You or someone you know is graduating, congratulations!

 Now it’s time to celebrate! Whether you’re hosting a graduation party or an intimate gathering, you’re going to need some amazing desserts!

Below, we’ve gathered recipes that are delicious and easy and we even added fun decoration ideas to make them over-the-top festive!

1. Parve Oreo-Cheesecake Mousse Pie by Tara Wagschal and Devora Treitel

 This is the perfect dessert to keep in your freezer so when last-minute company shows up, it will look like you worked all day in the kitchen. In reality, it only takes about 10 minutes to make. The rich flavors will definitely have your guests asking for the recipe.

2. Fully Loaded Blondies by Leah Klein

The name says it all! This treat is fully loaded with goodies that are enjoyed by both kids and adults.

3. Fluffernutter Cookies (Big Batch) by The Baker's Daughter

4. Peanut Butter Brownies Bites by Faigy Grossman

These tempting towers of fudgy chocolate and peanut butter are heaven on a stick! The peanut butter fudge sauce is great as a dip and can also be used as a delicious fudge sauce over ice cream. Add the frosting to the brownies for a truly decadent chocolate experience!

5. Fudge Cookies by Brynie Greisman

Use these mini chalkboards to add clever phrases next to each dessert, like “smart cookie”.

6. No-Bake Coffee Oreo Cheesecake Jars by Richelle Tarko

7. Vanilla Cupcakes by Faigie

These classic kosher cupcakes with pleasant vanilla flavor are prepared with oil instead of butter, making them a delicious and easy parve (dairy free) treat. This recipe is perfect for lactose-free diets or kosher keepers who prefer non-dairy desserts they can enjoy after a meat meal.

8. Chocolate Whoopie Pies by Williams-Sonoma and American Girl

Is it a pie? Is it a cookie? Is it a cake? You won’t even care once you take a bite of these awesome choco-licious treats! And who can resist a sweet, gooey marshmallow filling? 

9. Cookie Cakes by The Peppermill

Beautiful, easy to make, and fun to eat!

10. S'mores Cookies by Orlie Perl

You don’t need a huge firepit to enjoy these gooey s’mores. This cookie recipe combines the two best things on the planet – chocolate chip cookies, and s’mores! 

Don’t be intimidated by how many ingredients this recipe calls for, it’s a lot easier than you think. It’s also really fun to make if you have kids. It’ll keep them busy and the outcome is just amazing, and the best part is you don’t need to chill the dough first!

Growing up, I always thought marshmallows tasted like soap. I still think they do, but even though I don‘t like them by themselves, I absolutely LOVE them in s’mores. There’s just something about the warm chocolate and gooey marshmallow sandwiched in between two graham crackers that just feels like home.

11. Cheesecake Mousse Cannolis by Esty Wolbe

Who says you can’t use store-bought ingredients to create a beautiful, impressive dessert that your guests will be talking about for weeks? This cannoli cheesecake recipe does just that. Watch the video! For more delicious cheesecakes like this one, see our post The Ultimate Cheesecake Roundup.

12. Cookie Dough Crispy Treats by Lindsay Landis

Too many adults don’t realize that their five-year-old selves were on to something: crispy treats truly are magical. Adults and kids alike can appreciate this whimsical variation on the classic, with its cookie dough swirls and chocolate chip freckles. It’s a treat no matter what your age.

13. Shena’s Best Brownies by Shena Dominitz

I have loved brownies ever since I can remember. My Aunt Debbie would bring her perfect little chocolate squares of heaven to our family Shabbat dinners, where we’d steal them before dinner. I love a specifically chewy yet cooked brownie. So keeping in mind the deliciousness of those brownies with the ease of a quick, save-the-day dessert, I share my fast and simple go-to brownies. You can always bring these as your dessert dish or have these as an afternoon snack! Watch Shena make these brownies on Shena Creates.

14. Rocky Road Fudge by American Girl and Williams-Sonoma

Just like the ice cream flavor, this rocky road fudge is chock-full of marshmallows and nuts. Choose your favorite type of nut or use colored marshmallows instead of white ones. Or, just leave out the nuts and marshmallows and make good ol’ plain fudge.

15. Make Your Own Popcorn Bar by The Peppermill

A Popcorn Bar is a really fun and creative addition to any get together, be it a Chanuka party, Melave Malka, Upsherin or Bat Mitzvah. Easily make your own homemade popcorn using a popcorn maker or the stovetop. Top with the different flavors and toppings listed below, and watch it disappear!

16. No-Bake Cheesecake Cones by Miriam (Pascal) Cohen

I’ve been dreaming of this recipe idea for years. What if I could make an ice cream cone that didn’t melt? These cones look like ice cream, but they contain a delicious secret: They’re actually filled with a rich no-bake cheesecake filling! Top them with a hot fudge sauce and some sprinkles, and you’ll have the cutest dessert on your hands!

17. Chocolate Mousse Trifle from the Nitra Cookbook

Chocolate Mousse Trifle is an easy, refreshing dessert perfect for a Shabbos meal or simcha buffet.

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Originally published May 2021. Updated and improved June 2025.