45 Potluck Desserts That Everyone Will Love These delectable treats are transport-friendly and easy to serve a crowd. Close Credit: Bryan Gardner Potlucks are the perfect opportunity to bring people together and share some of our favorite dishes, along with the stories behind them. Cooking for a crowd is no easy feat and not just any recipe will do. For potluck parties, it takes creativity to choose recipes that are easy to prepare, transport, and serve. Ahead, we share some of our favorite potluck party desserts that check all the boxes: sweet, transportable, and easy to share and serve. We focus on desserts served in squares, bite-sized portions, or as finger foods like cookies, cupcakes, and brownies—perfect for guests to grab and go without any fuss. Whichever you decide to make, it's sure to be a hit. How to Organize a Successful Potluck, According to Chefs and Entertaining Experts 01 of 45 Big-Batch Triple-Chocolate Brownie Bars Credit: Marcus Nilsson These sheet-pan bar cookies are perfect for stocking up on sweet treats or feeding a crowd. Plus, you can store them in the freezer for up to a month. These bittersweet bites are packed with white chocolate, cocoa powder, nuts, and dried fruit. Before serving, let them come to room temperature. View Recipe 02 of 45 Carrot Cake Cupcakes Credit: Yossy Arefi Carrot cake is a fan favorite for many—the savory and sweet flavor combination of these moist, lightly spiced cupcakes is finished with classic cream cheese frosting. Carrot cake in cupcake form is much easier to transport to a potluck and serve to guests. View Recipe 03 of 45 Peach-Pie Crumble Bars Credit: Bryan Gardner These peach pie bars are a sign of a summer backyard barbecue. Serving this delicious, seasonal dessert in bar form is perfect for a potluck because it doesn't require silverware—just grab and enjoy! View Recipe 04 of 45 Peanut Butter Cookies Credit: Grant Webster If you're in a baking rut and searching for something trusty to pull together quickly, try our classic peanut butter cookies. They only require five ingredients—odds are you already have them in your pantry. View Recipe 05 of 45 Coconut-Pecan Tart Credit: Dana Gallagher A mouthwatering, gluten-free sweet treat everyone will rave about. This coconut-pecan tart starts with a foolproof, no-bake, press-in crust made from coconut and almond flour. The filling is a mixture of butter, sugar, cream, and condensed milk, along with semisweet chocolate and pecans. View Recipe 06 of 45 Chocolate-Zucchini Sheet Cake With Cream-Cheese Frosting Credit: Ryan Liebe Destined to be a potluck party showstopper, this delectable, moist chocolate-zucchini sheet cake comes together in just an hour. We dress it up with sugared zucchini blossoms to garnish. View Recipe 07 of 45 Vegan Blueberry Crisp Credit: Bryan Gardner An all-inclusive dessert that is sure to delight year-round, our vegan blueberry crisp is simply delicious. We add toasted almonds for extra crunch to the oat topping. This potluck dessert is perfect for summer, and you can top it off with scoops of ice cream. View Recipe 08 of 45 Crispy Cereal Treats Credit: Kirsten Francis These no-bake cereal treat bars are great for kids. You can choose whichever cereal is the fan favorite and mix it with melted marshmallows and butter—just like making Rice Krispies treats. View Recipe 09 of 45 Everything Cookies Credit: Chris Simpson Crunchy, sweet, and savory—these everything cookies satisfy every craving. You can add whatever you like to the recipe and make swaps to incorporate your favorite mix-ins. View Recipe 10 of 45 Lemon-Glazed Sheet Cake Credit: Alpha Smoot Not only will this bright-colored cake look beautiful (and quite impressive) on the potluck dessert spread, but it also tastes incredible. The fresh and tangy lemon flavor pairing is the epitome of a summertime party dessert. View Recipe 11 of 45 Black-Bottom Cupcakes Credit: Mike Krautter While these black-bottom cupcakes aren't frosted, they're still incredibly sweet. Each cupcake is filled with cream cheese, offering a creamy, delicious surprise with every bite. View Recipe 12 of 45 Fig-and-Plum Cake Credit: Justin Walker This seasonal cake features plums and figs layered on top of a buttery cake crust. It's an ideal dessert for sharing at a potluck party because you can pre-slice it into squares for serving. View Recipe 13 of 45 S'mores Bars Credit: Kana Okada Bring this ooey-gooey fireside treat without the mess. These s'mores bars have everything we love about s'mores—chocolate, marshmallows, and graham crackers. It's the perfect recipe if you're short on time and need to make enough for a crowd. View Recipe 14 of 45 Raspberry-Almond Crisp Credit: Chris Simpson Fruit crisps are always a foolproof crowd favorite. If you're second-guessing what to bring to a potluck, it's always a safe choice. Our raspberry and almond crisp only takes 10 minutes to prep and can be served with vanilla ice cream or yogurt. View Recipe 15 of 45 Fudgy Turtle Brownies Credit: Ren Fuller Inspired by the decadent, old-fashioned chocolate turtle candies, our fudgy turtle brownies are layered with melted chocolate, pecan halves, and creamy caramel. We can attest these will be a hit, so make a couple of batches to ensure everyone can indulge. View Recipe 16 of 45 Vanilla-Rhubarb Tart Credit: Con Poulos A sophisticated fruit tart filled with fresh rhubarb and notes of vanilla bean. The detailed design makes it ideal for special potluck occasions and is sure to be an impressive feature on the dessert spread. View Recipe 17 of 45 Strawberry Biscuit Sheet Cake Credit: Alpha Smoot This dessert combines everything that we love about strawberry shortcake paired with irresistible, flaky, buttery biscuits. For fresh fruit flavors, we top it with whipped cream and loads of strawberries. View Recipe 18 of 45 Butter-Pecan Blondies Credit: Ren Fuller Turn your pantry staples into a fall-flavored masterpiece. Our butter-pecan blondies have a touch of dark rum to enhance the flavor. Blondies are perfect for potluck gatherings due to their small size. View Recipe 19 of 45 Buckwheat Chocolate-Chip Cookies With Sea Salt Credit: Mikkel Vang Surprise your guests' taste buds with these buckwheat chocolate chip cookies topped with flaky sea salt. The buckwheat gives this classic cookie a toasty undertone. Note: These cookies require refrigeration for up to eight hours before baking, so be sure to budget enough time. View Recipe 20 of 45 Lemon Curd Soufflé Tart Credit: Emily Kordovich Delicious, elegant, and a crowd favorite—our lemon curd soufflé tart can do it all. It's made with a simple pâte sucrée dough and a quick homemade lemon curd as the filling. View Recipe 21 of 45 Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies Credit: Bryan Gardner One of our go-to, easy desserts to make for any occasion. They're foolproof and bound to be a crowd pleaser. You won't take any leftovers home from the party—these delicious cookies tend to disappear fast. View Recipe 22 of 45 Pull-Apart Vanilla-Wafer Cupcake Cake With Berries A festive and delicious dessert option for the Fourth of July or Memorial Day. The cupcakes make it easy to serve at a party, and the fresh, seasonal berries are the "cherry" on top. View Recipe 23 of 45 Lime Sandwich Cookies Credit: Ren Fuller These two-bite Brazilian "lemonade" cookies are photo-worthy and quite tasty. Two sugar cookies are sandwiched with a tangy citrus filling and dusted with powdered sugar. The cutouts make for a cute, summery dessert that everyone will love. View Recipe 24 of 45 Dark Chocolate-Walnut Date Bar Credit: Sidney Bensimon A decadent, vegan, and gluten-free dessert layered with dark chocolate, walnuts, dates, and peanut butter. This no-bake recipe requires you to simply layer all the ingredients into a loaf pan, freeze it, and cut it into bars for serving. View Recipe 25 of 45 Big Almond-Orange-Ginger Cookie Credit: Louise Hagger If you're looking for a dessert full of fall flavors, try our fragrant, citrus-packed almond bar cookie. We cut it into pie-like wedges for sharing and kick things up a notch by topping each slice with a scoop of blood-orange sorbet. View Recipe 26 of 45 Marshmallow Fudge Credit: Bryan Gardner Chocolate fudge is a timeless dessert that everyone is sure to rave about. It's the perfect mini sweet treat to pass around at a party, and it packs a punch of flavor. We make these fudge bars extra sweet by adding marshmallows for a fluffy effect. View Recipe 27 of 45 Snickerdoodle Crumb Bars Credit: Alpha Smoot We think of these Snickerdoodle crumb bars as a hybrid between coffee cake and Snickerdoodle cookies. Layered with crumbly streusel and cinnamon sugar, these bars are irresistible—making them perfect to bring to a party. View Recipe 28 of 45 Caramel-Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies Credit: Armando Rafael If you're a chocolate chip cookie fan, wait until you try these caramel-stuffed chocolate chip cookies. It's an even sweeter take on the classic cookie we all know and love, elevating it to a whole new level. The gooey inside, matched with crispy edges, makes this cookie truly show-stopping. View Recipe 29 of 45 Apricot Cobbler Credit: Martyna Szczesna We'd be lying if we didn't say the topping is what makes this apricot cobbler a fan favorite. The fruity summer cobbler is topped with buttery, flaky biscuits. It's delicious when served warm and topped with ice cream. For serving a crowd, this one casserole dessert dish makes transportation stress-free. View Recipe 30 of 45 Bourbon-and-Brown-Sugar Cake With Berries Credit: Kate Mathis A festive cake for the Fourth of July or Memorial Day that we guarantee will be a go-to summer dessert for years to come. It's a bourbon and brown sugar-based cake that has crispy edges and is light on the inside. View Recipe 31 of 45 No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake for a Crowd Credit: Alpha Smoot No-bake, no-pressure. This blueberry cheesecake is the perfect low-effort potluck dessert that everyone will enjoy. It's served chilled, making it a refreshing dessert option for the summer. View Recipe 32 of 45 Blueberry Crumble Credit: Bryan Gardner This is the perfect recipe to make on a hot summer day. Our blueberry crumble calls for 2 pounds of fresh berries—the best ones are always found at your local fruit stand. We love serving it with scoops of vanilla ice cream or tangy Greek yogurt for a creamy, cool finish. View Recipe 33 of 45 Chocolate-Chip Streusel Brownies Credit: Linda Pugliese If you can't decide between brownies or cookies, why not make both? To create this mouthwatering treat, start by pouring your brownie batter in the pan and dollop the cookie dough over it. While it bakes, the batter and dough mix together to create the best of both worlds in one simple treat. View Recipe 34 of 45 Cowboy Cookie S'mores Credit: Linda Pugliese We put a unique spin on the beloved s'more and turned it into a cookie—only better. These cowboy cookies are packed with oats, pecans, coconut, and dark chocolate, with a toasted marshmallow sandwiched in the middle. View Recipe 35 of 45 Chocolate Sheet Cake With Vanilla Buttercream Credit: Alpha Smoot Inspired by the rich, decadent flavors of a devil's food cake, we created our classic chocolate sheet cake covered in vanilla buttercream frosting. While it's rich in flavor, it's not overly sweet, making it ideal for more sophisticated palates. View Recipe 36 of 45 Coconut Cake With Berries and Cream Credit: Johnny Miller Inspired by the famous tres leches cake, this coconut-spiked sponge cake is drenched in condensed milk, heavy cream, and coconut milk. For a fresh finish, serve this sheet pan cake with freshly whipped cream and berries. View Recipe 37 of 45 Strawberry Cupcakes If strawberries are in season, this recipe is a must for your next potluck party. The cupcakes are made with a yellow cake batter, and diced strawberries are folded in for a burst of flavor with each bite. A pale pink strawberry meringue buttercream frosting is dolloped on top, along with a picture-perfect strawberry for garnishing. View Recipe 38 of 45 Chocolate Coconut Bars Credit: Brie Goldman Coconut-flavored desserts are some of our favorite treats to indulge in. These chocolate-coconut bars are chewy, sweet treats that will have guests coming back for more. View Recipe 39 of 45 Cookies and Cream Sheet Cake Credit: Con Poulos A cookies and cream ice cream-inspired sheet cake. Better yet, serve this cake with scoops of cookies and cream ice cream. View Recipe 40 of 45 Raspberry-Swirl Cheesecake Cupcakes Credit: Sang An These bite-sized cheesecakes will disappear before you know it. Everyone loves a classic raspberry cheesecake, and serving them in cupcake wrappers makes them ideal for a potluck party. View Recipe 41 of 45 Easy Chocolate Cupcakes Credit: Bryan Gardner You can't go wrong by bringing chocolate cupcakes to the party. They're a rich, dense potluck dessert that everyone will devour. View Recipe 42 of 45 Cupcake Cake Pops Credit: decorvow Go the extra mile with baking everyone's favorite miniature dessert. They're light, fluffy, covered in tangy buttercream frosting, and drenched in sprinkles to top it off. View Recipe 43 of 45 4-Ingredient Flourless Chocolate Cake Credit: Jason Donnelly This flourless chocolate cake is simple to make and rich with flavor (what more could you want?). It's the perfect go-to dessert to add to your repertoire when you need a delicious treat to bring to a party in no time. View Recipe 44 of 45 Baked Cake Donutes Credit: Bryan Gardner Homemade cake donuts are a nostalgic fan-favorite treat. Get creative with the frosting and sprinkles to customize each with different flavors. View Recipe 45 of 45 Buckeyes Credit: Bryan Gardner These delectable peanut butter and chocolate bite-sized treats are popular in the Midwest but are sure to be enjoyed at parties anywhere. They're a peanut butter lover's dream dessert—dip the peanut butter mixture into melted chocolate and refrigerate it to harden. View Recipe Explore more: Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes