Check out these easy party desserts that will be sure to wow your guests. These desserts range from handheld mini cupcakes to no bake dips and more. You will certainly find the perfect treats for your parties here.
Parties and celebrations are fun and usually highlighted with food, desserts and activities. But, they can be a lot of work with planning and preparation. These easy party desserts are perfect for large celebrations as they are tasty and easy to make.
We carefully selected the treats on this list based on the following criteria: ability to make ahead, ability to make as a big batch, overall flavor. So, keep reading below to pick out the best desserts to make for your next 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 Cupcakes
These cute mini cupcakes are moist and fluffy. They are the perfect bite-sized treat to serve at parties as guests can easily grab them and eat on the go.
Why they're good: you can easily customize the flavor and use different frosting and sprinkles to make them match your party theme.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pumpkin Cake Pops
These pumpkin cake pops are a festive dessert addition to any fall occasion. They taste like balls of pumpkin with a sweet and decorative candy coating.
Why they're good: great for parties and get togethers as you can easily make a lot and they are individual servings. Easy to customize and decorate how you like.
Rice Krispie Treat Pops
Looking for a fun decorated dessert? Whip up a batch of these Rice Krispie treat pops. You only need five ingredients and about 15 minutes to get them ready.
Why they're good: having these on a stick makes them perfect to carry around a party and eat on the go. Plus, you can customize the decorations to fit your party theme.
PB Fluff
You can't beat the classic flavor of peanut butter and chocolate. And that flavor is 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: fast and easy to make - it only takes about 10 minutes. Plus you can easily double or triple the ingredients to make it as a large batch for as many people as you need.
Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes
If you love strawberry crunch flavor, but want individual serving treats, try these strawberry crunch cakes. They are sweet vanilla and strawberry flavors.
Why they're good: make them fancy by adding a slice of strawberry into the whipped cream. They look elaborate, but are rather quick to bake up a large batch.
