If you are bringing dessert to a potluck, make it one people actually want to grab. These desserts are easy to share, simple to serve, and a good fit for a table already packed with food. They travel well and need very little fuss once you get there.
Crème Brûlée Cake
Your classic crème brûlée dessert just got even better with this irresistible vanilla crème brûlée cake! This eye-catching dessert is made with a light and spongy vanilla cake base, topped with a creamy homemade vanilla pastry cream, and then brought to life with a caramelized layer of crunchy burnt sugar. It will quickly become one of your favorites!
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Tiramisu Cheesecake
This tiramisu cheesecake is the perfect blend of two iconic desserts. A creamy, rich cheesecake filling sits atop a buttery graham cracker crust, creating the ideal base for the coffee-soaked ladyfingers and silky mascarpone cream that make this dessert so irresistible.
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Pumpkin Custard Pie
This is, hands down, the best pumpkin custard pie recipe for fall. It features a flaky, buttery pie crust filled with silky, creamy pumpkin custard flavored with aromatic orange zest and nutmeg. This pumpkin pie is made without evaporated milk, yet super rich, smooth, and full of fall flavors everyone loves!
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Cinnamon Apple Cake
This easy, no-butter cinnamon apple cake is just what you need to bring your dessert table to life this fall! It has a moist cinnamon cake layer topped with fresh apples and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar for the perfect finishing touch. Serve it with a bowl of vanilla ice cream or a hot cup of coffee or tea as a sweet breakfast dessert!
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No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake
This smooth, creamy, and tangy pumpkin cheesecake with a crunchy Graham cracker crust and whipped cream cheese decoration is super delicious, but so much easier than it looks! It's perfect for fall and impressive enough even for Thanksgiving, but unbelievably simple!
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Apple Galette
This easy apple galette has a buttery, flaky pie crust filled with tender cinnamon apples, finished with a drizzle of apple caramel made from the drained apple juices. Granny Smith apples for their tartness and structure, a cream-cheese dough that folds without cracking, long apple slices arranged in overlapping layers that hold their shape in the oven, and an apple caramel made from the drained filling juices that gets drizzled over the top at the end.
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Boston Cream Poke Cake
This dreamy Boston cream poke cake transforms the classic Boston cream pie into an irresistible cake: moist vanilla cake, oozing with creamy pastry cream, and topped with a decadent chocolate ganache. Whether for an after-dinner dessert, a potluck, or a special event, this poke cake is bound to be unforgettable for anyone lucky enough to try it!
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Butterscotch Pie
This butterscotch pie is a rich and comforting take on the classic custard-style pies. A flaky homemade crust is filled with silky butterscotch pudding, resulting in its golden color and creamy texture. This pie is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. It’s a nostalgic dessert that feels both homely and refined.
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Peanut Butter Cake
If you have been searching for the ultimate peanut butter cake recipe that will be the talk of the town, look no further! This showstopper peanut butter cake is made with moist, fluffy sponge cakes and topped with smooth and creamy peanut butter cream cheese frosting. Equally old-fashioned and modern, this peanut butter cake is perfect for a special occasion or a casual afternoon snack.
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Chocolate Marble Loaf Cake
This wonderful moist chocolate marble loaf cake (pound cake) is the perfect elegant yet easy teacake to serve for breakfast or as a dessert! My "Better than Starbucks Marble cake" consists of a fluffy and delicious swirl of vanilla and chocolate cake covered with three ingredients: crunchy chocolate hazelnut glaze!
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Apple Tarte Tatin
Apple tarte tatin is one of the most elegant French desserts. Soft and delicious caramelized apples sit on a bed of flaky, buttery puff pastry, ensuring every bite is packed with the best flavor and texture. It's a classic for a reason!
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No-Bake Pumpkin Pie
This no-bake pumpkin pie is rich, creamy, and decadent. It features a two-ingredient crust filled with a perfectly spiced pumpkin puree and cream cheese mixture, resulting in a mousse-like texture. The pie is then topped with mascarpone, making it an irresistible fall or winter dessert.
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