Wine

8 Foolproof Desserts for a Barbecue ... With Drink Pairings!

June 21, 2012

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

Shop the Story

James Beard's Strawberry Shortcakes by Genius Recipes

James Beard Strawberry Shortcakes

Lemon-Ricotta Bars by Kukla

Lemon Ricotta Bars

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

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

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

Chocolate Bundt Cake by KelseyTheNaptimeChef

Chocolate Bundt Cake

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

Two-Tone Fudgicles by merrill

Two-Tone Fudgicles

Drink 2009 Duval & Blanchett 'Les Notes Dorees' Sauternes, a fresh, sweet, fruity wine.

What are your foolproof barbecue desserts?

Order Now

Any Night Grilling is your guide to becoming a charcoal champion (or getting in your grill-pan groove), any night of the week. With over 60 ways to fire up dinner—no long marinades or low-and-slow cook times in sight—this book is your go-to for freshly grilled meals in a flash.

Order Now

See what other Food52 readers are saying.

Brette Warshaw

Written by: Brette Warshaw

I'm a reader, eater, culinary thrill-seeker, and food nerd.

0 Comments