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Peppermint Bark Cheesecake

Peppermint bark cheesecake is the perfect indulgent holiday treat. With the contrasting chocolate cookie crust and peppermint candy topping, it will look beautiful on any Christmas dessert table.

We used store-bought peppermint bark, but you can try your hand at making your own. Store-bought whipped cream or even thawed frozen whipped topping also works as an easy finishing touch. Any way you slice it, this is an easy recipe that looks super impressive and will be gobbled up before you can say “Happy Holidays!”

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Ingredients
For the Cookie Crust:

24 chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreos), finely crushed
4 ounces (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup sugar
For the Cheesecake Filling:

4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup chopped peppermint bark, plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups stabilized whipped cream
Candy canes, crushed, for optional topping

Easy Marmalade Steamed Sponge Pudding

The steamed marmalade sponge pudding recipe is an excellent representative of what is great about great British puddings; it is moist, warm, sticky, nurturing and heaped with nostalgia and childhood memories. Using marmalade in the pudding brings an incredible depth of flavor, use homemade, or even a jar of shop bought works well. The marmalade brings more than flavor, we may add, it adds a lovely stickiness to the pudding as well.

The pudding is easy to make. However, it needs planning as the pudding as it requires steaming for a minimum of 1 1/2 hours. Once the pudding is on to steam, little else is needed except to check frequently that the water has not boiled dry.

This steamed sponge pudding recipe comes courtesy of Gordon Ramsay, from his book, World Kitchen. The book is a journey through world cuisines, highlighting Gordon's favorite recipes from each region.

Ingredients
5/8 cup/140 g butter (softened, plus extra for greasing)
3 tbsp. marmalade (divided)
2 tbsp. Golden Syrup
Finely grated zest of 1 orange
5/8 cup/140 g golden caster/fine sugar
3 large eggs (lightly beaten)
5/8 cup/70 g self-raising flour
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. whole milk

Rocky Road Fudge

Rocky Road Fudge is a smooth chocolate fudge packed with crunchy nuts and sweet, chewy marshmallows. This recipe works with any type of nuts, but we especially love using walnuts or pecans. If you only have pistachios, peanuts, or almonds on hand, however, then feel free to opt for one of those—any nut will be fantastic in this rich, delectable fudge.

The inspiration for Rocky Road Fudge is based on the well-known flavor profile of the iconic ice cream. While there are disputing claims about who "invented" it, the facts are: It is always chocolate based; nuts and marshmallows are mixed into a chocolate ice cream foundation; and, originally, the nuts were either walnuts or almonds. Since its original iteration, though, some variations have also included chocolate chips or chunks. In addition, there have been attempts to further diversify the recipe—including using dried fruit—but the classic version remains unbeatable and those flavors are perfect for this dense, delicious fudge.

This recipe calls for condensed milk, and if you haven't used it before, it's a terrific addition to almost any dessert. It's sweet, thick, and decisively milky, and helps to round out the flavor of the fudge. The butter adds richness, the chocolate chips add color and flavor, and the vanilla provides fragrance and a touch of complex flavor. The salt is an incredibly important addition—in case you're unacquainted, salt mixed with chocolate (and nuts) is a fantastic combination. The double-duty addition of nuts and marshmallows provides textural differentiation and amazing flavor notes, ensuring that no bite is the same. Of course, if you have any nut allergies, feel free to leave them out or swap in chocolate chips or even dried fruit in their place.

In addition to being a satisfying snack or dessert, this makes for an absolutely lovely homemade gift. There aren't many people who wouldn't appreciate some handmade fudge on their doorstep.

Ingredients
Cooking spray
3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 (14-ounce) can condensed milk
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows, divided
1 1/4 cups toasted nuts, coarsely chopped, divided

Perfect Banana Pudding

Banana pudding has long been a favorite Southern dessert, and this shortcut version of the classic treat is an excellent choice for a busy day. This recipe is made with instant vanilla pudding, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla wafers, prepared whipped cream, and sliced bananas, making for an easy and convenient layered dessert that is sure to impress.

Because this recipe uses boxed pudding mix, there's no need to turn on the oven or stove. It's a great no-bake option for a hot day. Ripe bananas are especially delicious in the layers since they're sweeter and have a stronger flavor, and it's a nice way to use up any extra fruit.

To keep the sliced bananas from turning brown, they are gently tossed or brushed with a small amount of lemon juice. You'll just need a few minutes to mix up the pudding and stack the layers in a trifle dish, glass bowl, or individual dishes. If you're entertaining, make it right before dinner, cover, and stick it in the fridge to chill. Top with freshly sliced banana just before serving.

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"This banana pudding dish is just heavenly. An extremely luscious dessert that people were going back for seconds and thirds of this dessert when I made it. It was even incredible the next day! I ended up making this twice because it was so insanely good. Definitely going to save this one for the future." —Victoria Heydt

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Ingredients
3 firm, ripe bananas
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 1/2 cups cold milk
1 (5-ounce) package (6-serving size) instant vanilla pudding
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12-ounce) container whipped topping, divided
30 vanilla wafer cookies
Vanilla sugar, or cinnamon sugar, for garnish, optional
1 firm, ripe banana, for topping, if desired

Hot Chocolate Mug Cake

A cup of hot chocolate on a cold winter day is the perfect treat, and this recipe takes this beloved beverage one step further by transforming it into a decadent cake, with those quintessential mini marshmallows on top. If you are craving a bite of cake and don't have the time to bake one, this single-serving mug cake is prepped and cooked in less than five minutes, without making a whole lot of mess in your kitchen.

You can easily double this recipe to make it a dessert for two, and once you have the base technique down, can be adventurous and try new flavors or add-ins.

Ingredients
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons hot cocoa mix
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup mini marshmallows
Whipped cream, optional
Chocolate sauce, optional
Chocolate shavings, optional

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