15 insanely delicious (and easy!) potluck desserts

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Insanely delicious pot luck desserts are a hit at any gathering, and these recipes are perfect for anyone looking to impress with minimal effort. Each dessert is easy to make and packed with flavor, making them great for sharing at your next event. From quick no-bake treats to more traditional baked goods, these desserts cater to all tastes and are sure to be crowd-pleasers. Get ready to whip up some sweet magic without spending hours in the kitchen.

Peach raspberry bars cut in squares.
Peach Raspberry Bars. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Cherry Pandowdy

Cherry pandowdy in a baking pan.
Cherry Pandowdy. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Cherry Pandowdy is an easy alternative to pie, with sweet cherries on the bottom and a simple flaky pie crust on top. A great dessert for potlucks, especially on summer days.
Get the Recipe: Cherry Pandowdy

Coconut Cupcakes With Coconut Buttercream Frosting

Frosted coconut cupcakes on a white board.
Coconut Cupcakes With Coconut Buttercream Frosting. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

How about making some Coconut Cupcakes with Coconut Buttercream Frosting? They are super easy to make using a boxed cake mix. Simply mix in coconut for that extra flavor in the cake and the frosting. These cupcakes are great for taking along to a summer potluck!
Get the Recipe: Coconut Cupcakes With Coconut Buttercream Frosting

Peach Almond Tart

A slice of peach ttart on a white board.
Peach Almond Tart. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Peach Almond Tart features a flaky crust, almond filling, and vanilla flavor. This summertime favorite combines sweet peaches with a nutty hint of almonds, making it a hit at potlucks.
Get the Recipe: Peach Almond Tart

Peach Pandowdy

Overhead shot of peach pandowdy with fresh peaches.
Peach Pandowdy. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Peach Pandowdy is an old-fashioned dessert with spiced, ripe peaches and a flaky crust. This simple summer treat brings a touch of homemade goodness to any potluck.
Get the Recipe: Peach Pandowdy

Peach Raspberry Bars

Peach raspberry bar cookies cut into squares.
Peach Raspberry Bars. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Peach Raspberry Bars are easy to make and insanely fruity. They consist of buttery crumbles, sweet peaches, and tart raspberries. Bake a batch of these bars and take them to your next potluck; they will go fast.
Get the Recipe: Peach Raspberry Bars

Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Buttercream

A slice of homemade strawberry cake with icing and strawberry on top.
Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Buttercream. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Buttercream is a moist cake showcasing fresh strawberries topped with fluffy strawberry buttercream. It is always a hit at potlucks because who can resist a delicious fruity pink cake?
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Buttercream

M&M Sugar Cookie Bars

Red, white and blue sugar cookies stacked on a white plate.
Frosted Sugar Cookies Bars. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars are soft, chewy, and filled with your favorite sprinkles. We love these bars for potlucks, just bake, slice and serve, a perfect potluck dessert, that is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Get the Recipe: Sugar Cookie Bars

Banana Caramel Cake

Iced banana cake with pecans on top.
Banana Caramel Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

We love bundt cakes at potlucks because they serve a crowd. Bake this Banana Caramel Cake, which starts with a boxed mix and has a tender, flavorful finish with creamy icing drizzling down the sides.
Get the Recipe: Banana Caramel Cake

Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats

Strawberry rice krispies on a white plate and a white towel.
Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Fruity, gooey, and pink Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats are made with only four ingredients. These no-bake treats are ideal for casual and relaxed summer gatherings.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats

Browned Butter Blondies

Pecan blondies on a brown cutting board.
Browned Butter Blondies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Browned Butter Blondies with Pecans are rich and buttery with a cinnamon glaze, and packed full of toasted pecans. Bake a big pan of these bars, they are easy to pack up and take to your potlucks.
Get the Recipe: Browned Butter Blondies

Cherry Apricot Upside Down Cake

Cherry and apricot upside down cake on a white plate.
Cherry Apricot Upside Down Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Potlucks need an insanely good cake and this Cherry Apricot Upside Down Cake is it. This cake combines tender yellow cake with caramelized cherries and apricots. It’s an easy fruity dessert that is a total crowd-pleaser.
Get the Recipe: Cherry Apricot Upside Down Cake

Mountain Dew Bundt Cake

An overhead view of an iced Mountain Dew bundt cake on a yellow plate.
Mountain Dew Bundt Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Mountain Dew Bundt Cake is a lemon-flavored that starts with a boxed cake mix and a can of Mountain Dew. Make sure to top it with with the easy lemon icing. This cake is great for lemon lovers at any potluck.
Get the Recipe: Mountain Dew Bundt Cake

Easy M&M Bars

M&M sugar cookie bars cut into squares.
Easy M&M Bars. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Easy to make an always a favorite at potlucks, try these M&M Bars with chocolate chips, sprinkles and your favorite M&Ms in a chewy cookie dough. They’re festively delicious for any potluck or cookout treat.
Get the Recipe: Easy M&M Bars

Lemon Bundt Cake

Lemon bundt cake on a white plate with strawberries.
Lemon Bundt Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Bake this from scratch Lemon Bundt Cake that bakes up golden brown with juicy lemon pieces and a creamy glaze. Perfect for a refreshing potluck dessert, it feeds a crowd, and is insanely good.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Bundt Cake

Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

Squares of peanut butter brownies.
Peanut Butter Cup Brownies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Peanut Butter Cup Brownies are a quick, chocolaty treat made with a boxed mix and peanut butter cups. Ready in just 30 minutes, they’re perfect for busy potluck gatherings.
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

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