These easy desserts for a crowd are sure to help you whip up some sweet treats to serve at your next large get together without spending too much time in the kitchen. Ranging from easy bite size desserts to large sheet pan treats, you are sure to find the right recipe for your occasion.
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- Bite Sized Desserts
- Mini Smores Pies
- Mini Apple Tarts
- Microwave Smores
- Nutella Covered Strawberries
- Dessert Fluffs
- Oreo Fluff
- PB Fluff
- Strawberry Jello Salad
- Hot Chocolate Dip
- Large Batch Desserts for A Crowd
- Smores Dip
- No Bake Banana Pudding
- Lemon Poke Cake
- Nutella Cupcakes
- Carrot Cake Cupcakes
- Cereal Treats
- Original Rice Krispie Treats
- Marshmallow Fluff Cereal Treats
- Homestyle Rice Krispie Treats
- Giant Rice Krispie Treats
- Individual Serving Desserts
- Lemon Cake Mix Cookies
- Muffin Mix Cookies
- Dirt Cups
- Christmas Pinwheel Cookies
- Chocolate Chip Sugar Cookies
There are many times when you may need a large serving of dessert for a crowd - from holidays to celebrations to weddings and more. Being able to make treats that are quick, easy, but still delicious is essential to success.
We have selected all of the desserts on this list based on the following criteria: how fast you can make it, can it be made in large amounts, ease of serving. So, scroll on down and pick out a few for your next large get together.
Bite Sized Desserts
These easy bite sized desserts are great for serving at a large get together. They are easy to grab and eat as you move around a party.
Mini Smores Pies
Try out these easy mini smores pies. Mini graham cracker pie crusts filled with melted chocolate and topped with toasted, melted marshmallows.
Why it's good: you can whip up a whole batch of these quickly. They are super easy to serve as they come pre-made in their own individual serving tins.
Mini Apple Tarts
Don't spend forever making a whole apple pie, instead whip up a bunch of these easy mini apple tarts. Filled with apple pie filling and popped into pre-made pie crust.
Why it's good: these are made as bite sized treats so they are super easy to serve. Plus, you can easily bake up large batches of them in no time at all.
Microwave Smores
Skip the campfire and make these fast and easy microwave smores. Just graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallows are needed for this dessert.
Why it's good: only uses three ingredients and takes less than 5 minutes to make these. Put several together and pop them on a large plate to microwave multiple at a time.
Nutella Covered Strawberries
Nutella covered strawberries are the perfect combination of melted chocolate and Nutella with fresh strawberries dipped into it. They are sweet, refreshing and easy to customize.
Why it's good: these are great for grab and go treats - super easy to serve as you can just lay them out on a plate or platter on your dessert table.
Dessert Fluffs
Dessert fluffs or sometimes called dessert salads are great for serving at large events as they can easily be scaled up in amount and made ahead. Try out some of these great flavors.
Oreo Fluff
This Oreo fluff is sweet and creamy. It is an easy and versatile dessert that you be eaten as is or use cookies, fruit or other dippers.
Why it's good: ready in about 10 minutes. Plus you can easily scale up the amount you make just by using two, three or more times the ingredients.
PB Fluff
The classic flavor of peanut butter and chocolate wrapped into a creamy and sweet dessert for this Peanut Butter Fluff. Dip cookies, fruit and more to eat this treat.
Why it's good: you can have this mixed up in about 10 minutes. Plus you can easily make it as a large batch for as many people as you need.
Strawberry Jello Salad
This strawberry jello salad is a light and refreshing treat that everyone will love. Simple, tasty and light - this combination of fresh strawberries, jello and cool whip is perfect for summer celebrations.
Why it's good: this recipe is super easy to make with just four ingredients. Plus you can easily scale it up to a big batch. Add pretzels for a yummy salt and sweet combo with a heavenly crunch.
Hot Chocolate Dip
If you love hot chocolate flavor, but want a cool treat try this hot chocolate dip. It's sweet, creamy and chocolatey. Plus you can use a variety of dippers from fresh fruit to graham crackers.
Why it's good: fast and easy to make - with just three ingredients you can mix it up in 10 minutes or less.
Large Batch Desserts for A Crowd
These desserts are easy to make in a large batch just by doubling or tripling the ingredients. From dips to cupcakes, there are lots of treats to choose from.
Smores Dip
Craving ooey, gooey goodness that takes you back to childhood and camp time stories? Make some of this oven smores dip. With melty chocolate covered in toasted marshmallows - what's not to love?
Why it's good: this can be ready in about 10 minutes. With just two ingredients, it is as easy as tossing chocolate into a baking pan and topping it with a layer of marshmallows.
No Bake Banana Pudding
Love the flavor of classic banana pudding, but want something fast? Try this no bake banana pudding. Layers of sliced banana, Nilla wafers and banana pudding and cool whip.
Why it's good: easily make this in large batches by doubling or tripling the ingredients then just adding it to two pans. No baking required.
Lemon Poke Cake
Tart and tangy, this lemon poke cake is refreshing and sweet. With a moist and fluffy lemon cake filled with lemon pudding and topped with creamy cool whip.
Why it's good: fast and easy to make since it uses a boxed cake mix, instant pudding and cool whip. This sheet pan cake also has several servings.
Nutella Cupcakes
The delicious flavor combination of chocolate and hazelnut, these Nutella cupcakes are super decadent. Moist cupcakes filled with Nutella and topped with a Nutella buttercream.
Why it's good: you can make them as decadent as you like by choosing how much Nutella and where you add it - remove from the batter or don't fill them if you want a less sweet treat. Plus they are baked and ready in about 30 minutes.
Carrot Cake Cupcakes
A handheld version of a classic treat - try these carrot cake cupcakes with cream cheese frosting. They are moist and fluffy with just the right combination of spices.
Why it's good: easily scale this up to make a large batch of these with one bowl of batter. Plus they are easy to serve as they are individually wrapped.
Cereal Treats
These super easy no bake dessert bars are great for crowds. You can make all kinds of different flavors and shapes.
Original Rice Krispie Treats
The classic rice krispie treats everyone knows and loves. These are ooey, gooey and have a little crunch from the cereal.
Why it's good: ready in under 30 minutes with just three ingredients. Plus, you can easily make these in advance of your party.
Marshmallow Fluff Cereal Treats
The same classic flavor of regular rice krispie treats, but made with marshmallow fluff. These marshmallow fluff cereal treats are gooey and delicious.
Why it's good: just like the originals, these are ready in under 30 minutes. Plus you can make them way in advance and freeze them until your party time.
Homestyle Rice Krispie Treats
What's better than original rice krispie treats? Double the thickness and extra mini marshmallows of Homestyle rice krispie treats of course.
Why it's good: ready in 30 minutes or less with only 3 ingredients. These are so easy to make, no baking necessary.
Giant Rice Krispie Treats
Go big with these giant rice krispie treats. The same ooey, gooey goodness as the originals but as big as a cookie sheet.
Why it's good: these are as big as a cookie sheet, so lots of servings for a crowd. Plus it's easy to make a double or triple batch all at once.
Individual Serving Desserts
Make it easy for your guests to grab a treat on the go with these individual serving desserts. These are great for dessert tables and more.
Lemon Cake Mix Cookies
Lemon cake mix cookies are tart, tangy and sweet. The refreshing citrus flavor mixed with sugar is a delightful and refreshing flavor combination.
Why it's good: as the name says, these are made with cake mix so they use limited ingredients. Plus they are super fast and easy to mix up.
Muffin Mix Cookies
Triple Berry Muffin Mix Cookies are sweet and fruity. These are a great addition to any spring or summertime party or celebration.
Why it's good: made with muffin mix, these cookies are fast and easy to make. Plus, you can easily change the flavor simply by using a different flavor of muffin mix.
Dirt Cups
Dirt cups are a creamy and crunchy chocolatey dessert treat. This no bake treat is ready in about 10 minutes with a little mixing and a little layering.
Why it's good: they are served in individual serving glasses that are easy to add to a dessert table or be a grab and go treat. Plus you can easily customize the pudding and toppings to go for any theme or occasion.
Christmas Pinwheel Cookies
These Christmas pinwheel cookies are fun and festive. They are made with a sweet, soft and chewy sugar cookie dough that is ready in about 30 minutes.
Why it's good: looking for a non-Christmas dessert? Simply change up the food coloring and sprinkles you use to make these for any occassion.
Chocolate Chip Sugar Cookies
Chocolate chip sugar cookies are the perfect combination of light, thick and soft sugar cookie dough studded with melty chocolate chips. They are a soft, chewy cookie you are sure to love.
Why it's good: make them as a large batch for a lot of people by doubling or tripling the ingredients. Also, they are great and easy to serve just by laying them on a plate or platter at a dessert table.
