Good dessert to bring as a guest

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Anonymous wrote:Oh my goodness. The number of people who are snobby about their dessert recipes! Dessert! And most of them from a box or mix.

Wealthy people really don't give a crap about stuff like that--it's only the people who are strivers that care about this. Ask me how I know.

Actually some people like food that tastes good and doesn't come from a box.

OMG, get over yourself! Who do you think you are the Queen of England?

Maybe the person claiming to have knowledge of what “wealthy people” like should get over themselves.

So you grow all your own food? Nothing comes from a box? Nothing processed? STFU.

I have first hand knowledge that wealthy people like food from a box: Triscuits.

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I would find it rude to bring a boxed mix dessert to someone's house. Either get something from a good bakery (not Costco or grocery store "bakery" garbage) or make something from scratch.

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Anonymous wrote:I have terrific recipes for brownies and bloodies, so I usually bring one of those.

Rice Krispie treats are also great, but I add extra butter.

I am in search of and haven't found a great blondie recipe. If you're willing to share, I would really appreciate it!

NP but I love these: https://smittenkitchen.com/2006/11/blondies/

I'm the PP who originally mentioned blondies, and I use this one: https://www.thekitchn.com/brown-butter-blondies-22955961

They're divine. A little work to brown the butter properly, but it's so worth it. I underbake them a tad, too.

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Anonymous wrote:Oh my goodness. The number of people who are snobby about their dessert recipes! Dessert! And most of them from a box or mix.

Wealthy people really don't give a crap about stuff like that--it's only the people who are strivers that care about this. Ask me how I know.

Actually some people like food that tastes good and doesn't come from a box.

+1

+2 If someone is making you an entire meal from scratch you might show reasonably equal courtesy in the dessert you bring. I am not wealthy and would never bring something made from a box mix. It's too sweet and tastes processed. If I didn't have time to make homemade cake, cookies, trifle, or tiramisu I would buy something from a nice bakery.

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Anonymous wrote:OP, tell us what dessert you took.

She already did, several pages back. Brownies topped with chocolate ganache.

Only kids would like it.

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Anonymous wrote:I would find it rude to bring a boxed mix dessert to someone's house. Either get something from a good bakery (not Costco or grocery store "bakery" garbage) or make something from scratch.

I find it rude to be asked to bring something. I’ll bring you a $20 bottle of wine, but asking for a $40 dessert is a bit much.

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Anonymous wrote:OP, tell us what dessert you took.

She already did, several pages back. Brownies topped with chocolate ganache.

Only kids would like it.

I wouldn’t eat this, but sounds like it was a hit.

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Anonymous wrote:OP, tell us what dessert you took.

She already did, several pages back. Brownies topped with chocolate ganache.

Only kids would like it.

No.

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Anything that doesn’t require serving-wear or a special plate.

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No bake eclair cake! People go crazy over this stuff.
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/7304/eclair-cake/

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I really enjoy making trifles. This time of head with some fresh berries.

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Anonymous wrote:OP, tell us what dessert you took.

She already did, several pages back. Brownies topped with chocolate ganache.

Only kids would like it.

I wouldn’t eat this, but sounds like it was a hit.

It sounds like it was a hit, and I would eat it.

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Anonymous wrote:This thread is why I’d never ask a guest to bring dessert!

What about it offends you?

Nothing about it offends me. Just realizing that my idea of a good dessert is much different than most people’s here, so I’d be happier making or procuring it myself. And then I’d know that it would make sense with the rest of the meal and probably exceed expectations.

NP. Most people here are suggesting things that will appeal to children, because that’s what the OP was asking for. I’ll save the gourmet desserts for a dinner party with other adults; brownies are just fine for a potluck with kids.

Actually the ask was for things that would appeal to *both* children and adults (and the event wasn’t described as a potluck). FWIW, my initial response was seasonal fruit crisp or citrus cake with berries. Not gourmet but different/more festive than brownies or cookies which, you’re right, are default choices for school potlucks.

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And they are potluck defaults precisely because they don’t require any thought or effort and contributing to the potluck is seen as a chore.

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Anonymous wrote:This thread is why I’d never ask a guest to bring dessert!

What about it offends you?

Nothing about it offends me. Just realizing that my idea of a good dessert is much different than most people’s here, so I’d be happier making or procuring it myself. And then I’d know that it would make sense with the rest of the meal and probably exceed expectations.

NP. Most people here are suggesting things that will appeal to children, because that’s what the OP was asking for. I’ll save the gourmet desserts for a dinner party with other adults; brownies are just fine for a potluck with kids.

Actually the ask was for things that would appeal to *both* children and adults (and the event wasn’t described as a potluck). FWIW, my initial response was seasonal fruit crisp or citrus cake with berries. Not gourmet but different/more festive than brownies or cookies which, you’re right, are default choices for school potlucks.

Thank you. Too bad so many people see a statement like this and just laser focus on the "children" part.