The Resy Guide to Holiday Desserts in Los Angeles

Everyone’s favorite New York-style Chinese restaurant celebrates Hanukkah this year with a limited-edition donut ice cream dubbed, hilariously, Dr. Dre(idel). Inspired by sufganiyot, the jelly donut enjoyed around the world during the holiday, vanilla ice cream gets a whirl of cake and donut pieces plus strawberry jam, thanks to collaborators Coolhaus and DK’s Donuts. The ice cream is available for by the pint from December 10-20, and can be ordered for takeout or delivery here.

The Westwood bistro and cooking school has classic yule logs, whole French apple pie, pumpkin chiffon cheesecake, chocolate bundt cake, and a triple-layered Mexican chocolate cake. Orders must be placed with at least 48-hour notice. Find prices and info here.

Panettone — regular and chocolate — plus stollen, classic bûche de Noël, and gorgeous pies like almond pear, apple, and pecan … on offer from Bianca’s space on Washington Boulevard. The dulce de leche coconut tart sounds pretty dreamy, too. Pre-order by Dec. 20 for pickup on Dec. 24. Find prices and ordering info here.

If you’re going to get Brandon Boudet’s fried turkey for the holiday table, be sure to add one of pastry chef Ann Kirk’s pies: coconut cream with cardamom candied coconut flakes, chocolate cream, apple crumble, and bourbon pecan. Any will make the season particularly bright. The pre-order line for Christmas Eve and Day is open now. Find prices and more info here.

What would an Italian-American Christmas be like without a tin full of cookies? The J&V marketplace has them — filled with rainbow cookies, chocolate shortbread, pignoli, gingerbread with rum glaze, and more. If you want to make cookies but not really make them, order a cookie decorating kit. A seasonal fruitcake is also available. Find ordering and pricing info here.

Celebrate the season with one of Meadow Ramsey’s gorgeous custom cakes. Each features farmers market flavors and finds, like passionfruit topped with pomegranate arils that glisten like Christmas decorations, spiced honey cake, chocolate tahini, and more. No two are alike! Fill out the request form to get the conversation started.

In addition to a slew of dishes fit for a party (even small socially distanced ones), the Brentwood Country Mart staple offers whole pumpkin cheesecake, key lime pie, holiday stollen, and a classic yule log on the winter holiday menu. Extras like gingerbread people, whipped Tahitian vanilla creme, and frozen cookie dough are great for some “I almost did it myself” desserts and gifts. Order everything at least 48 hours in advance through Dec. 31. Get ordering and pickup info here.

Sweet-potato pie is a staple on many holiday tables, and the version at the Baldwin Hills restaurant — topped with salted caramel, cinnamon, pecan topping and whipped cream — is a favorite. Order whole pies for pickup or delivery here.