15 Potluck Favorites That Guests Pick Over Cake

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Cake may be the default potluck dessert, but it isn’t always the one people remember. These treats step in with bold flavor, easy prep, and shareable portions that keep the crowd happy.

Each one is simple to make, built for travel, and guaranteed to draw just as much attention as any frosted layer.

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Blackberry Peach Galette

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Photo Credit: Binky’s Culinary Carnival.

This Blackberry Peach Galette is an easy summer dessert that is fresh, tart and sweet! Peach Galette is less work than a pie!
Get the Recipe: Blackberry Peach Galette.

Apricot Pie

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Photo Credit: Binky’s Culinary Carnival.

Apricot Pie is bursting with summer flavors! Sweet, tart and so easy! If you don’t have time to make crust, just buy a refrigerated crust!
Get the Recipe: Apricot Pie.

Chestnut Chocolate Truffles

Mini chocolate truffles in red and green decorative mini cups with Christmas decorations.Pin
Photo Credit: Binky’s Culinary Carnival.

These Chestnut Chocolate Truffles are very easy to make. Chestnut Chocolate Truffles make a great edible gift for your friends and family!
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Gluten Free Lemon Meringue Pie

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Photo Credit: Binky’s Culinary Carnival.

Making your own Gluten Free Lemon Meringue Pie could really not be easier! This Lemon Meringue Pie has a special twist! It has a chocolate crust! Yum!
Get the Recipe: Gluten Free Lemon Meringue Pie.

Chocolate Covered Peanuts

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Photo Credit: Binky’s Culinary Carnival.

Another super easy edible gift to give for the holidays is Chocolate Covered Peanuts. It’s perfect for last minute gifting, they only take a couple minutes!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Covered Peanuts.

Old Fashioned Rhubarb Pie

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Photo Credit: Binky’s Culinary Carnival.

This old fashioned rhubarb pie is not made with a typical custard. This is a dairy free version and lets the flavor of the rhubarb shine.
Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Rhubarb Pie.

Chocolate Fudge Recipe with Bourbon

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Photo Credit: Binky’s Culinary Carnival.

This Chocolate Fudge Recipe is so easy! This particular fudge is chock full of pecans and has a lovely hint of Kentucky bourbon!
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Peach Crumb Pie

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Photo Credit: Binky’s Culinary Carnival.

Peach crumb pie, with its delightful blend of juicy peaches and a buttery, crunchy topping, is a summer dessert that brings people together.
Get the Recipe: Peach Crumb Pie.

Blackberry Crisp

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Photo Credit: Binky’s Culinary Carnival.

Blackberry Crisp is such an easy dessert for any time of the year. A delicious way to use up lots of blackberries! Find a wild patch and they are free!
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Homemade Hostess Chocolate Cupcakes

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Homemade Hostess Chocolate Cupcakes. Photo credit: Flavor Mosaic.

Homemade Hostess Chocolate Cupcakes are chocolate cupcakes with a marshmallow filling, topped with chocolate ganache, and decorated with vanilla icing!
Get the Recipe: Homemade Hostess Chocolate Cupcakes.

Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes

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Photo Credit: Chenee Today.

Easy Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes recipe! Moist strawberry cupcakes and crunch topping! Or make these strawberry crunch cupcakes with cake mix!
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes.

Candied Grapes

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Candied Grapes. Photo credit: House Full Of Monkeys.

Indulge in the sweet and crunchy goodness of candied grapes! These delicious treats are made by coating plump grapes in sugar for a tasty surprise.
Get the Recipe: Candied Grapes.

Vanilla Cream Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies Recipe

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Photo credit: Mommy Evolution.

Soft, chewy, and bursting with fruity flavors, bake up some love this Valentine’s Day with a vanilla cream strawberry cake mix cookies recipe.
Get the Recipe: Vanilla Cream Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies Recipe.

Red, White And Blue Mini Pavlovas

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Photo credit: Budget Delicious.

Make these easy red, white and blue Mini Pavlova Desserts for 4th of July, Memorial Day and as your easy summer desserts.
Get the Recipe: Red, White And Blue Mini Pavlovas.

Frozen Lemonade Pie

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Photo credit: Cheerful Cook.

Indulge in the delight of a frozen Lemonade Pie, a year-round dessert that brings the refreshing taste of summer to your kitchen.
Get the Recipe: Frozen Lemonade Pie.

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