75 Summer Desserts To Make For The Sweetest Memorial Day Ever

Taking inspiration from our all-star strawberry cheesecake bars and our cranberry crumble cheesecake bars, we developed this extra-springy version that showcases jammy blueberries and a lemony crumble topping. If you’re craving an easy creamy, tangy dessert you can serve to a crowd, look no further.

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Angel food cake is basically just whipped egg whites and sugar, but it tastes like heaven in every bite (pun intended). It's perfection, whether you top it with strawberries for a strawberry shortcake variation or enjoy it all on its own. Ready to hear the angels sing?

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These creamy cheesecake pops are the perfect easy dessert to cool off with when you just can't be bothered to make a homemade cheesecake from scratch. With strawberry pieces and a crushed graham cracker topping, these pops give you the same delicious flavors you're craving, with way less effort.

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We love lemon bars just as much as the next person, but these margarita bars? They're on a completely different level. If you love zingy citrus desserts, always go for a margarita at happy hour, or are simply looking for an easy treat to bring to your next potluck, these margarita bars won't disappoint.

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Hot dogs, fireworks, and flag cake—if your Memorial Day party doesn’t end with a red, white, and blue dessert, then you’re doing it wrong! This cake is about as patriotic as it gets, but is easy enough to allow you maximum time outside the kitchen soaking up the first weekend of summer.

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This isn’t your average cobbler recipe, but it is probably one of the easiest ones you can find. Instead of a layer of fruit, you’ll find a buttery sauce that makes itself (!!) while the cobbler is baking. The topping is similar to warm, fluffy snickerdoodles, making it the best parts of a cookie and a cobbler combined.

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Introducing our irresistible dessert combination: the brookie ice cream sandwich, a trio of comforting American treats. Each sandwich promises a delightful balance of rich, fudgy brownie, crisp chocolate chip cookie, and creamy vanilla ice cream.

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Step aside, strawberry shortcake—this strawberries & cream tiramisu is taking over. In family-sized 13" x 9" tiramisu fashion, this easy dessert is perfect to make for all your summer potlucks.

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Summer is all about big pans of fruity no-bake cheesecake, and this cheesecake lasagna is giving all that and more. Fresh raspberry filling sits atop layers of crunchy graham cracker crust and silky whipped cream cheese for a cool, creamy dessert that’s equally simple to make and impressive to serve.

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Have you ever eaten a blueberry muffin and thought, If only this was 4 times the size? This breakfast cake is full of fresh blueberries, topped with an almond-flecked crumb, and served straight from a buttery skillet it's baked in.

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S'mores are the best, there's no denying it. Now you can have everything you love about them—buttery graham crackers, melty chocolate, and toasted marshmallow—in a convenient cupcake package.

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Nothing says Memorial Day quite like a patriotic red, white, & blue dessert, especially this eye-popping lemon-berry firecracker cake. For a blast of flavor, our spin on the classic firecracker cake upgrades itself from white cake to a tangy lemon batter with blueberry- and strawberry-flavored swirls.

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Strawberry shortcakes are such a simple yet perfect summer dessert. When fresh strawberries are at their peak, they release their sweet juices that were made to be soaked into a homemade biscuit. The fresh whipped cream brings it all together for a treat that isn’t overly sweet, and light enough for a hot summer’s day.

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Made with a double batch of our favorite pie dough, this pie showcases the pretty pink hues of rhubarb and strawberry as they peek out from under the golden lattice. This is the perfect sweet-tart spring dessert to welcome the warm weather ahead.

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With flaky crust and juicy-tart filling that sets just right, the classic cherry pie is the ultimate dessert for any summertime soiree, potluck, or BBQ. Best yet, the large slab format is big enough to feed a crowd of hungry party-goers; slice into bars and let folks have at it straight from the 13" x 9" pan.

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Don’t get me wrong, we love Key lime pie, but when we're looking for a mini, shareable dessert, we reach for these adorable Key lime bars. These have all the same elements as the beloved no-bake pie: a tangy, citrus filling, buttery graham cracker crust, and a fluffy Cool Whip topping.

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Southerners know a thing or two about decadent desserts, and this retro pie is everything you want in the millionaire experience—crunchy, sweet, mile-high, and make-ahead. 😍

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One bite of this Cracker Barrel Coca-Cola cake, and you'll be instantly transported to a rocking chair on a covered front porch playing with that triangle peg board game (IYKYK). Even if you're not familiar with the Southern comfort food stylings of Cracker Barrel, you can trust us that this chocolate cake is real good.

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Who says s’mores are the only campfire dessert? Not me, especially after trying these campfire strawberries. This tasty campfire dessert requires few ingredients and is totally kid-friendly.

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A massive chocolate chip cookie (with EXTRA chocolate) topped with toasty marshmallows? We're in love with this take on a s'mores that can easily serve a crowd.

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