New Year’s Eve desserts that are easy to make and even easier to eat! Make-ahead, party-ready, delicious! Perfect way to close the year.
Hope everyone had a happy Christmas! We had a really low-key one, which was a nice change from all the hustle and bustle of the days leading up to it.
But you know what this means – the new year is upon us! Which means New Year’s Eve parties.
As always, to close the month I have a delicious round-up for you: 16 last-minute New Year’s Eve desserts that you can prep ahead or whip up quickly so that all you need to think about on December 31 is having a blast.
New Year’s Eve Desserts: Make Ahead
Anything that you can prep the day before the party is always a lifesaver. Make all the components beforehand and assemble just when you’re ready to serve. It allows you to enjoy the party outside the kitchen! It doesn’t hurt that they look stunning too.
Impress your guests with this Lemon Panna Cotta with Grapes Two Ways from The Missing Lokness.
Here’s another lovely panna cotta recipe for you – Lavender Panna Cotta – from Salt & Lavender.
This third one is not panna cotta but an Irish Cream Crème Brûlée – slightly delightfully boozy, perfect for New Year’s Eve!
New Year’s Eve Desserts: Boozy
Speaking of boozy, Irish cream seems to be popular this time of year.
These Bailey’s Chocolate Chip Cookies from Byte Sized Nutrition are definitely not just for Santa.
And how about these Baileys Cheesecakes with Baileys Salted Caramel Sauce from Patisserie Makes Perfect? Perfect!
Not into Bailey’s? These fun Fluffer Nutter Butter Hot Cocoa Shooters from Lydi Out Loud are made with vodka. How can we say no?
While this Beer Brittle Chocolate Bark from The GastroNom has stout beer. Pretty awesome, right?
New Year’s Eve Desserts: Finger Desserts
If you’d like sober desserts, these Fully Loaded Toffee Saltines from Domesticate ME! is a great choice.
And trick your guests into eating fruit by serving these Apple Nachos with Peanut Butter and Chocolate from Trial and Eater.
New Year’s Eve Desserts: Balls and Truffles
Balls and truffles were big this year and they’re really fantastic treats you can serve on New Year’s Eve.
Try these chocolate truffles with Irish cream.
Raia’s Recipes has these Dark Chocolate Peppermint Truffles that’s to-die for.
And these Chile Mocha Truffles from Champagne Tastes are – and I quote (and absolutely agree) – “perfect little balls of happiness”.
While Natalie’s Food & Health came up with these healthy Chocolate Cinnamon Balls. It’s never too early to start working on that New Year’s resolution to eat healthy!
New Year’s Eve Desserts: Try Something New
If you want to try something new this year, you’d love the recipes below.
It’s hard resist this Fiery Ginger Cheesecake from Made by Luci. It’s vegan and gluten free too.
Want cheesecakes in jars? You would love these 8 Ingredient Passion Fruit Cheesecake Jars over at My Food Story.
New Year’s Eve Desserts: Lemon Love
You didn’t think I’d forget about lemon, did you? Never.
Here’s a Lemon Pavlova with Toasted Almonds & Coconut that’s a ray of sunshine on a dreary winter day.
And here’s a Lemon Mousse Dessert from Art from My Table that only has 2 ingredients it’s a breeze.
And there you have it. Sixteen incredible New Year’s Eve desserts you can serve at your New Year’s Eve party.
I’d like to take this chance to thank all of you for going on this awesome baking adventure with me this year. I appreciate the support, the encouragement and the good vibes all around. You guys are the best!
Hope you found this year as exciting and delicious as I did. The journey continues next year, see you on the other side! Have an amazing New Year’s Eve and a brilliant and blessed new year!
Did you make any of these recipes? What are your New Year’s Eve plans? I’d love to hear from you! Let me know in the comments section below.
Dan
You have a beautiful, tasty assortment to choose from. I don’t know which to try first!
Jolina
Thank you! And that is what I would call a very happy problem lol 🙂
Swayam
What a collection of desserts!! Everything looks brilliant. Love it
Sophie
I have been scanning pinterest for NYE desserts I want to make something special so glad i have found this thanks for sharing!!!
Jolina
Awesome! Hope you find something you like in this roundup Sophie! Have a fab NYE!
Lisa
Salivating over this list — and that creme brûlée — my FAVORITE!
Jolina
Hi Lisa! Hope you get to try the creme brûlée – seriously luxurious if I say so myself 🙂 Have a wonderful New Year!
Kimberly
I’m loving your Irish Cream Creme Brulee! It looks amazing, and I would love to try it. This is a great roundup. 🙂 Happy Holidays!
Jolina
Thank you Kimberly! Happy holidays to you and yours 🙂
Shashi
Oh my word! You have put together a seriously delicious array of desserts! I am going gaga over that Lavender panna cotta, that Irish Cream Crème Brûlée oooh and those boozy chocolate chip cookies!
Jolina
Thank you Shashi! Hope you decide on a dessert (or two or three LOL??) you’d serve on NYE. Happy new year!
Gina
So this post presents me with a problem. How will I ever decide one one or two of these to make for New Year’s. They all look divine. I want to try them all.
Jolina
LOL yes it’s quite the dilemma! 🙂 Maybe a few a day until new year? That’s not ridiculous at all LOL! Happy New Year Gina!
Klauss
Lovely collection! Sweet Tooth will be delighted!
Brian Jones
What a super collection of recipes, both of the panna cotta look incredible.
Jayne
What a great selection of desserts to choose from! I am going to be on holidays with my family this year and we always cook up a special meal – I have my eye on those passionfruit cheesecake jars – yum!!!
Jolina
That’s a great choice 🙂 Dessert in jars are so much fun too! Enjoy the holidays Jayne! Happy New Year!
Elizabeth
Irish cream creme brûlée is my favourite. Happy new year and thanks for sharing your great recipes. Good luck and all the best.
Jolina
Thanks Elizabeth! Happy new year to you and yours too. Till 2017! 🙂
Ali
These are all beautiful! I’m a huge fan of panna cotta – I think I’d like to make these recipes – but the cheesecake looks lovely, as well!
Jolina
Hi Ali! They’re pretty awesome aren’t they? I haven’t made panna cotta myself but I will soon, after this 🙂 And that fiery ginger cheesecake, just yum!
Crystal
Irish Cream Creme Brulee sounds divine!!! I’m not having a party, but I’m def making this.
Jolina
That creme brûlée is creamy and boozy and just delightful 🙂 It’s so easy to do too! Hope you like it Crystal!
Kara
This round-up is absolutely mouthwatering! Thanks so much for including me!
Jolina
Hi Kara! Your Baileys chocolate chip cookies look amazing. I’d love to make them any time of the year! 🙂 Have a lovely NYE!
Lydia
These are some mouth watering recipes! Thanks so much sharing my hot cocoa shooters Jolina! Happy New Year!
Jolina
Hi Lydia! My pleasure. Your hot cocoa shooters are incredible. We’re thinking of making them for our own party! 🙂 Happy new year to you!