What's the sign of a good party? We say: when a table is filled with dessert, and the wine is still flowing.
Here are our 8 favorite classic party desserts for a barbecue -- cakes, cookies, ice cream, and pudding -- with wine pairings provided by Dennis Keohane from invino (check out their offer in the Shop!). Because for us, the arrival of desserts means the party's just getting started.
Fruity & Creamy
James Beard's Strawberry Shortcakes by Genius Recipes
![James Beard Strawberry Shortcakes](https://images.food52.com/I9pcQNHNRDxkj_fU2FnO_qHdHB0=/f35fa282-deca-4195-8688-d37b49968dcf--7260210932_2135ecb9bd_z_1_.jpg)
Lemon-Ricotta Bars by Kukla
![Lemon Ricotta Bars](https://images.food52.com/1LNX9dR6DxcfQOqi7p_y3MgT_Ig=/3409841d-0f9a-4df0-ab9b-3487abba2dd5--food52_01-30-12-1994.jpg)
Drink N.V. Albert Bichot Cremant de Bourgogne Brut Reserve, a citrusy wine with fine, even bubbles.
Simple & Light
Tender Yellow Cake by sdebrango
![Tender Yellow Cake](https://images.food52.com/eKz0RBZ0qbOehxk6hlru65ERZYo=/d2f91867-09ed-402b-b71d-1f1cfc0f0b1c--Tender_Yellow_Cake.jpeg)
Drink 2004 Riefle Grand Cru Steinert Pinot Gris Alsace, a round, savory Pinot Gris.
Creamy & Chocolatey
Mint Chocolate Harbor Bars by merrill
![Mint Chocolate Harbor Bars](https://images.food52.com/Ji35FrIsPKXRjsCgUi-sTCNInB4=/6dd70324-e979-4e37-9c05-7aa0c45a9571--harbor_bars.jpg)
Drink 2008 Domaine Frey Clos Saint Sebastien Gewurtztraminer Alsace, a powerful wine with a lychee nose.
Sweet & Classic
Sugar Cookies #2 by mrslarkin
![Chewy Sugar Cookies #2](https://images.food52.com/Fhld6g57IPG4Fq4l0osBLrOGXck=/42d949d5-ea2e-4343-8f4b-9b5d72a2bebf--040610F_982.JPG)
Chocolate Bundt Cake by KelseyTheNaptimeChef
![Chocolate Bundt Cake](https://images.food52.com/93aS8hUJRW5RuQGCg4ATWLeKTMg=/ceb8b1e0-1f20-472a-a0ba-1bc2850a7dd3--020210F_0880.JPG)
Drink 2011 Cameron Hughes Lot 311 Moscato d'Asti, an aromatically-intense wine with the a burst of acidity.
Complex & Creamy
Banana Pudding by merrill
![Banana Pudding](https://images.food52.com/0LdEnthtvWnojEtmqP7ivWL3PIM=/b3e6a59c-29db-4ef2-8b94-2b2409155e2e--banana_pudding.jpg)
Two-Tone Fudgicles by merrill
![Two-Tone Fudgicles](https://images.food52.com/pX4J-LGsbBYw5lUwcmjkf0B8elA=/20fb1c79-7cce-4888-94b7-1d6999901f52--WBP1108104_F52_366.jpg)
Drink 2009 Duval & Blanchett 'Les Notes Dorees' Sauternes, a fresh, sweet, fruity wine.
What are your foolproof barbecue desserts?
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