Super Easy Graduation Diploma Dessert Ideas
The best part of graduation is getting that diploma! Make these easy Diploma Dessert Ideas along with more Graduation Party Ideas to celebrate your graduate!
If you’re struggling to decide on a theme for your graduation party, then what about just settling on diplomas, caps, and gowns as the theme?
You can choose to incorporate your school’s colors, or keep it black and white. Then, you just have to decorate and make desserts around this easy theme!
I’m all about keeping things as simple as possible. And all of these diploma desserts are so easy that beginners can make them.
Browse this list of easy graduation desserts and pick out your favorites.
Then, all you have to do is plan out the food and the decorations!
Graduation Dessert Ideas
What are the best kind of desserts to serve at a graduation party? If you’re going to make or serve a graduation cake, then you only need to serve smaller, finger food desserts.
Think about things that your guests can pick up and serve themselves. You will be busy greeting people and talking to them. You don’t want to be stuck behind the dessert table cutting pies.
That’s why almost all of the diploma dessert ideas in this list are simple graduation finger foods.
From cookies and pretzel sticks to cupcakes and churros, there is something for everyone!
These make great college diploma desserts too.
Click through to the individual recipe for each idea. They have their own recipe card and instructions.
There are so many ideas that you don’t have to Google or search Pinterest for graduation party desserts.
This list has everything that you need.
Plus great graduation candy buffet signs!
Graduation Diploma Dessert Supplies
What are the kitchen tools and gadgets you will need before you make graduation diploma desserts?
It depends on which desserts you’re going to make. Click through to see each recipe. They will list out the supplies you’ll need.
Generally speaking though, almost all desserts will require you to have at least a serving tray, decorative ribbons, and some individual party plates.
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Some of the desserts on this list use string candy – like Twizzlers – as the diploma’s ribbon.
Either way, you’ll definitely need a decorative serving tray to display your desserts on and serve them to your guests.
Graduation Party Ideas
You’ll have to plan a lot more than just the desserts. As you start planning, here are some of my favorite tips for graduation parties.
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No matter when you’re throwing the party, I’ve got ideas that will make the process so much easier.
Are you ready for the list? Here you go! These are the best diploma graduation desserts to serve at a graduation party.
Diploma Dessert Ideas
Celebrate the graduate's achievement with diploma dessert ideas, such as rolled-up cakes or cookies tied with ribbon to resemble diplomas. These creative treats add a sweet touch to the festivities and make for a memorable way to honor the graduate's success!
For a sweet treat at your graduation party, whip up these Nutella puff pastry rollups - they're a breeze to make with only 3 ingredients!
If you're craving something sweet and simple for your graduation party, consider making a classic jelly roll with a twist - instead of jelly, fill it with whipped cream and fresh strawberries!
These diploma cookies are a breeze to assemble using store-bought rolled wafer cookies like Pirouline or Pirouette - just add a little ribbon or frosting for decoration, and you're all set to impress your guests!
Who said diplomas couldn't be delicious? These snack cakes are cleverly decorated to resemble diplomas, making them a fun and tasty addition to any graduation party dessert table!
These classic tuile cookies are crisp, delicate, and oh-so-buttery, making them the perfect treat to celebrate your graduate's achievement!
These molded pretzel rods are like edible lollipops, adding a touch of sweetness to any graduation party tray!
For a quick and creative diploma dessert idea, grab some Swiss rolls and tie a ribbon around them! It's a simple yet effective way to mimic the look of diplomas and add a fun touch to your graduation celebration.
Take swiss rolls and surround their favorite cake with them. use a ribbon to mimic diplomas!
Get ready to impress with these graduation diploma cupcakes - follow the simple step-by-step tutorial for a fun and tasty treat that everyone will love at your graduation party!
Pick any flavor cake you like and add fondant on top along with their graduation year to make this diploma graduation cake!
These candy diplomas are super easy to make and come with a free diploma printable wrapper. Add a ribbon and place on your dessert table!
These diploma brownie bites are easy to make using pre-made brownies. A great no-bake graduation dessert!
For a delicious twist on breakfast treats, try making cinnamon cream cheese roll-ups! Just flatten white bread, spread with a cream cheese and powdered sugar mixture, roll it up, dip in butter, cinnamon, and sugar for a yummy treat! Tie a ribbon around them to make the diploma.
Diploma Appetizer Recipes
If you are interested a savory diploma-shaped food, check out these diploma appetizers below.
These diploma-shaped sandwiches are not only adorable but also perfect for adding a savory touch to your graduation party spread or any other celebration. They're sure to be a hit with guests of all ages!
Celebrate graduation with these adorable mini diplomas filled with smoked salmon, scallions, and dill-flecked whipped cream cheese!
Transform your favorite pinwheel recipe into adorable diploma-shaped treats with this easy and fantastic idea!
Did you enjoy this list of diploma dessert ideas? Pin this post to Pinterest so you can find it if you ever throw another graduation party.
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