Graduation Desserts

Graduation is a momentous occasion, and what better way to celebrate than with Graduation Desserts they will never forget? 43 graduation party desserts that taste delicious and represent success and the beginning of a new chapter.

I have rounded up the Best Graduation Desserts. Let’s take a tour of graduation party dessert ideas and discover some of the best treats to celebrate this milestone.

Everyone will love these for high school and college graduations. You can even use cookies as party favors.

What Is A Good Dessert For A Graduation Party?

The cake is a traditional option that can be decorated with the graduate school’s logo, name, or diploma. 

However, another well-liked option is cupcakes, which are simple to serve and can be adorned with cute toppers, with graduation-related themes, or specially crafted with the graduate school’s colors or badge. 

Also, if you want something smaller, sugar cookies in the form of diplomas or graduation caps might be a creative and amusing treat. 

Therefore, the options are endless for graduation dessert ideas.

Do You Need A Cake For Your Graduation Party?

It’s not necessary to have a cake at your grad party, but it’s always a nice touch if you do. Nonetheless, cupcakes, cookies, brownies, or even a graduation desert table can be just as tasty.

In the end, everything relies on your particular preferences, your budget, and the party’s theme. 

1. Chocolate Chip Cookies

Graduation sweets should include chocolate chip cookies, and the greatest ones are those that are precisely baked, with a crispy exterior and a soft, chewy interior packed with chocolate chips.

2. Graduation Cupcakes

These Graduation Cupcakes are a lot of fun to make with a grad cap and licorice for the ribbon and can be customized to match the colors of the graduate’s school. This is perfect if you would rather do cupcakes than a graduation cake.

3. Graduation Caps 

These Graduation hats are frequently made of chocolate or fondant and molded into the shape of the traditional graduation cap. 

4. Copycat Starbucks Cake Pops

The bite-sized nature of the Copycat Starbucks Cake Pops makes them convenient to consume while mingling with friends and family during the graduation celebration. 

5. Brownie Cake Pops

A box mix is the foundation of this recipe for Brownie Cake Pops, which are then baked and chocolate dipped. They’re simple to whip up.

6. Cookie Dough Cake Pops 

Cookie Dough Cake Pops are as airy and delicious as classic cookie dough, with all the flavor and texture you could want. 

7. Cream Cheese Brownies

Create a graduation dessert that will impress guests by adding luscious cream cheese swirls to a box of brownie mix.

8. Cheesecake Bars

One of the easiest and most satisfying desserts to create for a graduation celebration is cheesecake bars.

9. Brownie Bottom Cheesecake 

Brownie Bottom Cheesecake is a dessert that brings together two dessert favorites. Delight your guests in rich brownies topped with a dollop of cheesecake filling.

10. No Bake Cheesecake

Creamy and delicious, the result of a no-bake cheesecake recipe is well worth the minimal effort required and beautiful with fresh fruit. The graham cracker crust pairs perfectly with the creamy filling.

11. Cheesecake Factory Red Velvet Cheesecake

Cheesecake Factory Red Velvet Cheesecake is excellent for every celebration, from birthdays to anniversaries to graduations. 

12. Red Velvet Cake

The cream cheese frosting on top of this Red Velvet Cake makes each mouthful taste out of this world. This classic southern dish is guaranteed to please.

13. Red Velvet Trifle

The red velvet cake and cream cheese filling in a Red Velvet Trifle are deliciously layered together.

14. Cake Batter Rice Krispie Treats

Rainbow sprinkles and birthday cake batter are just two of the delectable ingredients that go into Cake Batter Rice Krispie Treats.

15. Chocolate Covered Rice Krispie Treats

Chocolate Covered Rice Krispie treats are the perfect bite-size for a party and will make any dessert table appear special.

16. Chocolate Mousse Cake

The rich delicacy known as Chocolate Mousse Cake consists of alternating layers of rich chocolate cake and fluffy chocolate mousse.

17. Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods 

The three-ingredient, five-minute Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods recipe requires no baking.

18. Chocolate Covered Strawberries

The combination of chocolate and strawberries creates a treat that is both elegant and indulgent.

19. Copycat Hostess Ding Dong Cake

This delicious copycat of the Hostess Ding Dong Cake has moist chocolate cake, a smooth cream filling, and a delicious ganache topping.

20. Air Fryer Donut Holes

These biscuit-filled donut holes may be prepared in a matter of minutes in an air fryer. Coated with cinnamon and sugar, they make a sweet snack.

21. Homemade Banana Pudding

The richness and flavor of this Homemade Banana Pudding come from the several layers of pudding, whipped cream, bananas, and other delightful ingredients. 

22. Reese’s Peanut Butter Pie

It’s really simple and tasty to make this Reese’s Peanut Butter Pie without baking. It has a rich texture with a generous serving of peanut butter and chocolate on top.

23. French Macaron

You can make a batch of the lightest, fluffiest, most delectable pastries ever with this simple French Macaron recipe. 

24. Piñata Cupcakes

In the middle of each Piñata Cupcake lies a delightful surprise. These cupcakes are loaded with sprinkles.

25. Dessert Kabobs

Dessert Kabobs are a fun and easy method to offer a variety of “mini” sweets at once. You have some freedom in terms of the ingredients.

26. Millionaire’s Shortbread

The Millionaire’s Shortbread hits all the right flavors with its blend of delicious crispy shortbread, soft, homemade caramel, and salty, nutty pecans. 

27. Chocolate Covered Oreos

Oreo cookies, already a fan favorite, become much more so when coated in chocolate and serve as a sweet dessert on the dessert bar.  

28. Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizzas

These delectable treats have three layers of heavenly goodness that will have your taste buds screaming for more. 

29. Homemade Whoopie Pies

Homemade Whoopie Pies have a divine filling and equally delightful cake-like cookies. The combination of softness and chewiness in these cookies makes them practically irresistible. 

30. Death By Chocolate

If you’ve ever seen a dessert with layers as beautiful as this one made of brownies, whipped cream, crushed toffee bars, and pudding, you know it’s decadent beyond belief. 

31. Strawberry Shortcake

This dessert consists of fluffy whipped cream and fresh strawberries atop a delicious white cake layer. 

32. Homemade Caramel Popcorn

The right amount of caramel coating in Homemade Caramel Popcorn ensures that each kernel of popcorn retains its crunch. It’s light, sugary, and crunchy. 

33. Graduation Diploma Cookies 

Any graduate would be happy to receive a batch of Graduation Diploma Cookies as a reward for their hard work.  

34. DIY Ferrero Rocher Graduation Treats

DIY Ferrero Rocher Graduation Treats are modeled after the iconic Ferrero Rocher chocolates, which include a crunchy shell surrounding and a luscious chocolate and hazelnut filling. 

35. Chocolate Cake Graduation Caps

Flourless chocolate cake serves as the foundation for these Chocolate Cake Graduation Caps. They are decorated with a square of dark chocolate and tassels made from white modeling chocolate.

36. Candy Filled Chocolate Graduation Cookies

It’s a lot of fun to make these Candy Filled Chocolate Graduation Cap Cookies, and you can stuff them with whichever candy or snack the graduate likes best. 

37. Chocolate Strawberries

Indulge your visitors with this show-stopping dessert featuring sweet, luscious strawberries and rich, delicious chocolate.  

38. No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

The velvety peanut butter and rich chocolate in No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars are a match made in heaven.

39. Funfetti Cake Batter Dip

This dip is a combination of a cake mix, cream cheese, whipped topping, and sprinkles. The texture is velvety smooth, and the taste is decadently cake-like. 

40. Chocolate covered strawberries

These are must have for any party.

41. Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Learn how to make homemade peanut butter cups for delicious dessert for parties.

42. Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

This classic treat is always a crowd favorite with the combination of peanut butter and chocolate.

43. Happy Graduate Cake Pops

Celebrate the graduate with these cheerful cake pops.

There are numerous ideas that are so tasty and easy to make for the Graduation dessert table. Which recipe will you try for your graduation party? You can find even more Graduation Party Ideas.