Go to recipe for when you need to bring a dessert to a dinner party?

[Anonymous]

Caramel flan.

[Anonymous]

I like to bring dinner party desserts that be taken off a plate by hand, rather than cut and served (unless I'm hosting). My faves are:

Cook's Illustrated chocolate cream cheese brownies (yes they are brownies but beautiful and holy cow delicious):

https://blog.bimajority.org/2014/09/01/other-peoples-recipes-cooks-illustrateds-cream-cheese-brownies/

Melissa Clark's cultured butter cookies:

https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1015209-cultured-butter-cookies

NYTs Rich Chocolate Cookies (cut into holiday shapes like large snowflakes):

https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1013392-rich-chocolate-cookies

[Anonymous]

PP from above; don't forget to make the foil sling for the brownies so they lift easily from the pan, then chill them down overnight so they can be sliced with a cold knife. Keeps the edges clean for a pretty presentation.

[Anonymous]

Ah forgot this one: technicolor shortbread. These are beautiful:

https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1024779-technicolor-cookies

[Anonymous]

Whip some stable cream before you leave( google- add yogurt or sour cream or cornstarch) and buy multiple flavors of gelato. Spoon a little hot coffee in, garnish with a dollop of whip cream and a biscotti. A lot of desserts aren’t worth the effort you put in- everyone likes ice cream.

[Anonymous]

Tiramisu.

[Anonymous]

I make this, but in a Bundt with a light glaze. Everyone loves it and perfect for this time of year.
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/7404/pumpkin-sheet-cake/

[Anonymous]

Flourless chocolate cake
Dark chocolate ganache tart
Triple chocolate mouse cake (if want to be extra fancy)
Some kind of trifle (though I’m more likely to do that in summer)

[Anonymous]

This is easy and tasty but you need to be sure the host has freezer space to share: https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/mocha-ice-cream-cake-103791

I also love this cake: https://www.browneyedbaker.com/coconut-bundt-cake-recipe/

[Anonymous]

Sundaes - especially if there are kids. i take all the ingredients and let everyone serve themselves.

[Anonymous]

Amanda hesser’s almond cake

[Anonymous]

Barefoot Contessa chocolate ganache cake, served with berries (I always bring extra berries; there is always some dieting person in my circle).

[Anonymous]

Swedish almond cake, similar to one at IKEA