Easy Desserts for Small Groups

These Butternut Squash Brownies are loaded with chocolate flavor and a pinch of cinnamon to deliver that fall feel. They freeze beautifully so don't be afraid to serve them to a smaller group. You'll actually want a few leftover!

Make as few or as many of these no-bake icebox cakes. Loaded with strawberries, cream, and a chocolate cookie turned into cake, they are great for serving to a few of your favorite people.

These pumpkin custards are a riff on the best pumpkin pie on the planet, only they are single-serve and freezer friendly --perfect for a smaller crowd. Store them in the fridge until serving and then freeze any leftovers for another date.

Chocolate Pudding never disappoints, and it can be very impressive dished up in little pots and topped with whipped cream. Not overly sweet but delivering plenty of chocolate flavor, these pudding cups are good in the fridge for several days.

Our famous Slab Apple PIe is converted to single serve in this recipe for pies baked in jelly jars. You can use ramekins as well. Any leftover s can be assembled and frozen prior to baking, allowing you a quick pie fix anytime.

The beauty of Chocolate Fondue -- besides being Chocolate Fondue -- is that it can easily be adjusted to serve however many people are at your table. The dippers lend themselves to long keeping, so you won't need to worry about leftovers going to waste.

Not only is this the creamiest chocolate cheesecake I've ever made, but it's also the smallest. Baked in the slow cooker in a 6.5-inch springform pan, this recipe results in a smaller cheesecake than normal, perfect for a small crowd. It's also super freezer-friendly so you can stash any leftovers for later.

This iconic dessert of the 70s, back when Robert Redford was a heart-throb is perfect for a smaller group. The recipe can be easily scaled for however many you're serving. Baked in single serve dishes makes the dessert special without feeling "small".

Winter fruit includes some of the best tastes of the year! Pomegranates, grapes, pears, apples, and oranges make for a beautifully colorful display and a completely gluten-free, dairy-free dessert, perfect for everyone and easily scalable.

Dessert boards composed of chocolate, nuts, fruit and popcorn makes for a super fun evening sweet, where everyone can choose exactly what he or she likes without any worry over leftovers. Pour some sparkling bubbles alongside and it will feel extra special.

The working title of this recipe was Pretzel Berryin a Glass because it mimics all the flavors of my favorite Pretzel Berry Dessert. Instead, a raspberry compote is topped with whipped cream cheese and pretzel crumbs, akin to that "jello salad" but so much more elegant and easy to serve just a few.

Cupcakes are excellent for serving a small group. While you might as well bake extra while you're at it, the extra cakes are easy to freeze. This recipe only makes 12 Pumpkin Cupcakes so you won't have too many to freeze. Topped with Cream Cheese Frosting they are absolutely delicious.

Like the progeny of an apple pie and a croissant, these easy apple turnovers are super simple to scale. Leave the extra sheet of puff pastry in the freezer and use just enough applesauce to make a few. You'll be set with a deliciously fun dessert for your cohort.

Sometimes all you need after a big dinner is a strong brew and some ice cream! These Salted Caramel Affogatos are so elegant, but so fun -- like coffee floats for grownups!