Cookout Dessert Recipes
Cookout dessert recipes should be easy to make and portable. Something sweet that you can store away in a cooler is always great so that you can easily keep it cool while you enjoy the cookout outdoors.

If you can keep the desserts in a fridge or freezer before the cookout, that’s even better. You’re less limited on your options and can serve a variety of different desserts to friends and family.
These cookout dessert recipes include both options. Whether you only have a cooler to work with or can store them somewhere cool without worrying about the heat, there’s a dessert here that’s delicious and easy to make.
Cookout Dessert Recipes
These cookout dessert recipes are easy to make for a crowd and can be served to make your gathering even more sweet.
This Cherry Cheesecake Lush Dessert is creamy, fruity, and irresistible! With layers of cheesecake pudding, Cool Whip, and cherry pie filling on a Nilla wafer crust, this no-bake treat is perfect for any party or gathering. Just chill and enjoy!
This Coconut Pineapple Lush Cake is a tropical dream! Also known as Piña Colada Lush, this creamy, no-bake dessert is bursting with pineapple and coconut flavors. Perfect for summer BBQs and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!
This Blueberry Delight is a simple, no-bake dessert with layers of graham cracker crust, creamy vanilla pudding, whipped topping, and sweet blueberry pie filling. Perfect for summer with its light, refreshing flavors and crunchy cookie crust!
Need a quick and easy party dessert? These no-bake cheesecake bites come together in minutes and are perfectly creamy, sweet, and bite-sized for any occasion!
With just 7 ingredients, these Key Lime Pie Bars are easy to make! They’re creamy, tangy, and sit on a simple graham cracker crust—perfect for a refreshing treat.
This No-Bake Oreo Layer Dessert is a chocolate lover’s dream! With an Oreo crust, creamy cheesecake layer, rich chocolate pudding, and a Cool Whip topping sprinkled with more crushed Oreos, it’s an easy, irresistible treat!
Lemon Lush Trifle is light, fluffy, and refreshing—perfect for summer potlucks and parties!
S'mores is the perfect flavor for your cookout. This easy to make dip is loaded with sweetness and toasted marshmallows for the cookout.
With a sweet strawberry cream cheese filling, this pie is one cookout dessert that's easy to put together.
A fresh peach cobbler is a delicious dessert those at the cookout will love. It's loaded with fresh peaches and some extra sweetness.
If you're looking to make a simple dessert that even the kids will want to enjoy, these rice krispie treats will do the trick. They're made with the Fruity Pebbles cereal to create fun and unique colors and flavors.
This healthy brownie batter dip is perfect for cookouts. You can serve the chocolate dip with a variety of different crackers, fruits, and snacks.
Grilled pineapple, dairyfree mango vanilla icecream and chili honey
Keep the grill heated so that you can make this delicious grilled pineapple. You can serve the pineapple with a homemade mango vanilla ice cream and chili honey for a flavor packed dessert.
You can also go with cupcakes for the cookout. Cupcakes are great because they're easy to make for a crowd. These chocolate cupcakes are topped with a German icing for more flavor.
Dump cakes are a fun and easy to make treat for the cookout. This one brings in the flavors of strawberry and rhubarb.
Fluff salad is a classic dessert that we've served at cookouts for years. This recipe brings in a unique spicy flavor thanks to the Fireball to create a dessert that comes together in just minutes.
If you need something that doesn't require any refrigeration, you can't go wrong with something like these brown sugar cookies. They're made with only three ingredients.
A simple no bake dessert that's perfect for summer cookouts. This coconut cream pie with the buttery crust and sprinkles is a fun dessert to enjoy.
A simple Oreo fluff can be a great dessert for feeding the cookout crowd. It's quick and easy to make with just a few ingredients.
Camping or cookouts, these campire banana boats will be a hit for the dessert selection. These are something even the kids will love.
Popsicles with pieces of fresh fruits, lime juice and coconut water
Popsicles are perfect for those warm summer days when you're hosting a cookout. These healthy popsicles are loaded with fresh fruits to make a delicious sweet treat.
Go with something different for the cookout and cook this dessert in the smoker. The bacon apple crips is one that's sweet and delicious.
