A sweet treat can be the perfect thing to end almost any meal. When you have a few mouths to feed, it can be difficult to make enough of the more fanciful recipes. This is true, regardless of whether you have a large family or you have guests. That’s why we’re going to look at keeping things relatively simple. We will also keep in mind that the desserts are going to be made with the intention of sharing. As with the dinner recipes that you can batch cook, these are desserts that can be made in bulk.
Hassle-Free Cookies
Making a batch of cookies is not difficult. However, you want to ensure that you’re using every inch of the baking tray to create more chocolate chip goodness. This super easy recipe for cookie bars is going to let you do just that. You don’t need to give room for every individual cookie to bake properly. Simply let it bake as one large portion. Then, slice it up when it’s time to serve the crowd.
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Perfect For Freezing
One of the great things about making a batch of dessert is that you’re likely to have leftovers. However, some desserts are more suitable for keeping for longer, like a nice lemon sour cream pound cake recipe. Aside from bringing a fresh and zesty taste to the table, these pound cakes freeze especially well. If you have leftovers, slip them in the fridge or freezer to come back to another day.
Nothing Like A Delicious Sheet Cake
If you want to make sure everyone gets their fill of sugar, invest in a nice, big tray. Add some cocoa powder, pecans, and all the other basics you need for the average cake. This decadent recipe for Texas sheet cake is moist, warm, and as simple to make as the most basic brownie. You can also make this thin cake into a big portion that you can feed to the whole family.
Perfect With Ice Cream
Looking for something that’s full of flavor, but not quite as heavy as a slab of cake? Then perhaps this delicious recipe for chocolate mousse slice with hazelnut praline could be just the recipe for you. This dessert is perfect for a party and is able to serve a lot of people. Especially, if you’re pairing it with a meal that’s already on the heavier side. While mousse might be intense in its flavor, it sits a little lighter in the stomach. What’s more, if you have some ice cream at the ready, it can pair excellently with it.
Apple Crisp
Speaking of ice cream, another dessert that goes perfectly with vanilla ice cream is apple crisp. Recipes for this dessert tend to vary. Basically, if you have apples, oats, brown sugar, and butter, you can easily make this dessert. Simply adjust the ingredients to better suit the number of portions needed. It can easily be made in both small and large formats. When baking it for a crowd, make one or two glass baking dishes. If you’re hosting a more casual get-together, your guests can even take their desired piece right off of the oven.
With these easy potluck dessert recipes, you can feed a crowd and ensure everyone gets that touch of sweetness. Feel free to keep some leftovers for yourself, too.
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