35 Labor Day Desserts That Make Summer's End A Little Sweeter

Introducing our irresistible dessert combination: the brookie ice cream sandwich, a trio that includes a delightful balance of rich, fudgy brownie, crisp chocolate chip cookie, and creamy vanilla ice cream. To make this treat, we start with baking a brookie—a dessert that’s half brownie and half cookie—then transform it into an ice cream sandwich. Perfect for summer BBQs and gatherings, these sandwiches are equally delightful as a sweet treat stored in the freezer ready to enjoy.

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Nothing says summer quite like a fruit cobbler, particularly one made with peaches right when they’re at their ripest and juiciest (~end of June through August). When baked, the sweet stone fruit becomes tender and jammy, the perfect foil for the biscuit topping that’s crisp on top and tender underneath. Serve it with a cold scoop of ice cream or homemade whipped cream for a bit of peak summer decadence.

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If you’re looking for something sweet and light during the hot summer, look no further. This easy sorbet is the perfect treat when grapes are at the peak of their season. We also love this recipe because it’s so simple to make. You only need a few ingredients and a food processor to make this super refreshing dessert.

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Yup, you can make delicious homemade ice cream without any special gadget or crazy ingredients. All you need is a plastic baggie and 15 minutes (no seriously, that's it!). Scoop directly out of the bag (or place it in an airtight container in the freezer before serving if you like yours a little firmer), and enjoy your favorite customizable homemade ice cream recipe in less time than it takes to run out and grab a pint.

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If you're obsessed with s'mores, one reason you love them is for the toasted marshmallow flavor. These strawberries have that and so much more. They're dunked in melty marshmallow fluff, then torched over a campfire for a fruity treat that's the perfect end of any campfire dinner.

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Here at Delish, we love a dessert mashup: some sweet things are just made to be together. Next up for us? This peanut butter-chocolate dream of a dessert takes two famous desserts—Reese’s peanut butter cups and the South’s chess pie—and makes something uniquely delicious.

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If you love piña coladas (and getting caught in the rain), you’ve got to try these mousse cups. Crispy coconut crumble, pineapple mousse, and boozy whipped cream are layered for a cool and creamy dessert spin on everyone’s favorite beach cocktail.

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S'mores are one of our favorite outdoor snacks, but there's not always a fire pit or grill to be found. Now you can have everything you love about s'mores—buttery graham crackers, melty chocolate, and toasted marshmallow—in a portable, handheld cupcake!

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We love a dessert mashup (we see you, brookie), but what if you upped the ante and combined three sweets instead of just two? That’s exactly what we did with these bars, which combine the best of Key lime pie, coconut cream pie, and cheesecake into one next-level treat.

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When it’s hot outside, a no-bake dessert like this blueberry cheesecake icebox cake is an ace up your sleeve. Layers of blueberry jam, whipped cream cheese, and graham crackers are stacked together for a no-fuss cool and creamy masterpiece that looks like you spent hours crafting it—when all you did was shove it in the refrigerator to chill for a few hours. No oven required.

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Bananas? All about 'em. Pudding? Love it. Lasagna… wait, what? Stay with us! It’s true that this isn’t a true Italian lasagna. Here we've swapped out pasta, sauce, and cheese with Nilla wafers, cheesecake filling, and bananas for the perfect no-bake dessert to make for a crowd.

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Blackberries are that “side” berry we kind of forget about. But when Oreos come knocking, there is something special to be said about their lovely pairing. And the title of “no-bake” anything should be relieving, especially in the summertime.

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The perfect dessert for end-of-summer, this dreamy, creamy, citrus-packed baked Key lime pudding will definitely elicit all the "oohs" and "aahs" at your next get-together. Served warm from the oven with a dusting of confectioners’ sugar, a dollop of homemade whipped cream, and toasty graham cracker crumbs, this decadent lime-infused pudding is incredibly impressive yet deceptively simple (we won't tell!).

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Want to make a cake but aren’t confident in your baking skills? You’ve got to try an upside-down cake. They’re quick, easy, and pretty much decorate themselves. For this version, we kept it simple with strawberries, meaning you can make this for any summer soiree.

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We know what you're thinking: There's a board for everything nowadays. Brunch boards, hot cocoa boards, French fry boards (guilty), taco night boards—the limit does not exist. The latest summer trend we're totally on board with (had to 🙃)? S'mores boards! S'mores boards are super easy to assemble because essentially everything is store-bought.

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One thing that's great about the end of summer? Going apple picking, and then quickly making these bloomin' apples. They might look crazy impressive, but they are actually quite easy to make. Once you get cutting them down (it's easier than you think—watch the video for help), all you need to do is fill with chewy caramel squares, brush with melted butter, and bake! Top with vanilla ice cream and a caramel drizzle, and you just might say goodbye to apple pie.

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Can't choose between a chocolaty pie, cake, or ice cream? This ice cream pie is the most delicious compromise: a buttery Oreo crust is filled with a cookies 'n' cream ice cream (and plenty of hot fudge sauce).

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For all the chocolate peanut butter cup–obsessed, Fluffernutter-loving friends out there: We see you. This recipe is an upgrade of our no-bake peanut butter pie. Instead of topping it with traditional whipped cream (which would still be totally delicious), we made a very quick and easy marshmallow whipped cream. 😍

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These triple-layered orange bars have us feeling all nostalgic for the classic frozen Popsicle treat that inspired them. But we won’t linger on it for too long because, just like their inspiration, these bars are irresistibly good. They’re creamy, dreamy, and the perfect blend of citrusy orange and vanilla bean flavor paired with a graham cracker crust.

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There is nothing better than seasonal fruit for dessert, especially when it’s paired with ice cream! This take on peach melba continues the tradition of pairing peaches with a fresh tart-and-sweet raspberry sauce and vanilla ice cream. In just half an hour, you’ll have a tasty, memorable, kid-friendly dessert that will make everyone smile.

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