Sweeten up your game day tailgate with these 17 best tailgating desserts that will score big with your fellow fans. Whether you’re tailgating at the stadium or hosting a game day party at home, these desserts will add a delicious and festive touch to your festivities. Embrace the spirit of game day and enjoy these desserts that are sure to be a hit with your fellow sports enthusiasts!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins

Made with rich dark chocolate and creamy homemade peanut butter, these chocolate peanut butter muffins are flavor packed and so tender, they almost melt in your mouth. They are also effortless to make, only requiring 10 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes of baking time!
Recipe: chocolate peanut butter muffins
Italian Panna Cotta
This panna cotta is a decadent, silky-smooth Italian dessert made without gelatin. With only a few simple ingredients, it is a quick and easy dessert that will impress your guests.
Recipe: panna cotta
Blueberry Pie with Lemon Crumble
This blueberry pie is a delicious combination of warm, sweet, and juicy blueberry filling topped with a crunchy, lemony crumble. It’s a perfect dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Recipe: blueberry pie
The Creamiest Rice Pudding
Indulge in the creamiest rice pudding you’ll ever taste with this easy recipe! Fragrant jasmine rice is cooked in a combination of almond milk and canned coconut milk to create a velvety texture, then topped off with a homemade cinnamon berry sauce.
Recipe: rice pudding
Double Chocolate Cake
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this double chocolate cake, topped with a smooth and creamy chocolate coconut whipped cream frosting. Made with only a few simple ingredients, this easy-to-follow recipe will have you enjoying a perfect slice of chocolate heaven in no time!
Recipe: chocolate cake
Baked Cheesecake
This New York-style cheesecake is a dreamy dessert with a velvety texture and a tangy flavor that perfectly complements the bright raspberry sauce. Made with only five whole food ingredients, it’s oil-free and gluten-free, making it a healthier treat without sacrificing taste.
Recipe: baked cheesecake
Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
These are easy and delicious 3-ingredient peanut butter banana oatmeal cookies. No refined sugar. No flour. No baking soda. I even included many variations like dark chocolate chips, raisins, and cocoa powder.
Recipe: banana peanut butter oatmeal cookies
French Crepes
These French crepes are a perfect breakfast or dessert option. With only five simple ingredients, they are quick and easy to make, and can be customized with your favorite fillings.
Recipe: crepes
Plum Crumble
This Simple Plum Crumble with Crunchy Walnut and Oat Topping is one of the easiest dessert recipes. You can’t go wrong with a crumble. No kneading, no shaping, no decorating. I usually make the crispy topping with a food processor, which is like 2 minutes tops. And a scoop of vanilla ice cream is a must.
Recipe: plum crumble
Caramel Nice Cream
Indulge in this luscious caramel nice cream made with frozen bananas and a rich, velvety caramel flavor blended in. Topped with a drizzle of caramel sauce, this treat is easy to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth any time of day.
Recipe: caramel nice cream
Sweet Millet Balls with Mixed Berries Sauce
We grew really fond of these sweet millet balls recipe. Although millet is usually an under-rated grain, it is very important, not to mention nutritious. We love our sweet millet balls with a fruity sauce with a hint of cinnamon.
Recipe: millet balls
Blueberry Muffins
These moist, fluffy, and easy-to-make blueberry muffins are packed with fresh, juicy blueberries and a hint of vanilla, then topped with cane sugar for an extra sweet crunch. Inspired by the popular Jordan Marsh blueberry muffin recipe, this sweet treat will surely put a smile on your face, whether you have them for breakfast, a snack, or a post-meal dessert!
Recipe: blueberry muffins
Caramel Apple Crumble
Imagine a juicy cinnamon-caramel sauce mixed with tangy diced apple topped with a fluffy and light crumble topping.
Recipe: apple crumble
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
This strawberry rhubarb crisp is a mouth-watering dessert that can be made in under 30 minutes with only 4-ingredient filling and 4-ingredient crisp topping. It is the perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors and can be enjoyed with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Recipe: strawberry rhubarb crisp
Chocolate Chip Muffins
These moist, chocolatey chocolate chip muffins are perfect for brunch, an after-dinner dessert, or an afternoon snack. Using the famous Jordan Marsh muffins as a base, these muffins are packed with flavor and a tender texture that both kids and adults will love!
Recipe: chocolate chip muffins
Pop Tarts (with 3 Flavors!)
Try this delicious homemade pop tarts recipe! Choose among 3 different flavors: frosted strawberry, brown sugar cinnamon, and cinnamon apple pie, or make your own favorite. You’ll love it either way. They are flaky and crispy.
Recipe: pop tarts
Apple Pie Spring Rolls
Try our amazing apple pie spring rolls! Filled with grated apples and cinnamon, these crispy finger foods are easy to make any day of the week. They’re sure to become a favorite Friday tradition in no time!
Recipe: apple pie spring rolls
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