Ring in the New Year with Our Most Spectacular Desserts and Sweets

For a spectacular sweet finish, there's just nothing quite like a crepe cake. Make the crepes up to three days before and then assemble the cake with a coconut-infused pastry cream between the layers ahead to allow plenty of time for the cake to chill.

If you can't make it to Times Square to see the real ball drop, these individual chocolate truffle balls should be just as exciting. Since the new year is often full of surprises, we have one, too—these truffles are vegan!

The white-chocolate buttercream frosting gives this lovely layer cake a snowy look. Inside is dump-and-stir chocolate cake that bakes up light and moist, as well as a milk- chocolate pudding filling. Make this beauty ahead to allow the pudding and frosting time to set—and to give yourself time to get ready!

Start the new year off on a sunny note with these lemon bars that are perfect for a crowd. Prep work is easy but they take a while to bake; make them the morning of (or even night before) your party, then wrap tightly until serving time.

An elegant dessert for a very special day! If you're looking for a make-ahead dessert perfect for two, there's no better choice than these rich and creamy chocolate mousse parfaits.

These ooey-gooey, sweet cookies have a rich caramel surprise that is sure to delight partygoers.

A total showstopper, this cake is sure to wow your guests. In between thick, luscious layers of meringue is a light sweet cream studded with finely chopped caramel. Talk about living on cloud nine!

If you're feeding a crowd, serve a platter of these over-the-top tray bakes. Our riff on the Brit classic millionaire's shortbread swaps the cookie base for an easy cereal and marshmallow base layer and doesn't skimp on the luscious caramel—which is flavored with peanut butter—or with the rich chocolate topping. A sprinkling of sea salt brings it all together.

Spice up classic caramels with warm ground allspice, nutmeg, cloves, plus a generous splash of brandy. Try to resist eating them before the party starts.

Chocolate fudge is always a fan favorite, but using white chocolate allows specks of dried fruit to shine through. Tart cranberries and chopped citrus peels offset the super sweet, milky flavor of white chocolate.

Citrus is in season, so stock up and layer the bright, warm-hued segments over the top of a creamy cheesecake.

Our stovetop preparation of crème brûlée is an easy rendition of the classic French dessert. In keeping with the holiday spirit, cinnamon, nutmeg, and brandy flavor the crème mixture for a speedy DIY version of eggnog.

The traditional Bûche de Noël cake is just as delicious and festive after the Christmas holiday. Make this rich, coffee-flavored version for New Year's Eve (you might need the caffeine to stay awake!).

If you're looking for a more casual dessert to end the year, these jumbo nutty cookies should fit the bill.

Filled with orange curd, decorated with vanilla buttercream, and crowned with dried orange slices, these orange cupcakes certainly sparkle.