The best holiday dessert recipes November 15, 2017 // by Betsy Thompson Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Your Name* Your Email* Your Friend's Email* The season for baking is here and we've assembled our top 10 favorite sweet treats for the holidays. Gingerbread Cake with Spiced Mascarpone Glaze: A dark sticky gingerbread cake drizzled with a mascarpone icing is the epitome of holiday desserts to share. Sweet Potato Cheesecake Tart: This candied sweet potato cheesecake tart is made with chevre and harissa spiced pepitas for a festive treat. Crème Fraîche Truffles: These easy and decadent crème fraiche truffles are perfect as an after-dinner treat or wrapped in a little box as a gift for loved ones. Chèvre Linzer Cookies: The traditional linzer cookie gets an infusion of fresh chevre for a festive take on a holiday favorite. Cranberry Pear Tart: Bright cranberries and sweet pears top a crème fraiche and almond filling for a festive dessert to share. Mini Mascarpone Crème Brulee: This classic dessert is made mini and baked in St. Albans ceramic crocks. Mascarpone Cheesecake with Pomegranate Syrup: Nothing says holiday cheer like this luscious mascarpone cheesecake, built on a decadent cookie crust, piled high with pomegranate seeds and drizzled with pomegranate syrup. Ginger Molasses Apple Cake with Mascarpone Frosting: A rich ginger molasses cake with fresh apples and a creamy mascarpone frosting. Spiced Persimmon & Crème Fraîche Custard Tart: Spiced persimmons layered in a crème fraiche custard fill a crisp ginger and cinnamon tart shell in this seasonal dessert. Mini Nutmeg Cakes with Angostura Glaze: The unique combination of nutmeg, Angostura bitters, and crème fraîche combine in these Armenian inspired mini cakes