15 Desserts That Always Get Requests

Ever have guests text for the recipe before they’re home? These are those desserts. Bring them once, and you’ll never get out of bringing dessert again.

Tin Roof Sundae

Vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, roasted peanuts, and a cherry on top. Old-school fun in every scoop. Get The Recipe

Nanaimo Bars

Chocolate, custard, coconut, and more chocolate. One bite and everyone wants a second helping—and the recipe. Get The Recipe

Texas Sheet Cake

Big, fudgy, and topped with warm icing. Always the first cake to disappear at a party. Get The Recipe

Berger Cookies

Baltimore’s fudge-topped cookie is legendary. Once you share, be ready for requests year-round. Get The Recipe

White Christmas

No-bake bars with coconut, dried fruit, and rice cereal. Festive, nostalgic, and completely irresistible. Get The Recipe

Buckeyes

Peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate. Classic, easy to transport, and always gone before the end of the night. Get The Recipe

Broken Glass Cake

Bright Jell-O cubes in a creamy cake. Showstopping colors, and people always want to know how it’s made. Get The Recipe

Cowboy Cookies

Chewy, hearty cookies loaded with oats, chocolate, and nuts. The ultimate bake-sale MVP. Get The Recipe

Pavlova

Meringue with fruit and cream. Bring this once and you’ll never escape the request list. Get The Recipe

Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cookies

Soft, spiced cookies dusted with powdered sugar. They’re addictive and never last long. Get The Recipe

Banana Pudding

The classic Southern trifle. Bananas, cookies, pudding—always requested, always demolished. Get The Recipe

Whoopie Pies

Soft chocolate cake with a creamy filling. Everyone wants a hand-held treat, and these fit the bill. Get The Recipe

Mackinac Island Fudge Recipe

Pure chocolatey richness. Bring a box to any gathering, and watch people come back for seconds. Get The Recipe

Key Lime Pie Recipe

Tangy, creamy, and cool. It’s requested for birthdays, holidays, and just because. Get The Recipe