smooth ganache icing they are simply amazing.
No-Bake Peppermint Pie
No-Bake Peppermint Pie is the perfect Christmas dessert that takes no time to make! This creamy filling is made with marshmallows and peppermint on top of an Oreo cookie crust for a quick and easy no-bake dessert.
Peppermint Oreo Milkshake
This Peppermint Oreo Milkshake is the perfect festive treat for the holidays. Made with creamy vanilla ice cream, sweet Oreos, and a candy cane, you will want to make one of these all year long!
Easy 4-Ingredient White Chocolate Peppermint Oreo Balls Recipe
This easy 4-ingredient white chocolate peppermint OREO balls recipe is a fun, candy cane inspired treat. We love an easy, no-bake holiday dessert recipe!
Easy no bake mint cheesecake
This no bake mint cheesecake takes me back to childhood ice cream cones and beach walks…in cheesecake form! A crisp, sweet biscuit base is topped with a creamy peppermint filling, flecked with dark chocolate chips.
Chocolate Mint Cups Recipe
We’re combining the best of both taste worlds with this easy to make chocolate mint cups recipe.
Chocolate Peppermint Swirl Pound Cake
This chocolate peppermint swirl pound cake takes regular pound cake and dresses it up for the holidays!
Avocado Mint Fudge Bars
Avocado Mint Fudge is a healthy version of grasshopper bars made with raw avocado, banana, coconut oil, maple syrup, cacao nibs, and peppermint extract. These creamy bars are perfect for the holidays or as a guilt-free indulgent treat.
Peppermint Pie - Candy Cane Pie
This no-bake Peppermint Pie is festive and easy to make. Candy Cane Pie has a light and creamy texture that’s brimming with peppermint flavor!
Vegan Mint Chocolate Tart
The best vegan mint chocolate tart you'll ever taste! A baked chocolate shortbread crust topped with layers of mint white chocolate and dark chocolate ganache.
Paired with chocolate in many of these desserts, peppermint is perfect for ending a festive evening in front of the fire.
December is the best time of year to break out the peppermint and candy canes! To celebrate the season of peppermint, I’ve pulled together a list of some of our favorite and easy peppermint Christmas desserts all made with peppermint in one form or another.