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  Rice Pudding Balls

  Winter flavors play up these sweet nothings for your holiday dinner, open house, or cookie swap. Ginger, orange, pomegranate, and pumpkin lend their flavor and their nutritional value to these seasonal desserts.
  

  The rich, sweet flavor of rice pudding is molded into a bite-size treat for your holiday cookie plate. A coating of toasted almonds and coconut around the pudding balls keeps them from sticking to guest's fingers.

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  Next: Mocha Pot de Crème

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  Mocha Pot de Crème

  Cold winter nights call for warm chocolate desserts like rich Mocha Pot de Creme. Despite its incredibly decadent taste and appearance, it's low in fat.

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  Next: Pear Cranberry Crisp

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  Pear Cranberry Crisp

  This rosy winter crisp is bursting with pears and cranberries.

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  Next: Chocolate-Hazelnut Rice Pudding

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  Chocolate-Hazelnut Rice Pudding

  These individual puddings topped with a dollop of creamy Greek yogurt and hazelnuts are perfect for a holiday dinner party.

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  Next: Orange-Walnut Cake

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  Orange-Walnut Cake

  This dessert makes holiday guests happy in many ways. It's loaded with vitamins B12 (from the yogurt) and C (orange juice), folate (OJ, again), and omega-3 fatty acids (walnuts) -- all nutrients shown to boost your mood.

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  Next: Pomegranate Gelee

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  Pomegranate Gelee

  The ruby color of this winter fruit makes a striking dessert when served in clear glass bowls.

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  Next: Gingersnaps

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  Gingersnaps

  Serve these cookies with a glass of milk spiked with pear nectar. The combination of pear and ginger is wonderful. 

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  Next: Pumpkin Custard

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  Pumpkin Custard

  Your guests will love getting their very own crustless pumpkin pies.

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  Next: Caramelized Apples in Phyllo Tarts

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  Caramelized Apples in Phyllo Tarts

  These small, elegant pockets make a striking addition to any array of holiday desserts.

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  Next: Double-Dark-Chocolate and Ginger Biscotti

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  Double-Dark-Chocolate and Ginger Biscotti

  The sweet spiciness of the crystallized ginger in these cookies complements the richness of the dark chocolate.

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  Next: Semifreddo with Dried Cherries

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  Semifreddo with Dried Cherries

  This delicious dessert can be prepared a day in advance -- perfect for hectic holiday planning.

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