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    You’ll Love Baking for a Crowd With These 22 Easy Desserts

    Published: Jun 24, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    When there’s a big group to feed, dessert should be the easy part. Baking for a crowd doesn’t mean complicated recipes or hours in the kitchen—it just takes the right kind of treats. These recipes hit that sweet spot between simple and seriously impressive. Perfect for sharing, and even better when there are leftovers (if there are any).

    Peach Cobbler Cake Recipe

    A blue baking pan with peach cobbler cake covered with ice cream.
    Peach Cobbler Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    No mixer is needed for this simple peach cake. Melted butter in the baking dish creates a fabulous crust.
    Get the Recipe: Peach Cobbler Cake Recipe

    Blueberry Cream Cheese Squares

    A tray of cheesecake bars.
    Blueberry Cream Cheese Squares. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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    A cookie crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and blueberry jam swirl make these bars unforgettable. A perfect balance of tangy and sweet.
    Get the Recipe: Blueberry Cream Cheese Squares

    Mini Pecan Pie Tarts With A Cream Cheese Crust

    Pecan tarts on a display rack.
    Mini Pecan Pie Tarts With A Cream Cheese Crust. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This SIMPLE recipe for mini pecan pie tarts uses cream cheese in the crust for an extra flaky pastry paired with the gooey-ist, richest, filling.
    Get the Recipe: Mini Pecan Pie Tarts With A Cream Cheese Crust

    Chess Bars With Pecans (Chess Squares)

    Several golden-brown blondies are arranged on a black plate. The squares have a slightly cracked surface and a chewy texture, making them an irresistible choice for Super Bowl desserts.
    Chess Bars With Pecans (Chess Squares). Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    A chewy, nutty treat with brown sugar, butter, eggs, and pecans baked to perfection. These bars are a slice of pure indulgence.
    Get the Recipe: Chess Bars With Pecans (Chess Squares)

    Gooey Turtle Brownies With Homemade Caramel

    A batch of turtle brownies stacked on top of each other.
    Gooey Turtle Brownies With Homemade Caramel. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Decadent brownies with homemade caramel, pecans, and a hint of cayenne for depth. Gooey, rich, and packed with flavor.
    Get the Recipe: Gooey Turtle Brownies With Homemade Caramel

    Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

    strawberry cheesecake bars on a baking tray.
    Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Bars. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Creamy cheesecake with a luscious baked strawberry topping makes these bars irresistible. Shareable and perfect for any celebration.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

    Gooey Carmelita Bars

    Gooey Carmelita Bars. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Layers of oatmeal crust, gooey caramel, and chocolate chips make these sheet pan desserts irresistible. A sprinkle of flaky sea salt adds the perfect finish.
    Get the Recipe: Gooey Carmelita Bars

    Five Minute Mini Raspberry Tarts

    A tray of raspberry tarts in phyllo cups.
    Five Minute Mini Raspberry Tarts. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Thanks to premade tart shells, these mini raspberry tarts come together in just five minutes and taste like raspberry cheesecake.
    Get the Recipe: Five Minute Mini Raspberry Tarts

    Perfect Lemon Bars

    Perfect Lemon Bars. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    Sweet and tart lemon bars with a buttery crust are a classic crowd-pleaser. Easy to make and perfect for parties.
    Get the Recipe: Perfect Lemon Bars

    Moist Texas Sheet Cake With Pecans

    A tray of chocolate brownies, perfect for holiday cakes and cupcakes spreads, topped with chopped nuts and drizzled with chocolate, with one brownie being lifted out with a metal spatula.
    Moist Texas Sheet Cake With Pecans. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Texas Sheet Cake with cocoa, bittersweet chocolate, and pecans. A simple recipe that’s big on flavor and texture.
    Get the Recipe: Moist Texas Sheet Cake With Pecans

    Brownies With Marshmallows And Rice Krispies

    A plate of fudgy chocolate brownies with a crunchy, textured topping and layers of cookies and cream filling—these irresistible sheet pan desserts are perfect for sharing.
    Brownies With Marshmallows And Rice Krispies. Photo credit: Pip and Ebby.

    There are brownies and then there are brownies with marshmallows and Rice Krispies. You read that right! Wait until you try them.
    Get the Recipe: Brownies With Marshmallows And Rice Krispies

    Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

    A sliced sweet potato pie topped with whipped cream.
    Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Southern Sweet Potato Pie is a beloved dessert, similar to pumpkin pie but even better. Serve it all year long, not just during the holidays.
    Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

    Chocolate Raspberry Brownie Bars

    Chocolate Raspberry Brownie Bars. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    These bars feature a fudgy chocolate brownie base, fruity raspberry filling, and crumbly oat topping. A decadent dessert with a fruity twist.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Raspberry Brownie Bars

    Light And Airy Strawberry Mousse Cake

    A platter of cut squares of strawberry cake.
    Light And Airy Strawberry Mousse Cake. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    This two-layer delight pairs moist vanilla cake with fluffy strawberry mousse for a fruity burst in every bite. Perfect for easy sheet pan desserts.
    Get the Recipe: Light And Airy Strawberry Mousse Cake

    Best Fudgy Brownie Recipe

    A platter of fudgy brownies.
    Best Fudgy Brownie Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This Fudgy Brownie Recipe is my go-to brownie recipe with a fudgy center and crackly top. A no-fail easy recipe where you’ll get PERFECT brownies every time with only one bowl!
    Get the Recipe: Best Fudgy Brownie Recipe

    Apricot Bars With A Shortbread Crust

    Two apricot cars on a plate.
    Apricot Bars With A Shortbread Crust. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Buttery shortbread crust meets sweet apricot filling, coconut, and pecans. A melt-in-your-mouth treat with a tropical twist.
    Get the Recipe: Apricot Bars With A Shortbread Crust

    Brownie Cheesecake Bites

    Mini brownies on a wooden board.
    Brownie Cheesecake Bites. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Cheesecake Brownie Bites a one bite treat that you will love. A sturdy brownie base with a cheesecake filling make these great for a party or to take to your next get together at work.
    Get the Recipe: Brownie Cheesecake Bites

    Layered Banana Pudding Brownies

    Layered Banana Pudding Brownies. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Easy to make, layered Banana Pudding Brownies are a fun twist on the classic dessert banana pudding with vanilla wafers.
    Get the Recipe: Layered Banana Pudding Brownies

    Chewy Caramel Cookie Bars (One Bowl)

    Chewy Caramel Cookie Bars (One Bowl). Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    These Caramel Bars with pecans and a sweet caramel topping are an easy, irresistible treat that’s sure to hit the spot.
    Get the Recipe: Chewy Caramel Cookie Bars (One Bowl)

    Fudgy Coconut Brownies

    Fudgy Coconut Brownies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Fudgy brownies with a sweet coconut filling, featuring chocolate, cream cheese, and coconut for a tropical twist on a classic dessert.
    Get the Recipe: Fudgy Coconut Brownies

    Strawberry Jelly Cake With Cream Cheese Icing

    Strawberry Poke Cake in a baking pan.
    Strawberry Jelly Cake With Cream Cheese Icing. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Loaded with fresh strawberry sauce and a cream cheese whipped topping, this updated Strawberry Poke Cake will be your new go-to dessert.
    Get the Recipe: Strawberry Jelly Cake With Cream Cheese Icing

    Sweetly Southern Coca-Cola Cake With Marshmallows

    Sweetly Southern Coca-Cola Cake With Marshmallows. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    This chocolate Coca-Cola cake is made with the iconic soda, mini marshmallows, and unsweetened cocoa powder for extra rich chocolate flavor.
    Get the Recipe: Sweetly Southern Coca-Cola Cake With Marshmallows

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