Looking for the kind of dessert that disappears fast at a potluck? These 23 crowd-pleasing treats bring the flavor, the nostalgia, and that little something extra that keeps everyone coming back for seconds. Whether you’re team fruity, chocolatey, or creamy, there’s something here that’ll steal the spotlight—and maybe even the recipe requests. From no-bake classics like Strawberry Angel Food Cake and Millionaire Pie to southern favorites like Peach Cobbler and Molasses Cookies, these easy, make-ahead recipes are all about flavor without the fuss. You’ll want to scroll through every single one—your next party-perfect dessert is waiting!

Easy Strawberry Angel Food Cake Recipe

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Easy Strawberry Angel Food Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Make Strawberry Angel Food Cake with Jell-O, fresh berries, and Cool Whip, no oven needed! A fast, beautiful make-ahead dessert.
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Simple And Nutty Pecan Pie Without Corn Syrup

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.
Simple And Nutty Pecan Pie Without Corn Syrup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Learn how to make pecan pie without corn syrup. Simple, easy, and incredibly tasty! This recipe uses maple syrup instead of highly processed corn syrup.
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Delicious Millionaire Pie Recipe

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.
Delicious Millionaire Pie Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Millionaire Pie is a super easy no-bake treat combining crushed pineapple, sweetened condensed milk, and Cool Whip for a creamy, tropical dessert.
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Creamy Cherry Delight Recipe

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.
Creamy Cherry Delight Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Creamy, sweet layers of Cherry Delight’s with a buttery graham cracker crust, smooth cream cheese filling, and luscious cherry pie topping will become a favorite dessert.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Recipe

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.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie has a creamy, nutty filling, with peanut butter richness, resting atop a delectable Oreo chocolate crust.
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Creamy Apple Snickers Salad

A creamy dessert salad in a white ramekin, topped with caramel and chunks of chocolate and apple. Green apples can be seen in the background, suggesting a sweet blend of flavors.
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Apple Snickers Salad is a sweet and creamy salad dessert that combines crisp apples, crunchy Snickers bars, and a dreamy whipped topping.
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Moist Cake Brownies

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Moist Cake Brownies. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Chocolate lovers’ homemade Moist Cake Brownies are perfectly moist cake-like brownies loaded with dark chocolate flavor.
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Easy Banana Pudding Brownies Recipe

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.
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Easy to make, layered Banana Pudding Brownies are a fun twist on the classic dessert banana pudding with vanilla wafers.
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Citrusy Lemon Poke Cake

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.
Citrusy Lemon Poke Cake. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This sweet and citrusy Lemon Poke Cake has a delicious vanilla sponge base soaked with ribbons of lemon Jell-O and lemon Cool Whip frosting.
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Delicious S’Mores Brownie

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.
Delicious S’Mores Brownie. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Quick and easy s’mores brownie recipe combines boxed brownie mix, graham crackers, chocolate, and toasted marshmallows.
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Effortless Cherry Dump Cake Recipe

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.
Effortless Cherry Dump Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

As delicious as it is easy to make, this Cherry Dump Cake is made with cherry pie filling, cream cheese, and a box of yellow cake mix.
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Chocolate Mocha Cupcake

Chocolate cupcakes with creamy frosting and a chocolate ball on top are arranged on a black cooling rack. The cupcakes are in brown and gold-striped wrappers, and the frosting is sprinkled with chocolate flakes.
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This is the best moist chocolate mocha cupcake recipe which makes a perfectly moist, extremely chocolaty cupcake, topped with a supreme fudgy icing.
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Soft and Chewy Blackstrap Molasses Cookie with bowl of molasses
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Blackstrap Molasses Cookie recipe makes a soft and chewy cookie that has warm spices such as ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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Creamy No-Bake Jello Orange Pie

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.
Creamy No-Bake Jello Orange Pie. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Make a Jello Orange Pie with just 3 ingredients! This no-bake dessert is creamy and reminiscent of a creamsicle you loved as a kid.
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No-Bake Tiramisu Cake Recipe

A slice of creamy tiramisu on a white plate, dusted with cocoa powder. A silver fork is placed on top, and a beige cloth napkin is in the background.
No-Bake Tiramisu Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

No- Bake Tiramisu Cake has delicate coffee-soaked ladyfingers, and sweet creamy mascarpone mixture to creates an amazing upscale dessert.
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Easy Peach Cobbler Recipe

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Easy Peach Cobbler Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Old-fashioned peach cobbler is a wonderful-tasting dessert that’s easy to make with juicy peaches, cozy spices, and a store-bought crust.
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Bisquick Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

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.
Bisquick Strawberry Shortcake Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Make this easy Bisquick strawberry shortcake with juicy berries and whipped cream. A classic, crowd-pleasing dessert loved by all!
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Soft Fruit Pizza Cookies

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Sugar cookies baked soft, frosted with cream cheese frosting and topped with colorful fresh fruit, you will love these Fruit Pizza Cookies!
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Gluten-free Peanut Butter Cookies

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These peanut butter cookies without eggs are gluten-free and vegan yet cook up into thick, soft, and chewy cookies packed with sweet peanut butter flavor. A classic childhood favorite that’s easy to make.
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Delicious Strawberry Jam Cake

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Loaded with fresh strawberry sauce and a cream cheese whipped topping, this updated Strawberry Poke Cake will be your new go-to dessert.
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Soft Pumpkin Cookies Recipe

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Try this simple pumpkin cookies recipe for a soft, chewy texture and a rich pumpkin spice flavor. Perfect for cozy evenings.
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Creamy Lemon Lush Recipe

A dessert featuring layers of a crumbly base, bright yellow filling, and fluffy white cream, topped with two halved strawberries, on a beige plate.
Creamy Lemon Lush Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Lemon Lush, also known as lemon lasagna, is full of lemony and creamy layers on top of a sweet cookie crust. Top with fresh strawberries!
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Easy Pistachio Cookies Recipe

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Easy Pistachio Cookies Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

These chewy pistachio cookies with cranberries and a box of pudding are easy to make, full of nutty flavor, and delicious.
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16 Old-Fashioned Ground Beef Recipes That’ll Take You Way Back

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16 Old-Fashioned Ground Beef Recipes That’ll Take You Way Back. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

There’s just something comforting about a good old-fashioned ground beef recipe. Whether it reminds you of Grandma’s kitchen or those classic family dinners that hit the spot every time, these dishes bring serious nostalgia and big flavor. This roundup is full of hearty, budget-friendly recipes perfect for weeknights, potlucks, or casual get-togethers. From creamy beef stroganoff and cheesy taco mac to classic sloppy joes and retro tater tot hotdish, these recipes deliver comfort in every bite. You’ll want to scroll through them all and pick your favorites—your future self (and your hungry crowd) will thank you. Get All The Recipes: 16 Old-Fashioned Ground Beef Recipes That’ll Take You Way Back