Easy Picnic Desserts You Can Pack and Go

Easy Picnic Desserts You Can Pack and Go - Strawberry Cheesecake Cake Roll on cutting board next to to go containers.

Pack that picnic blanket, gather your people, and don’t forget the cake roll! Whether it’s a last-minute hike or a well-planned lake day, Dutch Apron® Bakery is here to make your summer sweeter, one slice at a time.

Tiramisu Brownies

Six Tiramisu Brownies on a baking pan dusted with cocoa powder.

Layers of Chocolate Crème Cake Roll are dipped in coffee and layered on a base of brownies then topped with a fluffy mascarpone cream and a dusting of cocoa powder. These brownies are indulgent, impressive, and deceptively easy to make!

Heart-Shaped Brownies with Raspberry Mousse

Heart-Shaped Brownies recipe - Three brownies are on a wood cutting board next to a bowl of raspberries. One brownie is on a white plate next to a fork. There is a cup of coffee next to the cutting board.

With rich chocolate cake and velvety, tangy raspberry mousse, this dessert is a match made in flavor heaven. Whether you’re baking for someone special or treating yourself, this recipe will have you falling in love with every bite.

Match Your Dessert to Your Décor Style

"Match your dessert to your décor style!" Background is of for different kitchen set ups that each feature a different design style.

Imagine it: a rich Chocolate Crème Cake Roll on a rustic farmhouse table or a light Lemon Crème Cake Roll perfectly paired with sleek, modern lines. It’s a simple way to bring together your love for design with your desire for deliciousness.

Cookie Dough Brownie Layer Cake

In the foreground of the image is a slice of the cake on two white plates with a fork. In the background, you can see the full Cookie Dough Brownie Layer Cake.

Say hello to the Cookie Dough Brownie Layer Cake – a decadent, multi-layered cake that combines the richness of chocolate with the sweetness of cookie dough. This dessert is a showstopper in every sense.

Mini Grasshopper Pies

Mini Grasshopper Pies - three on a plate. There is an empty plate with forks and mint leaves in the background.

With their creamy, refreshing layers of chocolate cake, chocolate pudding, and mint filling, these miniature treats are an indulgent twist on the traditional Grasshopper dessert.

Chocolate Coffee Cake

Chocolate Coffee Cake on a white serving platter. There's a stack of white plates next to it with gold forks. In the back is a decanter of coffee, a full coffee cup, a cutting board, and gold serving utensils.

Made with layers of moist chocolate cake that’s been soaked in coffee syrup, coffee-flavored buttercream, and chocolate ganache, this cake is great for everyday occasions.

Milk and Cookies Cake Roll

The Milk and Cookies Cake Roll on a wooden serving platter. There are mini chocolate chip cookies scattered around. In the background is a golden cake serve, a stack of white plates with a bowl of cookies on top, and a jug and glass filled with milk.

A rich Chocolate Crème Cake Roll is covered in a smooth buttercream frosting and topped with a white chocolate “milk splash” and mini chocolate chip cookies to create a decorative dessert unlike any other.

Homemade Pistachio Cream Recipe

Ingredients
  • 1 1/4 c. raw, unsalted pistachios, shelled
  • 3 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 3/4 c. whole milk or cream, divided
  • 4 oz. high-quality white chocolate, chopped
  • 2 tbsp. powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
Instructions
  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add pistachios and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and transfer to a clean kitchen towel.
  2. Rub pistachios in the towel to remove the skins. Discard the skins and let the pistachios dry completely.
  3. Melt butter with 1/4 c. milk until hot. Add white chocolate and stir until fully melted.
  4. Add pistachios to a blender with powdered sugar and salt. Pour in the melted chocolate mixture.
  5. Blend until a paste forms. Slowly add remaining milk, a few tablespoons at a time, until smooth and creamy.
  6. Blend on high for 30-60 seconds, scraping sides as needed.
  7. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Homemade Whipped Topping Recipe

Ingredients
  • 1 c. heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tbsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. Whip heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla with a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.