How to Make Holiday Desserts that Freeze Well

Need to find some make-ahead holiday desserts that freeze well? You’ve come to the right place.

There is no shortage of treat making during the holiday season. You may however run into a time shortage. The weeks betwenn Thanksgiving and Christmas prove to be some of the busiest weeks of the year. By making some desserts ahead of time and freezing them you can always be ready for the next party.

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Basic make-ahead holiday desserts that freeze well

Cakes

Cakes are always freezable as long as they aren’t decorated. Wrap each cake layer or cupcake in plastic wrap then foil to protect them from freezer burn. Make sure they are completely cooled before wrapping. You can decorated or fill as desired after thawing.

Pies

Fruit pies are easily frozen after being baked and completely cooled. Like the cakes, wrap with plastic then with foil. Let your pie thaw before warming in the oven.

If you wish to freeze an unbaked pie you may want to think about treating your lighter colored fruit filling with ascorbic acid (like Fruit Fresh) to keep the fruit from browning before baking. This added step may be worth it for those looking for a flakier crust for their baked pie.

Some other pies that freeze well include pumpkin, pecan, key lime, and chocolate.

Cheesecake

Cheesecakes are one of the best make-ahead and freeze desserts. After cooling and wrapping your cheesecake it can be stored in the freezer for up to four months. Just thaw and top as desired for an instant dessert.

Cookies

Most cookies freeze well. You can freeze cookie dough in a roll to easily cut oven ready discs for baking or roll dough for drop cookies into balls for freezing. Freeze the dough balls in a single layer then transfer to an airtight container or zip-top bag. Dough for cut-out cookies can be wrapped well and frozen in a disc so it can be easily thawed and rolled out. Frozen dough will keep for about 3 months.

Cookies can also be frozen after baking. Freeze them in a single layer then wrap and place in an airtight container or zip-top bag. Baked cookies will only keep in the freezer 3-4 weeks.

Below I’ve shared recipes for some of the best make-ahead holiday desserts that freeze well.

Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake

I didn’t realize cheesecake was able to freeze so well! This will definitely be one of my go-to desserts this year.

5 Ingredient Sugar Cookies

Sugar cookies are a hit whether you’re taking them to a party or decorating them as a family. By freezing a good amount of this sugar cookie dough you’ll always have an easy treat on hand.

No-Bake Fudgy Toffee Bars

You don’t want to leave these no-bake bars frozen for long but making them a few days to a week ahead could still help you save time in the long run. Plus, you’re already saving time by making a no-bake dessert!

Double-Crust Pie Pastry Recipe

Homemade crust beats store-bought every time and it takes only minutes to put together. Make this easy double crust recipe and freeze it for the foundation of a billion great pie recipes. Trust me! You’ll taste the difference!

Freezer Friendly Apple Crisp

Make this apple crisp in a freezer friendly baking pan, wrap well, and freeze to have a delicious fall dessert ready to go. Just pop it in the oven and you’re set.

Mocha Chocolate Icebox Cake

After you’ve let this icebox cake set up in the fridge for about 24 hours you should be able to wrap it and freeze it for up to a month for an easy, made-ahead treat.

No-Bake Vegan Strawberry Cheesecake Bites

Not only are these cheesecake bites vegan but they’re also paleo friendly. Trust me… your friends with dietary restrictions will thank you for these delicious little desserts.

Minty Chocolate Holiday Cake Bites

Cake balls freeze amazingly well! The best part is that you can freeze them either before or AFTER you’ve dipped them, saving a ton of time when you need something fast.

Creamy Chocolate Fudge

My favorite thing about fudge is its versatility. As long as you start with a great basic recipe the sky is the limit for add-ins and toppings. You can recreate this fudge over and over to correspond to the seasons.

Paleo Pumpkin Cheesecake

I wanted to make sure to add one more paleo dessert to this list for all the ones who are trying to stick to their clean eating through the holidays. This dessert is like pumpkin pie meets cheesecake minus the baking! YUM!

Make Holiday Desserts Now, Serve Later

Chances are many of your favorite holiday treat recipes are freezable. Use the time you have before the holiday rush to get some things ready to go. You’ll thank yourself later.

Have a blessed week (and holiday season!)

For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.

Ecclesiastes 3.1