17 Barbecue-Ready Dessert Recipes for Your Next Cookout
FEBRUARY 08, 2023
DESSERTS
BARBECUE
No cookout is complete without the perfect ending: a delicious dessert. And when it comes to outdoor entertaining, one thing is certain—barbecue-ready desserts have to be easy to make and even easier to serve.
These recipes are just that. Whether you’re in the mood for a classic lemon bar, a rustic cobbler, or something a bit more creative—like funfetti cookies—you’ll find plenty of options here.
Whether you’re looking for something to satisfy a craving for something sweet, or a versatile treat that can be thrown together at the last minute, you’ll find what you need in this list of 17 barbecue-ready desserts.
Dance Around The Kitchen
Twinkie Cake
This layered Twinkie Cake starts with a yellow cake mix and is filled with a fluffy, creamy, not-too-sweet vanilla filling. Like the Twinkie you've grown up with, but better!
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$0.18
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Tatyanas Everyday Food
Summer Fruit Sangria Cake Recipe
The best summer fruit cake - sangria cake with fluffy sponge cake, whipped cream and fruit!
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7,986
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1 hr 50 min
TOTAL TIME
399
CALORIES
$1.03
PER SERVING
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I Heart Nap Time
Fruit Pizza Recipe
The BEST summer dessert that's topped with fresh fruit and has a soft sugar cookie crust. Super simple to make and always a hit. You'll absolutely love this easy fruit pizza!
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139
20 min
TOTAL TIME
302
CALORIES
$1.37
PER SERVING
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The Magical Slow Cooker
Slow Cooker Blackberry Cobbler
From scratch blackberry cobbler made in the slow cooker! Great for a summer dessert along with ice cream or whipped cream.
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2,759
1,647
2 hr 30 min
TOTAL TIME
276
CALORIES
$0.93
PER SERVING
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Two Peas and Their Pod
Classic No Bake Cookies
No Bake Cookies with chocolate, peanut butter, and oatmeal! These classic no bake cookies are an all-time favorite cookie and they are so easy to make!
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35 min
TOTAL TIME
160
CALORIES
$0.19
PER SERVING
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Bunny's Warm Oven
Slab Strawberry Shortcake
Indulge in a classic dessert with our Slab Strawberry Shortcake! This easy-to-make recipe features layers of buttery shortcake, juicy strawberries, and rich whipped cream. Enjoy a decadent recipe that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Treat your family and friends to sweet and savory Slab Strawberry Sh...
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16,956
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20 hr
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472
CALORIES
$0.74
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Cooking Light
Make This Instagramable Watermelon Cake for Your...
These towering tiers of summer-ripe fruit will make a stunning centerpiece for your next cookout, potluck, or shower. Use your favorite fruits to customize the design; simply secure firmly with wooden picks.
Although it’s tempting to try and make this ahead of time, don’t make it any earlier than...
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20 min
TOTAL TIME
173
CALORIES
$1.86
PER SERVING
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Skip to my Lou
Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies
Get ready for the ultimate indulgence – Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies! Soft, chewy, and loaded with colorful sprinkles, these cookies are a surefire way to brighten up your day. Plus, they only require 4 ingredients and 20 minutes of your time! Get creative and top them with frosting or your favorite ca...
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574
CALORIES
$0.56
PER SERVING
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Comfy Belly
Firecracker Pops
I used my trusty old plastic Tovolo pop molds, but you can use paper cups and pop sticks, or any other kind of mold. You can even put these in glasses or glass jars to make them scoopable. I used dripped yogurt, but you can use any yogurt you have around. These are good to prepare a day before you'...
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$0.85
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The Home Cook's Kitchen
Cheese and Cherry Strudel
This cheese and cherry strudel is everything you'll need for a delicious dessert to celebrate all things Oktoberfest!
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1
45 min
TOTAL TIME
1224
CALORIES
$5.85
PER SERVING
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Live Well Bake Often
Mini Cheesecakes
These Mini Cheesecakes feature a homemade graham cracker crust with a smooth and creamy cheesecake filling. This recipe is incredibly easy to make and includes several different topping options to use too!
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31,842
268
30 min
TOTAL TIME
256
CALORIES
$0.52
PER SERVING
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Tastes Better from Scratch
Perfect Lemon Bars
My favorite EASY Lemon Bars recipe is made with a buttery shortbread crust and creamy lemon filling.
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1,386
45 min
TOTAL TIME
263
CALORIES
$0.29
PER SERVING
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Handle the Heat
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Bars
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Bars are ultra thick, chewy, gooey, and loaded with tons of sweet peanut butter and chocolate flavor! Download my free cookie customization guide HERE
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17,085
42
45 min
TOTAL TIME
443
CALORIES
$0.48
PER SERVING
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Sugar Spun Run
Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie
A simple homemade strawberry cream cheese pie made with an easy graham cracker crust, a sweet cream cheese layer, and topped with fresh strawberries in a homemade jam glaze.
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26,790
386
30 min
TOTAL TIME
706
CALORIES
$1.95
PER SERVING
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Balancing Motherhood
Texas Sheet Cake
This classic Texas Sheet Cake is an easy-to-make, moist, and chocolatey dessert that will satisfy a crowd! Perfect for any occasion.
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18,448
22
772
CALORIES
$0.98
PER SERVING
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Mom on Time Out
Orange Creamsicle Cake
This easy Orange Creamsicle Poke Cake is a wonderful addition to all your summer parties! A lovely vanilla cake that is bursting with orange flavor and topped with a fluffy orange and vanilla frosting that no one will be able to resist!
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42,672
6,263
38 min
TOTAL TIME
154
CALORIES
$0.45
PER SERVING
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The Best Blog Recipes
Strawberry Delight
This Strawberry Delight is a luscious dessert of strawberries, cream cheese, gelatin, and whipped topping. It's easy, no-bake, and delicious!
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51,658
1,449
2 hr 40 min
TOTAL TIME
441
CALORIES
$1.01
PER SERVING
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