2 Cheesy Dessert Recipes To Savour This Holiday Season

Whether you're hosting a grand dinner or looking for a cozy treat, these two cheesy dessert recipes are bound to become crowd pleaser.

Nikita Toppo

Updated Dec 27, 2024, 07:56 PM IST

The holiday season is the perfect time to indulge in decadent treats that bring warmth and joy to every bite. While cheese might be a savoury favourite, its creamy richness makes it a fantastic ingredient for desserts as well. Here are two irresistible cheesy desserts, Cheese Pudding and Cinnamon Cream Cheese Rolls to add a dash of indulgence to your festivities. Whether you are planning to amp up your celebration or looking for some creamy desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth, these desserts complemented with cheese are perfect for every occasion.

Cheese Pudding Serves- 5

Prep time: 10 min cook time: 50 min

A creamy and luscious dessert, cheese pudding is a delightful fusion of soft cheese and sweetened milk, topped with a caramel glaze. This elegant dessert is perfect for holiday dinners or cozy family gatherings.

Ingredients

Quantity	Ingredients
1 cup	Cream cheese, softened
1 cup	Milk
1/2 cup	Condensed milk
1/4 cup	Sugar
2	Eggs
1/2 tsp	Vanilla extract
1/4 cup	Caramel syrup (for topping)

Method

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking dish.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, milk, condensed milk, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Place the dish in a larger tray filled with water (a water bath) and bake for 45–50 minutes or until set.
Allow it to cool, then refrigerate for 2 hours.
Drizzle caramel syrup over the pudding before serving.

Cinnamon Cream Cheese Rolls Serves- 5

Prep time: 20 min cook time: 25 min

These warm, gooey rolls are filled with a cinnamon cream cheese mixture and topped with a sweet glaze. They’re an easy yet impressive dessert to serve during the holidays.

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

Quantity	Ingredients
2 cups	All-purpose flour
1/2 cup	Milk, warm
2 tbsp	Sugar
1 tsp	Yeast
1/4 tsp	Salt
2 tbsp	Butter, softened

For the Filling:

Quantity	Ingredients
1/2 cup	Cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp	Butter, softened
1/4 cup	Sugar
1 tbsp	Cinnamon

For the Glaze:

Quantity	Ingredients
1/2 cup	Sugar, powdered
2 tbsp	Milk
1/2 tsp	Vanilla extract

Method

In a bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
Add flour, salt, and butter to the yeast mixture. Knead into a soft dough. Cover and let it rise for 1 hour.
Meanwhile, prepare the filling by mixing cream cheese, butter, sugar, and cinnamon until smooth.
Roll the dough into a rectangle, spread the filling evenly, and roll it tightly. Cut into slices and arrange on a baking tray.
Let the rolls rise for 30 minutes, then bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes.
Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over the warm rolls before serving.

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