When you need a crowd-pleasing dessert that’s low-stress and easy to prep ahead, these 23 potluck favorites have you covered. From creamy no-bake cherry delight and tangy lemon poke cake to nostalgic banana pudding blondies and rich millionaire pie, each recipe can be made the night before—so you’re not scrambling last minute. You’ll find layered treats, fruity favorites, indulgent bars, and cool pies that chill overnight to perfection. These desserts are made for sharing at family BBQs, holiday gatherings, and church potlucks—and they travel well too! Get ready to impress with sweet treats that are as easy as they are irresistible.

Millionaire Pie

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.
Millionaire Pie. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This million-dollar pie has a tropical flair with canned pineapple tidbits, coconut, pecans, and maraschino cherries. It’s great to make ahead and take to potlucks, family BBQs, or serve at a special dinner party.
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Lemon Jello 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.
Lemon Jello Poke Cake. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This lemon poke cake is a refreshing treat for any occasion, it’s also a great make-ahead cake! Since the Jell-O needs at least three hours of chill time to set, you can make it up to a day in advance, cover it with plastic wrap, and bring it to your next family get-together or potluck.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Jello Poke Cake

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.
Jello Orange Pie. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Made with just jello, Cool Whip, and a graham cracker crust, this Jello Orange Pie is perfect for summer parties, potlucks, or spontaneous get-togethers. You can prep the pie up to 2 days ahead. Just hold off on adding any toppings until right before serving to keep it looking its best.
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Sour Cream Pound Cake

sweet buttery pound cake slices with blueberries and mint
Sour Cream Pound Cake. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This moist sour cream pound cake is rich and buttery, making it an ideal dessert for any occasion. The pound cake batter comes together quickly and can be made a day in advance for even better texture and tenderness. The flavor improves as it rests!
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Strawberry Angel Food Cake

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.
Strawberry Angel Food Cake. 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. Assemble the day before and chill overnight for effortless serving.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Angel Food Cake

Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies

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.
Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies are made with Funfetti cake mix and basic pantry staples for a shortcut recipe that feels homemade and festive. If you want to prep ahead, you can chill the dough in the fridge the day before.
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Classic Peach Cobbler

homemade peach cobbler with store pie crust
Classic Peach Cobbler Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Old-fashioned peach cobbler is a sweet, warmly spiced dessert that’s easy to make. Make the filling a day ahead and refrigerate in an air-tight container. Assemble and bake when ready to serve.
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No-Bake Cheesecake Cups

Five clear plastic cups filled with a dessert consisting of a crumbly base, creamy filling, and topped with blueberries and small green herb leaves. The cups are arranged on a white plate with more green leaves around, set on a light blue cloth.
No-Bake Cheesecake Cups. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

These No-Bake Cheesecake Cups are the perfect quick dessert for parties because they only take 15 minutes to prep and you can make them 1-2 days ahead of time!
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Black Forest Cherry Jello Pie

A pink cream pie in a metal pie dish is garnished with whipped cream, cherries, and chocolate pieces. Beside the pie, there is a small bowl of cherries and a small bowl of chocolate pieces. In the background, there are stacked white plates on a pink and white striped cloth.
Black Forest Cherry Jello Pie. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This no-bake treat marries the rich taste of chocolate with the tartness of cherries, all nestled in a creamy, smooth filling. This pie can be made a day or two ahead of time and kept in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve it.
Get the Recipe: Black Forest Cherry Jello Pie

Classic Butterball Cookies

Classic Butterball Cookie rolled in powdered sugar with a bowl of the sugar by the plate
Classic Butterball Cookies. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

These classic butterball cookies are a delightful treat. You can also make this dough ahead of time and freeze it for later. I suggest making the dough balls and freezing them. Then, thaw overnight in the fridge. Next day, allow them to come to room temperature and follow the stops for rolling in powdered sugar and baking.
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Chocolate Strawberry Tarts

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. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Dark chocolate strawberry tarts are gluten-free, with no refined sugars or dairy, and a delicious treat! The tarts would make a great dessert when you have company over or for a special night alone with just you and your love. They will keep it in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Strawberry Tarts

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.
Apple Snickers Salad. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This Apple Snickers Salad recipe is a crowd-pleasing dessert that’s perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or anytime you’re craving something indulgent. If you are making this salad ahead before it’s time to serve, I recommend waiting to add the chopped Snickers bars until just before serving.
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S’mores Brownies

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.
S’mores Brownies. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Make this quick and easy s’mores brownie recipe for a fun dessert! Combine boxed brownie mix, graham crackers, chocolate, and toasted marshmallows. Perfect for gatherings!
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Cherry Dump Cake

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. 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.
Get the Recipe: Cherry Dump Cake

Nutty Pecan Pie

Close-up of sliced pecan pie on a white plate. The pie has a golden crust and a rich, glossy filling topped with whole pecans. A pie server is lifting one slice.
Nutty Pecan Pie. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Simple, easy, and incredibly tasty! This recipe uses maple syrup instead of highly processed corn syrup. You can keep your pecan pie fresh for long with proper storage. When you’re ready to serve, reheat the refrigerated pie in the oven for 10-15 minutes while covering the edges with aluminum foil.
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No-Bake Tiramisu Cake

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. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

No-Bake Tiramisu Cake has delicate coffee-soaked ladyfingers, and sweet creamy mascarpone mixture to creates an amazing upscale dessert. Let your tiramisu chill in the fridge for at least 8 hours, or ideally overnight. This gives the flavors time to meld together and the dessert to set properly, resulting in a richer taste.
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Tiramisu Cake

Banana Pudding Blondies

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 Blondies. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Banana Pudding Brownies are a fun twist on the classic dessert banana pudding with vanilla wafers. These brownies layer vanilla wafers, classic banana bread, and creamy banana pudding, topped with crunchy vanilla wafers. You get all the nostalgic banana pudding flavors in a brownie you can hold in your hand.
Get The Full Recipe: Banana Pudding Blondies

Bisquick Strawberry Shortcake

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. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Bisquick strawberry shortcake is a sweet, nostalgic dessert that’s quick and crowd-pleasing. Made with tender Bisquick biscuits, juicy strawberries, and fluffy whipped cream, this treat is perfect for summer gatherings or weeknight indulgence. Strawberries can be macerated up to 24 hours in advance and stored in the fridge.
Get the Recipe: Bisquick Strawberry Shortcake

No-Bake Cherry Delight

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.
No-Bake Cherry Delight. 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.
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Cherry Delight

Lemon Squares

Two layered dessert bars on a white plate. The top layer is lemon with a dusting of powdered sugar, and the middle layer is a bright red berry filling. The bars rest on a light, crumbly crust.
Lemon Squares. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Discover a refreshing twist on the classic lemon squares recipe by adding a sweet cranberry layer. A light, refreshing dessert!
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Strawberry Jello Pie

A strawberry cream pie topped with chocolate-covered strawberries and white meringue cookies. The pie is set on a red and white striped cloth, with a small bowl of chocolate chips beside it. A stack of white plates is visible in the lower left corner.
Strawberry Jello Pie. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Jello Pie is a no-bake dessert that combines strawberries with creamy whipped Jello, in a chocolate cookie crust. Strawberry Jello Pie can be made a day or two in advance and kept chilled until ready to serve.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Jello Pie

Lemon Bundt Cake

A bundt cake topped with thick, white icing drizzled in stripes. Lemons and a bowl of frosting are in the background on a light-colored surface.
Lemon Bundt Cake. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts

This Lemon Bundt Cake is moist, light, and full of fresh lemon flavor from both lemon juice and zest. After it’s baked, it’s covered in a lemon glaze and then topped with a thick lemon cream cheese frosting for an extra pop of lemon flavor. You can make the cake a day ahead. Just bake it, cool it, and store.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Bundt Cake

Tart Cherry Pie

A freshly baked cherry pie with a golden-brown lattice crust on top, sitting on a textured white surface. The edges of the crust are crimped, and some cherry filling is visible between the lattice.
Tart Cherry Pie. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest

An old-fashioned Tart Cherry Pie made easy by using tapioca! Topped with a gorgeous lattice this homemade pie is perfect for summer!
Get the Recipe: Tart Cherry Pie

Fresh Summer Cucumber Recipes That Will Become a Favorite

cucumber salad with dill
Fresh Summer Cucumber Recipes. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Nothing says summer like crisp, cool cucumbers—and these fresh cucumber recipes are here to brighten every meal. From creamy cucumber onion salad and zesty honey vinaigrette versions to bold global flavors like spicy Korean cucumber salad and Thai-style quick pickles, there’s something here for every craving. You’ll find light and satisfying combos like tuna with dill, corn with creamy dressing, and even a strawberry cucumber salad with feta and mint that screams summer in a bowl. Get All The Recipes: Fresh Summer Cucumber Recipes That Will Become a Favorite