Sun’s out, and so are the potlucks! Whether you’re headed to a late-summer BBQ, a back-to-school bash, or a lakeside cookout, these easy, crowd-pleasing potluck desserts always bring the sweet finale. Think no-bake strawberry angel food cake, retro millionaire pie, or a cherry delight that always vanishes first. These treats are cool, nostalgic, and made for sharing. Trust me, you’ll want them all.

Maple-Pecan Pie That Tastes Like Southern Summer

A pecan pie on a white plate, featuring a golden crust filled with whole pecans and a rich, glossy filling. It's set on a marble surface beside a cutting board with chopped pecans and a knife. A striped cloth and pink plate are nearby.
Maple-Pecan Pie That Tastes Like Southern Summer. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This rich, glossy pie skips the corn syrup and goes all-in on warm maple and buttery pecans. It’s got that cozy, old-school feel with a gooey center that steals hearts at every potluck.
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Cool Strawberry Cloud Cake (No Oven Needed!)

A plate with a slice of pink strawberry dessert topped with whipped cream, a strawberry slice, and a mint leaf sits in the foreground. In the background, a glass dish filled with more of the same dessert shows additional strawberries and whipped cream on top. Fresh strawberries and a pink striped cloth are also visible.
Cool Strawberry Cloud Cake (No Oven Needed!). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Light, fruity, and whipped to perfection—this no-bake beauty layers angel food cake with strawberry Jell-O, berries, and Cool Whip. A chilled slice of August bliss.
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Retro Millionaire Pie That’s Always Gone First

A slice of creamy, white dessert pie topped with shredded coconut, two red cherries, and pecans sits on a stack of white plates. In the background, there are bowls of shredded coconut, red cherries, and pecans on a pink and white striped cloth.
Retro Millionaire Pie That’s Always Gone First. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Tropical, creamy, and irresistibly retro, this no-bake pie blends crushed pineapple, condensed milk, and Cool Whip. One bite and it’s game over—no leftovers here.
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Cherry Cream Dream Dessert (No Bake, No Fuss)

A close-up of a partially eaten cherry cheesecake in a white dish. The dessert has a crumbly crust, a creamy filling, and a vibrant red cherry topping. A spoon with some cheesecake and cherries is resting in the dish. A striped cloth napkin is visible nearby.
Cherry Cream Dream Dessert (No Bake, No Fuss). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Layers of graham cracker crust, whipped cream cheese, and cherry pie filling make this chilled dessert a nostalgic summer staple. Fast to make, faster to disappear.
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No-Bake Chocolate PB Pie That Steals the Show

A chocolate peanut butter pie topped with peanut butter cups, peanuts, and chocolate drizzle sits on a stack of plates. The pie has an Oreo crust, and a slice is cut out. Nearby are bowls of peanuts and Oreo cookies.
No-Bake Chocolate PB Pie That Steals the Show. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This pie is rich, dreamy, and totally indulgent—with a peanut butter filling, Oreo crust, and candy toppers. No baking, just major brownie points.
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Fudgy Cake Brownies That Never Fail

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Fudgy Cake Brownies That Never Fail. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Part brownie, part cake, fully addictive. These chocolate-packed bars are soft, thick, and bring big nostalgic bake sale energy—minus the box mix.
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Banana Pudding Brownies Grandma Would Approve

A white square dish holds two stacked slices of banana pudding cake, topped with vanilla wafers. In the background, a yellow ceramic bowl filled with more wafers and two ripe bananas are placed on a white and yellow checkered cloth.
Banana Pudding Brownies Grandma Would Approve. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

A playful twist on a Southern classic—banana pudding meets rich brownie in this layered treat, complete with vanilla wafers and creamy filling.
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Zesty Lemon Poke Cake for Hot Summer Days

A slice of lemon poke cake topped with creamy frosting, a small lemon slice, and a mint leaf sits on a white plate, surrounded by additional plates and garnished with mint leaves. Lemons and a baking dish with more cake are visible in the background.
Zesty Lemon Poke Cake for Hot Summer Days. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This lemony dream gets soaked with Jell-O for a burst of citrusy sweetness in every bite. Frosted with lemon Cool Whip, it’s made to chill.
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Backyard S’mores Brownies Without the Campfire

A close-up of a slice of s'mores brownie on a white plate. The brownie is topped with toasted marshmallows, graham crackers, and pieces of Hershey's chocolate. The plate is part of a stack of white plates, with a soft-focus background.
Backyard S’mores Brownies Without the Campfire. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Graham crackers, marshmallows, melted chocolate—all the classic s’mores magic, baked right into fudgy brownies. You’ll want two before they’re gone.
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Cherry Dump Cake That Practically Makes Itself

A close-up of a cherry dump cake served on a white plate with two scoops of vanilla ice cream. The cake is topped with a crumbly golden crust and shows vibrant red cherry filling. A baking dish with a partially served portion is in the background on a striped cloth.
Cherry Dump Cake That Practically Makes Itself. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Just dump, bake, and serve. With sweet cherry pie filling, cream cheese, and buttery crumble topping, this easy dessert brings big flavor with zero fuss.
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Old-Fashioned Molasses Cookies with a Soft Bite

Soft and Chewy Blackstrap Molasses Cookie with bowl of molasses
Old-Fashioned Molasses Cookies with a Soft Bite. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Chewy, spiced, and cozy in all the right ways. These molasses cookies feel like a hug from your childhood—perfect for nibbling with iced tea in hand.
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Easy Peach Cobbler That Tastes Like Summer

homemade peach cobbler with store pie crust
Easy Peach Cobbler That Tastes Like Summer. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This shortcut cobbler is full of juicy peaches and warm spices, all wrapped in a flaky store-bought crust. Just like Grandma made—only quicker.
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Strawberry Shortcake the Bisquick Way (So Easy!)

A layered strawberry shortcake on a white plate. The dessert features biscuit layers with whipped cream and sliced strawberries, topped with a strawberry and mint leaf. The background is a light pink striped cloth.
Strawberry Shortcake the Bisquick Way (So Easy!). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Fluffy biscuit layers, whipped cream, and fresh berries make this classic an August potluck MVP. A shortcut never tasted so sweet.
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Mini Fruit Pizza Cookies Bursting with Color

A close-up of a fruit tart with a sugar cookie base, topped with creamy frosting and an assortment of fresh fruits including strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, kiwi, and mandarin orange slices.
Mini Fruit Pizza Cookies Bursting with Color. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Sugar cookie bases, tangy frosting, and vibrant fruit toppings—these cheerful bites are a sweet (and Instagram-worthy) crowd favorite.
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Pink Strawberry Jam Cake with a Frosted Finish

Pink Strawberry Jam Cake with a Frosted Finish. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Layered with fresh strawberry jam and frosted with whipped cream cheese, this blushing beauty is soft, sweet, and impossible not to love.
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Spiced Pumpkin Cookies for That First Fall Craving

A hand is picking up one of three stacked, golden-brown cookies with a crumbly texture from a cooling rack.
Spiced Pumpkin Cookies for That First Fall Craving. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Soft, chewy, and full of pumpkin spice magic, these cookies are perfect for those early “bring on fall” cravings—even if it’s still warm out.
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Pistachio-Cranberry Cookies That Surprise Everyone

pistachio cookies with cranberry on top with pistachios in a bowl and also dried cranberries
Pistachio-Cranberry Cookies That Surprise Everyone. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Nutty, chewy, and packed with flavor—these pudding-mix cookies with cranberries feel both classic and refreshingly new.
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Strawberry Crinkle Cookies in 30 Minutes Flat

A plate of pink strawberry crinkle cookies dusted with powdered sugar, arranged on a white plate. Fresh strawberries are placed nearby on a pink and white striped cloth.
Strawberry Crinkle Cookies in 30 Minutes Flat. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Made with cake mix and pantry staples, these soft pink cookies are dusted with powdered sugar and loved by kids and grown-ups alike.
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Lemon Blueberry Cookies That Taste Like Sunshine

A plate of lemon blueberry cookies with glaze, surrounded by fresh blueberries and a lemon slice, sits on a yellow and white plaid cloth. The cookies look soft and moist with visible blueberries in each.
Lemon Blueberry Cookies That Taste Like Sunshine. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Bright lemon, bursting berries, and a soft, cake-like bite—these cookies are like eating summer in cookie form.
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Strawberry Mousse Cake That Melts in Your Mouth

Strawberry Mousse Cake That Melts in Your Mouth. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Two light layers of vanilla cake hug a whipped strawberry mousse that’s cool, creamy, and oh-so-dreamy for warm nights.
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Creamsicle Jello Pie That’s Only 3 Ingredients

Five mini orange creamsicle pies are arranged on a white surface. Each pie has a graham cracker crust, smooth orange filling, a dollop of whipped cream, and a slice of orange on top. An orange and white cloth is partially visible on the left side.
Creamsicle Jello Pie That’s Only 3 Ingredients. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Reminiscent of those orange popsicles from childhood, this no-bake pie is creamy, citrusy, and made in a snap with Jell-O.
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Sprinkle-Filled Funfetti Cookies That Spark Joy

A light blue plate with a stack of cookies covered in colorful rainbow sprinkles sits on a pink striped cloth next to a cooling rack with more sprinkle cookies on a white background.
Sprinkle-Filled Funfetti Cookies That Spark Joy. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Soft, colorful, and crammed with rainbow sprinkles, these funfetti cookies bring party vibes to any table—no birthday required.
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Chocolate Strawberry Tarts with a Grown-Up Twist

Mini chocolate tarts with whipped cream and drizzled with chocolate sauce, surrounded by fresh strawberries and a spoonful of cocoa powder on a light surface.
Chocolate Strawberry Tarts with a Grown-Up Twist. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Mini gluten-free tarts with rich chocolate filling, fresh berries, and just the right amount of sweetness. Elegant, easy, and secretly healthy.
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31 Old-School Potluck Dishes Just Like Grandma Made

A large bowl filled with creamy macaroni salad, featuring corn, red kidney beans, chopped peppers, and herbs. A lime wedge and wooden spice bowls are in the background, with another bowl of salad slightly out of focus.
31 Old-School Potluck Dishes Just Like Grandma Made. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

If you’ve ever walked into a July potluck and smelled sweet cinnamon rolls or spotted a cheesy chicken potato casserole, you know the magic of grandma’s recipe box. These dishes aren’t just delicious—they’re tied to memories of family reunions, church picnics, and paper plates stacked high with deviled eggs and potato salad. This collection brings back those feel-good flavors, from cold macaroni salad to creamy chicken salads that still steal the show. Trust me—you’ll want to make every single one this summer. Get All The Recipes: 31 Old-School Potluck Dishes Just Like Grandma Made