Are you planning a big party and unsure what dessert you should choose? Don’t worry; we are here to assist you.
In this article, you’ll find five easy big party desserts that are quick to make. They look stunning when served and are suitable for all occasions, from bridal showers to fall celebrations to weddings and other fun gatherings.
Desserts will give a satiating feeling to your guests after the meal. Moreover, it also evokes happy hormones in the brain.
5 Delicious Dessert Recipes to Make Ahead of a Big Party
- Which cake is the best for big parties?
- How long do cookies take?
There are probably a gazillion questions in your head before the big occasion arrives. And that’s okay. It shows how important this big party is for you.
To help you, we have prepared this list of five delicious recipes:
1. Strawberry Cheesecake
Ingredients
For Crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 1/3 cup of melted butter
For Fillings:
- 3 packages of softened cream cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 boxes of frozen sliced strawberries
- 1 can of condensed milk
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup of lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Method
Step 1: To make the crust, combine the graham crackers, butter, sugar, and crumbs inside a container. In a springform pan that has not been greased, press the mixture onto the bottom and chill for the next thirty minutes.
Step 2: Heat the oven to three hundred degrees. Afterwards, combine strawberries with cornstarch inside a processor.
Make a smooth puree, fill the pan with the strawberry syrup, and cook at a high temperature. Stir until the syrup gets thick, for about two minutes. Cover and place syrup into a refrigerator for serving later.
Step 3: In a mixing bowl, combine the condensed milk and cream cheese. Add vanilla extract with lemon juice, and add eggs, beating with less effort till they all get mixed.
Over the crust, spread half of the cream cheese mixture, and drop half of the reserved strawberry sauce on the cream cheese layer.
With a care spoon, mix the remaining cream cheese mixture over the sauce, and drop the remaining on top—bake in a preheated oven for forty to fifty minutes.
Step 4: Cool for one hour at room temperature and then refrigerate for eight hours or overnight before serving. Serve the cheesecake with the saved strawberry sauce.
Note: As per USDA recommendations, three to four days is how long cheesecake is good for when put in the fridge.
2. Peanut Butter Chocolate Poke Cake
Ingredients
For cake:
- 2 cups melted peanut butter
- 1 cup Reese’s pieces
- 1 cup chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups
- 1 box of cake mix
For Frosting:
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cream
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 11 tablespoons unsalted butter
Method
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 360°. Mix all the ingredients into a bowl. Bake it for 25 to 30 minutes. Before the cake cools, poke some holes all over it.
Step 2: Take a large bowl, mix cream, peanut butter, and unsalted butter, and mix it well. Add sugar, vanilla extract, and salt and beat until it becomes light and fluffy.
Step 3: Spread frosting all over the very top of the cake. Top it with the chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups and Reese’s pieces.
3. Lemon Meringue Pie
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups white sugar
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 cups water
- Juice and zest from 2 lemons
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 5 eggs
- 1 baked pie crust
Method
Step 1: Preheat the oven to three hundred fifty degrees.
Step 2: Lemon filling: Whisk together one cup of sugar, salt the flour, and cornstarch in a saucepan. Pour with lemon zest, water, and lemon juice. Boil the mixture. As you whisk the heated sugar mixture into the egg yolks, stir in the butter. Cook until it thickens after bringing to a boil. Now fill the pastry shells with the filling.
Step 3: To make meringue: Whip the egg whites until they get foamy in a large bowl. Add the rest of the sugar and keep whipping. Spread over the pie and cover the crust’s edges.
Step 4: Bake until it gets brown.
Interestingly, meringue pie is one of the best dairy-free desserts you can make.
4. Peanut Butter Cake Bars
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon soda
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Method
Step 1: Preheat the oven, grease the pan, and set it aside. Now combine peanut butter, water, and butter for the cake. Bring that mixture to a boil. Then, add sugar, flour, salt, and baking soda. Cool slightly and mix until blended.
Step 2: Stir in the eggs, vanilla, and buttermilk and put it inside the pan. Bake for 15 to 30 minutes. Step 3: Spread with jelly of your choice. Frost with peanut butter or chocolate frosting.
5. Buttery Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup of brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons of hot water
- 3 cups of general-purpose flour
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Method
Step 1: Heat the pan at 350 degrees. Smoothly combine the white sugar, butter, and brown sugar. After that, whisk in the eggs and vanilla.
Add salt and baking soda, which have been dissolved in boiling water, to the mixture. Mix the chocolate chips, flour, and nuts, and drop by the tablespoon onto ungreased pans.
Step 2: The edges should be well browned after 10 minutes in the oven. Good job—we’ve now prepared one of the best chocolate desserts that you should try.
Conclusion
These beautiful and fantastic party desserts create a bond and memories with your guests. You can choose any of the desserts mentioned above to ensure that they return home happy.
Be mindful of the freshness of these desserts. For instance, if you plan to go with a cheesecake, then ensure you know how long the cheesecake is good for in the freezer.
You want to make sure it remains fresh until the big party.
FAQs
1. How long is cheesecake good for in the freezer?
You should use frozen cheesecake within a month of freezing.
2. What is the primary purpose of dessert?
It makes you feel satisfied after a meal and compensates for low blood sugar.
3. Are there any benefits of desserts?
Desserts are abundant in vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants, all of which our bodies require.
4. What are some common ingredients used in preparing desserts?
Sugar, milk, cream, fruit, and eggs are common ingredients in preparing desserts.
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