Easy Holiday Desserts

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  Bourbon Chocolate Cake
  

  This almost-flourless mousse-like cake really does melt in your mouth. It can be baked up to a day before serving and stored lightly wrapped at room temperature.

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  Gingery Pumpkin Tart

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  Gingery Pumpkin Tart
  

  Ground and crystallized ginger give the smooth filling a real kick in this easy twist on pumpkin pie.
  

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  Bananas Foster

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  Bananas Foster
  

  The pyrotechnics belies how simple this New Orleans classic really is: just sautéed bananas in a rum-infused caramel sauce.
  

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  Gingerbread Pear Cobbler

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  Gingerbread Pear Cobbler
  

  Molasses, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves add warm holiday cheer to this homey fruit cobbler.

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  Red Wine Poached Pears with Pistachios

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  Red Wine Poached Pears with Pistachios
  

  The red and green colors in this easy fruit dessert make it a particularly festive addition to the holiday table.

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  Lime Ricotta Tart in a Gingersnap Crust

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  Lime Ricotta Tart in a Gingersnap Crust
  

  A lighter version of cheesecake, this tart is adorned with a citrus zip from fresh lime juice and zest.
  

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  Chocolate Truffle Tart with Vanilla Mascarpone Topping

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  Chocolate Truffle Tart with Vanilla Mascarpone Topping
  

  A crunchy press-in cookie crust contrasts with the smooth ganache filling. Mascarpone lends a sophisticated twist to the whipped-cream topping.

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  Apple Galette with Ginger Glaze

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  Apple Galette with Ginger Glaze
  

  The most complicated part of this recipe is arranging the apple slices on top. The crust is made with frozen puff pastry, and the golden glaze is based on melted apricot jam.

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  Bittersweet Chocolate Pots de Crème

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  Bittersweet Chocolate Pots de Crème
  

  This silky, deep chocolate custard comes together in less than 15 minutes, then can set up in the fridge while you tend to the rest of the meal.
  

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