The 40 Best Dessert Bar Recipes to Feed a Crowd (Or, You Know, Yourself)

Packed with almond butter, oats, sliced almonds, dried fruit, chia seeds and cacao nibs, these tasty bars are practically a health food. And the fact that they require zero time in the oven? Well, that just makes them even sweeter.

Why fuss with pie crust when you can skip the hassle with a bar that boasts loads of sweet apple flavor and an irresistible crumble topping to boot? And while topping with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce is completely optional, we highly recommend it.

A fresh take on the Rice Krispies classic known as the scotcheroo, these no-bake bars boast a pleasant crunch and deep chocolate flavor with a playful salty finish.

Silky banana cream pudding just met tangy, sweet cheesecake and we think wedding bells are ringing.

This sweet and chewy oatmeal cookie sandwich with strawberry filling does double duty as both breakfast bar and dessert.

Coconut oil and coconut cream make excellent stand-ins for butter and eggs in this fresh and zesty vegan lemon bar recipe.

Sweetened condensed milk, crunchy toffee and everyone’s favorite candy bar join forces to make one seriously indulgent dessert bar. File this one under “crowd pleaser.”

Attention, vegan friends: These decadent chocolate mousse bars require just four ingredients and 15 minutes of spare time to make, so you should probably keep the recipe on speed dial.

Your sweet tooth is threatening to sabotage your New Year’s resolution. The solution? A healthy vegan and gluten-free treat that combines the satisfying texture of rolled oats with the palate-pleasing power of raspberry preserve.

Here, chewy, butterscotch blondies serve as a base for creamy, caramel-drenched apple pie filling and pecan streusel. Go on and ask us if we miss the pie crust.

Vanilla-spiked cranberry jam is a perfect companion for rich dark chocolate cookie crust in this gluten-free winner.

The rejects of the Halloween candy world make a comeback so sweet it could catch Hollywood’s attention.

A balsamic vinegar drizzle takes these strawberry cheesecake bars from bake sale delicious to upscale divine.

Pumpkin, chocolate and rolled oats combine to make an extra satisfying dessert bar that’s vegan, gluten-free and oh-so delicious.

This Midwestern speciality is typically made with peanut butter but here, Coterie member Jesse Larson gives this rich and gooey chocolate treat an allergy-friendly upgrade by using creamy tahini instead. Oh, and did we mention that these guys are gluten-free, too?

A slab of pecan pie goodness with a shortbread crust so rich, you’d never suspect it was made with a dairy-free substitute for butter.

Melty peanut butter M&Ms baked into a butterscotch blondie; needless to say, this one makes dessert dreams come true.

The combination of smooth peanut butter mousse, rich chocolate and salty pretzels in this no-bake treat is giving Reese’s a serious run for its money.

These semi-sweet sweet bars with maple almond drizzle promise to satisfy your sweet tooth without weighing you down.

Crisp, buttery crumb with a rich cherry pie filling that’ll make you swoon.

Strawberry jam and Meyer lemon combine to make a super sweet and tangy treat with a flavor profile that’s sure to perk up your palate.

This dessert bar features naturally sweet dates nestled in a crunchy almond crust—and chances are it will impress anyone you’re sweet on.

Grapefruit—an ingenious replacement for lemon—works with blueberries to maintain the perfect balance of tart and sweet.

Whether dished up with a side of Greek yogurt for breakfast or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert, these sweet bars will go down a treat.

Moist, rich and fudgy—you’ll never guess these brownies are also fiber-packed and keto-friendly.

Silky cashew cream is combined with—wait for it—zucchini to create the authentic texture of this vegan cheesecake bar…and yep, it works.

Turns out you don’t need to build a campfire to enjoy the magic of buttery graham crackers, toasted marshmallows and chunky chocolate.

Gooey peanut butter, naturally sweet bananas and rich chocolate make for an unbeatable blondie that’s easy to bake and even easier to bite into.

These dense, decadent brownies topped with gooey frosting are best enjoyed once they’ve spent some time chilling in the fridge.

Put the lime in the coconut and eat it all up.

Your favorite camping treat has been given a frozen upgrade and it is good.

This sugar-free treat boasts a creamy chocolate bottom, white chocolate top and a layer of peppermint candy. Let’s just say it tastes like holiday magic.

Layers of fudgy brownie, creamy chocolate pudding and pillowy mint cream make for one truly luscious dessert.

For when you’re craving the flavor of pumpkin pie without the hassle of making the crust (i.e., always).

It’s happy hour all day when you whip up a batch of these margarita-flavored bars.

Because you like piña coladas (and also eating blondies straight out of the pan).

These extra fudgy brownies are packed with peanut butter chips and slathered with gooey chocolate. Needless to say, they don’t disappoint.

Chewy blondie crust, vegan cream cheese frosting and dried cranberries come together to make a dessert you can indulge in without straying from your diet.

Bite into one of these buttery white chocolate blondies and you’ll be rewarded with a party in your mouth.

Why eat a regular cheesecake bar when you can have one drenched with cherry pie filling?

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