Easy to make and easy to share, these recipes are made for potlucks. Whether you’re headed to a picnic or a family get-together, these desserts travel well and disappear fast. You’ll find fruity bars, rich cakes, and other simple treats that still look like you made an effort. Grab your apron and bring something everyone will happily scoop onto their plate.
Easy Apple Pie
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Easy Apple Pie has a homemade double crust and warming spices. It’s everything you want in a classic apple pie. Bake and take to your next gathering.
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Mountain Dew Bundt Cake
Mountain Dew Bundt Cake offers a lemony twist with creamy icing. This easy-to-make cake starts with a boxed cake mix and a can of soda. It’s a perfect treat for lemon lovers.
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Cherry Pandowdy
Cherry Pandowdy features a sweet cherry layer with a simple crust, making it easy to prepare. Perfect for summer potlucks, it’s always a crowd-pleaser.
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Pineapple Crescent Rolls
Get ready for a flavor explosion with our Pineapple Crescent Rolls! These golden pastries are filled with tangy pineapple for a tropical twist on a classic treat. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or anytime you need a little taste of paradise.
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Chocolate Cream Pie
This decadent homemade Chocolate Cream Pie is a rich, comforting treat. The velvety smooth chocolate filling paired with a buttery, flaky crust will surely hit the sweet spot with all the poluck guests.
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Chocolate Cherry Blossoms
These adorable chocolate cherry blossoms are the perfect holiday cookie. Cherry flavored dough is topped off with dark chocolate kisses for the ultimate cherry kiss cookie.
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Coconut Cupcakes With Coconut Buttercream Frosting
These Coconut Cupcakes, made from a boxed mix, are moist and rich. Their coconut buttercream frosting makes them a stress-free hit at any summer potluck.
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Peach Raspberry Bars
Peach Raspberry Bars blend buttery crumble with sweet peaches and tart raspberries for a delightful fruity texture. Their sweet flavors make them a potluck favorite. Cut into big slices and serve.
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Banana Caramel Cake
Made from a boxed mix, Banana Caramel Cake has a tender, flavorful texture. Add ripe bananas and creamy caramel, and this bunt cake is great for feeding a crowd.
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Peach Pandowdy
Peach Pandowdy is a nostalgic summer treat that combines spiced, ripe peaches with a flaky crust. This simple dessert bakes in a pie plate and is easy to transport for your potluck.
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Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Buttercream
This moist Strawberry Cake, topped with fluffy strawberry buttercream, is packed with fresh fruit flavor. This sheet-pan cake is easy to cut into large slices and serve straight from the 13×9 pan.
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Sugar Cookie Bars
Sugar Cookie Bars are soft and chewy, decorated with festive sprinkles and creamy frosting. They’re a fun and easy treat to share at a potluck.
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Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats
With just four ingredients, Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats are fruity and gooey in a fun pink hue. Cut into squares and serve. Kids and adults still love these treats and they make these easiest potluck dessert.
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Cherry Dump Cake
If you are looking for a dessert that’s as delicious as it is simple, Cherry Dump Cake might be exactly what you are looking for. This recipe is the answer to a quick dessert that looks fancy but takes minimal time and effort to whip up.
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Pistachio Fluff Salad
Pistachio fluff salad has just 5 ingredients and is effortless to make. Also known as Watergate salad, this is an ideal make-ahead potluck dish that brings on the nostalgia.
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Sweet Cherry Handpies
Sweet Cherry Hand Pies are little packages of flaky pastry with fruity filling that don’t require a fork or knife; they don’t even need a plate.
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Browned Butter Blondies
Rich and buttery Browned Butter Blondies with Pecans are topped with a creamy cinnamon glaze. Everyone who loves butter pecan flavor will love these blondies.
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Cherry Apricot Upside Down Cake
Cherry Apricot Upside Down Cake pairs tender yellow cake with caramelized cherries and apricots. Ready to make, it’s a simple and delicious fruity dessert for your next potluck.
M&M Bars
M&M Bars blend chocolate chips with crunchy M&Ms in chewy cookie dough. Add your favorite color of M&Ms to the batter and bake for the best bars cookies. The kids will devour a plate of the cookies in minutes.
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Apple Sheet Cake
This apple sheet cake is absolutely delicious. Think soft, moist cake with cinnamon apples on top and a caramel sauce to finish. This is one of those potluck desserts that everyone hopes you bring to the next gathering. It’s so good.
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Apple Cinnamon Cookie Bites
Snuggle up with these Apple Cinnamon Cookie Bites that are soft, spiced, and oh-so-delicious! They’re a simple treat that kids and adults alike will love to munch on. Snack time just got a whole lot sweeter with these little gems!
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Boston Cream Cake
Boston Cream Cake is a beloved dessert that combines the best of both worlds with rich, creamy vanilla filling and silky homemade chocolate frosting. This easy recipe for such a delicious dessert will have everyone asking for your secret. Indulge in a classic that tastes like you made it from scratch.
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Cherry Salad
Beat the summer heat with a classic Cherry Salad! Also called Pink Fluff, it is a staple at potlucks & cookouts. Just 6 ingredients & takes 5 minutes to make.
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