14 Crowd-Pleasing Potluck Desserts Everyone Will Love

Bringing dessert to a potluck? These 14 sweet treats are guaranteed to steal the spotlight. Easy to make and impossible to resist, they’re the kind of desserts that disappear fast—and have everyone asking for the recipe.

Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes

A chocolate cupcake with pink and brown frosting, topped with a raspberry and a sprig of mint, placed on a grey surface with additional desserts like cupcakes and raspberries in the background. — Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes. Photo credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

Make any celebration extra special with a batch of these decadent Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes! Moist chocolate cupcakes, filled with rich ganache, are crowned with a fluffy, homemade raspberry buttercream made with fresh berries.
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Pumpkin Pie with Meringue

A delectable pie with toasted meringue topping sits on a burlap cloth, showcasing the art of fine desserts. Two white plates with green rims and three forks are nearby, ready to serve sweet indulgence. — Pumpkin Pie with Meringue. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

This creamy, richly spiced Pumpkin Pie with toasted meringue is a deliciously upgraded version of the fall standard. Homemade pumpkin custard is topped with a simple meringue, then toasted for that comforting marshmallow flavor. Try it with a chocolate crust for an elevated s’mores feel!
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Keto Instant Pot Cheesecake

Surprise your family with this super simple Keto Instant Pot Cheesecake! They'll never guess it's low carb. And that crust? Easier than pie! Perfect for your next potluck bash!
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Eggnog Cupcakes

Two delectable desserts featuring cupcakes with swirled chocolate frosting, one partially eaten, rest on a plate with decorative sprinkles. A glass of creamy beverage sits invitingly in the background. — Eggnog Cupcakes. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

The holidays aren’t complete until you sink your teeth into one of these Eggnog Cupcakes! Celebrate the season with a batch of fluffy vanilla cupcakes made with eggnog, topped with a rum-spiked eggnog fudge frosting.
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Mexican Chocolate Tres Leches Cake

A slice of moist chocolate cake topped with chocolate shavings sits invitingly on a white plate, with a fork holding a bite-sized piece—an irresistible treat for desserts lovers. — Mexican Chocolate Tres Leche Cake. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

Turn up the heat with this decadent Mexican Chocolate Tres Leches Cake! When a traditional tres leches cake just won’t do, add a bit of chocolate, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper for a spicy surprise everyone will love!
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Lemon Tart

Picture a buttery cookie crust filled with zesty lemon goodness. It's dessert magic that is our Lemon Tart! Perfect for sharing at potlucks, and it's easier than you think!
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Triple Chocolate Cake

A close-up of a chocolate layer cake with chocolate frosting and chocolate truffles on top, with a slice cut out to show the internal layers. — Triple Chocolate Cake. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

This Triple Chocolate Cake recipe is the ULTIMATE dessert for chocoholics! Three layers of deep, dark chocolate cake are filled with chocolate ganache, then decorated with fluffy homemade chocolate buttercream. A few chocolate truffles top off this showstopper dessert!
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Creamy Layered Pumpkin Dessert

A slice of layered dessert with a crumbly base, white creamy layer, orange-pumpkin layer, topped with whipped cream and crushed nuts on a white plate with a fork. This delightful treat exemplifies the artistry of desserts. — Creamy Layered Pumpkin Dessert. Photo credit: Valerie's Kitchen.

Like a pumpkin pie and cheesecake had a delicious baby on a ginger snap playground, that's our Creamy Layered Pumpkin Dessert! Perfect for potlucks - it's a crowd-pleaser you'll want to share!
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Chocolate Dipped Dates with Walnuts

Close-up of delectable stuffed dates partially dipped in dark chocolate and sprinkled with sea salt, perfect for indulgent desserts. — Chocolate Dipped Dates with Walnuts. Photo credit: Wholesome Made Easy.

Spice up your potluck with Chocolate-Dipped Dates & Walnuts! Dates stuffed with nuts, dipped in chocolate, sprinkled with salt. A bite-sized hit!
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Light Cheesecake

A slice of cheesecake, one of the most delightful desserts, is topped with a halved strawberry and garnished with a strawberry slice on a white plate. — Light Cheesecake. Photo credit: Wholesome Made Easy.

Our Light Cheesecake is the guilt-free way to indulge in creamy goodness. Ricotta, Greek yogurt, and cream cheese join forces for a fluffier, flavor-packed treat that'll have everyone begging for the recipe!
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Homemade Brownie Mix Recipe

A tower of the Homemade Brownie Mix brownies on a wooden pan. — Homemade Brownie Mix Recipe. Photo credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

Be the brownie boss at your potluck with my homemade brownie mix recipe! Say goodbye to boxed mixes and hello to chocolatey perfection. Whip up a batch and watch them disappear faster than you can say "yum!"
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Best-Ever Buttermilk Carrot Cake

Buttermilk Carrot Milk Cake on a small plate. — Best-Ever Buttermilk Carrot Cake. Photo credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

"Carrot" away the prize at your potluck with the Best-Ever Buttermilk Carrot Cake! This moist masterpiece is packed with flavor from spices, carrots, coconut, and pecans. Top it off with rum cream cheese frosting for a slice of heaven!
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Whipped Yogurt Fruit Tart

Get ready to "tart" up your potluck with this Whipped Yogurt Fruit Tart! It's a spring sensation, perfect for any gathering. With homemade lemon-lime curd, whipped yogurt cheesecake, and fresh seasonal fruits, it's a treat that'll steal the spotlight!
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Strawberry Lemon Icebox Pie

Slice up some smiles at your potluck with our Strawberry Lemon Icebox Pie! It's a sweet summer sensation that'll make taste buds dance. With creamy lemon pudding, glazed strawberries, and a flaky crust, it's a dessert dream come true!
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