17 Desserts That Get the Whole Table Talking

If you want everyone asking for the recipe (and maybe even the leftovers), this lineup brings fun, nostalgia, and a few curveballs. Every dessert on this list has a story worth sharing.

Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Salty, crunchy pretzel crust, tangy cream cheese, and sweet strawberry Jell-O. This quirky “salad” gets more compliments than the main course. Get The Recipe

Mackinac Island Fudge Recipe

Michigan’s finest—ultra-creamy, chocolatey, and ready to spark debates about “the best fudge ever.” Get The Recipe

Rabanada

Brazilian French toast dusted in cinnamon-sugar. Simple, sweet, and a guaranteed conversation starter. Get The Recipe

Brookie Recipe

Can’t decide between brownies and cookies? You don’t have to. These bars always draw a crowd. Get The Recipe

Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cookies

Soft, spiced, and dusted with sugar. These cookies are the ones people sneak home in their pockets. Get The Recipe

Nevri

Goan hand pies filled with coconut and nuts. Sweet, delicate, and a conversation piece on any table. Get The Recipe

Cowboy Cookies

Loaded with oats, coconut, chocolate, and pecans. These are big cookies with even bigger personality. Get The Recipe

Berger Cookies

Soft, cake-like cookies with a slab of fudge on top. Baltimore’s gift to the world and a sure ice-breaker. Get The Recipe

Banana Pudding

Layers of banana, cookies, and creamy pudding. Southern charm in a bowl—no leftovers ever. Get The Recipe

Scotcheroos

Midwestern cereal bars with peanut butter and butterscotch. Sticky, chewy, and sure to stir up nostalgia. Get The Recipe

Pavlova

Crisp meringue, soft inside, and piled with fruit. Light, elegant, and always a showstopper. Get The Recipe

Buckeyes

Chocolate-dipped peanut butter candies. If you’re from Ohio, these are non-negotiable at any party. Get The Recipe

Whoopie Pies

Soft cake sandwiches with creamy filling. The first thing to vanish from the dessert tray. Get The Recipe

Candy Grapes

Juicy grapes coated in a crackly candy shell. Sweet, fun, and impossible not to talk about. Get The Recipe

Key Lime Pie Recipe

Tangy, creamy, and refreshingly cool. This classic gets the “where’d you get this recipe?” question every time. Get The Recipe

Texas Sheet Cake

Big, chocolatey, and topped with warm icing. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser and always the first empty pan. Get The Recipe

Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cookies

These spiced, pillowy cookies win over everyone—nobody can eat just one. Get The Recipe