14 Incredible Memorial Day Desserts to Kick Off Summer
These Memorial Day desserts bring a festive burst of red, white, and blue to any cookout or gathering. From adorable flag cookies to refreshing key lime pie and a showstopping patriotic frosting board, these sweet treats will be gone in no time.
Whether you’re keeping things low-key or feeding a crowd, these recipes are perfect for celebrating Memorial Day.
1. Patriotic Puppy Chow
Chex cereal is coated in chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar, then mixed with red, white, and blue M&M’s for a treat no one can resist. It takes just 10 minutes to prep.
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2. Flag Frosting Board
This fun dessert board features a frosting flag, fresh berries, and plenty of dipper options. It’s a showstopping dessert that’ll wow everyone.
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3. Blueberry Delight
This no-bake dessert has a homemade graham cracker crust layered with cream cheese filling and canned blueberry pie filling. It needs at least two hours to chill in the fridge, so it’s perfect for making ahead of time.
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4. Patriotic Flag Cookies
These easy cookies are made with premade sugar cookie dough and topped with M&M’s arranged like a flag. They’ll make a festive addition to any Memorial Day dessert table.
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5. Strawberry Lemon Trifle
Layers of angel food cake, lemon mousse, and fresh strawberries come together in this light and tangy trifle. You can use store-bought angel food cake for a time-saving shortcut.
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6. Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Salad
A creamy mixture of cheesecake pudding, strawberry yogurt, and whipped topping is folded with fresh berries and mini marshmallows. It’s a festive and easy-to-make dessert salad that’s sure to be a hit.
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7. Key Lime Pie
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, and nothing tastes more summery than a slice of homemade key lime pie. It’s made entirely from scratch, and the sweetened condensed milk adds the perfect amount of creaminess.
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8. Patriotic No-Churn Ice Cream
Swirls of red, white, and blue chocolate make this creamy ice cream a festive treat. No ice cream maker needed; mix, freeze, and enjoy.
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9. Classic Italian Panna Cotta
This elegant dessert is full of vanilla flavor and topped with a homemade berry sauce. It can easily be made ahead of time and chilled in the fridge until ready to serve.
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10. Cherry Pie
This sweet cherry pie has a homemade golden, buttery crust, but you can use store-bought if you’re short on time. The cherry filling gets some extra flavor from almond and vanilla extract.
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11. Berry Skewers with Sweet Cream Cheese Dip
You only need three ingredients to make these berry and angel food cake skewers. Plenty of sweet dipping options are included.
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12. Iced Lemon Cookies
Soft and chewy with a homemade lemon icing, these cookies offer a zesty bite that’s both refreshing and satisfying. They’re a great addition to any Memorial Day celebration.
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13. Red, White, and Blue Cake
This festive poke cake features fun red and blue swirls with creamy cheesecake pudding soaking into every bite to keep it soft and moist. It’s a patriotic crowd-pleasing dessert that looks as good as it tastes.
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14. Raspberry White Chocolate Cupcakes
These moist cupcakes are filled with homemade raspberry jam and will leave everyone wanting more. The white chocolate raspberry buttercream is so tasty!
Get the Recipe: Raspberry White Chocolate Cupcakes
