5 Graduation Desserts That Will Rule Your Party

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 1 package of cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles
• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
• Cookies, pretzels, graham crackers, or fruit for dipping

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 3 cups marshmallows
• 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
• Yellow candy melts
• Black decorating icing
• Lollipop sticks (optional)

Instructions:

• Make your favorite Rice Krispie treat recipe and press them into squares or rectangles.
• While the treats are still warm, use a knife dipped in hot water to cut out a small square from the top corner, creating the “mortarboard” shape.
• Melt the yellow candy melts according to package directions and dip the top half of your treat (the “mortarboard”) in the yellow candy. Let it cool completely.
• Once cool, use black decorating icing to draw a graduation cap tassel and the year on the “mortarboard.” You can even stick a lollipop stick in the bottom for an easy pop treat!

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 1 package of graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• Food coloring (optional)
• Chocolate squares or circles
• Pretzel sticks

Instructions:

• Mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter together and press them into the bottoms of mini muffin tins. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes. Let cool completely.
• Whip together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Beat in the egg until just combined. You can divide the batter and add food coloring to one half for a two-toned effect (school colors!).
• Pour the batter into the cooled graham cracker crusts and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly wobbly. Let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

The Caps:

• Once chilled, melt some chocolate and dip the top of a pretzel stick in it.
• Stick the pretzel into the cheesecake at an angle to create the “mortarboard” cap.
• Top with a chocolate square or circle for the “button” on the top.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 1 box cake mix (or leftover cake/cupcakes)
• 1/2 cup frosting
• Lollipop sticks
• Candy melts in your school colors (or chocolate)
• Sprinkles (optional)

Instructions:

• Roll the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for at least 30 minutes.
• Melt your candy melts according to package directions. Let the candy harden slightly before dipping the entire cake pop into the candy.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 2 liters lemon-lime soda
• 1 liter ginger ale
• 1 cup fruit juice (such as orange, pineapple, or cranberry)
• 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
• 1/2 cup blueberries
• 1/2 cup sliced oranges
• 1/2 cup green grapes (halved)
• Ice

Instructions:

• Just combine all the ingredients in a large punch bowl and stir gently.
• Throw in some ice to keep it cold, and you’re ready to party!