75 Best Desserts to Bring to a BBQ

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75 Best Desserts to Bring to a BBQ

These are THE 75 Best Desserts to Bring to a BBQ! Including: Banana Pie Poke Cake, Coca-Cola Chocolate Cake, Death by Chocolate Zucchini Bundt Cake, Frog Eye Salad, and more.

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FAQ’s

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 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 RKT 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 a fire will be available 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 “75 Best 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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