40 Simple Memorial Day Desserts

This Ina Garten recipe is simple and delicious!

"First, let me break this cheesecake down so that we’re all clear on exactly what this dessert consists of. It’s part classic cheesecake, parch classic Eton Mess…"

With only three ingredients and that bright color, this is a perfect treat everyone will want on Memorial Day!

This simple Berry Trifle Recipe is a super quick and easy layered dessert of fresh summer berries, delicious pound cake, and heavenly pastry cream.

An incredibly easy No Bake Peanut Butter Pie with drizzled chocolate, peanut butter, and more chocolate. It's decadent... and over-the-top delicious. Especially in a no-bake, summer pie.

This no-bake, 3 ingredient chocolate pie is the easiest pie recipe you will ever make. Creamy, chocolaty, and seriously delicious. It takes mere minutes to make, plus chilling time. 

This easy Blueberry Cobbler, A classic comfort food, is simple using fresh or frozen blueberries. Rich with summer flavors and a hint of lemon.

This Blueberry Cobbler is a quick and easy recipe made with fresh or frozen blueberries, pantry ingredients, and ready in 35 minutes. Serve straight from the skillet with a scoop of melting vanilla ice cream.

"If you’ve never had or heard of a Clafoutis before, it’s a baked French fruit dessert that has a thick flan-like batter piled on top. It’s usually dusted with powdered sugar and served semi-warm and in my opinion, should always have a dollop of freshly whipped cream. It’s perfection. Easy to make and easier to eat – my favorite kind of recipe!!"

Fresh seasonal strawberries make the perfect dessert for Memorial Day!

Tender cake brushed with a tangy lemon syrup – perfect for a Memorial Day cookout.

These simple Strawberry Crumble Bars are deliciously summery with sweet fresh strawberries and an irresistible crumble topping. Perfect for backyard summer BBQ, picnics, or when you're craving a sweet treat.

"Need to bring a dish to Memorial Day weekend? These make-ahead dessert jars will disappear quickly!"

"Pop a packet or two on the grill and pass the graham crackers for a new spin on a classic campfire fave that’s made for sharing."

2 Minute S'mores Mug Cake is a quick fix for a s'more craving with simple ingredients and a microwave. It's a chocolate, marshmallow, graham cracker dream.

"This creamy pie gets dressed up with berries to make a showstopping display at any Fourth of July party or summer get-together. It's as pretty as it is tasty!"

"Stay on top of the naked cake trend with this light and tangy layered beauty."

This Strawberry Bundt Cake Recipe with Lemon Glaze is utterly delicious with fresh strawberries and lemon. A tender and moist texture from Greek yogurt make it irresistible and perfect for the season. 

"What's red and white and will be gone in minutes?"

"No fancy ice cream maker needed. Just bust out your trusty food processor (or blender), pick your fruit selection, and let the magic happen."

"Skip the lattice weave and cut out stars from the crust instead. There, instant patriotism."

Sweet and pucker worthy! Perfect for Memorial Day weekend!

This Strawberry Ricotta Cake is moist, fluffy, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. It's an easy cake recipe with rustic Italian charm. Seriously, it will become your favorite weeknight dessert.

This Summer Berry No Churn Ice Cream is a 4-ingredient, incredibly easy-to-make treat. It's deliciously smooth, creamy, and packed with summer berry flavor.

"Cut these bars into individual servings ahead of time — that way, your guests won't be fighting over who gets the biggest piece."

"Nothing says summer like an ice pop. Kids and adults alike love this fruit-filled version."

"No lingering campfire smell here. Yep, you can whip up this cake without breaking out the fire pit or better yet, turning on the oven."

"This fun dessert is a healthy, kid-friendly spin on a classic."

A simple family recipe that began with my Aunt Marilyn -- and has now become a Memorial Day tradition!

"These frosty cupcakes are practically a fireworks display on their own. The little treats feature red velvet cake, blue moon ice cream, a creamy white topping and star-spangled sprinkles."

Capture the season of strawberries and rhubarb with this easy crumble!

Proof that you really can grill the whole Memorial Day menu!

These Pinwheel Pastries are an ultimate favorite summer dessert. Each puff pastry pinwheel is filled with delicious lemon cream cheese and topped with jam and fresh berries.

Looking for an easy, healthy treat? Look no further! Bonus: they're all dressed up for Memorial Day!

"These superstars are plenty sweet and sturdy, making them great for shipping. Slip decorated cookies in stacks of three inside plastic storage bags then rest stacks in disposable plastic containers."

"With raspberry preserves, a burst of lemon and a homemade buttercream frosting, this berry-topped cake always gets rave reviews."

"These patriotic pops are a hit at our annual Fourth of July get-together. Serve them as an after-picnic dessert. Or slip them into cellophane bags, tie on ribbons and give them as favors."

"A garnish of chamomile flowers adds a little something special to this tart."

If you need a quick and easy summer dessert, you can never go wrong with a galette! Add strawberries for a seasonal, patriotic dessert!

These White Chocolate M&M Popcorn Treats are the easiest desserts ever! Festive and fun with the bright colors of summer. Simple ingredients, quick to make, and incredibly yummy with a sweet, salty, chocolaty flavor!