Holidays & Events

It’s time to celebrate! Get inspired to go above-and-beyond with our special recipes for holidays and events that take you from appetizers to dessert.

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Maple-Apple Clafoutis

5 reviews

This fruit pudding could not be easier to make! A traditional comfort food in France, clafoutis is often made with cherries. I use apples and maple syrup to give it a real midwestern flair. —Bridget Klusman, Otsego, Michigan

Pumpkin Pie Custard

8 reviews

Instead of pumpkin pie, try this flavorful light holiday dessert. My husband’s aunt shared the recipe after she brought this...


Cranberry Creme Brulee

2 reviews

Dress up classic creme brulee with an easy-to-make cranberry sauce. The sweet-tart sauce compliments the rich, creamy custard. —Taste of...


Chocolate-Raspberry Creme Brulee

1 review

Just when I thought nothing could beat the specialness of creme brulee, I created this decadent version that stars rich...


Lemon Creme Brulee

1 review

After being disappointed in this recipe the first time I tried it, I experimented. When I felt it was fit...

Warm Banana Pudding

1 review

I've enjoyed my mother's pudding for as long as I can remember. She and I revised it, using a sugar...


Pumpkin Napoleons

This is an outstanding dessert for special fall gatherings. The smooth pumpkin puree pairs well with the crunchy puff pastry.

Baked Pumpkin Pudding

2 reviews

Even after you favorite turkey dinner, you'll find room for this perfect pudding dessert—a treat served hot or cold. Mildly...


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Caramel Creme Brulee

5 reviews

This recipe comes out perfect every time and it's always a crowd-pleaser! A torch works best to get the sugar...


Raisin Custard Pie

2 reviews

A comforting, old-fashioned dessert, this custard pie is one of my mom's best. The fluffy meringue makes it look so...


Get-Well Custard

10 reviews

Whenever a friend or relative was ailing, my mother-in-law would bake this fresh custard recipe and take it along when...

Pumpkin Pecan Custard

4 reviews

My family loves pumpkin pie flavor, but this is a delicious, creamy, healthier alternative—and we don’t miss the crust at...


Vanilla Custard Cups

9 reviews

When I was living with my mother, she loved custard,, so I'd make this comforting dessert each week. Without leftovers,...


Eggnog Tiramisu Trifle

Rich and absolutely fabulous—my family's five-star dessert is simply an opulent presentation that is almost too good to eat. You'll...


Hazelnut Pots de Creme

White chocolate and toasted ground hazelnuts make a heavenly combination in this rich, silky custard. Guests are sure to rave...


Coconut Custard

My family always thought baked custard was a treat...and I especially like this coconut custard version. —Ruth Peterson, Jenison, Michigan

Pomegranate Creme Brulee

Creme brulee is a decadent, elegant dessert that I reserve for the holidays and special occasions. This version features the...


Lemon-Ginger Creme Brulee

Everyone raves about the combination of lemon and ginger in this version of the classic custard treat. It never lasts...


Caramel Apple Creme Brulee

1 review

Here's the cream of the apple dessert crop. Fruit, caramel and cinnamon flavors enhance the rich, velvety custard. Served warm...


Eggnog Custard

We give a twist to traditional eggnog by using it to make these individual, creamy custards.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen


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Classic Creme Brulee

7 reviews

My favorite dessert is this creme brulee recipe. Recently I was at a party where the guests finished preparing their...


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Creamy Caramel Flan

64 reviews

A small slice of this impressively rich, creamy, caramel flan dessert goes a long way. What a delightful finish for...