33 Easy Party Desserts – Finger Foods Ideas to Make for a Crowd

When planning for a party, it is nice to have some easy party dessert recipes that are quick to make and will feed a crowd.

Guests always appreciate a sweet treat, whether baking for a dinner party, bridal shower, baby shower, a wedding, or a birthday party.

As people mingle about, it’s important to offer them an easy grab and go dessert. Think of it as dessert finger foods.

That’s why I concentrated this list on easy party desserts to make that don’t need a plate or a fork to be enjoyed.

Although decorated sugar cookies (or an excellent chocolate chip cookie) would seem to be an important part of a party dessert table, I wanted to explore more diverse desserts and bring a medley of options to you. 

And yes, cake pops are also small and portable, but I don’t find them easy to make, so they’re not on this list.

In this post, we’ll explore an array of bite-size desserts, dessert bars, mini desserts such as tarts and pies, and other handheld party desserts.

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Bite Sized Easy Party Desserts

These bite-sized desserts are a great option for people who only want a small portion but great flavor.

A homemade chocolate truffle will satisfy any chocolate lovers at your party, while a stuffed strawberry will cater to the more health-conscious guests while still giving them a bite of a delicious dessert. 

Most of these easy dessert recipes only require a few ingredients and no baking.

Grab and Go bars

Dessert bars are the perfect potluck dessert recipe.  They’re a quick and easy party dessert. Most are baked in one pan then cut, and only require a small napkin to eat, making them truly grab-and-go.

I bring the mochi coconut bars (#13) to a lot of potlucks, they won’t melt in the hot weather and they’re always quite a hit! (And they’re gluten free so more of my friends can enjoy a sweet treat). They’re great for luaus, pool parties or your next diner party.

Try out some of these delicious looking recipes:

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Mini Tarts And Pies

Little Tarts and pies are excellent mini desserts and will bring any dinner party to new heights.

 Although some are a little more time-intensive, they’re not difficult to make. From no-bake cheesecakes to mini apple pies, you’ll find an easy recipe to embellish your dessert table.  And these little masterpieces will make you the talk of the town!

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More Individual Easy Party Desserts

If you need easy desserts for a birthday party, cupcakes are the perfect treat. Take your favorite cake recipe and turn it into two dozen cupcakes with an easy frosting in less than an hour.

Chocolate-covered strawberries are also a great stand-by, and I love those ice cream cones covered with melted chocolate and filled with fresh berries. Fruit cups are one of my favorite things to serve at a party, next time, I’ll make sure to serve them in these.

I hope you enjoyed my list of easy party desserts for a crowd. The best part is that these dessert recipes will work for any time of the year.

If you’re looking for more holiday-specific mini desserts, check out my cute Thanksgiving desserts post or these adorable Easter treats. I also have lots of party on a budget food ideas that don’t look cheap.