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.
Maggie Unzueta
That beer bark. YUM!
Liz
Well these all look so good…maybe if they’re easy I can try more than one! And of course not just for new year’s, but every day…because every day needs desserts. Great round up!
Jolina
I like the way you think Liz 🙂 Have a happy new year!
Amanda Kruse
I always forget about making NYE treats. Those apple nachos look so good!!
Amanda
Wonderful collection. I’m not going to think about the calories just yet. I love desserts.
Jolina
Thanks Amanda! And yikes, I try not to think about calories…ever. LOL!
Theresa
This will come in handy for sure
Gloria
Looks like a great way to ring in the New Year. Delicious and party perfect.
Courtney
I have such a weakness for dessert and especially anything chocolate but that lavender panna cotta looks AMAZING.
Jolina
Hi Courtney! I absolutely agree! I haven’t actually worked with lavender before so this is the perfect recipe to try 🙂
Dawn
I want a taste of everything!! I love prepping stuff a bit in advance for New Year’s Eve. We stay in, but who wants to spend all night in the kitchen? I’d much rather my time spent the actual eating part and having a toast or two to celebrate ;). Can’t wait to see what delicious recipes you have in store for 2017! All the best to you & Red! Happiest of New Years, my friend!!
Jolina
LOL I would much rather spend the time eating and drinking too 🙂 Cheers to you and yours Dawn! Have a fantastic NYE and a wonderful 2017!
Brittany
I never thought of making NYE desserts before, but these are all really good ideas!
CourtneyLynne
Oooo so many yummy dessert suggestions!!! I might just have to use one of these for our NYE get together!
Jolina
Nice! I’d love to hear back about what you eventually chose 🙂 Have a wonderful NYE and a blessed new year!
Sharon
Yum these all look so great! I love me some boozy desserts. And that creme brulee looks just perfect!
Cricket Plunkett
I love a good last minute recipe! These would also be great for valentines day!
Alexandra
They all look amazing, if only I had the time to test them all out.
Alicia
I love new recipes. I will have to save this one for sure.
Rachel
Ohhhhh man, I better get all my dessert eating in quick, before the new year hits!