10 Showstopping Holiday Desserts

These beautiful desserts will stop your guests in their tracks.

Pumpkin PieThis pumpkin pie recipe is so satisfying and easy, you'll want to eat it more th…
Gingerbread Layer CakeLeave gingerbread people to the kids. The best vehicle for seriously sophisticat…
Perfect Pecan PieAfter patiently scouring dozens of recipes, we finally created a pie with silky-…
Millionaire's ShortbreadBritain’s triple-decker combo of buttery cookie, sweet caramel, and dark chocola…
Gâteau Breton with Apricot FillingHailing from France’s Brittany coast, gâteau Breton boasts a bright jam filling …
Torta CapreseTorta caprese often trades on cloying fudge-like density and one-note chocolate …
Deep-Dish Apple PieWe wanted mounds of tender, juicy apples in our deep-dish pie, but first we had …
Chocolate SemifreddoItaly's elegant alternative to gelato (and ice cream) is rich and decadently cre…
Orange, Cranberry, and Mint Pavlova with Whipped CreamPavlova is a drop-dead gorgeous dessert of marshmallowy, crisp-shelled meringue …
French Apple TartClassic form and good looks are compulsory for a holiday centerpiece, but they d…