25 Best Party Desserts
on Oct 13, 2022
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These party desserts will impress your guests with their delicious flavors and attractive presentation! Plus, these foolproof recipes are easy to prepare so you don’t have to stress!
As the saying goes, the food makes the party! Guests will remember these amazing desserts for years to come, so go ahead and find a new favorite.
Sheet Pan Apple Pie
This apple pie meant for a party! Baked on a sheet pan, this amazing dessert is actually a slab pie made with a tortilla crust. The best part? Only 6 ingredients!
Cherry Pull Apart Pie
A viral sensation, this cherry pie pull-apart makes pie into finger food! You only need two ingredients to make this mouthwatering dessert, ready in just 30 minutes. It’s so much fun for a party!
S’mores Stuffed Skillet Cookie
This over-the-top dessert is made for a party! A giant cookie stuffed with s’mores is baked in the oven in a cast iron skillet. Serve it up like pie for a drool-worthy dessert. People go wild over it!
Easy S’mores Pie
This s’mores Pie is gooey, chocolatey, rich and crunchy! Featuring a graham cracker crust, toasted marshmallows and rich chocolate, you can’t go wrong with this one. Plus, it’s baked in the oven so no campfire needed!
Mochi Ice Cream
This Japanese treat consists of ice cream wrapped in a pillowy soft rice flour dough. Mochi have ben called heavenly but you should decide for yourself. These balls are quick and easy to make too!
Candied Fruits (Tanghulu)
Tanghulu is a deliciously simple Asian dessert with a stunning presentation. Fresh fruit is encased in a crunchy, sugary shell. You can make Tanghulu with strawberries, pineapple chunks or mandarin slices.
Thai Rolled Ice Cream
Rolled ice cream hails from Thailand and has recently become a thing stateside! Ice cream is rolled before being stir fried – oh my! You only need two ingredients to make it.
Chocolate Cheesecake Filled Strawberries
These chocolate cheesecake filled strawberries always get rave reviews at parties. They’re creamy and delicious, and let’s face it. They’re more interesting than chocolate dipped strawberries. Ready in just 15 minutes, and you can make them ahead of time!
Philadelphia No Bake Cheesecake
This no-bake cheesecake is truly a failproof dessert. It has all of the creamy goodness of classic cheesecake and easily sets in the fridge! Top it with the fruit of your choice for a decadent treat.
Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
This cake isn’t just for kids! Filled with store-bought ice-cream sandwiches, frozen whipped topping, and instant vanilla pudding, it couldn’t be easier to assemble. People go nuts for it!
Strawberry Icebox Cake
Here is a make-ahead idea for a party. This icebox cake features fresh strawberries in a luscious no-bake cake that everyone will love. It’s even got graham crackers for a delicate crunch. So good!
Chocolate Nutella Banana Ice Cream
Here is a homemade ice cream using just two ingredients: nutella and bananas. Serve it up on cones for a party treat that adults and kids alike will enjoy!
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
This twist on traditional chocolate covered strawberries has a special look with two chocolates to make them extra-attractive. Put them out at a party or give them as party favors! Either way, they’re always a hit.
Easy Fruit Pizza
A fruit pizza is perfect for a party with its stunning presentation. This recipe features a sugar cookie crust, cream cheese frosting and fresh fruits on top. It’s easy to make and ready in just 30 minutes!
Gooey S’mores Brownies
Your party guests will love these moist and chewy S’mores Brownies! This easy recipe combines brownies with graham crackers, marshmallows for an irresistible treat.
Oreo Cheesecake Bites
This dessert combines two favorites in one: oreos and creamy cheesecake! These bite-size desserts are always the first to go at a party. The best part? They’re easy to make using a muffin pan.
Cake Pops (Starbucks Copycat Recipe)
If your guests love Starbucks, you might just want to try making your own cake pops. This recipe is moist on the inside with a smooth pink coating. The perfect bite-size treat, just like at Starbucks!
Mango Mochi
These mango mochi are a crowdpleaser that’s uniquely appealing. Cubes of chewy mochi cake are encased in shredded coconut. It’s a flavor explosion you can easily create at home!
Chocolate Covered Frozen Bananas
Here’s a fun recipe to make with kids. These creamy bananas are covered in melted chocolate and sprinkled with your favorite toppings like crushed nuts, coconut or even pretzels. So much fun for a party!
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Perfect for parties and potlucks, this pineapple upside down cake is big on flavor and easy to prepare too. This recipe uses canned pineapple rings and Duncan Hines cake mix with great results! Ready in an hour or less.
Mango Charlotte Cake
This stunning dessert is always the star of the show! It is a delicious mash-up of French-style charlotte cake and creamy cheesecake with chunks of fresh mango. It’s sure to get a lot of oohs and aahs from your guests.
Chocolate Chip Cookies
It’s easy to overlook the humble chocolate chip cookie, but it’s actually a popular item for parties. This recipe only requires 10 minutes of prep and a similar time to bake. Serve them warm out of the oven to dazzle your guests!
Oreo Cookie Balls
Oreo truffles are bite sized treats that are perfect finger food for a party. No baking is needed and you can decorate them as much or as little as you like. The cheesecake filling is always a hit!
Strawberry Chocolate Mousse
If you want a fancy dessert for a dinner party, this two-tone mousse is sure to dazzle your guests. Served in stemless wine glasses, it’s half chocolate mousse and half strawberry mousse. Beautiful and delicious!
Strawberry White Chocolate Cheesecake
This velvety cheesecake has white chocolate and fresh strawberries for an irresistible dessert. Plus, it’s attractive and easy to serve. Perfect for a dinner party or a dessert buffet!
Easy Party Dessert Sheet Pan Apple Pie Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 flour tortillas, 8 inch
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 8 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored & chopped
- 3/4 cup sugar, divided
- 3 teaspoon cinnamon, divided
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
Serving ideas – optional
- whipped cream
- ice cream
- caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Set aside a medium baking sheet.
- On a medium baking sheet, arrange 6 tortillas in a flower petal pattern with several inches outside the pan and several inches of overlap. Place a 7th tortilla in the middle.
- Place a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add butter, chopped apples, 1/2 cup sugar and 2 tsp cinnamon.
- Sauté the apples for 8-10 minutes until they start to soften, stirring regularly with a wooden spoon.
- Spoon apple mixture from skillet on top of tortillas on baking sheet. Spread out to make an even layer.
- Fold the flaps of tortilla outside the pan on top of the apples. Place the 8th tortilla in the middle to cover the gap.
- Mix remaining 1/4 cup sugar with 1 tsp cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over the tortillas.
- Place another baking pan on top to hold the tortillas in place and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes. Serve with optional ice cream, whipped cream and caramel sauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.