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Vegan Christmas Desserts

October 26, 2016
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For a perfect end to Christmas dinner, dessert is a must. For vegans, finding dairy- and egg-free sweet treats can occasionally be a challenge, so this round-up of nearly a dozen vegan holiday desserts is the perfect solution. With everything from poached and preserved fruit to seasonal crisps, everyone is sure to find at least one plant-based recipe that will complete their dinner plate.
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Grapefruit Granita with Pear-and-Pom Relish

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View Recipe: Grapefruit Granita with Pear-and-Pom Relish

Christmas is a big time for baked goods and sweet treats. Let everyone, even vegans, enjoy holiday desserts with this collection of recipes.

No need to relegate icy treats to the summertime. This granita will make a fantastic addition to your holiday get-togethers.

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Graham Cracker-Apple Crisp

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This crisp is just as delicious for breakfast as it is when served for dessert. The combination of gluten-free oats and graham crackers gives the topping a unique texture that complements the soft apple filling. Substitute whipped coconut cream for the whipped topping, and you've got a dairy-free dessert.

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Brandied Preserved Figs

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This recipe will work with any fresh figs you have, such as Brown Turkey, Calimyrna, or Black Mission. Enjoy them as a simple dessert on their own, served with ice cream or yogurt, or as a salad topper. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year. 

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Cranberry-Almond Bark

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This addictive chocolate confection is a spectacular way to blend cranberries and almonds. You can also vary the recipe with other dried fruits, such as raisins, apricots, figs, or cherries. Wrap in clear plastic and tie with a dark green ribbon for a lovely holiday gift.

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Intense Fruit Gelées

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Use your favorite flavor of fruit concentrate or puree from perfectpuree.com. We tried and liked pomegranate, tangerine, cranberry, blood orange, and Meyer lemon.

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French Apple Tart

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This free-form apple tart is easy, spectacular, and evocative of the season.

• • Make it Vegan: Use a vegan pastry dough—one made with vegetable shortening—and leave off the crème fraîche.

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Cranberry-Whiskey Sour Slush

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View Recipe: Cranberry-Whiskey Sour Slush

Is it a drink or dessert? Who cares? It satisfies both cravings.

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Chocolate-Sea Salt Breadsticks

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If you have leftover pizza or bread dough, put it to delicious use.

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Wine-Poached Pears with Raspberries

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Simmered in sweet white wine, raspberries deliver fancy flavor. This fruity dessert is fast to make but has a subtle touch of sophistication.

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Double-Ginger Cookies

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These simple cookies give just the right amount of sweet to satisfy your craving. Make a few batches, and freeze some to enjoy throughout the season.

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Apple-Cranberry Crisp

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View Recipe: Apple-Cranberry Crisp

This delicious dessert not only tastes great, but is chock full of nutrient-rich fruit and whole grains as well. It's equally good warm or cold, and whipped coconut cream makes a nice topping.

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    1 of 11 Grapefruit Granita with Pear-and-Pom Relish
    2 of 11 Graham Cracker-Apple Crisp
    3 of 11 Brandied Preserved Figs
    4 of 11 Cranberry-Almond Bark
    5 of 11 Intense Fruit Gelées
    6 of 11 French Apple Tart
    7 of 11 Cranberry-Whiskey Sour Slush
    8 of 11 Chocolate-Sea Salt Breadsticks
    9 of 11 Wine-Poached Pears with Raspberries
    10 of 11 Double-Ginger Cookies
    11 of 11 Apple-Cranberry Crisp

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