27 Sweet and Simple Potluck Desserts from Grandma’s Recipe Box
If you love desserts that remind you of the timeless classics we all cherish, then you’re in the right place. We’ve gathered a collection of easy potluck dessert recipes that are sure to be a hit at any gathering. Each dish is a perfect blend of simplicity and nostalgia, just like the favorites from Grandma’s kitchen.
Whether you’re hosting a family reunion or contributing to a neighborhood potluck, our collection offers something that everyone will enjoy.
Strawberry Tiramisu
Strawberry Tiramisu has layers of fresh, juicy strawberries, rich, delicious cream filling, and orange liqueur-infused ladyfinger cookies.
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No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake Bites
Discover the delight of creamy, tangy, and chocolaty No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake Bites for an irresistible sweet treat.
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Lemon Icebox Pie
Indulge in a heavenly Lemon Icebox Pie! This easy, no-bake treat boasts a tangy, silky smooth filling and buttery graham cracker crust.
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Strawberry Shortcake Roll
Our Strawberry Shortcake Roll recipe takes the classic flavors you love and wraps them into an irresistible, easy-to-make dessert.
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Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies With Raisins
Enjoy these easy oatmeal raisin cookies fresh from the oven! Soft and chewy cookies are made healthier with rolled oats and sweet raisins.
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Frozen Lemonade Pie
Indulge in the delight of a frozen Lemonade Pie, a year-round dessert that brings the refreshing taste of summer to your kitchen.
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Easy Oreo Sheet Cake
Our easy-to-make Oreo Sheet Cake layers rich chocolate cake with creamy Oreo pudding and a fluffy whipped topping adorned with crunchy Oreo bits.
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Easy Bee Sting Cake
Bee Sting Cake (Bienenstich) is a light German cake recipe with a rich vanilla cream filling and topped with sugary, crunchy almonds.
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Pineapple Dump Cake
Pineapple Dump Cake is an effortless dessert made with canned pineapple, cake mix, and butter, resulting in a sweet and fruity treat.
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Red Velvet Cupcakes – Easy To Bake, Hard To Resist
Discover the perfect blend of rich cocoa and velvety goodness with our exquisite Red Velvet Cupcakes. Easy to Bake, Hard to Resist.
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No-Bake Strawberry Pie
This no-bake Strawberry Pie combines the sweet flavors of fresh strawberries with a deliciously sweet and tangy cream filling.
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Blueberry Coffee Cake
This light and moist Blueberry Coffee Cake is loaded with fresh blueberries and topped with a delicious coconut crumb topping.
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Blueberry Dump Cake With Fresh Berries
If you’re looking for an outrageously delicious dessert that takes minutes to make, you’ve got to try this Blueberry Dump Cake recipe.
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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Learn to bake moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread with our easy recipe. Enjoy this classic, chocolate-filled treat, perfect for any occasion.
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Lemon Poppy Seed Bread
Indulge in the perfect blend of citrus and poppy seed in our delicious homemade Lemon Poppy Seed Bread. A must-try recipe for all lemon lovers.
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Banana Pudding Cookies
These Banana Pudding Cookies are super easy, soft, and chewy and have the perfect banana flavor.
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Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes
Indulge in the perfect blend of tangy lemon and juicy blueberries with our moist and fluffy lemon blueberry cupcakes. A perfect treat for any occasion.
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German Crumb Cake
German Crumb Cake (Streuselkuchen) is a light and airy cake with a layer of jam that is topped with buttery crumb and almond topping.
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Lemon Shortbread Cookies
When life gives you lemons, make lemon shortbread cookies! Easy to make sweet and lemony cookies to snack on.
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Banana Cake With Sour Cream
This delicious Banana Cake is made with sweet, ripe bananas and topped with a tangy sour cream frosting. Easy and delicious.
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German Cherry Coffee Cake
This Cherry Coffee Cake (German: Kirschstreusel) is a deliciously moist, tender, and crumbly German dessert recipe. And a real crowd-pleaser.
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Strawberry Torte
Strawberry Torte is a classic German summer dessert. A light, airy, and simple-to-make sponge cake topped with pudding cream and strawberries.
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Apricot Tart
An easy but fancy-looking Apricot Tart. Flakey, buttery, puff pastry, rich maple syrup combined with soft apricots.
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Apricot Bars
Apricot Bars are perfect as an afternoon treat or dessert! A rich and moist apricot and walnut filling sits atop a crispy shortbread cake.
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Glazed German Lemon Sponge Cake
Light and airy, sweet and moist, this lemon-infused and glazed German Sponge Cake is incredibly delicious and also easy to make.
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Cinnamon Twists
These homemade cinnamon twists are sweet, buttery, crunchy, and just incredibly delicious. They will melt in your mouth.
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Maike Corbett is the founder and food blogger of Cheerful Cook, a popular recipe website featuring comfort food recipes from the US and Germany. She has been featured in numerous media outlets, including the AP Wire and MSN.