Potlucks are loads of fun. The host doesn’t have to worry about cooking a ton of food for many guests. The guests get to try many different dishes they might never have otherwise. And best of all, everyone wants to impress, so they bring out their best recipes. Everyone secretly wants to have the “star” dish of the potluck. Well, help improve those odds by bringing a dessert. Desserts automatically are worth a few more points, and these 15 best potluck desserts will surely wow people.
Confetti Squares
These no-bake confetti squares check all the boxes. They look amazing, taste great, are simple to make, and only take six ingredients.
You need: 150 g butter, 150 g sugar, 2 eggs, 200 g flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 3 tbsp sprinkles.
- Cream butter and sugar, add eggs and flour.
- Fold in sprinkles.
- Bake at 175°C for 25 min and cut into squares.
Lemon Sugar Cookies
Sugar cookies are a classic for a reason. Their light, sweet taste is the perfect vehicle for many other flavors. In this case, the bright citrus tang of lemon elevates them to a lofty position.
You need: 250 g flour, 150 g sugar, 150 g butter, 1 egg, 1 lemon, 1 tsp baking powder.
- Cream butter and sugar, add egg and zest.
- Fold in flour.
- Roll in sugar and bake at 180°C for 10 min.
Mini Oreo Cheesecake Bites
Cheesecake is so good that an entire restaurant chain is named after it. Combine it with Oreos, the best cookie, for a guaranteed favorite treat.
You need: 200 g Oreos, 500 g cream cheese, 100 g sugar, 2 eggs, 50 g butter.
- Crush 150 g Oreos with butter for the base.
- Beat the filling with chopped Oreos.
- Bake in mini moulds at 160°C for 15 min.
Red Velvet & White Chocolate Cake Pops
There are loads of cakes out there, but maybe none look as striking as red velvet. To smooth things out, turn this southeastern U.S. classic into cake pops with white chocolate.
You need: 1 red velvet cake, 150 g cream cheese frosting, 200 g white chocolate, lolly sticks.
- Crumble cake and mix with frosting.
- Shape balls and chill.
- Dip sticks and balls in melted chocolate.
Fruit Dessert Pizza with Brownie Crust
A good fruit pizza is always a popular choice. This one adds a brownie crust and chocolate drizzle to really boost its appeal.
You need: 1 batch brownie batter, 200 g cream cheese, 3 tbsp sugar, mixed fruit.
- Bake brownie in a pizza tray at 175°C for 20 min.
- Cool and spread sweetened cream cheese.
- Top with fruit.
Cherry Cheesecake Brownies
Want a surefire winner of a dessert? Start with a basic favorite, such as brownies. Amp things up by adding cherry pie filling and cheesecake for this all-encompassing dessert.
You need: 1 batch brownie batter, 200 g cream cheese, 3 tbsp sugar, 1 egg, 100 g cherry pie filling.
- Spread batter in a tin.
- Dollop sweetened cheese mix and cherries.
- Bake at 175°C for 30 min.
Chocolate Covered Pineapple
Combine the tart sweetness of pineapple with the slightly bitter bite of dark chocolate for a sweet treat that covers all the bases. Best of all, it only takes a couple of ingredients.
You need: 1 pineapple, 200 g dark chocolate, 2 tbsp coconut.
- Cut pineapple into spears.
- Dip in melted chocolate.
- Add coconut and chill.
Reeses Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Bars
Blondies are a fun alternative to brownies. This recipe takes a standard blondie and adds nuts and mini Reese’s cups for a taste sensation.
You need: 200 g flour, 100 g butter, 100 g sugar, 1 egg, 200 g peanut butter cups, 100 g chocolate chips.
- Make a cookie dough and press into a tin.
- Top with chopped cups and chocolate.
- Bake at 175°C for 25 min.
Pineapple Delight Recipe
Try this pineapple delight for a light, sweet treat perfect for summertime. It combines flaky pastry with pineapple and creamy frosting.
You need: 200 g crushed pineapple, 200 g cream cheese, 200 g whipped topping, 100 g marshmallows, 50 g pecans.
- Mix pineapple, cream cheese and topping.
- Fold in marshmallows and pecans.
- Chill 2 hours.
Strawberry Tiramisu
Tiramisu is a traditional Italian dessert that typically includes coffee and chocolate flavors. This summery alternative uses strawberries as the main flavor.
You need: 250 g mascarpone, 200 ml cream, 3 tbsp sugar, 200 g ladyfingers, 300 g strawberries.
- Whip mascarpone, cream and sugar.
- Layer ladyfingers, strawberries and cream.
- Chill 4 hours.
Butterfinger Cake
Any Butterfinger fans out there need to try this cake. Chocolate cake is infused with them and topped with even more of the candy for total Butterfinger goodness.
You need: 1 box yellow cake mix + eggs, oil, water, 400 ml condensed milk, caramel sauce, 3 crushed Butterfinger bars, whipped topping.
- Bake the cake and poke holes.
- Pour over condensed milk and caramel.
- Cool, frost with whipped topping, scatter crushed bars.
Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Cones
These strawberry crunch cones do take some work but are well worth it. They are so good that you may never buy premade ice cream cones from the store again.
You need: 6 waffle cones, 400 g cheesecake filling, 100 g strawberry crunch topping, fresh strawberries.
- Fill cones with cheesecake mixture.
- Roll in crunch topping.
- Chill 1 hour.
Twix Cookies
Twix is such a good blend of flavor. The simplicity of cookie, chocolate, and caramel translates perfectly into this cookie recipe, perfect for serving at a party or potluck.
You need: 250 g flour, 150 g butter, 70 g sugar, caramel, 150 g milk chocolate.
- Make shortbread cookies and bake at 170°C for 15 min.
- Spread caramel on top.
- Cover with melted chocolate.
Cheesecake Cupcakes
These light, fluffy cupcakes incorporate everything good about cheesecake into cupcakes. The individual portions make them perfect for a potluck, as guests can grab one instead of worrying about cutting slices.
You need: 200 g biscuits, 60 g butter, 500 g cream cheese, 120 g sugar, 2 eggs, fruit topping.
- Press crumbs into cupcake cases.
- Beat and pour filling.
- Bake at 160°C for 20 min, top with fruit.
Orange Fluff Salad
Orange fluff salad is one of those classic recipes that many grew up enjoying. Its sweet fluffiness and orange brightness make it a light, pleasant dish, perfect for a potluck-style gathering.
You need: 1 pack orange jelly, 200 g whipped topping, 200 g mandarins, 200 g pineapple, 100 g cottage cheese.
- Mix jelly powder with cottage cheese.
- Fold in topping and fruit.
- Chill 2 hours.
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