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    The Best Vegan Christmas Desserts: 21+ Festive Ideas!

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    Hey desserts fans! Need some holiday season inspiration? This collection of delicious vegan Christmas desserts is ready to help you choose the perfect sweet treats for your holiday table!

    A collage of the best vegan Christmas desserts.
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    Cheesecakes, cookies, cakes and puddings... There's so many cozy and festive treats that are perfect for the big day!

    We've rounded up the best vegan Christmas recipes to help you choose what to make for dessert.

    We've organised them by popular flavors, so you'll find fruity desserts, chocolatey desserts, and seasonal classics like gingerbread and peppermint desserts!

    For each recipe you'll find helpful info about how much effort it is to make, what diets it's suitable for and how long it takes to make.

    So you can find the perfect Christmas dessert (or two!) for you, your friends and family! Happy holidays!

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    Fruity desserts

    A Christmas pudding topped with cranberries, with holly behind it,

    The Ultimate Vegan Christmas Pudding

    For a traditional christmas pudding, this recipe is a winner! It's full of dried fruit and festve flavors.
    At a glance: Moist, boozy, rich
    Diet*: Gluten-free option
    Effort: High
    Time: 1 hout 45 minutes
    Recipe by: avirtualvegan.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Vegan Cassata Ice Cream

    Vegan Cassata Ice Cream

    Inspired by the Italian dessert cassata, this decadent ice cream loaf is filled with Christmas fruits, pistachio nuts and chocolate.
    At a glance: Colorful, nutty, no bake
    Diet*: Gluten-free, soy-free, contains nuts and coconut
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 30 minutes + chilling
    Recipe by: quitegoodfood.co.nz
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    A bright pink cheesecake with a slice cut out.

    Vegan Cranberry Cheesecake

    This stunning vegan cranberry cheesecake would look amazing on your holiday table!
    At a glance: Vibrant, tart, no bake
    Diet*: Gluten-free option, contains nuts
    Effort: Medium / High
    Time: 40 minutes + chilling
    Recipe by: myquietkitchen.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Four red colored poached pears on a white plate.

    Poached Pears in Red Wine

    This recipe uses a vegan red wine to poach pears until tender. The liquid is then reduced to make a delicious syrup. A beautiful dessert to serve this Christmas!
    At a glance: elegant, warmly spiced, fruity
    Diet*: Gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 40 minutes
    Recipe by: www.resplendentkitchen.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Apple crisp in a baking dish with one portion removed.

    Vegan Apple Crisp

    When you want a good old-fashioned, comforting dessert that's easy to make, this apple crisp is perfect.
    At a glance: Cozy, nutty, juicy
    Diet*: Gluten-free option, contains nuts
    Effort: Low
    Time: 1 hour
    Recipe by: veganonboard.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE

    Chocolate desserts

    Vegan Yule Log

    Vegan Yule Log

    Yule log or Bûche de Noël makes a lovely traditional Christmas dessert. This rolled chocolate sponge cake is filled with vanilla buttercream and topped with vegan chocolate ganache.
    At a glance: Fluffy, buttery, gorgeous
    Effort: High
    Time: 42 minutes + 3 hours resting
    Recipe by: bakedbyclo.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    A spoon scoops from a chocolate mousse topped with vegan whipped cream and shaved chocolate.

    Vegan Chocolate Mousse with Silken Tofu

    This vegan chocolate mousse has just 5 simple ingredients, but is oh so delicious!
    At a glance: Easy, rich, creamy
    Diet*: Gluten-free, nut-free option
    Effort: Low
    Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
    Recipe by: vegandessertideas.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Mini chocolate puddings on a plate.

    No-Bake Mini Chocolate Christmas Puddings

    These delightful mini chocolate Christmas puddings are a delicious bite-sized dessert that's fun to make!
    At a glance: Cute, no-bake, festive
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 25 minutes + chilling
    Recipe by: veganpunks.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Chocolate truffles coated in cocoa next to a slice of orange.

    Chocolate Orange Truffles

    Chocolate + orange is the ultimate Christmas flavor combination and these vegan truffles are totally irresistible!
    At a glance: Zesty, melt-in-the-mouth, decadent
    Diet*: Gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free
    Effort: Low
    Time: 15 minutes + chilling
    Recipe by: veganonboard.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Four glasses filled with chocolate, cream and cherry layers.

    Vegan Black Forest Trifle

    This layered dessert features a rich chocolate custard, whipped coconut cream, and cherries.
    At a glance: Decadent, creamy, fruity
    Effort: High
    Time: 2 hours 15 minutes + chilling
    Recipe by: heartfultable.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Slices of vegan chocolate salami on a wooden board.

    Vegan Chocolate Salami

    This delicious no bake dessert is super chocolatey and filled with cookies, dried fruit and nuts. Makes a great edible gift too!
    At a glance: Rich, nutty, fruity
    Diet*: Can be made gluten-free with GF cookies and GF plant milk
    Effort: Low / Medium
    Time: 15 minutes + chilling
    Recipe by: veganonboard.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Squares of dark chocolate fudge stacked on top of a white plate.

    Vegan Chocolate Fudge

    This decadent dairy-free fudge is a perfect after dinner sweet treat!
    At a glance: Smooth, customizable, easy
    Diet*: Gluten-free
    Effort: Low
    Time: 10 minutes + chilling
    Time: 10 minutes
    Recipe by: vegandessertideas.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE

    Gingerbread desserts

    A cheesecake topped with gingerbread men with a two slices cut out.

    Vegan Gingerbread Cheesecake

    This vegan gingerbread cheesecake is baked and makes a brilliant festive dessert with cute gingerbread men on top!
    At a glance: Creamy, rich, indulgent
    Diet*: Nut-free, gluten-free option
    Effort: High
    Time: 1 hour 5 minutes + chilling
    Recipe by: www.rainbownourishments.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Squares of gingerbred cake stacked on top of each other on a plate.

    Easy Vegan Gingerbread Cake

    Warm gingerbread spices combined with sweet molasses make this vegan cake into holiday perfection!
    At a glance: Moist, richly spiced, comforting
    Diet*: Soy-free, nut-free
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 45 minutes
    Recipe by: www.veggieinspired.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    A decorated gingerbread house with snow icing.

    Vegan Gingerbread House

    Unleash your creative side and make and decorate your own vegan gingerbread house for your Christmas dessert!
    At a glance: A fun activity, kid-friendly, adorable
    Effort: High
    Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
    Recipe by: bakedbyclo.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Vegan Lebkuchen Cookies

    Vegan Lebkuchen Cookies

    These traditional German gingerbread cookies are a delight for all the family!
    At a glance: Soft, rich, fun to make
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 30 minutes + decorating time
    Recipe by: veganonboard.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE

    Peppermint desserts

    Chocolate cupcakes topped with white frosting and candy canes.

    Vegan Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes

    These delightful chocolate cupcakes are topped with peppermint frosting and crushed candy canes.
    At a glance: Fluffy, moist, minty
    Diet*: Gluten-free
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 35 minutes
    Recipe by: delightfuladventures.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Four peppermint patties stacked on top of each other.

    Vegan Peppermint Patties

    These easy peppermint patties have just 5 ingredients and make a delicious healthier option for Christmas dessert.
    At a glance: Refreshing, quick, giftable
    Diet*: Gluten-free
    Effort: Low
    Time: 30 minutes
    Recipe by: minimalistbaker.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE

    More yummy desserts!

    A cheesecake decorated with biscoff cookies.

    Vegan Biscoff Cheesecake

    This baked vegan biscoff cheesecake is made with a crunch base of cookies and delightful swirls of cookie butter. Yum!
    At a glance: Creamy, caramelly, rich
    Diet*: Contains gluten, nuts and soy
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
    Recipe by: yumveganlunchideas.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Individual portions of tiramisu.

    Easy Vegan Tiramisu

    This Italian dessert is always a crowd-pleasing Christmas dessert!
    At a glance: Creamy, decadent, no bake
    Diet*: Nut-free, can be made gluten-free, contains coconut and soy
    Effort: Low
    Time: 10 minutes + chilling
    Recipe by: veganonboard.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Vegan Cinnamon Rolls

    Vegan Cinnamon Rolls

    Cinnamon rolls are always a crowd-pleaser. You can make them into an even more festive dessert by baking them into the shape of a Christmas tree!
    At a glance: Fluffy, buttery, comforting
    Effort: High
    Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
    Recipe by: veganonboard.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE

    * Diet disclaimer: Diet information is included as a helpful guide, but can't be guaranteed, especially as external websites may update their recipes. If you are catering for allergies, take care to double-check the recipe and your ingredients.

    Now it's time to share your ideas...

    I'd love to know what your favorite vegan Christmas desserts are in the comments! Vicky x

    Vicky, a chick wearing a chef's hat and holding a spoon.

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