36 Easy New Year’s Eve Desserts

I’m so ready to ring in the New Year, and these easy dessert ideas are the sweetest way to do it! I love making these desserts for New Year’s Eve because they’re fun and fancy, but still so simple. Whether the occasion calls for something boozy and decadent, mini bite-sized treats to pass around at the party, or cozy and family-friendly recipes to enjoy at home, these NYE dessert recipes are a good way to celebrate.

Best Dessert Recipes for New Year’s

While waiting for the clock to strike midnight, I need something to snack on. Ideally, something sweet. Forget all the hors d’oeuvres and finger foods–on New Year’s Eve, I want dessert! I like to stay in, get cozy, and watch the ball drop with my family, and we love to keep our favorite treats nearby all night long.

I’ve gathered all of my favorite New Year’s Eve dessert recipes to celebrate the occasion. Don’t worry, these cakes, cookies, mini desserts, cupcakes, and chocolate treats are all easy to make! Whether you’re staying in or throwing a party, these dessert ideas are perfect for New Years.

Cheers to New Year’s with These Desserts

Inspired by some of my favorite alcoholic beverages, these sweet recipes are just a little bit boozy. Which makes them the perfect desserts for NYE!

• Pink Champagne Cupcakes: Pop the bubbly and make these champagne-infused cupcakes with pretty pink frosting. These always make me feel like celebrating!
• Kahlua Cupcakes: I use my favorite coffee liqueur to make these chocolatey cupcakes filled with ganache. They pair well with shots of espresso (to keep me awake) or dessert cocktails.
• Moscato Cupcakes: I love pink moscato, and it’s the perfect sweet wine to add delightful flavor to some cupcakes.
• Amaretto Truffles: Biting into one of these rich little chocolates right at midnight is a true delight. And they’re so quick to make!

Fancy New Year’s Eve Dessert Ideas

If you’re planning a special date, romantic night in, or a NYE party that calls for a fancier dessert option, these ideas are sure to impress!

• Baked Alaska: This is one of those desserts you might only expect to see at some fancy old restaurant, but it’s actually quite easy to make. Cake and ice cream is topped off with a thick layer of meringue, and it always impresses guests!
• Creme Brulee: This rich and creamy dessert is a wonderful way to round out a special New Year’s Eve dinner. They need some time to chill, but besides that, there’s not much to this simple recipe.
• Pavlovas: This is my favorite fancy little dessert for special occasions. Chewy meringue topped with chocolate and strawberries is the perfect mix of sweet, fresh, and rich.
• Chocolate Mousse Cake: Layers of chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, and ganache creates the most beautifully indulgent cake, and it makes enough for a small crowd.

Mini NYE Party Desserts

It’s not a party without a mini dessert! These are small, individual-sized, and totally fun to share at parties.

• Chocolate Cake Pops: It only takes 5 ingredients to make these little cake pops, and they’re the perfect party dessert for NYE, no matter the age of the guests! Make strawberry cake pops, or any cake flavor you like.
• Cream Puffs: These are just so cute and little, I can’t help but serve them up for any occasion that calls for a semi-fancy mini treat. You’ll be surprised how quickly these pastries come together!
• Chocolate Pot de Creme: Whipping up cups of this silky chocolate custard is a great way to top off a dinner party or a quieter evening in with a loved one.
• Butterscotch Pudding: Butterscotch is an underrated flavor if you ask me, but it’s perfect for New Year’s. The best part of this velvety pudding recipe is it only takes 20 minutes to make!
• Cannolis: Crunchy shells filled with sweet, creamy ricotta creates the most delicious bite! This is one of the best treats to serve for holidays. Be sure to make a full tray!

Quick and Easy Desserts for New Year’s Eve

No need to stress about getting a dessert ready for that last-minute New Year’s celebration, because these recipes are all easy enough to whip up in jiff.

• Confetti Cake Cookies: Every celebration calls for some confetti! These cakey Crumbl-inspired cookies are super quick to make and they taste amazing.
• Cheesecake Mousse: It only takes 10 minutes to whip up these creamy and fluffy cups of cheesecake. Just increase the ingredient amount to make as many as you need!
• Cream Cheese Brownies: The cream cheese swirl creates a great balance to the fudgy chocolate. These brownies are a hit with any crowd!
• Oreo Monster Cookies: When I can’t decide which candies or cookies to eat, I just throw them all into one recipe. These cookies are so fun to eat while sitting on the couch with the family, waiting to say “Happy New Year!”.

Celebrate with Indulgent Chocolate Desserts

I think every occasion needs at least one chocolate dessert–nothing else quite satisfies my sweet tooth! 

• Chocolate Lasagna: Layers of cookie crust, cream cheese, pudding, and whipped cream make up this no-bake chocolate dessert, and it’s great for a big group.
• Chocolate Tart: This dark chocolate tart is so luxurious, and super easy to make too. I can whip it up in minutes, let it set in the fridge all day, and it’ll be ready to eat in the evening.
• Better Than Sex Cake: Dress up a box of cake mix to make this extra irresistible dessert. It’s simple, delicious, and party-ready!
• Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake: Layers of chocolate and caramel cheesecake sit atop a buttery graham cracker crust, all finished off with chocolate ganache. This is one of my favorite cheesecakes to make for a holiday like New Year’s because it’s wonderfully indulgent and so pretty too!
• Ferrero Rocher Cupcakes: Ferrero Rocher is known as one of the fanciest candies, so I always want one on NYE. To make it even better, I put it on top of a chocolate hazelnut cupcake!

Good New Year’s Eve Desserts for a Crowd

If you’re throwing a party, you gotta make sure there’s enough for everyone! These crowd-friendly desserts are great for New Year’s and so simple to make.

• Vanilla Sheet Cake: A sheet cake is the ideal dessert for parties because it feeds a lot of people but it’s so quick and easy to make!
• Baklava: Walnuts, cinnamon, honey, and delicate layers of flaky phyllo dough create this amazingly sweet dessert. You can easily serve a dozen people with this recipe!
• Cheesecake Bars: Cheesecake is one of the best desserts for NYE, and making it into bars means it’s easy to serve a lot of people. This recipe is so simple and perfectly creamy.
• Cookie Cake: There’s something about a cookie cake that I really love for parties. This homemade one is super fresh, and great for celebrating.

Sweet Snacks for NYE Parties

I like to add a sugary twist to the snack table with these extra sweet recipes.

• Caramel Popcorn: My family and I love to sit and watch the NYE stream with a bowl of popcorn, so why not make it caramel popcorn? It’s sweet, buttery, and so addicting!
• Candy Grapes: These sweet and colorful grapes are quick to make, fun to add to the snack table, and definitely kid-friendly. 
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Chex Mix: Why eat regular Chex Mix on New Year’s Eve when you can eat a sweet and chocolatey version filled with candies? But beware, bowls of this go fast at parties!
• Chocolate Fruit Dip: A plate of fruit with this fluffy, creamy, chocolate dip is way better than the typical veggie tray.
• Christmas Crack Chex Mix: Christmas may be over, but this white chocolate coated snack mix is still only my list! It’s really never too late to chow down on this treat.

Pass Around These Bite-Sized New Year’s Desserts

Like a tray of hors d’oeuvres, these bite-size dessert recipes are fun and easy to share at any NYE party.

• Butterfinger Balls: I love the addition of crispy Butterfinger pieces to these peanut butter and chocolate balls. They’re so easy to pop onto a dessert table!
• Coconut Macaroons: This bite-size dessert only takes 20 minutes to make and the simple coconut flavor is so delicious!
• Turtle Candies: These crunchy, sweet and salty little candies are one of my favorite holiday treats, and they’re really easy to make with 4 ingredients.
• Coconut Truffles: Ring in the New Year with these easy truffles! Bites of rich chocolate stuffed with shredded coconut is perfectly indulgent and so satisfying.
• Crockpot Chocolate Peanut Clusters: 3 ingredients and my slow cooker is all I need to make these delicious chocolates!

I’m so excited to celebrate another New Year’s Eve with these easy dessert ideas. I wish you all a Happy New Year!