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The holiday season is joyful, but it can also be incredibly busy. If you are short on time but still want to bring something homemade to the table, these six dessert ideas are the perfect solution. Each recipe is designed to be ready in just 10 minutes, using simple ingredients to create festive magic without the stress.

Here are 6 easy Christmas desserts you can whip up in minutes.

1. Peppermint Chocolate Bark

This classic holiday staple looks beautiful and tastes like winter. It’s perfect for gifting or serving on a dessert platter.

• Ingredients: 1 cup dark chocolate chips and 1/4 cup crushed candy canes.
• Instructions: Melt the chocolate chips until smooth, then spread the mixture thinly onto a surface. Top with the crushed candy canes and chill for 10 minutes until set.

2. No-Bake Oreo Truffles

Rich, fudgy, and impressive, these truffles require absolutely no baking time.

• Ingredients: 20 Oreos, 4 oz (115 g) of cream cheese, and 1/2 cup of melted chocolate.
• Instructions: Mix the crushed Oreos and cream cheese together until combined. Roll the mixture into balls, dip them in the melted chocolate, and freeze for 10 minutes.

3. Mug Gingerbread Cake

Get all the warm, spicy flavors of gingerbread in a single-serving portion that cooks in the microwave.

• Ingredients: 4 tbsp flour, 2 tbsp sugar, 1/4 tsp ginger, a pinch of cinnamon, a splash of milk, and 1 tbsp oil.
• Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a microwave-safe mug. Microwave on high for 1 to 1.5 minutes until the cake is cooked through.

4. 10-Minute Cheesecake Cups

These individual cups are elegant and eliminate the hassle of baking a whole cheesecake.

• Ingredients: 1/2 cup crushed biscuits, 1/2 cup whipped cream cheese, and 1/4 cup cherry pie filling.
• Instructions: Layer the ingredients in small glasses, starting with the crushed biscuits at the bottom, followed by the whipped cream cheese, and topped with the cherry pie filling.

5. Hot Chocolate Dip

A fun twist on hot cocoa, this dip is fluffy, chocolatey, and perfect for sharing.

• Ingredients: 1/2 cup melted chocolate and 1/2 cup marshmallow fluff or creme.
• Instructions: Whip the melted chocolate and marshmallow creme together until swirled and creamy. Serve immediately with cookies for dipping.

6. Strawberry Santa Hats

These adorable fruit bites add a fresh and whimsical touch to your holiday spread.

• Ingredients: 10 fresh strawberries and 1/2 cup whipped cream.
• Instructions: Cut the tops off the strawberries so they stand flat. Pipe a layer of whipped cream on the base, replace the strawberry tip, and add a small dot of cream on top to finish the “hat” look.