Looking for easy party desserts that wow a crowd? These 21 quick, no-fuss treats are perfect for any celebration! From simple to sophisticated, here’s my take on Chew’s homemade favorites.
1. No-Bake Lime Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust
A zesty, creamy cheesecake with a spicy gingersnap base—no oven required for this super easy dessert.
2. Soft Cream Cheese Cookies
Delicate, melt-in-your-mouth cookies with a tangy twist, ideal for easy finger desserts at any gathering.
3. Honey Bun Cake Recipe
These Sweet, Gooey Layers with Cinnamon Swirl combine in a moist cake with nostalgic flavors of a honey bun in a simple dessert for a crowd.
4. Soft & Chewy Sheet Pan Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
These quick, chewy bars deliver classic peanut butter flavor in a fast dessert perfect for party platters.
5. Lemon Sherbet Pie with Fruit Topping
Whip up this creamy, crowd-pleasing pie in minutes—no baking required! It starts with sweetened condensed milk and a can of frozen lemonade. Just chill and serve for instant dessert success.
6. Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispies Treats with Gooey Drizzle
A timeless, chewy favorite but with a flavorful twist! This big pan is easy to make in large batches—ideal for quick dessert recipes at parties, and a hit for all ages.
7. Rocky Road Brownies
Chocolate, marshmallows, and nuts come together in these decadent no-fuss brownies that are both simple and irresistible.
8. German Chocolate Cookies
All the flavors of German chocolate cake packed into soft, chocolatey cookies—an easy party dessert with flair.
9. Edible Funfetti Cookie Dough
Colorful, sprinkle-filled cookie dough that’s safe to eat and guaranteed to bring smiles to your dessert table.
10. No-Bake Very Berry Cheesecake with Pretzel Crust
A creamy, nearly mountainous berry cheesecake on a salty-sweet pretzel crust—simple, showstopping, and no baking needed.
11. Lemon Crazy Cake
This fast dessert is allergy-friendly and bursting with lemon flavor, made with pantry staples but – No Eggs, No Butter, No Milk!
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12. How To Make Cake Balls
Bite-sized cake balls are easy finger desserts—customize with your favorite flavors and sprinkles for any party. I started with this recipe to make our Snowman Cake Pops, too.
13. Classic No Bake Cookies Recipe
Oats, chocolate, and peanut butter come together in these quick, no-bake cookies. This makes a big batch and I think you’ll find them so addictive!
14. Pink Fluff Recipe
A creamy, fruity, no-bake dessert salad using strawberry gelatin and fresh strawberries with a hint of nostalgia that’s as fun to eat as it is to make—great for a crowd.
15. Tropical Fruit Potluck No-Bake Pie
Bright, tropical flavors of pineapple and coconut in a creamy, cold pie make this a fast, refreshing party dessert for a crowd.
16. Avalanche Cookies Recipe
Crunchy, chewy, and sweet, these no-bake cookies are loaded with marshmallows and chocolate for super easy desserts.
17. Boston Cream Pie Cookie Cups
Mini cookie cups filled with creamy custard and chocolate glaze—simple dessert elegance in every bite.
18. Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Classic, fudgy cookies with a crackled sugar crust—easy to make ahead and always a hit at parties.
19. Sprinkle Cookies Recipe
Soft, buttery cookies coated in colorful sprinkles—fun, festive, and a quick easy dessert for any celebration.
20. Raspberry Crescent Ring
Flaky, soft crescent dough wrapped around sweet raspberry pie filling makes for a beautiful, simple dessert centerpiece that feeds 12 hearty slices.
21. Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
My first thought was there was no way it could be this easy. But as far as creative dessert ideas go, not only do you get luscious layers of ice cream sandwiches, but the whipped topping, and fudge sauce create a simple no-bake “cake” that is just so clever and yummy. Just a few affordable ingredients and no baking skills required!
The bottom line
These easy party desserts are the ultimate quick dessert recipes—perfect for a crowd, simple to make, and guaranteed to sweeten any celebration with less work or fewer ingredients—or both!
