Looking for sweet treat recipes to try next? Chocolate-dipped strawberries, lemon bars and tiny berry-topped desserts give you plenty to choose from.
These ideas are all about finding something that looks just as lovely on your plate as it does in the picture.
You can keep the decorations simple or go all out with colorful sprinkles. From a stack of brownies to little dessert cups, here are 20 treats worth saving for the next time you want to make dessert.
Sweet treats worth saving
chocolate-dipped strawberries
We’re starting off strong with these gorgeous chocolate-dipped strawberries. I love the thin white and brown drizzle across the dark coating. Leaving a little red showing beneath the green tops makes them even prettier.
If you want to follow this presentation, arrange yours on a plain white platter so the berries get all the attention.
chocolate-topped oat bars
If you love a thick chocolate topping, this one is for you. These oat bars have a chunky golden base beneath a thick, slightly uneven chocolate top.
The pictured label names peanut butter and Greek yogurt, but it’s that generous chocolate top that caught my eye. I’d serve smaller squares alongside a bowl of berries.
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sprinkle-covered cereal treats
How cute are these cereal treats? The pink, blue and white sprinkles are so pretty against the pale squares.
I especially love that some are decorated while others are left plain.
Try a bright serving plate like this turquoise one if you want an extra splash of color.
chocolate caramel squares
I am obsessed with these layers. There’s a pale crumbly-looking base, a thick caramel-colored middle and a dark chocolate top with a few white flakes scattered over it.
This is the kind of treat I’d cut into little squares for a dessert platter. Those striped edges are worth showing off.
mini blueberry swirl cakes
These little blueberry desserts may just be my favorite ones so far. I love the purple swirls running through the pale filling, especially above those golden crumb bases.
The white piped topping and blueberries make each one look like its own little celebration. I’d keep the decorations just like this.
walnut fudge brownies
Don’t want to add frosting or colorful decorations? No problem!
These walnut fudge brownies have plenty going on already, with cracked tops and walnut pieces showing through the dark squares. A simple stack is all they need.
powdered puppy chow
Want something you can serve by the handful rather than the slice? This puppy chow is piled into a bowl, with a thick white dusting over the little cereal squares.
For a party, I’d portion it into small paper cups instead of using one big bowl. No elaborate dessert display needed.
bright yellow lemon bars
The lemon fans are going to love this! These bars have a bright yellow layer above a thin golden base, with powdered sugar scattered across the top.
I love that there’s no extra decoration here. If you’re planning a platter with lots of chocolate, these would add a lovely bit of color.
white-coated cookie truffles
How gorgeous is that dark center against the pale coating? These round truffles have cookie crumbs sprinkled on top, with a few opened up to show the filling.
Try little white paper cups for serving yours. They keep the presentation simple without hiding the crumb-covered tops.
colorful sprinkle bites
These little bites are so cute with their colorful round sprinkles and scattered chocolate chips. I love the slightly uneven shapes too. They don’t need to look identical.
If you want to try an edible cookie-dough version, choose a recipe specifically designed to be eaten unbaked rather than using ordinary raw cookie dough.
chocolate-covered pretzel rods
Don’t want every treat to have the same topping? No problem there!
These chocolate-covered pretzel rods mix plain coatings, rainbow sprinkles and little brown sprinkles.
The upright display is my favorite part. Try a wide mug like this one so you can see all the different decorations.
layered strawberry cups
I am obsessed with these strawberry cups. The clear sides show off the pale layers, golden crumbs and bright red fruit so beautifully.
A white swirl and an upright strawberry half finish each one. If you’re borrowing this presentation, keep the strawberry slices against the sides where you can see them.
sugar-dusted mini churros
How adorable are these little churro-shaped bites? The golden ridges and white sugar coating look so pretty piled into a shallow bowl.
There’s a pale dipping sauce beside them in the picture. You could offer a chocolate sauce too if you want another option.
swirled chocolate cup bars
If you are looking for a dessert with lots of chocolate details, then this one is for you. The golden bars have brown swirls across their tops and pieces of ridged chocolate cups scattered over them.
I’d leave the swirls visible between the toppings. They’re too pretty to cover completely.
decorated apple slice pops
Which topping would you choose first? These green-edged apple slices have chocolate and caramel-colored drizzle beneath everything from colorful candies to broken pretzels.
I especially love the little pumpkin sprinkles. Try those for a fall platter, or keep the rainbow candies if you want something less seasonal.
chocolate pops with bows
These chocolate-coated pops look so sweet with their little white bows. Some have fine drizzle while others have red bits or tiny heart decorations.
The dark platter and white paper cups make a lovely serving combination. For a similar display, tie the ribbons around the sticks rather than letting them sit against the coating.
s’mores cookie bars
The marshmallows really are the stars of these s’mores cookie bars. Big white pieces sit above golden cookie squares with dark chocolate pockets showing through.
I love the cut edges where you can see the chocolate and marshmallow inside. No frosting needed for this one.
mini banana dessert cups
This is another adorable individual dessert, but the little crumb cups make it different from the strawberry version. Each one has a yellow filling, white piped topping and an upright banana slice.
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The light scattering of crumbs on top is such a pretty finishing touch. I’d keep that detail if you’re trying a similar presentation.
berry frozen yogurt bark
I love how colorful this frozen yogurt bark looks. Strawberry slices, raspberries and blueberries sit across the white base with chopped nuts scattered between them.
The uneven pieces are part of the appeal here. You don’t need matching squares to make a pretty plate.
berry-topped mini pavlovas
Last but definitely not least, we have these gorgeous little pavlovas. I am obsessed with the white piped nests and bright berries!
The fanned strawberry slices are especially pretty beside the raspberries and blueberries.
A green leaf and a light white dusting finish the tops. Save this presentation if you love a dessert with lots of fruit on display.