60 Crowd-Pleasing, Shareable Desserts To Bring To Every Potluck

Perfect for parties, potlucks, or just a cozy night in, these brownies are a versatile treat that will impress your friends and family. The silky chocolate layer gives an elegant touch, while the brownie base keeps things casual and fun.

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Looking for a show-stopping dessert this holiday season? Well, if you’re a cheesecake fan (actually, even if you’re not), you’ll fall in love with this recipe. We’ve bypassed the traditional puff pastry meets cheesecake, opting instead for layers of crisp and buttery phyllo that can be transformed into little bites.

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This pie is the frozen version of a York Peppermint Pattie, and there is something so refreshing about a frozen minty dessert that is impossible to resist. This pie is quick to make and takes a note from our no-churn ice cream with the addition of cream cheese to make it more sliceable. The chocolate ganache on top stays slightly soft even after re-freezing for a very satisfying slice and bite.

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This festively decorated dessert resembles a pumpkin pie, but is actually made from shortbread cookies, which have a buttery and slightly crumbly texture. It more closely mimics a real pie crust while still retaining enough structure to be picked up and eaten with your hands (and a bonus: it’s a lot easier to make than pie dough). We season the shortbread with pumpkin pie spice to impart some of the same warm flavors we love during the holiday season.

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Inspired by the popular Starbucks treat, these cranberry bliss cupcakes feature a tender vanilla cake with orange zest, tart cranberries, and a rich white chocolate cream cheese frosting. Want to add a little holiday cheer? Garnish with a few homemade sugared cranberries (they’re easy to make; we promise).

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Have you seen the viral Japanese crème brûlée baked directly inside a roasted sweet potato? Here’s a recipe inspired by that dish with a few twists for you to wow your guests. Get the best out of two great desserts by making these sweet potato crème brûlée bars. For fans of the classic cheesecake, you'll get that rich and creamy filling with a mix of sweet potato and some warm spices. For fans of the decadent crème brûlée, a crackly sugar top is sure to seal the deal.

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Biscoff, the unique Belgium biscuit that's commonly served as a snack on airplanes, has such a deep caramelized flavor that just pairs perfectly with the cozy holiday season. So we thought, Why not make one of our favorite types of cakes with it? Tres leches (“three milks” in Spanish) cake is such an iconic Mexican dessert. This cake requires a little love and patience, but the result is so worth it. The longer it sits in the fridge, the more it can absorb the cookie butter-milk mixture, making the cake better and better.

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Inspired by pastry chef Zac Young’s viral three-layer piecaken, these fun-sized versions feature a tiny cranberry pie baked inside a spiced pumpkin cupcake, crowned with a generous dollop of whipped cream, more cranberry pie filling, and a tiny round of sugary pie crust. 😍

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In this Oreo-obsessed world, Nutter Butters are often overlooked, but now these Nutter Butter bars are bringing them front and center. Loaded with chunky peanut butter, peanut butter chips, and crushed Nutter Butter cookies, these simple cookie bars will bring out the child in all of us.

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Southerners know a thing or two about decadent desserts, and this retro pie is everything you want in the millionaire experience—crunchy, sweet, mile-high, and make-ahead. Bring this to the cookout and you will be brining an empty pie plate home.

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These bite-sized treats are the perfect way to serve the classic Italian treat to a large group without having to worry about the messing filling going everywhere. Plus: the filling can be prepared up to 2 days ahead! Keep it in the bag, and refrigerate until ready to use.

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These irresistible cheesecake bars are like traditional cheesecake’s cool kid sister, and she’s invited to your holiday party this year. These bars perfectly balance creamy, rich cheesecake with the tartness of fresh cranberries and the nuttiness and warmth of a pecan streusel topping with none of the labor-intensity of traditional cheesecake.

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These blondies are the easiest of any bar we’ve ever made, and its use of only one bowl adds to its speediness. They are great for serving to a crowd, and can be transported in the same pan they're baked in!

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If you can't get enough of the fudgy, cream-filled cupcakes, then this sheet cake will be your new favorite dessert. Taking inspiration from the classic Hostess dessert, this sheet cake delivers on all the same flavors in an easy, shareable form.

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We’ll say it—brown sugar cinnamon is THE superior Pop-Tart flavor. The only thing better? Perfecting that flavor at home in the form of these blondies. They’re great for sharing at everything from picnics to potlucks!

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Sugarplum bars are an easy and crowd-pleasing holiday dessert made with dried fruit and a buttery crumble topping. They’re a great make-ahead treat to add to your next Christmas cookie exchange or deliver as a delicious and thoughtful gift. If you’re looking to add something new and delightful to your dessert spread this year, these are a great place to start. They’re just sweet enough, lightly spiced, and have a classic oat-based crust and crumble topping.

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Banana pudding is one of our all-time favorite desserts. It's a classic Southern recipe, and for good reason; luscious layers of pudding, whipped cream, ripe bananas, and wafer cookies are completely impossible to resist.

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These cheesecake bars have everything you want in a holiday dessert: a gooey, nutty topping, a creamy cheesecake layer, and a salty-sweet graham cracker crust. They’re the perfect alternative to a traditional pecan pie for Thanksgiving—or any day.

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Nothing says chocolate decadence like a brownie, and our tried-and-true favorite recipe is no exception. Starring both melted chocolate and unsweetened cocoa powder, these dense, fudgy brownies deliver all the intense chocolate goodness everyone will love.

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If you’re one of the many who are stunned by the shiny fruit tarts in bakery windows, then this recipe is for you. Good news: It’s surprisingly easy to make a stunning fruit tart right at home!

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