After all the excitement of preparing for New Year’s, there’s something extra special about starting the year with a sweet treat.
New Year’s Day desserts are all about fresh beginnings, indulgence, and enjoying the first bites of the year with family and friends.
Think cinnamon rolls dripping with glaze, rich and creamy cheesecakes, or light, fluffy cupcakes with a New Year’s twist.
These desserts are more than just sugar – they’re a way to celebrate a fresh start with flavors that feel comforting and festive.
There’s no shortage of options to explore, from fruity tarts to decadent chocolate delights.
Plus, New Year’s Day desserts can be as simple or as fancy as you like, whether you’re baking from scratch or assembling something easy and impressive in no time.
Best New Year’s Day Dessert Recipes
1. Cannoli Bites

2. New Year’s Sparkling Wine Panna Cotta

3. Brown Sugar-Bourbon Ice Cream

4. Raspberry Panna Cotta Tarts

5. Drunken Cherry Cake Roll

6. Easy Gingerbread Ice Cream

7. Lemon Meringue Cheesecake

8. Simple Rosewater Panna Cotta

9. Champagne Cupcakes

10. Coconut Carrot Cake With Jam Swirled Buttercream

11. Italian Rainbow Cookies

12. Champagne Pound Cake

13. Easy Chocolate Mousse

14. Molten Lava Cake

15. Hidden Mickey Trifle

16. Cookies & Cream Rolls

17. Mini Cranberry-Cheesecake Pies

18. Orange Pots De Crème

19. Champagne Jello Cups

20. Easy Ice Cream Sandwiches

21. New Year’s Day Trifle

22. Strawberry Sheet Cake

23. Honey-Glazed Apple Pie

24. Pink Champagne Cake

25. Dark Chocolate Cookies With Champagne Buttercream
