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The biggest party to end the year is a favorite time for grazing. A BIG part of that snacking includes these decadent New Year’s Eve desserts!

Collage of New Year's Eve dessert recipes.

Countdown with these Sweet Bites!

Our New Year’s Eve party rule: lots of little desserts so everyone can nibble till midnight! From elegant crème brûlée and chocolate mousse to easy bars and bites. This roundup gathers our favorite New Year’s Eve desserts that feel special without a ton of fuss.

Most can be made ahead, many are bite-sized, and everything looks party-ready on a platter. Mix a few “wow” recipes with simple crowd-pleasers. Fondue for dipping and some fresh fruit is always a hit, and set out sparkling drinks for toasting.

Whether you’re hosting a big bash or keeping it cozy, these sweets make ringing in the new year extra fun. Ready to plan your party plate?

PRO TIP: Pin or bookmark this list so you’re ready with favorite desserts to make your New Year’s Eve extra sweet and festive!

Top 10 Most Loved New Years Eve Desserts

Ring in the New Year with decadent, festive desserts that are the perfect way to end the year on a sweet note!

1 Chocolate Fondue Recipe

Chocolate Fondue Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
Easily whip up the perfect Chocolate Fondue in under 30 minutes! You'll be dipping your favorites in no time.
5 from 2 votes
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2 Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Chocolate Mousse is a sophisticated, smooth, and creamy dessert perfect for dinner parties or any time you are feeling fancy!!
4.84 from 18 votes
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3 Crème Brûlée Recipe

Crème Brûlée Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes
A fancy restaurant-quality crème brûlée is easy to achieve at home!! Just 5 ingredients to create a sugar-crusted creamy vanilla custard!
5 from 8 votes
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4 Dirt Cake Parfait Recipe

Dirt Cake Parfait Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
Dirt Cake Parfaits are just like a classic dirt cake, but in single servings made from alternating layers of crushed Oreos and a light cream filling.
5 from 14 votes
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5 Peppermint Chocolate Delight Recipe

Peppermint Chocolate Delight Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Deliciously fluffy layered Peppermint Chocolate Delight is simple and kid-friendly. It's our new favorite Christmas dessert!
4.98 from 35 votes
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6 Hot Chocolate Charcuterie Board

Hot chocolate charcuterie board with all the fixings on top of it.
Hot Chocolate Charcuterie Board
Total Time: 15 minutes
This party-perfect hot chocolate charcuterie board is ideal for mixing up one-of-a-kind hot cocoa, filled with your favorites!
5 from 1 vote
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7 White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Recipe

White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Recipe
Total Time: 9 hours 30 minutes
White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake is a favorite Cheesecake Factory copycat. It's rich, creamy, and easy to make!
4.78 from 9 votes
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8 Cream Puffs Recipe

Cream Puffs Recipe
Total Time: 55 minutes
This Cream Puff Recipe makes crisp shells with clouds of lightly sweetened cream, simple ingredients, bakery quality, ready for any celebration.
4.93 from 84 votes
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9 Pistachio Dessert Recipe

Pistachio Dessert Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 18 minutes
Delicious pistachio dessert has a crunchy shortbread cookie base for the perfect combination of crunchy, creamy, sweet + salty.
4.99 from 99 votes
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10 Dessert Kabobs Recipe

Dessert Kabobs Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
Dessert Kabobs are a simple and delicious way to serve several "mini" treats at once. They are perfect for parties, BBQs and every day!
5 from 11 votes
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More New Year’s Eve Desserts

Keep the celebration going with even more delicious desserts that are sure to impress your guests and satisfy every sweet tooth!

11 Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
Total Time: 23 minutes
This deliciously decadent chocolate lava cake recipe is perfect for company or a date night and is made in just 30 minutes!!
5 from 18 votes
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12 Peppermint Brownies

Peppermint Brownies
Total Time: 1 hour
Beautifully layered peppermint brownies are fudgy and delicious with a dusting of crushed candy – they're perfect for the holidays!
5 from 24 votes
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13 Best Scotcheroos Recipe

Best Scotcheroos Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
A long-time family FAVORITE, this chocolate peanut butter scotcheroos recipe whips up in minutes for a quick, easy, no-bake dessert.
4.97 from 412 votes
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14 Cheesecake Cupcakes

Cheesecake Cupcakes
Total Time: 56 minutes
Bite-size cheesecake cupcakes are a simple 6-ingredient cheesecake treat. Top with cherry pie filling, or any other topping you like!
4.97 from 55 votes
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15 White Chocolate Lasagna Recipe

White Chocolate Lasagna Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
Layers of Golden Oreos, cream cheese, pudding, whipped cream and white chocolate curls make up this DELICIOUS White Chocolate Lasagna that is a hit at every function.
4.92 from 50 votes
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16 Cheesecake Bites Recipe

Cheesecake Bites Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
There's no better no-bake treat than our chocolate-coated cheesecake bites recipe! Just 6 ingredients and perfect for parties, gifting and more.
4.66 from 26 votes
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17 Eggnog Cookies Recipe

Eggnog cookies stacked on top of each other on white plate.
Eggnog Cookies Recipe
Total Time: 22 minutes
Eggnog Cookies bake soft and spiced with nutmeg and a sweet eggnog glaze, easy to mix and make ahead, perfect for gifting and cookie trays.
4.80 from 15 votes
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18 Chocolate Cheesecake

Chocolate Cheesecake
Total Time: 9 hours 30 minutes
An Oreo crust, chocolate cheesecake layer, and rich chocolate ganache topping combine to make this ultimate dessert for chocoholics.
5 from 6 votes
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19 Snickerdoodle Bars Recipe

Snickerdoodle Bars Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
Chewy snickerdoodle bars taste just like the famous cookie only thicker, for a more filling bite. Powder sugar glaze is the icing on top!
5 from 13 votes
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20 Chocolate Macaron Recipe

Chocolate Macaron Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 47 minutes
Crispy, chewy, chocolate macarons are delicious. These delicate little french pastries are filled with chocolate buttercream for a perfect bite!
5 from 7 votes
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3 Comments

  1. Kristina says:

    Your cream cheese filled strawberries are one of my favorites and i never have leftovers when I take them to a party.

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  2. Joy says:

    You better believe that we have an assortment of desserts for New Year’s!! In the past, we’ve made your cream puff cake, lots of your bars & cookies, dirt cake, so many!!

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  3. Olivia says:

    Desserts are always at the top of our list. It’s always a favorite in our home. You cant go wrong with any of these choices! Thank you for the variety!

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