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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    Oreo Mousse Cake

    3 reviews

    Oreo mousse cake is so simple to put together, but it tastes as decadent as fancy restaurant desserts. Have fun garnishing it as you like using crushed or whole Oreos, additional whipped cream rosettes or chocolate shavings. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

    Copycat Celebration Cheesecake

    My children were born on the same day five years apart, so I go all out for their celebration. This...


    Instant Pot Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

    1 review

    I adapted my favorite cheesecake recipe to work in the Instant Pot. The texture was so incredible, I may never...


    Air-Fryer Cheesecake

    This air-fryer cheesecake is something I've been making and perfecting for years. My daughter insisted it be served...


    Flourless Olive Oil Chocolate Cake

    The oil in this flourless chocolate olive oil cake creates a rich and savory flavor. Top with ice cream, powdered...


    Michigan Cherry Japanese-Style Cheesecake

    2 reviews

    Michigan is known for its amazing cherries, especially the tart ones, so we have plenty of opportunities to find new...

    Lingonberry-Cardamom Cake

    1 review

    Our family is Scandinavian, and we love using almonds, cardamom and lingonberries in desserts, as in this cardamom cake. If...


    Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Cheesecake

    This Kentucky bourbon pecan cheesecake will wow your guests and your taste buds. Serve in spring during the Kentucky Derby...


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    Sunny Citrus Cheesecake

    9 reviews

    This beautiful layered cheesecake takes a bit longer to make, but the end result is so worth it! Citrus seems...


    Cookie Cake

    This oversized cookie cake recipe is so easy and quick that I just might make it instead of traditional cookies...

    Coconut-Lemon Ice Cream Cake

    3 reviews

    This lemon ice cream cake is a cool treat my family loves anytime, but we find it especially refreshing on...


    Strawberry Pretzel Pie

    12 reviews

    This cool no-bake strawberry pie is the perfect cure for your sweet tooth, especially in summer. Made with pantry staples,...


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    Brown Sugar & Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake

    3 reviews

    Searching for a dessert superstar? This chocolate swirl cheesecake is the one that people ask for again and again. —Jeanne...


    Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake

    1 review

    After making some delicious dessert bars, I was determined to turn the recipe into a chocolate peppermint cheesecake. This festive...


    Mint Chocolate Cheesecake

    7 reviews

    I created this mint chocolate cheesecake for our high school's annual fundraiser. We were told that it brought a hefty...

    No-Bake Mango Strawberry Cheesecake

    5 reviews

    Cheesecake is my mom's favorite dessert. I made this especially for her on Mother's Day to thank her for being...


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    Yogurt-Ricotta Cheesecake

    3 reviews

    I have always liked Italian ricotta cheesecakes, but they have too much sugar for me. I made a light version,...


    Baby Swiss Appetizer Cheesecake

    1 review

    This beautiful cheesecake appetizer can be refrigerated up to 24 hours before serving, so it's the perfect make-ahead recipe for...


    Orange Cornmeal Cake

    1 review

    This cake bakes up tender and light with a subtle orange taste. It tastes rich but is comparatively low in...


    Root Vegetable Pave

    5 reviews

    This is a stunning side dish to serve company. The robust blend features earthy root vegetables in a lightly herbed...


    Mile-High Chicken Potpie

    6 reviews

    Classic chicken potpie gets extra homey when it's loaded with a creamy filling and baked tall in a springform pan....


    Mushroom and Bacon Cheesecake

    2 reviews

    My clan loves anything with cream cheese, so I knew this savory cheesecake appetizer would go down as an all-time...


    Cranberry Cheesecake

    4 reviews

    Every year when the cranberries are harvested, my family looks forward to eating this cheesecake. —Nairda Monroe, Webberville, Michigan


    Chocolate Ginger Cake

    Indulge in a dark, decadent cake that showcases the flavors of the holiday season. I stir fresh ginger into the...

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    Heavenly Mint Brownie Dessert

    12 reviews

    This dessert has a brownie base with a melt-in-your-mouth mint layer of chopped Andes candies. It's topped with a smooth,...


    Peppermint Chip Cheesecake

    8 reviews

    I love to make cheesecakes and frequently give them as gifts or donate them to fundraisers. This one is very...


    Bavarian Apple Torte

    13 reviews

    This rich, creamy torte has always been one of my favorite autumn desserts. Mom uses the freshest apples from a...


    Easy Nutella Cheesecake

    2 reviews

    Creamy chocolate-hazelnut spread tops a crust made of crushed Oreo cookies to make this irresistible baked cheesecake.—Nick Iverson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin


    Coconut Cheesecake & Rhubarb Compote

    3 reviews

    I took my daughter’s love of cheesecake plus my mom’s love of coconut and rhubarb and ran with it. Try...


    Caramel Pecan Cheesecake

    13 reviews

    I created this creamy cheesecake using two of my favorites—caramel and pecans. It is a stunning cake and rivals any...