12 Upgraded Desserts You Can Pull Off For The Holidays

This festive challah is finished with a bright pink pomegranate glaze that gives it a pop of sweet-and-tart flavor. Get the recipe here.

If you really want to wow your guests, serve up this pecan pie literally baked into a cake. (To make things easier, feel free to use a store bought pecan pie — the results will be just as impressive.) Get the recipe here.

This eggnog quick bread is not only the perfect holiday dessert, but the perfect breakfast as well. Eggnog lovers rejoice! Get the recipe here.

Classic chocolate pound cake gets a festive upgrade with a decadent peppermint chocolate ganache. Top it with crushed peppermint and feel merry! Get the recipe here.

This cake does take some planning to pull off. The cranberries have to soak in simple syrup overnight before you can add them to the batter, so remember to soak them and you'll be good to go! Get the recipe here.

This fuss-free gingerbread cake comes together in less than an hour and is made with applesauce to keep it super moist. Get the recipe here.

This impressive tart couldn't be easier to make thanks to store-bought puff pastry. Just roll it out, crimp the edges, and top it with your filling — that's it! Get the recipe here.

This easy-to-make cranberry crisp can be baked in one large dish or individual ramekins — your choice! Get the recipe here.