If you’re looking for festive desserts, this collection of 15 Giada Christmas desserts has you covered. From rich Chocolate Chip Pound Cake to classic Ciambella Cake, each recipe brings warmth and joy to your holiday table.

I love the simplicity of the Giada Cherry Almond Thumbprint Cookies—perfect for sharing with loved ones.

1. Giada Chocolate Peanut Butter Blondies

These Chocolate Peanut Butter Blondies are rich, chewy, and perfectly sweet, combining creamy peanut butter with semisweet chocolate chips.

They bake in just 30 to 35 minutes, yielding a moist and flavorful treat that’s ideal for a Christmas gathering.

This recipe makes about 24 squares, making it perfect for sharing during the holiday season.

2. Apple Parmesan Pie

The Apple Parmesan Pie brings a unique twist to a holiday classic, blending tart Granny Smith apples with savory Parmesan in a flaky crust. This pie bakes in 45 minutes, yielding 8 delicious slices, and requires a couple of hours to cool before serving.

It’s a festive, slightly savory dessert that complements any Christmas feast.

3. Giada Blueberry-banana Bread

This Blueberry-Banana Bread is a delightful combination of sweet, ripe bananas and fresh blueberries, perfect for a cozy Christmas morning.

The loaf takes about an hour to bake, filling your home with a warm, inviting aroma.

This recipe yields one 9x5x3-inch loaf, ideal for slicing and sharing with family during the holidays.

4. Apple Crostata

This Apple Crostata offers a rustic and delightful dessert option for Christmas, combining sweet Golden Delicious and tart Pippin apples.

The buttery crust, sprinkled with sugar and toasted almonds, bakes in about 40 minutes, producing a golden, flaky treat.

This simple dessert serves 6 and is perfect for a cozy holiday gathering.

5. Giada Baked Blueberry French Toast Casserole

This Baked Blueberry French Toast Casserole is a warm, comforting dish that’s perfect for Christmas breakfast.

Combining challah bread with fresh blueberries, the casserole bakes in about 45 minutes. It serves 6 to 8, making it an ideal dish for sharing with family, topped with extra maple syrup for added sweetness.

6. Chocolate Amaretti Cookies

Chocolate Amaretti Cookies are rich, almond-flavored treats that make a great addition to your Christmas dessert spread.

With a chewy center and a slightly crunchy top, these cookies bake in just 14 minutes.

This recipe yields about 24 cookies, perfect for serving with coffee or gifting during the holidays.

7. Vegan Apple Crisp

This Vegan Apple Crisp is a delicious, plant-based dessert featuring tart Granny Smith apples and a crunchy oat topping.

The crisp bakes in 30 to 35 minutes and serves 4, making it a cozy, comforting choice for a small Christmas gathering.

Serve with vegan vanilla ice cream for a perfect finish.

8. Brownie Walnut Pie

This Brownie Walnut Pie combines rich, fudgy chocolate with toasted walnuts in a delightful biscotti crumb crust, creating a decadent Christmas dessert.

Baking in about 35 minutes, the pie sets perfectly with a slightly moist center, yielding 8 slices.

Serve it with ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat during the holidays.

9. Cinnamon Chocolate Fudge

Cinnamon Chocolate Fudge is a simple yet luxurious treat perfect for Christmas, blending rich bittersweet chocolate with a hint of cinnamon.

It takes just 6 to 8 minutes to melt and 2 hours to chill, making 16 pieces of creamy fudge. Sprinkle with a touch of kosher salt for an added flavor twist.

10. Chocolate Ricotta Cheesecake

This Chocolate Ricotta Cheesecake features a creamy blend of ricotta and mascarpone, with a subtle citrus zest and a decadent dark chocolate hazelnut topping.

The cheesecake bakes in a water bath for 90 minutes, then chills for at least 8 hours. It serves 10 to 12, making it an impressive dessert for your Christmas celebration.

11. Chocolate Mascarpone Pound Cake

This Chocolate Mascarpone Pound Cake offers a rich, moist dessert, combining a pound cake mix with cocoa powder and mascarpone cheese.

Baking for 50 to 55 minutes, this cake is perfectly complemented by a chocolate glaze.

This recipe yields one 9×5-inch loaf, ideal for a sweet finish to your Christmas dinner.

12. Giada Cherry Almond Thumbprint Cookies

These Cherry Almond Thumbprint Cookies blend toasted almond flour with a sweet cherry jam filling, making them a delightful addition to your Christmas cookie tray.

Baking for just 15 to 17 minutes, this recipe yields 24 cookies that stay fresh for several days, perfect for sharing during the holidays.

13. Giada Cherry-pistachio Biscotti

Cherry-Pistachio Biscotti brings together the festive flavors of dried cherries and crunchy pistachios, perfect for Christmas.

These twice-baked treats take about 90 minutes total to prepare and bake, yielding 24 biscotti that are ideal for enjoying with coffee or gifting to friends and family.

14. Giada Chocolate Chip Pound Cake

This Chocolate Chip Pound Cake is a rich, buttery treat filled with semisweet chocolate chips, perfect for Christmas.

The cake bakes for 45 to 60 minutes in a bundt pan, yielding a golden, moist dessert. Dust with powdered sugar before serving for an extra touch of sweetness.

15. Ciambella Cake

Ciambella Cake, a traditional Italian lemon-flavored bundt cake, is light, moist, and subtly aromatic with lemon zest and anise.

Baking in 50 minutes, this cake serves 10 to 12 people, making it a perfect choice for a Christmas dessert.

A dusting of powdered sugar adds the final festive touch to this delightful cake.