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    Home » Roundups

    12 BBQ Dessert Ideas

    Published: May 3, 2025 by bobbieblue

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    A summer BBQ get-together is a fun afternoon of grilling burgers and hotdogs, but after the grill cools down it is time to end the day with a sweet dessert. This collection of BBQ desserts are the perfect ending to your outdoor feast!

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    We have amazing no-bake icebox cakes, creamy lush desserts and rich s'mores bars. These easy BBQ-friendly desserts are always a crowd-pleaser and a fun way to enjoy the evening with family and friends during the summer grilling season!

    Chocolate Chip Cookie Icebox Cake

    Chocolate Chip Cookie Icebox Cake
    Photo Credit: Amanda's Cookin'

    If you love dipping your cookies in milk, you will love this icebox chocolate chip cookie cake with it's layers of soaked cookies and cream! No-bake desserts are always a must at a backyard BBQ!

    Get the recipe: Chocolate Chip Cookie Icebox Cake

    S'mores Bars

    Photo Credit: Little Sweet Baker

    These S’mores Bars have the perfect amount of buttery graham cracker, creamy milk chocolate, and toasted gooey marshmallow in every bite! Super simple to make and are the perfect sweet treat. No campfire required!

    Get the recipe: S’mores Bars

    Strawberry Pretzel Salad

    Strawberry Pretzel Salad
    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    This vintage dessert has a great contrast of flavors from the sweet strawberry Jello, creamy filling and salty pretzel crust. This is perfect for summer get-togethers!

    Get the recipe: Strawberry Pretzel Salad

    Mint Chocolate Brownies

    Photo Credit: The Fresh Cooky

    These Mint Chocolate Brownies, have a decadent fudge brownie base, layered with a creamy, mint buttercream center and topped with a thick chocolate ganache. Everyone will be begging for the recipe!

    Get the recipe: Mint Chocolate Brownies

    Peach Poke Cake

    Photo Credit: Semi Homemade Kitchen

    This easy peach poke cake is made with a simple box cake mix and fresh peaches. This is a perfect summertime dessert to bring to any get-together, BBQ or picnic!

    Get the recipe: Peach Poke Cake

    Salted Caramel Cookie Dough Billionaire Bars

    Salted Caramel Cookie Dough Billionaire Bars
    Photo Credit: Maria's Mixing Bowl

    These are truly decadent and rich treats for any summer get-together! There are layers of creamy caramel, gooey cookie dough, and melted rich chocolate chips. The crunchy and chewy bars are simply delicious!

    Get the recipe: Salted Caramel Cookie Dough Billionaire Bars

    Smores Lush Dessert

    Smores Lush Dessert
    Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl

    This Smores Lush Dessert is a heavenly treat to make. With a graham cracker crust, chocolate pudding, marshmallow layer, and Cool Whip it's simple to make and a dessert that your guests will be begging for!

    Get the recipe: Smores Lush Dessert

    Texas Sheet Cake

    Texas Sheet Cake
    Photo Credit: I Heart Eating

    This Texas Sheet Cake is so easy to make and tastes amazing. It is a one-bowl 30-minute recipe that makes a rich chocolate sheet cake topped with fudgy chocolate icing. This is always a crowd-pleasing dessert for a backyard BBQ.

    Get the recipe: Texas Sheet Cake

    Resse’s Peanut Butter Cookie Cups

    Photo Credit: Sugar And Soul

    For all peanut butter fans, this foolproof recipe is a real treat. Chewy sweet peanut butter cookie dough loaded with soft Reese's oozing with chocolate and peanut butter filling, what else does a great party need?

    Get the recipe: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookie Cups.

    Raspberry And White Chocolate Blondies

    Raspberry And White Chocolate Blondies
    Photo Credit: Hey Snicker Doodle

    These blondie bars have both white chocolate and raspberry mix. They are the perfect dessert option. They are chewy, and buttery, and the tanginess from tart raspberries adds a delicious twist to these bars.

    Get the recipe: Raspberry And White Chocolate Blondies

    Easy Key Lime Pie

    A whole key lime pie.
    Photo Credit: Tastes of Lizzy T

    This key lime pie is light, refreshing, and a perfect way to end any meal! Great for summer parties!

    Get the Recipe: Easy Key Lime Pie

    Chocolate Chunk Cranberry Coconut Blondies

    Photo Credit: Tastes Of Lizzy T

    These Chocolate Chunk Cranberry Coconut Blondies are chewy and dense. They are stuffed with dark chocolate chunks, sweet dried cranberries, coconut, and pecans. Perfect for any occasion.

    Get the recipe: Chocolate Chunk Cranberry Coconut Blondies

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    Hi, I'm Bobbie! Welcome to Blue's Best Life. I'm a self-taught cook that loves to cook wholesome meals while still enjoying a truly decadent dessert, because there is always room for a little something sweet!

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