Everyone at Church Asks for the Recipe When I Bring These 22 Potluck Desserts

You know those potlucks where you bring something sweet and it’s gone before you even make it to the buffet line? These are the potluck desserts everyone at church asks for—and no, I’m still not tired of writing the recipe down. They’re easy, crowd-pleasing, and honestly, kind of make you look like a baking rockstar (even if you totally used a shortcut).

Citrusy Lemon Chess Pie With Cornmeal

A slice of pie being removed form a pie plate. — Citrusy Lemon Chess Pie With Cornmeal. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This Lemon Chess Pie is tangy with a smooth custard like filling. It’s a great citrus dessert perfect for potlucks.
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Rhubarb Coffee Cake With Brown Butter Crumble

Rhubarb coffee cake on a piece of parchment paper. — Rhubarb Coffee Cake With Brown Butter Crumble. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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This soft and moist rhubarb coffee cake is an easy recipe that’s perfect for spring or summer, with a delicious brown butter streusel topping.
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Fudgy Coconut Brownies

Fudgy brownies with a sweet coconut filling, featuring chocolate, cream cheese, and coconut for a tropical twist on a classic dessert.
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Raspberry White Chocolate Bars

Six Dessert Bars are shown on parchment paper. These blondies have a golden-brown base with swirls of vibrant red raspberry sauce and visible chunks of white chocolate throughout. — Raspberry White Chocolate Bars. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Raspberry White Chocolate Bars are a blondie with white chocolate mixed in and topped raspberries. Almond meal and browned butter make these magical.
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Strawberry Lemon Cake With Honey Whipped Cream

A bite of cake on a fork with whipped cream — Strawberry Lemon Cake With Honey Whipped Cream. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Fresh strawberries in a scrumptious lemon cake topped with a honey whipped cream that you can make in 20 minutes.
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No-Bake Cheesecake Bars

A tray of cheesecake bars. — No-Bake Cheesecake Bars. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

These cheesecake bars are rich, creamy, and topped with fresh fruit—no oven necessary. A cool and easy alternative to traditional cheesecake for hot days.
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Fresh Cherry Coffee Cake With Raspberries

A baking pan of fruit filled coffee cake with icing. — Fresh Cherry Coffee Cake With Raspberries. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Make a brunch or breakfast meeting exceptional by serving a cherry coffee cake with fresh fruit instead of streusel.
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Homemade Fresh Peach Buckle With Blackberries

A close-up of a slice of cake topped with sliced peaches, whipped cream, and blackberries, being lifted from the rest of the cake—a tempting treat for anyone who loves dessert recipes. The cake appears moist and fluffy with a golden crust. — Homemade Fresh Peach Buckle With Blackberries. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

With a soft crumb and fruit topping, this Fresh Peach Buckle recipe is a cross between a coffee cake and a cobbler.
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No-Coffee Strawberry Tiramisu With Fresh Berries

a slice of strawberry tiramisu on a white plate with a fork. — No-Coffee Strawberry Tiramisu With Fresh Berries. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Fresh strawberries, orange zest, mascarpone, jam, and ladyfingers come together in Strawberry Tiramisu. No coffee required.
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Banana Pudding with Meringue

A classic southern desserts favorite, creamy banana pudding topped with fluffy meringue is partially served with a spoon, resting beside several vintage metal spoons on a gray surface. — Banana Pudding with Meringue. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This banana pudding adds a cloud-like layer of meringue for an elegant twist on the Southern favorite. Chilled and comforting, it’s an easy summer sweet that doesn’t need the oven.
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Peach Icebox Cake With Graham Crackers

A slice of dessert featuring layers of creamy filling and visible peach slices sits on a white plate. Two peach slices garnish the top, highlighting the allure of cream cheese desserts. A fork rests beside the treat. Another piece is visible in the background, next to a grey napkin and additional forks. — Peach Icebox Cake With Graham Crackers. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This Peach Icebox Cake has layers of fresh peaches, a whipped cream mixture, and graham crackers for the ultimate no-bake summer dessert!
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No-Bake Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

A Strawberry pie with a sliced removed onto a plate. — No-Bake Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This No-Bake Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie is an easy recipe that makes a gorgeous dessert with a rich filling and buttery crust.
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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 recipe will be your new go-to sheet cakes.
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Strawberry Icebox Pie With Pretzel Crust

A close-up of a strawberry pie with a golden-brown crust. The filling is made of fresh, bright red strawberry slices encased in a glossy red glaze. The pie is topped with a dollop of whipped cream and garnished with several fresh strawberry slices. — Strawberry Icebox Pie With Pretzel Crust. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Strawberry Icebox Pie – Once you’ve tried this Strawberry Icebox Pie, you’ll never need to try any other version. Both cooked and fresh berries are used.
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Buttermilk Cake With Praline Topping

A square of cake with a bite taken out. — Buttermilk Cake With Praline Topping. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Try this buttermilk cake that is moist and topped with a delicious brown sugar praline topping for a simple and easy recipe.
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Lemon Blueberry Bars With A Shortbread Crust

These Lemon Bars with blueberries are sweet and tart, resting on a buttery shortbread crust. Perfect for potlucks or parties.
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Moist 7 Up Cake With Lemon-Lime Cream Cheese Frosting

A close-up of a bundt cake topped with thick, white icing piped in loops and sprinkled with lemon and lime zest, sitting on a white plate next to a light-colored napkin. — Moist 7 Up Cake With Lemon-Lime Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Moist 7 Up cake with lemon-lime soda, fresh zest, sweet syrup, and a tangy cream cheese frosting is a nostalgic dessert with a modern spin.
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Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

These creamy bars feature a buttery base and are swirled with rich strawberry compote. They’re a must-try spring produce recipe that brings out the best of strawberry season.
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Blackberry Jam Cake With Blackberry Cream Cheese Frosting

A close-up of a round, sliced cake with creamy white frosting, topped with a cluster of fresh blackberries in the center—an elegant nod to viral vintage recipes. — Blackberry Jam Cake With Blackberry Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This Blackberry Jam Cake is made with spiced cake layers, a blackberry jam filling, and a creamy blackberry cream cheese frosting.
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Extra Tangy Lemon Bars With A Shortbread Crust

Sweet and tangy lemon bars with a buttery crust and creamy filling. A perfect balance of flavors with a touch of cream of tartar.
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Dreamy No-Bake Strawberry Angel Food Cake

A slice of strawberry icebox cake sits on a decorative white plate. The cake features layers of whipped cream, pink strawberry filling, fresh strawberries, and a biscuit crust. In the background, the rest of the cake is in a glass dish with more strawberries scattered around. — Dreamy No-Bake Strawberry Angel Food Cake. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Strawberry Angel Food Cake has all the classic flavors of strawberry shortcake with a layered fluffy jello twist.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Sheet Cake

A square dessert reminiscent of sheet cakes, with a chocolate base, creamy white layer, caramel drizzle, and chopped peanuts, sits on a round cooling rack. — Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Sheet Cake. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Cake has lots of whipped cream for good measure! This is a dessert you need try if you love sheet cakes.
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