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Seeking to dazzle the crowd at your next church potluck with a dessert that earns you rave reviews? These time-tested, crowd-pleasing recipes were designed to steal the spotlight. These irresistibly sweet church potluck desserts are surefire hits! So, don’t hesitate to volunteer as the dessert-bringer for the upcoming event, because these treats have got you covered. With generous portions perfect for feeding a crowd, these desserts, reminiscent of grandma’s best recipes, are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

Butter Tarts

A gooey butter tart with a bite out of it on a wire rack.
Butter Tarts. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Have you ever made or tasted Canadian butter tarts? The homemade pastry shells contain a sweet, vanilla-scented filling with nuts and raisins for the perfect flavor.
Get the Recipe: Canadian Butter Tarts

The BEST EVER Classic Key Lime Pie

A slice of key lime pie on a plate.
The Best Ever Classic Key Lime Pie. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

There’s something so special about classic key lime pie, especially when you use the best key lime pie recipe! There’s nothing hard about making a pie from scratch.
Get the Recipe: The BEST EVER Classic Key Lime Pie

Confetti Squares

A cut peanut butter marshmallow confetti square.
Confetti Squares. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

These peanut butter butterscotch confetti squares are the perfect no-bake treat for any occasion. With colorful mini marshmallows and butterscotch chips, they’re sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck!
Get the Recipe: Confetti Squares

Easy Ice Box Eclair Cake

A sliced piece of creamy layered dessert made with pudding mix and chocolate topping, served with strawberries, alongside a partial view of the whole dessert.
Easy Ice Box Eclair Cake. Photo credit: Sweet Tea and Sprinkles.

Everyone loves a good no-bake dessert. Get ready to give your oven an extended vacation once you taste this Chocolate Eclair Cake Recipe!
Get the Recipe: Easy Ice Box Eclair Cake

Easy Lemon Posset Brûlée

A lemon dessert served in a lemon shell.
Easy Lemon Posset Brûlée. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

If you love the zingy zippy flavor of lemons, you’re going to love this easy posset recipe with lemon juice, lemon zest, cream, sugar, and, if you want it, a splash of vanilla too.
Get the Recipe: Easy Lemon Posset Brûlée

Banana Pudding Pie

A banana cream pie made with pudding mix, topped with whipped cream, banana slices, and drizzled with caramel sauce.
Banana Pudding Pie. Photo credit: Sweet Tea and Sprinkles.

Banana Pudding Pie is a dreamy treat that combines classic flavors with a modern twist, making it a perfect dessert.
Get the Recipe: Banana Pudding Pie

Lemon Heaven On Earth Cake

Lemon Heaven On Earth Cake.
Lemon Heaven On Earth Cake. Photo credit: Busy Family Recipes.

Lemon Heaven On Earth Cake is a no-bake dessert with a perfectly tart, sweet flavor made with store-bought ingredients in only 15 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Heaven On Earth Cake

Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry shortcake in jars for a picnic.
Strawberry Shortcake in a Jar. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

These individual strawberry shortcakes are the perfect choice for a potluck or picnic. With their fluffy biscuits, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream, they’re a delicious and portable dessert.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Shortcake

The BEST Nanaimo Bars

A nanaimo bar on a wooden spoon.
Nanaimo Bars. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

There is nothing quite like the best Nanaimo bars. If you’ve tried this classic Canadian dessert, you’ll know what I mean! This no-bake dessert is a layered bar recipe bursting with sweet flavors.
Get the Recipe: The BEST Nanaimo Bars

Lemon Stuffed Cupcakes

Lemon cupcakes with icing and lemon slices on a blue tablecloth.
Lemon Stuffed Cupcakes. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

These lemon-stuffed cupcakes pair pillowy, fluffy vanilla cupcakes with a homemade filling of lemon curl plus a sweet buttercream frosting!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Stuffed Cupcakes

Cream Cheese Brownies

A stack of cream cheese brownies on a wood surface.
Cream Cheese Brownies. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

These cream cheese brownies are rich, fudgy brownies with a cheesecake ripple! Try this delicious brownie with cream cheese recipe!
Get the Recipe: Cream Cheese Brownies

Strawberry Cheesecake Poke Cake

A slice of strawberry cake with pudding mix, topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberry slices on a white plate.
Strawberry Cheesecake Poke Cake. Photo credit: Princess Pinky Girl.

This Strawberry Cheesecake Poke Cake is baked from a box, poked with cheesecake pudding, covered with Cool Whip, and then topped with fresh strawberries.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Cheesecake Poke Cake

Limoncello Bundt Cake

A limoncello bundt cake with white glaze and lemon zest topping on a glass plate, surrounded by lemon slices and flowers.
Limoncello Bundt Cake. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this fantastic limoncello bundt cake. It’s a great choice for spring or summer, or just because you love lemon!
Get the Recipe: Limoncello Bundt Cake

Easy Millionaire Shortbread Bars

Easy Millionaire Shortbread Bars (From Scratch).
Easy Millionaire Shortbread Bars. Photo credit: Sugar and Soul.

Millionaire Shortbread Bars have a buttery shortbread base with a creamy caramel middle that is finished off with a smooth chocolate layer!
Get the Recipe: Easy Millionaire Shortbread Bars

Mini Cherry Cheesecake Desserts

Mini cherry cheesecakes.
Mini Cherry Cheesecake Desserts. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

These mini cherry cheesecake desserts are the perfect single-serve treat, made with pre-made puff pastry shells and cherry pie filling for a simple and delicious dessert. Great for any occasion, these cherry tarts with puff pastry are sure to be a hit at parties, barbecues, or any time you want a sweet and easy dessert.
Get the Recipe: Mini Cherry Cheesecake Desserts

Easy Lemon Sheet Cake

A tray of lemon squares prepared with pudding mix, garnished with lemon zest and mint leaves on a pink background.
Easy Lemon Sheet Cake. Photo credit: Sweet Tea and Sprinkles.

This Easy Lemon Cake is the perfect box cake mix recipe! If you love lemon desserts, you’re not going to want to miss this easy recipe.
Get the Recipe: Easy Lemon Sheet Cake

Black Forest Dump Cake

Black Forest Dump Cake.
Black Forest Dump Cake. Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Enjoy the irresistible flavors of Black Forest Dump Cake: a delightful combination of chocolate, cherries, and fluffy goodness.
Get the Recipe: Black Forest Dump Cake

7UP Cake

Lemon-lime soda and citrus fruits on the left, with a slice of lemon-lime flavored cake topped with icing and zest on the right, perfect for church potluck desserts.
7UP Cake. Photo credit: This Silly Girl’s Kitchen.

7Up Cake is light, moist, and has a unique lemon-lime flavor that comes from a surprising ingredient: 7Up soda! Does that seem like an odd ingredient for a cake? Trust me, it’s not.
Get the Recipe: 7UP Cake

Blueberry, Raspberry, Strawberry Tiramisu

A berry trifle with layers of cream and cake, ideal for church potluck desserts, topped with strawberries and blueberries.
Blueberry, Raspberry, Strawberry Tiramisu Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie.

Strawberry Tiramisu with Blueberries and Raspberries is a delicious triple-berry dessert! This fruity tiramisu recipe is perfect for any get-together.
Get the Recipe: Blueberry, Raspberry, Strawberry Tiramisu

No Bake Cherry Cheesecake

No Bake Cherry Cheesecake.
No Bake Cherry Cheesecake. Photo credit: This Silly Girl’s Kitchen.

Deliciously easy and full of flavor, this No Bake Cherry Cheesecake is the perfect summertime recipe. Cool, with a creamy filling, and tasty!
Get the Recipe: No Bake Cherry Cheesecake

Lemon Magic Cake

A slice of lemon cake garnished with raspberries and dusted with powdered sugar, presented on a decorative plate, perfect for church potluck desserts.
Lemon Magic Cake. Photo credit: Jo Cooks.

Lemon Magic Cake – One simple batter that transforms into a 3-layer cake – pure magic. The ever-popular magic cake is now in lemon flavor!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Magic Cake

Best Ever Fruit Pizza

A colorful fruit pizza with mixed berries, kiwi, and oranges, served on a crust with cream cheese frosting, perfect for church potluck desserts.
Best Ever Fruit Pizza!. Photo credit: Julie’s Eats and Treats.

Amazing Fruit Pizza starts with a sugar cookie crust that is topped with a cream cheese frosting and topped with your favorite fruit.
Get the Recipe: Best Ever Fruit Pizza

Easy No Bake Strawberry Pie

A whole strawberry pie topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberry slices, alongside a slice of the same pie served on a plate, perfect for church potluck desserts.
Easy No Bake Strawberry Pie. Photo credit: Little Sunny Kitchen.

You can make this amazingly creamy no-bake strawberry pie with only 4 ingredients! Classic Jello pie is the perfect dessert.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Pie

Amaretto Cream Pie with Almond Crust

Amaretto cream pie with almond crust in a pie pan.
Amaretto Cream Pie with Almond Crust. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Make this no-bake cream pie recipe with amaretto liqueur and you will certainly end the meal in style. It’s a make-ahead dessert, as long as you add the finishing touches just before serving.
Get the Recipe: Amaretto Cream Pie with Almond Crust

Lemon Cheesecake

Lemon Cheesecake.
Lemon Cheesecake. Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Indulge in a heavenly Lemon Icebox Pie! This easy no-bake treat boasts a tangy, silky smooth filling and buttery graham cracker crust.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Cheesecake

Oreo Brownies

Oreo cookies and cream brownies, perfect for potluck desserts.
Oreo Brownies. Photo credit: I Heart Eating.

Oreo Brownies are fudgy brownies with chewy edges. This quick, one-bowl recipe makes tasty homemade brownies in no time!
Get the Recipe: Oreo Brownies

Strawberry Shortcake Poke Cake

A slice of easy strawberry cake topped with whipped cream and a fresh strawberry garnish.
Strawberry Shortcake Poke Cake. Photo credit: Semi Homemade Kitchen.

This Strawberry Shortcake Poke Cake is a tasty twist on the classic. White cake, strawberry filling, and creamy topping for an easy treat.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Shortcake Poke Cake

Coconut Custard Pie Recipe

A slice of coconut cream pie topped with whipped cream and a fresh strawberry on a white plate, perfect for Easter desserts.
Coconut Custard Pie Recipe. Photo credit: Sugar & Soul.

Coconut Custard Pie is a dense and creamy dessert recipe made with just seven ingredients including coconut, milk, and eggs!
Get the Recipe: Coconut Custard Pie Recipe

Strawberry Heaven On Earth Cake

A slice of strawberry shortcake, a favorite among Easter desserts, topped with whipped cream, strawberry topping, and sliced almonds.
Strawberry Heaven On Earth Cake. Photo credit: Sugar & Soul.

Heaven On Earth Cake is a light dessert that’s filled with angel food cake, a creamy vanilla pudding layer, and strawberry pie filling!
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Heaven On Earth Cake

Lemon Tarts

A person holding a lemon tart topped with powdered sugar alongside a plate of assorted lemon and strawberry tarts for a church potluck.
Lemon Tarts. Photo credit: Love From The Oven.

Lemon Tarts make the most adorable spring dessert that you won’t be able to resist. These mini lemon tarts would look lovely at a picnic, potluck, or dessert spread at an afternoon tea party!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Tarts

Blueberry Lemon Poke Cake

A slice of lemon blueberry cake made with pudding mix, garnished with fresh blueberries and mint on a plate with whole lemons in the background.
Blueberry Lemon Poke Cake. Photo credit: This Silly Girl’s Kitchen.

With lemon pudding, and studded with fresh blueberries, our Blueberry Lemon Poke Cake is a delicious, bright, and refreshing dessert.
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Lemon Poke Cake

No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Icebox Cake

No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Icebox Cake.
No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Icebox Cake. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This no-bake cherry cheesecake icebox cake is as simple as it is tasty. It’s filled with delicious, creamy goodness that everyone loves.
Get the Recipe: No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Icebox Cake

No-Bake Banana Pudding Cups

Creamy banana pudding dessert topped with whipped cream in a glass bowl.
Easy No Bake Banana Pudding Cups. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This easy no-bake banana pudding cheesecake dessert is so easy and so good. Essentially a mini banana pudding trifle in each dish.
Get the Recipe: Banana Pudding Cups

Blueberry Heaven On Earth Cake

A slice of berry-topped cream cake with almonds on a white plate, perfect for church potluck desserts.
Blueberry Heaven On Earth Cake. Photo credit: Busy Family Recipes.

Blueberry Heaven On Earth Cake is a trifle-like cake that has layers of angel food cake, vanilla pudding, blueberry filling, and Cool Whip!
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Heaven On Earth Cake

Lemon Cheesecake

An Easter dessert consisting of a slice of lemon cheesecake topped with whipped cream and lemon zest, served with honey on the side.
Lemon Cheesecake. Photo credit: The Slow Roasted Italian.

Our Lemon Cheesecake has a creamy filling and buttery graham cracker crust. Make this baked lemon cheesecake recipe for a holiday dessert!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Cheesecake

Apple Spice Dump Cake

A plate with a scoop of ice cream and a slice of apple cobbler, perfect for indulging in delicious dump cakes.
Apple Spice Dump Cake. Photo credit: Cheerful Cook.

Make a fuss-free, delicious Apple Spice Dump Cake using just three ingredients – apple pie filling, spice cake mix, and ginger ale.
Get the Recipe: Apple Spice Dump Cake

Swiss Roll Lush Cake

A slice of creamy chocolate roll cake served with a glass of milk.
Swiss Roll Lush Cake. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Swiss Roll lush cake is one of the easiest, tastiest icebox cake recipes you’ll ever make. It’s always a hit, so give it a try!
Get the Recipe: Swiss Roll Lush Cake

Strawberry Pretzel Salad

A slice of strawberry cheesecake on a plate, perfect for potluck desserts.
Strawberry Pretzel Salad. Photo credit: The Cookin’ Chicks.

Strawberry Pretzel Salad is always a hit at any get-together! A pretzel crust, topped with a sweet cream cheese layer and strawberry topping!
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Strawberry Shortcake Roll

Strawberry cream-filled sponge cake roll garnished with fresh strawberries and mint, perfect for church potluck desserts, on a wooden surface.
Strawberry Shortcake Roll. Photo credit: Cheerful Cook.

Our Strawberry Shortcake Roll recipe takes the classic flavors you love and wraps them into an irresistible, easy-to-make dessert.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Shortcake Roll

Bomboloni – Italian Doughnuts

A stack of three sugar-coated bomboloni filled with yellow custard, surrounded by more custard-filled doughnuts, a halved lemon, a bowl of sugar, and jars of milk with straws in the background.
Bomboloni – Italian Doughnuts. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Make a batch (or two) of bomboloni, traditional Italian doughnuts filled with rich pastry cream. These are the perfect party treats that are insanely yummy and artisanal-looking.
Get the Recipe: Bomboloni – Italian Doughnuts

Bella Bucchiotti

Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.

 

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  1. The butter tart was so good, and the key lime pie too! I can’t wait to try the rest of these desserts.