Potlucks are known to have overflowing tables, however, the dessert many times becomes a predictable procession of brownies, cookies, and store bought cakes. Those classics go away very fast, but it is a little additional to carry something unexpected and play a role in the conversation with people. These are the easiest kinds of potlatch desserts because they are easy to carry and easy to serve and are surprising enough to be remarkable without being complex. These forgotten delicacies find that right balance and have the same taste with a twist and they show that a bit of imagination can make your meal the one everyone wants to talk about even when you are through eating.
Rice Pudding Cups
Small cups of creamy rice pudding are reassuring but prestigious. Spiced with a small amount of cinnamon or cardamom and crowned with fruit or nuts, it is easily transportable, tastes good at room temperature, and is a refreshing change to all-sweet baked products.
Lemon Bars and a Savoury Crust
Lemon bars are not new but a layer of crust with a touch of salt or smashed pretzels takes them up. They are refreshing and impossible to resist in the crowded dessert tables with the sweet-tart filling and a slight savory base.
Churro Bites
Being smaller than full churros, bite-sized churros are suitable at potlaches. Cinnamon-sugared and easy to pick up, they make it feel like a party but do not have to use plates or forks resulting in them being perfect in casual events.
No-Bake Cheesecake Jars
Layered jars of cheesecake are fancy and do not demand much effort. They are in a good shape, full of crushed cookies, creamy filling and fruit topping; they do not leave a mess like a traditional cheesecake does.
Banana Pudding Squares
Banana pudding is a favorite that is seldom carried. Making it chilled and in squares to be cut into slices will make it potlatch friendly and retain the nostalgic flavor that people desire.
Date and Nut Energy Bites
These have a natural sweet bite that does not weigh much. Prepared using dates, nuts and cocoa or coconut, they are served to those guests who want to have lighter or refined-sugar-free desserts.
Upside-Down Fruit Cakelets
The individual upside-down cakes (mini size) prepared using pineapples, peaches, or apples have in-built serving control. They are wet, portable and come with an undertone of homemade quality.
Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread
Dipped half in chocolate, simple shortbread cookies are elegant and familiar at the same time. They keep, do not crumble easily and provide a good buttery contrast to the frosty desserts.
Custard-Filled Cream Puffs
Potlatch rarely includes cream puffs but they are never missed. Prepared right before serving or stuffed with stabilized fillings, they are bakery worthy but are not too sweet.
Frozen Dessert Bites
Surprisingly, mini ice-cream sandwiches or frozen yogurt bites in insulated containers are included. They are cool, entertaining and above all memorable during warm weather parties.
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