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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    23 Decadent Desserts to Welcome the New Year in Style

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on December 29, 2024, updated December 16, 2024 - Leave a Comment

    As the New Year approaches, it's the perfect time to treat yourself and your loved ones to some truly special desserts. From rich chocolate cakes to creamy tarts, these 22 desserts are sure to impress and add a touch of sweetness to your celebrations. Whether you're hosting a party or enjoying a quiet night in, these treats will make the occasion memorable.

    Chocolate Raspberry Tart

    Chocolate Raspberry Tart.
    Photo credit: Spatula Desserts.

    This mini chocolate raspberry tart combines smooth chocolate ganache with delicious raspberry mousse for a delightful treat. The combination of sweet chocolate and tangy raspberry creates a perfect dessert that's surprisingly easy to make.

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    Nutella Cupcakes

    Nutella Cupcakes.
    Photo credit: Spatula Desserts.

    Nutella cupcakes are a dream for chocolate fans. They're rich and moist, packed with creamy Nutella, perfect for any celebration.

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    S'Mores Casserole

    Smores casserole.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    S'mores Casserole is an easy way to enjoy a classic camping dessert right at home. It's baked in a dish, making it great for serving a group, and you can use graham crackers or digestive biscuits along with your favorite milk chocolate.

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    Meringue Nests with Lemon Curd & Berries

    Meringue nests with lemon curd and berries.
    Photo credit: FODMAP Everyday.

    This dessert is perfect for a party and has a lot going for it. You can prepare the Meringue Nests and Lemon Curd in advance, and feel free to mix up the fillings to suit your taste.

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    White Chocolate Covered Strawberries

    White chocolate covered strawberries.
    Photo credit: Spatula Desserts.

    White chocolate-covered strawberries are a delightful dessert that everyone loves. Fresh strawberries are dipped in warm white chocolate, creating a tasty combination of juicy fruit and sweet chocolate.

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    Salted Caramel Chocolate Tart

    Salted Caramel Chocolate Tart.
    Photo credit: Spatula Desserts.

    Mini Salted Caramel Chocolate tarts are a fantastic dessert that everyone will love. The combination of rich caramel with a hint of salt and smooth chocolate in a buttery crust is simply delightful.

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    Raspberry Passion Fruit Gino

    Raspberry white chocolate gino.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Gino is a popular Swedish dessert featuring baked fruit smothered in white chocolate. It's quick to prepare in under 20 minutes and works well for dinner parties, especially when served warm over vanilla ice cream.

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    Chocolate Caramel Cupcakes

    Chocolate caramel cupcake.
    Photo credit: Spatula Desserts.

    Chocolate Caramel cupcakes are fluffy and delicious, filled with rich homemade caramel and topped with a creamy caramel mascarpone frosting. They offer a great mix of chocolate and caramel flavors, making them a wonderful dessert for New Year's Eve.

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    Lemon Meringue Tart

    Lemon Meringue Tart.
    Photo credit: Spatula Desserts.

    This Lemon meringue tart is a charming individual dessert that puts a twist on the classic lemon meringue pie. It features a delightful mix of flavors and textures, all topped with a simple yet elegant chocolate disk.

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    Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes

    Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes.
    Photo credit: Spatula Desserts.

    Homemade Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes are a crowd-pleaser. They feature soft vanilla cupcakes topped with creamy frosting and a delicious strawberry crunch, offering a great combination of flavors and textures.

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    No Bake Caramel Apple Tartlets

    No Bake Caramel Apple Tartlets (Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
    Photo Credit: Beaming Baker.

    These tarts are packed with yummy apple flavor and are suitable for vegans, gluten-free diets, and those avoiding dairy. They’re great for busy nights or anyone who wants a simple yet delicious dessert.

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    Lemonade Bundt Cake

    Lemonade bundt cake.
    Photo credit: Spatula Desserts.

    This Lemonade Bundt cake is bursting with fresh lemon flavor and has a soft, smooth texture. It's a moist cake made with yogurt and lemon zest, finished with a sweet lemonade syrup that makes it a great dessert for any occasion.

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    Pineapple & Coconut Tarts

    Pineapple & Coconut Tarts.
    Photo credit: Tia Clara.

    Mini puff pastry tarts filled with pineapple and coconut are topped with a beautiful meringue rosette. They look fancy but are really easy to make.

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    Berry Gino

    Berry gino.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This berry bake is packed with bananas, strawberries, and blueberries, all topped with white chocolate for a tasty treat. It's a great dessert for any dinner party and can be made ahead of time, especially when served over vanilla ice cream.

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    Sweet Cornmeal Cakes With Peaches and Cream

    Sweet cornmeal cakes.
    Photo Credit: Inquiring Chef.

    These soft cornmeal cakes are baked in a muffin tin and topped with fresh peaches and whipped cream.

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    Cherry Blackberry Chocolate Cheesecake

    Cherry and Blackberry Chocolate Cheesecake.
    Photo credit: A Pinch of Zest.

    This chocolate cheesecake is rich and creamy, with a delightful touch of fresh cherries. It's a perfect dessert to celebrate New Year's Eve.

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    Mini Cherry Cheesecakes

    Mini Cherry Cheesecakes.
    Photo credit: Dish 'n' the Kitchen.

    Mini Cherry Cheesecakes are a tasty dessert that’s perfectly sized for a sweet finish. They’re easy to make ahead of time and freeze well, so they’re a great option for any celebration.

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    Italian Blueberry Crostata

    Italian Blueberry Crostata Recipe
    Photo Credit: Scarlati Family Kitchen.

    This Italian blueberry crostata is an easy dessert that works well for any celebration. You can use a homemade pie crust and fill it with fresh or frozen blueberries.

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    Lemon Meringue Loaf

    Lemon Meringue Loaf.
    Photo credit: Spatula Desserts.

    Lemon drizzle cake is a zesty and moist dessert that's perfect for celebrating New Year's Eve. The warm syrup poured over the cake soaks in, ensuring it stays fresh and flavorful for days.

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    Chocolate Passion Fruit Tart

    Chocolate Passion Fruit Tart.
    Photo credit: Spatula Desserts.

    This Chocolate Passion Fruit Tart combines smooth chocolate ganache with the bright and tangy flavor of passion fruit curd. The mix of chocolate and passion fruit is a delightful surprise that you won't want to miss.

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    Chocolate Ganache Cake

    Chocolate Ganache Cake.
    Photo credit: Spatula Desserts.

    This chocolate ganache cake is perfect for celebrating special moments or enjoying after dinner. With its rich chocolate frosting and soft sponge, it's a dessert that everyone will enjoy and is easy to prepare.

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    Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes

    Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes.
    Photo credit: Valerie's Kitchen.

    Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes take a basic cake mix and transform it into a delightful treat. These individual servings bring the classic taste of this dessert in a fun and easy way.

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    Chocolate Hazelnut Tart

    Chocolate Hazelnut Tart.
    Photo credit: Spatula Desserts.

    This Silky Chocolate Hazelnut Tart is an easy, quick, and super delicious dessert for chocolate and hazelnut lovers! It requires almost zero effort, you do not even have to turn the oven. As rich as it is, this tart is also balanced in sweetness without added sugar.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has more than 20 years of experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN  and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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