37 Show-Stopping Desserts for Any Celebration

ByAlexandra Caspero

A stunning dessert has the power to truly take a gathering from ordinary to extraordinary. When celebrating milestones, holidays, or special occasions, you want to pull out all the stops with a dessert that wows.

These eye-catching desserts are indulgent and special enough for any occasion. Set the tone for celebration with these 37 show-stopping dessert recipes!

A Chocolate Cupcake With Creamy White Frosting Is Topped With Chopped Nuts And A Drizzle Of Chocolate, Capturing The Essence Of Show-Stopping Desserts. It Sits On A Small White Plate On Printed Paper, With A Similar Plate Artfully Blurred In The Background.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes

Like a Reese’s in cupcake form! Rich chocolate cupcakes with creamy peanut butter icing.

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Almond Cookies On A Platter

Citrus Almond Cookies

Made with almond flour, lemon, and oranges, these naturally gluten-free almond cookies are great for the holidays.

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Three Homemade Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Cups, A Show-Stopping Dessert, Are Topped With Sea Salt Flakes On A White Plate. The Rich, Dark Chocolate Beautifully Contrasts With The Creamy Peanut Butter Layers Peeking Out From Underneath.

Mini Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

It’s SO easy to make your own peanut butter cups! Only 3 ingredients for these mini dark chocolate peanut butter cups and healthier than anything you’d find at the store.

A Chocolate Cupcake With Creamy White Frosting Sits On A Small White Plate Atop A Marble Countertop, Effortlessly Embodying The Allure Of Show-Stopping Desserts. In The Background, A Bowl Of Frosting And Another Cupcake Await Their Turn To Dazzle On The Cooling Rack.

Chocolate Tahini Cupcakes

Vegan Chocolate Tahini Cupcakes! If you love halva, you’ll love these rich chocolate cupcakes with tahini buttercream frosting.

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A Chocolate Brownie Topped With A Glossy Layer Of Chocolate Icing And Sprinkled With Small Pieces Of White And Red Peppermint Candy, Resting On A White Plate. A Blurred Bowl Is In The Background, Making This Treat One Of Those Show-Stopping Desserts That'S Impossible To Resist.

 Peppermint Brownies with Ganache

Rich and fudgy vegan peppermint brownies! Chocolate brownies with a chocolate ganache frosting and crushed peppermint on top.

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Vegan Chocolate Cake

WOW Chocolate Cake

The BEST chocolate cake! Incredibly moist, this chocolate cake recipe is the best chocolate cake that just happens to be vegan. With homemade chocolate frosting, a must make for birthdays and other celebrations. 

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Cranberry Pie Slice

Holiday Cranberry Pie with Streusel Topping

This tart cranberry pie with streusel topping is a must for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the holiday season! Lightly sweetened, it’s a refreshing dessert option to enjoy at any special fall or winter gathering.

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Close Up Of Vegan Pudding In A Glass With Berries

Chocolate Pudding

If you love chocolate, then you’ve gotta try this pudding recipe. It’s SO good– and packed with protein!

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Vegan Pumpkin Pie Pecan Bars

 Pumpkin Pie Bars with Pecan Crust

One of my favorite desserts for Thanksgiving or the holidays. Vegan pecan pie crust topped with a creamy pumpkin filling.

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Vegan Apple Pie Bars

Apple Pie Bars

You have to try these healthier apple pie bars! These bars taste just like apple pie but with a fraction of the work! Oat based crust with seasoned apples.

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Vegan Cranberry Oat Bars In A Small Plate

Cranberry Bars

These vegan and gluten-free cranberry orange bars are the perfect balance of tart and sweet.

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Vegan Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars

Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars

Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars, Vegan and Gluten-Free! You are going to love these clean eating bars! Pecan Pie crust with dairy-free, no bake cheesecake filling.

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Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

No Bake Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie! The BEST chocolate pie; tastes just like a peanut butter cup and you’ll never guess the secret ingredient!

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Vegan Espresso Brownies

Espresso Brownies

Vegan Espresso Brownies! These espresso brownies are so rich and chocolatey! Perfect for gift giving, dessert and snacks. 

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No Bake Gluten Free Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

A must for fall, thanksgiving, Christmas and other gatherings. Lower sugar, high protein and easy to make!

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Dark Chocolate Almond Oatmeal Bars

Dark Chocolate Almond Oatmeal Bars

You’ve gotta try these healthy oatmeal bars, they’re naturally sweetened oatmeal cookie bars, layered with dark chocolate almond butter. A simple vegan cereal bar recipe!

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Vegan Espresso Cheesecake Bars

Espresso Cheesecake Bars

Espresso cheesecake bars! If you liked my pumpkin pecan pie bars or pecan cheesecake bars, you are going to love these.

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Pumpkin Chocolate Cups! You'Ve Gotta Make These For Fall And Halloween. A Chocolate Cup Base With Creamy Pumpkin Filling, More Chocolate And Almonds. Vegan And Gluten-Free. | Www.delishknowledge.com

Pumpkin Chocolate Dessert Cups

Whatever you call them, they are good. A little messy to make (and sometimes to eat) but such a fun treat.

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