Can I tell you a little secret?
Around here… we show up for the food — but we STAY for the dessert.
Memorial Day is one of those sweet, simple holidays that just feels like summer finally showed up to the party.
The kids are barefoot in the grass. Somebody’s chasing bubbles. The grill is working overtime.
And if you’re anything like me — you’re already thinking about what dessert is waiting at the end of the meal (preferably something fruity, creamy, and maybe a little red-white-and-blue just for fun).
That’s why we put together our favorite Memorial Day dessert ideas — easy recipes that are made for backyard cookouts, picnics, and those long, lazy afternoons that somehow turn into “let’s just stay a little longer.”
We’re talking no-fuss, crowd-pleasing treats that feel like summer.
Fresh berries. Icebox cakes. No-bake wonders. The kind of desserts that disappear faster than the kids running toward the sprinkler.
Because let’s be honest — after all that grilling and chasing little ones around the yard? We deserve something sweet.
And these 12 desserts? They’re exactly that.
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12 Best Memorial Day Dessert Ideas to Sweeten Your Celebration
There’s just something about Memorial Day that makes dessert feel extra special.
Maybe it’s the sunshine. Maybe it’s the sound of kids laughing while chasing fireflies.
Or maybe… it’s because after a long winter of comfort food, we’re all ready for a little taste of summer on our plates.
These Memorial Day dessert ideas are exactly what we’re craving — easy, festive, and packed with fresh, feel-good flavors. We’re talking about the kind of desserts that make people smile before they even take a bite.
From red, white, and blue treats that look picture-perfect on your picnic table to no-bake classics that save you time (and oven space), these recipes are here to make your holiday even sweeter.
Trust me — these are the desserts people will remember long after the last burger’s gone.
Red White and Blue Jello Poke Cake
RED, WHITE & BLUE CHEESECAKE BARS
Red, White & Blue Fruit Tart Recipe
Red, White, and Blue Fruit Cups
Patriotic Oreo Balls
Patriotic Fruit Cones
Red, White & Blue Mini Cheesecakes
Patriotic Layered Jell-O Cups
Cake Pops
