ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The holidays are right around the corner. With the chill in the air and the festive decorations come the cravings for sweet treats that only happen this time of year. KRQE asked viewers via social media which dessert was their favorite during the holiday season.
The most popular holiday dessert amongst KRQE viewers is pie. Varieties include pumpkin, pecan, apple, and cherry, although some viewers have no preference. “Any pie will do, love it,” noted one commenter, while another prefers “A little bit of each!”
Other popular desserts during the holidays are various cakes. While several commenters prefer cheesecake this time of year, one noted tres leches cake as being their favorite. Another viewer trended towards snack cakes with the Little Debbie Christmas Tree cakes.
One viewer’s favorite holiday treat is bûche de Noël, also known as a Yule log. Bûche de Noël is a traditional European Christmas cake that is often rolled with a cream or frosting layer.
Chocolate sweets were a handful of viewers’ favorites, from chocolate chip cookies to millionaire’s fudge.