Holiday celebrations are incomplete without holiday desserts. In fact they deserve equal importance, as does the rest of the main courses in a menu. Irresistible and divine, holiday desserts can be of various kinds depending on what is the reigning favorite within a family. Usually chocolates, ice creams and cakes drive the holiday desserts menu; however, there are many who choose to opt for something more exotic and enticing.

Whether it is Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year or Easter, holiday desserts enjoy a special place of prominence on all these occasions. The list of holiday dessert recipes are endless; however, if one had to pick a few special ones then it would be the following top five desserts.

Top Five Easy Holiday Desserts

1. Irresistible coffee tiramisu: This Italian specialty is regarded as one of the most scrumptious desserts ever available. This special Italian cake is made from lady finger biscuits that is dipped in espresso and coated with a whipped layer of egg yolks, mascarpone cheese and sugar and topped with cocoa.

2. Chocolate fudge cheesecake: Chocolate fudge cheesecake is a decadent treat that can be a delicious combination of brownie and feather light cheesecake glazed with a layer of chocolate truffle. It is truly sinful in every sense and one serving will never be enough to satiate the craving for this sweet delight.

3. Double citrus tart: A delicious citrus flavor makes double citrus tart a delightful dessert to make on any holiday or special occasion. The bright and refreshing flavors of lemon and orange make this heavenly tart quite a luscious bite. The best part about this tasty tart is that it can be prepared at least one month in advance without adding the whipped cream.

4. Chocolate velvet cake with coconut-pecan frosting: A generous portion of velvety chocolate and a rich coconut-pecan frosting makes this one of the most decadent treats. Devouring this melt-in-your-mouth moist cake is the easiest thing to do and is the perfect way to end a delicious holiday meal.

5. Bread pudding with vanilla sauce: This tasty dessert is one of the easiest and quickest recipes to prepare. In fact it is so easy to make that while your guests enjoy the meal, you can easily assemble all the ingredients and prepare this delicious dessert immediately.

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