Yummy Dessert Ideas

I'm trying to think of some dessert ideas for a 4th of July gathering next weekend. It has to be portable and I can't refrigerate it because they never have room in their fridge. And I'm coming up empty, I feel like I've done everything before. I am doing chocolate churro bombs, but I wanted something else, too. I usually do s'mores bars, red velvet truffles, or cupcakes of all different flavors. I've done macarons, whoopie pies, actual pies (key lime, chocolate mousse, apple, coconut cream), roll out sugar cookies.

I was thinking a berry trifle or cheesecake stuffed strawberries, but no fridge space. Maybe cheesecake brownies? Or just plain old fudgy brownies? Maybe like a braided Nutella bread? My ILs aren't very cake-y so I feel like something simple or less sweet would be better... Any ideas?

ETA: My SIL usually does chocolate chip cookies and they are fantastic so I don't want something cookie-y. lol!

Message edited 6/27/2018 9:18:15 AM.

Yummy Dessert Ideas

Rice Crispy treats?
Brownies are a good choice too.

Yummy Dessert Ideas

Sounds like you have chocolate covered. I would do some kind of fruit dessert like a berry crisp or lemon bars.

Yummy Dessert Ideas

I love lemon bars in the summer.

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Hmm true, originally I had planned to do sopapilla cheesecake bars (Puff pastry, cheesecake filling, covered in cinnamon sugar- SO easy and AMAZING!) but then DH requested those churro bombs and honestly they sound so damn good. But you're right I think I need something fruit instead. That's why I thought berry trifle- with whipped cream and pound cake and red, white, and blue to boot, but ugh no fridge room.

Lemon bars do sound good though!

ETA: Hmm might do these mixed berry scones.

Link.

Message edited 6/27/2018 2:52:03 PM.

Yummy Dessert Ideas

I made a peach bundt cake, pretty simple and it was great.

https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/2017/07/06/peach-bundt-cake-with-brown-butter-icing/

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Check out my food blog for some ideas The Simply Delicious Kitchen

Message edited 6/27/2018 5:31:14 PM.

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My kids love fruit kebabs. Just put fresh fruit on a stick.

Fruit salad in a cut-out watermelon

Is freezer space an option?
Assorted ice cream sandwiches/treats from bjs
Homemade ice cream sandwiches
Homemade freezer pops (berries+yogurt)
Watermelon roll

What about a dessert dip?
Check out Pinterest for brownie or cookie dough dip.

Melt chocolate for fondue (skewer up fruit, marshmallows, etc)

Rainbow cookies

Grilled peaches served with ice cream/whipped cream

Angelfood cake or those cake cups with fresh berries

Brownies

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