Our Best Swanky Desserts to Bring to a BBQ

These are the best desserts to bring to a BBQ! Including Blackberry Praline Crumble, Mini Pecan Pies, the cutest Watermelon Rice Krispie Treats 🍉 … and MORE.

Regardless of the kind of event you’re attending, there’s something here for you!

After years of writing about desserts, I can confidently stand behind these recipes as crowd-pleasers that will disappear before the party ends. You’ll overhear people asking, “Who made the ______?”

Some of these are better for multigenerational parties while others are more appropriate for kids or adults, but I’m confident you can find several options that will work regardless of the kind of gathering. Birthday party? Fourth of July? Housewarming? Graduation? There’s something for everyone in here!

Read on to learn my absolute favorite choice for any party — a certified hit — as well as some tips on last-minute ideas.

FAQs

What is the best dessert to bring to a BBQ?

When I’m heading to a BBQ or any type of potluck, Rice Krispie Treats are almost always my go-to recipe.

They’re quick and easy to whip up, the ingredients aren’t expensive, and you can easily make a really big batch to feed a lot of people– and everyone likes them!

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Plus, if you stick to my Perfect Rice Krispie Treats recipe, they are generally safe to eat for a wide range of food sensitivities and allergies (replace the butter with coconut oil or any kind of nut butter to make them dairy-free).

Here are some fun Rice Krispies Treats recipes:

What’s a great last-minute dessert for a BBQ or potluck?

Lucky for you, last minute is my specialty! I’ve already covered rice krispie treats, so here are a few more dessert recipes that are fabulous if you are in a pinch for time:

Snickers Caramel Apple Salad – quick, easy, and also doubles as a side dish!
Golden Grahams S’mores Bars
Gourmet S’mores – if there will be a fire at the BBQ, just pick up ingredients for s’mores on the way!
Grab a gallon of vanilla ice cream and whip up a quick batch of this Homemade Chocolate Syrup to go on top.
Strawberry Jell-O Salad
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Dip – slice up some apples and strawberries, and grab a pack of graham crackers for dipping!

What should a guest bring to a BBQ?

If the host hasn’t asked you to bring something specific, but you feel uncomfortable arriving empty-handed, try one of these Desserts & Sides ideas:

8 thoughts on “Our Best Swanky Desserts to Bring to a BBQ”

Mandy's Recipe Box

May 26, 2013 at 4:46 pm

Wow! What a delicious collection! Thanks for including my Raspberry Pudding Bars.
Averie @ Averie Cooks

May 26, 2013 at 5:13 pm

Thanks for linking up 3 of my recipes – the Milky Way Chocolate Cookie Crumble Bars, the Ultimate Brownies, and Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache! I appreciate it!

Hope you’re having a wonderful holiday and that you’re doing some bbq’ing!
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting

May 26, 2013 at 5:45 pm

Your round-ups are so fun! Thanks for sharing!
sally @ sallys baking addiction

May 26, 2013 at 8:24 pm

drooling! completely drooling! I love your round-ups, I always find SO many amazing ideas. And my recipes are always included, it makes me smile. 🙂 I am LOVING that cake batter brownie snack cake!
- Ashton
  
  May 28, 2013 at 12:34 am
  
  Thanks Sally! Your comments always make me smile!!
Deborah

May 26, 2013 at 10:56 pm

i seriously should not look at these at night because your roundups always make me have the late night munchies!! Fantastic round up!
PapaLos - The Man, The Chef, The Dad

May 28, 2013 at 11:51 am

I’m glad I just had some milk and cookies because I would’ve been in serious sweet hunting mode right about now! Great round up!
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FAQs

What is the best dessert to bring to a BBQ?

What’s a great last-minute dessert for a BBQ or potluck?

What should a guest bring to a BBQ?

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8 thoughts on “Our Best Swanky Desserts to Bring to a BBQ”