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50 Peppermint Dessert Ideas for the Holidays

Peppermint desserts always make a holiday table feel brighter, cuter, and a little more special.

The red-and-white will dress up treats with crushed candy canes, swirls of whipped cream, and drizzles of melted chocolate.

1. Peppermint Bark Cheesecake Bars

Close-up of cheesecake bars with a chocolate cookie crust, topped with crushed peppermint candy and white chocolate drizzle, arranged on a white plate.

These are creamy, pretty, and great for slicing into neat little squares for a dessert tray. The white chocolate drizzle and peppermint topping make them feel extra festive.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 325°F. Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment.
  2. Mix the chocolate cookie crumbs with the melted butter. Press firmly into the pan. Bake for 8 minutes, then cool slightly.
  3. Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla and peppermint extract.
  4. Spread the filling over the crust. Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, until the center is just set.
  5. Cool completely, then chill 3 hours or longer.
  6. Drizzle with melted white chocolate and top with the crushed candy canes before slicing.

2. Mini Peppermint Hot Cocoa Cups

Several small glass cups filled with alternating layers of chocolate and cream, topped with whipped cream, mini marshmallows, red sprinkles, and a peppermint stick.

These look like tiny cups of cocoa, which makes them really cute for parties. They are simple to make ahead and easy to set out on a tray.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Whisk the pudding mix with the cold milk for 2 minutes, then chill until thick.
  2. Beat the heavy cream with the powdered sugar and peppermint extract until soft peaks form.
  3. Spoon the pudding into the dessert cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  4. Top each with a small swirl of peppermint whipped cream and a few mini marshmallows.
  5. Add a short peppermint stick to each cup right before serving.

3. Candy Cane Cream Puffs

Holiday éclair with pink peppermint cream filling, white chocolate drizzle, and crushed peppermint topping on a white cake stand.

These feel light and bakery-style, and the peppermint cream makes them feel perfect for the holidays. They look especially pretty with a white drizzle.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Let the cream puff shells cool completely if freshly baked.
  2. Whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract until medium peaks form.
  3. Slice or poke the shells and pipe the peppermint cream inside.
  4. Drizzle each puff with melted white chocolate.
  5. Top with crushed candy canes and chill until serving.

4. Peppermint Mocha Trifle Cups

Glass cups filled with layered chocolate and cream dessert, topped with green whipped cream, chocolate curls, and crushed peppermint pieces.

These are layered, rich, and pretty in little cups. The peppermint lifts the chocolate and coffee flavors so it feels extra festive.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Stir the espresso powder into the prepared chocolate pudding.
  2. Whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar and peppermint extract until soft peaks form.
  3. Layer a few pieces of chocolate cake into each glass.
  4. Add a spoonful of mocha pudding, then a layer of peppermint whipped cream.
  5. Repeat the layers once more and chill until serving.

5. Peppermint Swirl Fudge

Four square pieces of white and red marbled fudge stacked on a white plate.

This is a great holiday candy because it looks festive the second you cut it. The soft swirl makes it look a little more special than plain fudge.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment.
  2. Melt the white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk over low heat, stirring until smooth.
  3. Stir in the peppermint extract.
  4. Pour about ¾ of the mixture into the pan.
  5. Stir the red food coloring into the rest, drop it over the white layer, and swirl gently with a knife.
  6. Chill 2 to 3 hours until firm, then cut into squares.

6. Mini Peppermint Pie Bites

Mini tart shells filled with pink mousse, topped with white chocolate drizzle and crushed peppermint candy, arranged on a white surface.

These are tiny and really cute on a holiday tray. The crisp shell and creamy filling make them feel like little bakery desserts.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Warm the mini phyllo shells in a 350°F oven for 3 minutes, then cool.
  2. Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract until smooth.
  3. Pipe or spoon the filling into the shells.
  4. Drizzle with melted white chocolate.
  5. Top with crushed peppermint and chill until serving.

7. Peppermint Cookie Butter Bars

A close-up of dessert bars with a cookie base, brown filling layer, white topping, and crushed peppermint candy pieces on top.

These are rich, a little cozy, and feel more unique than the usual peppermint bark dessert. The cookie butter gives them a deeper holiday flavor.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment.
  2. Mix the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into the pan. Bake for 8 minutes.
  3. Spread the cookie butter evenly over the warm crust.
  4. Pour the melted white chocolate over the top and spread gently.
  5. Sprinkle with the peppermint pieces.
  6. Chill until firm, then slice into bars.

8. Candy Cane Brownie Truffles

Close-up of chocolate truffles topped with crushed peppermint candies, each placed in a red-and-white striped paper cup.

These are tiny, rich, and easy to set out for a party. They also look really cute in mini paper liners.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Mix the crumbled brownies with the cream cheese frosting until the mixture holds together.
  2. Roll into 16 to 18 small balls and chill for 30 minutes.
  3. Dip each ball into the melted dark chocolate.
  4. Sprinkle with crushed candy canes while still wet.
  5. Let them set, then place in mini cupcake liners.

9. Peppermint Icebox Cake

Rectangular layered bars with chocolate cake, pink and white cream, topped with crushed peppermint candy and neatly arranged on a white plate.

This is cool, creamy, and great to make ahead. Once sliced, the layers look really pretty and festive.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract until medium peaks form.
  2. Spread a thin layer of cream in the bottom of a loaf pan.
  3. Add a layer of chocolate wafer cookies, then another layer of cream.
  4. Repeat until the pan is full, ending with cream on top.
  5. Top with crushed peppermint.
  6. Chill overnight before slicing.

10. Peppermint Meringue Kisses

A plate of white meringue cookies with red stripes is displayed in front of a jar filled with similar cookies. Holiday decorations are blurred in the background.

These are pretty, crisp, and perfect for cookie trays or little jars. The candy cane stripes make them feel really festive.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 225°F. Line baking sheets with parchment.
  2. Beat the egg whites until foamy, then slowly add the granulated sugar. Beat until stiff and glossy.
  3. Mix in the peppermint extract.
  4. Stripe the inside of a piping bag with red gel food coloring, then fill with meringue.
  5. Pipe kisses onto the baking sheets.
  6. Bake for 1 hour, then turn off the oven and let them cool inside until crisp.

11. Peppermint Tiramisu Cups

Three glass cups filled with layers of ladyfingers and pink cream, topped with cocoa powder, mint leaves, and a red-and-white candy. Text "SARAHSCOOP.COM" appears at the bottom.

These feel a little fancy, but they are still easy enough for the holidays. The peppermint makes them feel extra seasonal without losing that tiramisu feel.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Beat the mascarpone until smooth.
  2. Whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract to soft peaks, then fold into the mascarpone.
  3. Break the ladyfingers into pieces and dip quickly in the cooled espresso.
  4. Layer dipped ladyfinger pieces and peppermint mascarpone cream into the cups.
  5. Chill at least 2 hours, then dust with cocoa powder.

12. Peppermint White Chocolate Tartlets

Mini tartlets with a creamy white filling, topped with crushed peppermint candies, arranged neatly on a white tray.

These are tiny and elegant and look really pretty on a tray. The smooth white filling and red peppermint bits make a nice contrast.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Crisp the mini tart shells in a 350°F oven for 3 minutes, then cool.
  2. Heat the heavy cream until hot but not boiling, then pour over the white chocolate chips.
  3. Stir until smooth, then mix in the peppermint extract.
  4. Spoon into the tart shells and top with crushed peppermint.
  5. Chill until set.

13. Candy Cane Cookie Sandwiches

Three stacked sandwich cookies with pink filling and edges rolled in crushed peppermint candy.

These are bright, festive, and really cute stacked on a plate. The peppermint filling makes them feel more special than a regular sugar cookie.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Let the sugar cookies cool fully.
  2. Stir the peppermint extract into the buttercream.
  3. Spread or pipe frosting onto 12 cookies, then top with the remaining cookies.
  4. Roll the edges in the crushed candy canes.

14. Peppermint Cream Pie Cups

Individual dessert cups with layers of crushed cookies, pink mousse, and swirled whipped cream, each topped with a peppermint candy and crushed peppermint pieces.

These are soft and creamy and look extra cute in clear little cups. They work really well for parties because they are easy to serve.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Spoon a few tablespoons of chocolate cookie crumbs into the bottoms of the cups.
  2. Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract until smooth.
  3. Fold in the whipped topping.
  4. Spoon the filling into the cups and top with a little more whipped topping.
  5. Chill until serving.

15. Peppermint Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches

Squares of chocolate cake sandwich a pink peppermint cream filling, topped with powdered sugar, and garnished with candy canes on a white tray.

These are rich, cold, and extra fun for the holidays. The peppermint edge makes them look really cute once frozen.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Let the peppermint ice cream soften for 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. Place a scoop between two brownies and press gently.
  3. Roll the edges in the crushed peppermint.
  4. Freeze until firm before serving.

16. Candy Cane Eton Mess

A glass layered with white cream, meringue cookies, and topped with white chocolate curls and crushed peppermint candy. Other similar desserts are in the background.

These are airy and pretty and look lovely in little glasses. The meringue keeps them light, while the peppermint keeps them festive.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Gently fold half the broken meringue cookies and half the crushed peppermint into the whipped cream.
  2. Spoon into small glasses.
  3. Top with the remaining meringue pieces, peppermint, and white chocolate shavings.
  4. Serve soon after assembling.

17. Peppermint Marshmallow Cookie Cups

Chocolate cookie cups topped with toasted marshmallows, festive sprinkles, and peppermint candies are arranged on a white plate and in a muffin tin.

These are gooey, chocolatey, and really fun for a holiday tray. They feel cozy and playful at the same time.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F and grease the mini muffin pan.
  2. Press pieces of cookie dough into each cup.
  3. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
  4. Press the centers down to form cups, then fill each with a few mini marshmallows and peppermint chips.
  5. Return to the oven for 1 to 2 minutes, then cool.

18. Peppermint White Chocolate Bread Pudding

A baked bread pudding topped with white chocolate pieces, crushed peppermint candies, and white icing drizzle, served in a white baking dish.

This is warm, cozy, and a little unexpected. It is a good holiday dessert when you want something softer and more comforting.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F and grease a baking dish.
  2. Add the cubed brioche and white chocolate chips to the dish.
  3. Whisk the milk, eggs, sugar, and peppermint extract. Pour over the bread.
  4. Let soak for 10 minutes.
  5. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until puffed and set.

19. Candy Cane Profiterole Tower

A pyramid of cream puff pastries drizzled with white icing, sprinkled with crushed peppermint, and decorated with mini candy canes on a white cake stand.

These are extra cute for a party centerpiece. A little stack of peppermint cream puffs feels festive and fun without needing a whole cake.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Fill the profiteroles with peppermint whipped cream.
  2. Stack them in a small pyramid on a serving plate.
  3. Drizzle over the white chocolate.
  4. Sprinkle with crushed peppermint.
  5. Chill until ready to serve.

20. Peppermint Oreo Cheesecake Balls

A tray of white chocolate-coated truffles, some topped with pink sprinkles; one truffle is cut open, showing a white and pink filling and a dark cookie base.

These are easy, rich, and always popular. They are especially nice when you want a quick dessert that still feels festive.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Crush the peppermint Oreos finely and mix with the softened cream cheese.
  2. Roll into 18 to 20 balls and chill for 30 minutes.
  3. Dip in melted white chocolate.
  4. Let set on parchment until firm.

21. Peppermint Crème Brûlée Cups

Six ramekins of crème brûlée topped with crushed peppermint and mint leaves are arranged on a festive tray, with a Christmas tree and holiday decor in the background.

These are creamy and elegant with just enough peppermint to make them feel holiday-ready. The crisp sugar top makes them extra special.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 325°F.
  2. Warm the heavy cream gently with the peppermint extract.
  3. Whisk the egg yolks with ⅓ cup of the sugar, then slowly whisk in the warm cream.
  4. Pour into the ramekins and bake in a water bath for 28 to 35 minutes.
  5. Chill fully, then top each with 1 ½ teaspoons sugar and torch until crisp.

22. Peppermint Streusel Cupcakes

Rows of cupcakes with swirled pink and white frosting, topped with crumbly streusel and white drizzle, displayed on a white surface.

These feel a little more bakery-style than a plain peppermint cupcake. The crumbly topping gives them a cute texture and a different look.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Let the cupcakes cool fully.
  2. Pipe the peppermint buttercream onto each one.
  3. Sprinkle a little streusel over each cupcake.
  4. Drizzle with melted white chocolate.

23. Frozen Peppermint Pie Pops

Mini cookie cups filled with pink cream, topped with white chocolate drizzle and crushed peppermint, displayed on a white surface.

These are cute, playful, and easy to hold at a holiday party. They feel different from the same old peppermint slice desserts.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 375°F. Cut the pie crusts into 16 small rounds and bake until lightly golden. Cool fully.
  2. Spread the peppermint filling onto 8 rounds, placing a lollipop stick in the center of each.
  3. Top with the remaining rounds and press lightly.
  4. Freeze until firm, then drizzle with melted white chocolate.

24. Peppermint Crunch Panna Cotta

Nine glasses of pale green peppermint punch topped with crushed candy canes are arranged on a tray, surrounded by festive decorations and pinecones.

These are smooth and creamy with a crisp topping right before serving. They look really pretty in clear glasses.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Heat the heavy cream with the sugar until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Stir in the softened gelatin and peppermint extract.
  4. Pour into small glasses and chill at least 4 hours.
  5. Top with peppermint crunch just before serving.

25. Peppermint Chocolate Wafer Towers

Stacks of chocolate wafer cookies layered with white frosting and topped with crushed peppermint candies.

These are little stacked desserts that look cute and a bit fancy without being difficult. They are great when you want something a little different from bars or cookies.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Lay out the wafer cookies in pairs and sets of three.
  2. Pipe a ring of peppermint buttercream between each cookie layer.
  3. Stack three or four cookies high to make little towers.
  4. Top each tower with a mini peppermint candy.
  5. Chill 20 to 30 minutes before serving so the stacks hold together better.

26. Peppermint Chocolate Lasagna

Three layered peppermint chocolate dessert bars with whipped cream and crushed candy canes on top, displayed on a marble surface with Oreo cookies and candy canes nearby.

This is layered, creamy, and really pretty once sliced. It feels fun and festive without needing any baking.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Mix the crushed Oreos with the melted butter and press into the bottom of a 9x9-inch dish.
  2. Beat the cream cheese with ½ cup of the powdered sugar, then fold in 1 cup of the whipped topping and the peppermint extract. Spread over the crust.
  3. Whisk the pudding mixes with the cold milk until thick, then spread over the peppermint layer.
  4. Top with the remaining 1 cup whipped topping, then scatter over the crushed candy canes.
  5. Chill at least 4 hours before slicing.

27. Peppermint Sugar Cookie Bars

Square sugar cookie bars with pink frosting and crushed peppermint candy on top, arranged in rows.

These are soft, festive, and easy to make for a crowd. The peppermint frosting gives them that extra holiday feel.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment.
  2. Cream the butter and sugar until light. Beat in the eggs and vanilla.
  3. Mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt until a soft dough forms. Press evenly into the pan.
  4. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until the top is set and the edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.
  5. Spread with peppermint buttercream and top with crushed peppermint before cutting.

28. Peppermint Chocolate Tart

A chocolate tart with a slice removed, topped with white chocolate shards and crushed peppermint, sits on a white cake stand. Holiday decorations and a plate of sugared cranberries are nearby.

This one feels a little more elegant. The cool peppermint flavor keeps the rich chocolate from feeling too heavy.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Place the chopped dark chocolate and butter in a bowl.
  2. Heat the heavy cream until just steaming, then pour over the chocolate. Let sit 2 minutes, then stir smooth.
  3. Mix in the peppermint extract and pour into the tart crust.
  4. Chill until set, about 2 hours.
  5. Top with white chocolate shavings and crushed candy canes before serving.

29. Peppermint Rice Krispies Stars

Star-shaped Rice Krispies treats with white chocolate drizzle and crushed peppermint, arranged on a red tray decorated with snowmen.

These are playful, easy, and really cute for kids and party trays. The star shape makes them feel more festive than plain cereal treats.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Melt the butter in a large pot. Add the marshmallows and stir until melted.
  2. Mix in the peppermint extract, then fold in the cereal.
  3. Press into a greased or lined pan and let cool until firm enough to cut.
  4. Use a star cutter to cut shapes.
  5. Drizzle with melted white chocolate and sprinkle with peppermint pieces.

30. Peppermint Mousse Cake

A chocolate layer cake with pale green mint frosting, topped with decorative swirls, sits on a white plate with a slice removed; peppermint candies surround the cake.

This one feels pretty and a little bakery-style. The mousse layer makes it lighter than a dense cake.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Set the cake in a springform pan or cake ring.
  2. Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Mix in the melted white chocolate and peppermint extract.
  3. Whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar to medium peaks, then fold into the peppermint mixture.
  4. Spread over the cake and smooth the top.
  5. Chill 4 hours or longer before slicing.

31. Peppermint Blondies

A plate of blondie bars topped with crushed peppermint candies and white chocolate chips, arranged neatly in squares. Festive holiday decorations are blurred in the background.

These are chewy, buttery, and a nice change from all the chocolate-heavy peppermint desserts. The white chocolate and peppermint bits make them look festive fast.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F and line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment.
  2. Whisk the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla.
  3. Mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Fold in the white chocolate chips and half of the peppermint.
  4. Spread in the pan and top with the remaining peppermint.
  5. Bake for 22 to 26 minutes, then cool before slicing.

32. Peppermint Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries

Halved strawberries filled with green cream and topped with crushed peppermint candy, arranged on a white plate.

These are fresh, cute, and a little lighter than some of the richer holiday desserts. They look really sweet lined up on a plate.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Wash and dry the strawberries, then trim and hollow the centers carefully.
  2. Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract until smooth.
  3. Pipe the filling into each strawberry.
  4. Dip or sprinkle the tops with crushed candy canes.
  5. Chill until serving.

33. Peppermint Magic Bars

Stack of dessert bars with layers of cookie base, white and dark chocolate chips, topped with crushed peppermint candy and coconut flakes.

These are gooey, layered, and really fun for a holiday cookie tray. They feel classic, but the peppermint keeps them from feeling ordinary.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F and line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment.
  2. Mix the graham crumbs with the melted butter and press into the pan.
  3. Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the crust.
  4. Layer on the semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, coconut, and peppermint.
  5. Bake for 25 to 28 minutes, then cool fully before slicing.

34. Peppermint Chocolate Bread

A chocolate loaf cake topped with white icing and crushed peppermint candies, sliced and displayed on a rectangular white plate.

This feels cozy and a little different from the usual cookie-and-bar peppermint desserts. It works well sliced for brunch or dessert.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Whisk the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream the butter and sugar, then add the eggs, milk, and peppermint extract.
  4. Mix in the dry ingredients, then fold in the mini chocolate chips.
  5. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.

35. Candy Cane Pavlova Bites

A plate of meringue cookies topped with whipped cream, crushed peppermint, and mini candy canes, arranged in rows on a white plate.

These are light, pretty, and a little more delicate than most holiday desserts. They look lovely on a dessert tray.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 250°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Beat the egg whites while slowly adding the sugar. Beat until stiff and glossy, then mix in the cornstarch.
  3. Pipe or spoon small nests onto the baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 1 hour, then cool in the oven.
  5. Top each with a little whipped cream and a sprinkle of crushed candy canes right before serving.

36. Peppermint Cheesecake Dip

A white dish of peppermint dip topped with crushed mints is surrounded by pretzels, Oreo cookies, vanilla wafers, apple slices, raspberries, and mint leaves on a wooden board.

This is easy, fluffy, and great for parties when you want something sweet but more snackable. It feels fun with cookies, fruit, or pretzels.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Beat the cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Mix in the marshmallow fluff, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract.
  3. Fold in 1 tablespoon of the crushed peppermint.
  4. Spoon into a bowl and top with the remaining peppermint.
  5. Chill before serving.

37. Peppermint Layered Jello Dessert

Several glasses of layered red and white dessert topped with crushed peppermint candy, arranged closely together on a white surface.

This is bright, playful, and really pretty in clear cups. The red-and-white layers make it look extra festive.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Dissolve the red gelatin in 1 cup boiling water, then add ½ cup cold water.
  2. Pour a little into small glasses and chill until partly set.
  3. Bloom the unflavored gelatin in ¼ cup cold water, then warm gently until dissolved. Stir into the condensed milk with the peppermint extract.
  4. Pour a white layer over the red once the first layer is firm enough, then chill again.
  5. Repeat until you have several layers.

38. Peppermint Donut Holes

A plate stacked with mini donuts topped with white glaze, green icing, and crushed peppermint candy, set on a festive table.

These are cute, easy to share, and feel like a sweet little party dessert. The glaze and peppermint pieces make them festive fast.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Bake or fry the dough pieces according to the type you are using until golden and cooked through.
  2. Whisk the powdered sugar, milk, and peppermint extract into a pourable glaze.
  3. Dip the tops of the warm donut holes into the glaze.
  4. Top with crushed candy canes and let set.

39. Peppermint Cannoli Cups

A plate of cannoli filled with ricotta cream, topped with whipped cream, chocolate chips, and crushed peppermint pieces.

These feel a little fancy, but they are still easy to make in little shells. The peppermint twist keeps them holiday-themed.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Stir the ricotta, mascarpone, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract until smooth.
  2. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
  3. Spoon or pipe into the phyllo shells.
  4. Chill until serving so the filling firms up a bit.

40. Peppermint Lava Cakes

Three chocolate lava cakes in white ramekins, topped with peppermint candy, powdered sugar, and mint leaves, on a wooden board with a Christmas tree in the background.

These are rich and dramatic, and the peppermint flavor makes them feel special for the holidays. They are great for a dinner party dessert.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F and grease 4 ramekins.
  2. Melt the dark chocolate and butter together until smooth.
  3. Whisk the eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until slightly thickened, then whisk in the chocolate mixture and peppermint extract.
  4. Fold in the flour.
  5. Divide into ramekins and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers are still soft.

41. Candy Cane Puppy Chow

A white bowl filled with powdered sugar-coated snack mix topped with crushed peppermint candies and red-and-white striped mints.

This is festive, crunchy, and really cute in treat bags or bowls. It works well as a sweet party snack and a dessert table filler.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Put the cereal in a large bowl.
  2. Melt the white chocolate, peanut butter, and butter together until smooth.
  3. Pour over the cereal and stir gently to coat.
  4. Transfer to a large bag or container with the powdered sugar and shake to coat.
  5. Spread out and toss with the crushed peppermint once mostly cool.

42. Peppermint Cookie Trifle

A glass trifle dish filled with layered dessert of whipped cream, custard, chocolate cake, and crushed candy canes, garnished with mint and two candy canes. A spoon rests beside it.

These layers look really cute in a clear bowl. It is a fun way to turn simple cookies into a fuller dessert.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Add a layer of broken peppermint cookies to the bottom of a trifle bowl or dish.
  2. Spoon over a layer of vanilla pudding.
  3. Add a layer of whipped topping and a sprinkle of crushed peppermint.
  4. Repeat the layers until full.
  5. Chill before serving so the cookies soften slightly.

43. Peppermint Waffles with Dessert Toppings

A plate of waffles topped with whipped cream, chocolate syrup, and crushed peppermint, set on a festive table with holiday decorations and candy canes in the background.

These feel playful and a little different from the usual holiday dessert list. They are especially cute cut into little wedges or hearts.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Stir the peppermint extract into the prepared waffle batter.
  2. Cook in a waffle iron until crisp and golden.
  3. Cut into small wedges or use a cutter for shapes if you want a dessert-board look.
  4. Top with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and crushed candy canes.

44. Peppermint Brownie Pizza

A round brownie dessert decorated with green frosting, mini marshmallows, chocolate drizzle, and crushed peppermint, sliced into wedges on a wooden board.

This is fun, festive, and easy to slice for a group. It feels playful and a little unexpected on a dessert table.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Cool the brownie base completely.
  2. Spread the peppermint buttercream across the top.
  3. Drizzle with melted white chocolate.
  4. Top with mini marshmallows and crushed peppermint.
  5. Slice like a pizza to serve.

45. Peppermint Banana Pudding

A layered dessert in a glass bowl with pink mousse, banana slices, vanilla wafers, whipped cream, crushed peppermint, and peppermint sticks on top.

This is a fun holiday spin on a classic comfort dessert. The peppermint gives it a fresh little twist without changing the creamy texture people love.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Whisk the pudding mix with the cold milk, then stir in the peppermint extract.
  2. Layer vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, and peppermint pudding in a dish.
  3. Repeat the layers.
  4. Top with the whipped topping.
  5. Chill several hours before serving.

46. Peppermint Cheesecake Crescent Bites

Close-up of crescent rolls filled with pink and white cream, topped with powdered sugar and crushed peppermint candies.

These are easy, warm, and very holiday-friendly. They work well when you want something quick but still festive.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Beat the cream cheese, sugar, and peppermint extract.
  3. Cut the crescent dough into small squares or triangles and add a spoonful of filling to each.
  4. Fold and pinch to seal.
  5. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until golden, then top with crushed peppermint while still a little warm.

47. Peppermint Chocolate Pots de Crème

Three white ramekins filled with chocolate mousse, each topped with whipped cream, crushed peppermint, and a mint sprig, set on a white tablecloth.

These are silky and rich and feel perfect for a holiday dinner dessert. The peppermint is subtle but really nice with the chocolate.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 325°F.
  2. Warm the heavy cream and milk together, then pour over the chopped dark chocolate. Stir smooth.
  3. Whisk the egg yolks and sugar, then slowly whisk in the chocolate mixture and peppermint extract.
  4. Pour into little ramekins or cups and bake in a water bath for 25 to 30 minutes.
  5. Chill until cold and set.

48. Peppermint Ice Cream Pie

A peppermint cheesecake with an Oreo crust, topped with whipped cream swirls, crushed peppermint candy, and whole peppermint candies, with a slice removed.

This is cute, cold, and really easy to make ahead. It is a good option when you want something festive without a lot of decorating.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Let the peppermint ice cream soften for 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. Spread it into the pie crust.
  3. Drizzle with the hot fudge sauce and swirl lightly if you want.
  4. Freeze until firm, then top with whipped topping and crushed candy canes before serving.

49. Peppermint Pancake Dessert Stack

A stack of pancakes topped with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, crushed peppermint, a small candy cane, and mint leaves, set on a festive plate with holiday decorations in the background.

This is playful and different in a cute way. It feels like a dessert version of a holiday breakfast stack.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Stir the peppermint extract into the prepared pancake batter.
  2. Cook small pancakes and let them cool a little.
  3. Stack 3 or 4 with whipped cream between the layers.
  4. Drizzle with chocolate sauce and top with crushed peppermint.

50. Peppermint Dessert Board

A wooden board with frosted cookies, chocolate bark, truffles, powdered sugar cookies, candy canes, and a bowl of peppermint dip. Holiday decor and a mug are in the background.

This is a cute way to finish because it lets you mix several peppermint treats together. It looks full, festive, and really fun for parties.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Set out a holiday dessert board or large platter.
  2. Arrange the truffles, cookies, and bark in little clusters.
  3. Add a bowl of whipped cream dip in the center or side.
  4. Scatter a little crushed candy cane around the edges to fill small gaps and add color.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best peppermint desserts for a party?

Peppermint dessert boards, cookie trifles, cheesecake dip, puppy chow, and sugar cookie bars are all good party picks because they are easy to set out and serve.

Layered desserts and bite-sized treats also work well when you want a mix of textures on the table.

Can I make these peppermint desserts ahead of time?

Yes, a lot of these can be made ahead.

Desserts like peppermint chocolate lasagna, tart, trifle, ice cream pie, mousse cake, and layered gelatin cups are especially nice for making earlier in the day or even the night before.

What chocolate goes best with peppermint?

Dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and white chocolate all pair well with peppermint.

Dark chocolate gives a richer contrast, while white chocolate makes the peppermint flavor feel a little sweeter and more festive.

How do I keep peppermint desserts from tasting too strong?

Use peppermint extract carefully because a little goes a long way. Starting with a small amount helps keep the flavor fresh and balanced instead of overpowering the dessert.

Can I use crushed candy canes in all of these desserts?

Crushed candy canes work well in many of them, especially as a topping for bars, pies, cakes, dip, and no-bake desserts.

They add color and crunch, but they are usually best sprinkled on closer to serving so they stay pretty.

What are some easy no-bake peppermint desserts?

Peppermint chocolate lasagna, cheesecake dip, cookie trifle, cheesecake stuffed strawberries, and peppermint ice cream pie are all easy no-bake choices.

They are helpful when oven space is tight during the holidays.

Which peppermint desserts look the most festive on a dessert table?

Layered gelatin desserts, peppermint mousse cake, candy cane pavlova bites, peppermint brownie pizza, and a peppermint dessert board all stand out nicely.

Red-and-white toppings, clear serving dishes, and pretty slices make a big difference.

Can I make these desserts for Christmas cookie trays and gift boxes?

Yes, bars, blondies, magic bars, puppy chow, Rice Krispies stars, and sugar cookie bars are all great for cookie trays and treat boxes.

They hold up better than softer desserts and are easier to portion.

Holiday Desserts

Peppermint desserts are such a fun way to make a holiday table feel extra festive.

From easy no-bake treats to rich chocolate desserts and cute party bites, there are plenty of ideas here for cookie trays, family gatherings, and Christmas parties.

A mix of creamy, crunchy, chilled, and baked desserts helps the table feel more interesting, and peppermint flavor gives everything that classic holiday look and flavor.

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