Whether your Memorial Day menu includes hamburgers and hot dogs or ribs and BBQ sides, no long weekend would be complete without something sweet to finish off the meal. That's why we've rounded up the best Memorial Day desserts including crowd pleasers like ice cream sandwiches, sheet cakes, and easy summer pies. Of course, we had to include some good old-fashioned red, white, and blue treats to match the American flag. But you can also make your own festive tablescape using a combination of strawberry recipes and blueberry desserts from the list ahead.
No matter which of these tasty summer desserts you choose, the key to making this Memorial Day weekend even better is to keep things easy (and save your energy for all those grilling recipes your bound to make). Try one of our creative no-bake desserts like grilled doughnut hole kebabs or blackberry-cheesecake swirl ice cream. Or, keep things classic with a homemade apple pie. Then again, if you're anything like the Drummonds, you'll probably stick to one of Ladd's favorites—a "can't-go-wrong, everyone-loves-it, super-easy-to-make, been-around-forever chocolate pie." So what are you waiting for? Turn up the patriotic music and start planning your epic long weekend feast.
Will Dickey
1 of 55
Blueberry Buckle
This crumbly cake is loaded with fresh summer blueberries so it's perfect for the spring and summer when berries are in season. Make it as a sweet kickoff to your cookout weekend.
Get the Blueberry Buckle recipe.
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Caitlin Bensel
2 of 55
Fruit Tart
Looking to impress guests for the long weekend? Try making a restaurant-worthy steak dinner followed by this downright delicious fruit tart. Little do they know, how easy it is to make!
Get the Fruit Tart recipe.
Will Dickey
3 of 55
Blondies
These cookie-like bars are the ultimate comfort food. They're loaded with pecans, browned butter, and sweet white chocolate chips.
Get the Blondies recipe.
Will Dickey
4 of 55
Strawberry Pavlova
Give this light and airy dessert a patriotic twist by topping the pavlova with both juicy strawberries and blueberries! It'll be red, white, and blue… and tasty!
Get the Strawberry Pavlova recipe.
Will Dickey
5 of 55
Peach Dump Cake
It doesn't get much easier than a dump cake! This dessert gets its name from the way it's made—everything is dumped into a baking dish and baked!
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Will Dicky
6 of 55
Strawberry Shortcake
These biscuit-like cakes are tender and crumbly—perfect for pairing with juicy strawberries and light whipped cream.
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Nicole DuBois
7 of 55
Red, White, and Blue Trifle
This red, white, and blue dessert is sure to steal the show at your Memorial Day feast. But the best part is that it's so easy to make! You can even use store-bought pound cake.
Get the Red, White, and Blue Trifle recipe.
Danielle Daly
8 of 55
Dreamy Apple Pie
An all-American apple pie is always a good idea, especially when served with vanilla ice cream on top.
Get Ree's Dreamy Apple Pie recipe.
Will Dicky
9 of 55
Homemade Dole Whip
When the temperatures rise, this frozen treat is sure to cool you right down. It's sweet, tropical, and so smooth.
Get the Homemade Dole Whip recipe.
Will Dicky
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Caitlin Bensel
11 of 55
Strawberry Icebox Cake
Ice cream cake is always a good idea. This stunner is layered with graham crackers, whipped cream, and topped off with sweet berries.
Get the Strawberry Icebox Cake recipe.
David Malosh
12 of 55
Rhubarb Pie
A little sweet and a little tart—the combination of apricot jam and fresh rhubarb makes for the perfect pie filling.
Get Ree's Rhubarb Pie recipe.
Ralph Smith
13 of 55
Doughnut Hole Kebabs
Fire up the grill for this fun (and easy) dessert idea. The grilled doughnuts are served with a patriotic assortment of red and blue sauces.
Get Ree's Doughnut Hole Kebabs recipe.
Will Dicky
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Easy Strawberry Pie
Put seasonal strawberries front and center with this show-stopping summer pie. Serve it up on its own or add a dollop of whipped cream for garnish.
Get the Easy Strawberry Pie recipe.
David Malosh
15 of 55
Rhubarb Crisp
Ree Drummond is a big fan of all things rhubarb. "When you mix it with lots (and lots and lots) of sugar, it makes a pretty wondrous dessert!" she says.
Get the Rhubarb Crisp recipe.
SHOP BOWLS
Con Poulos
16 of 55
Lemon Pound Cake
This bright and citrusy pound cake uses lemon three ways: lemon juice, lemon zest, and lemon-lime soda.
Get Ree's Lemon Pound Cake recipe.
Will Dicky
17 of 55
Con Poulos
18 of 55
Blackberry–Cheesecake Swirl Ice Cream
Con Poulos
19 of 55
Dr Pepper Cupcakes
Did you know that Dr Pepper is Ree Drummond's favorite soda? Here, it upgrades a classic cupcake recipe, helped along by pumpkin pie spice and tangy dried cherries.
Get Ree's Dr Pepper Cupcakes recipe.
Buff Strickland
20 of 55
Blueberry Scones with Vanilla Icing
Ralph Smith
21 of 55
Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies
Red, white, and creamy, these sandwich cookies are every bit as delicious as they look—and then some. They're bakery-level pretty too.
Get Ree's Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies recipe.
David Malosh
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Chocolate Pie
Chocolate pie—this chocolate pie in particular—is one of Ladd's favorite desserts. In Ree words, it's the ultimate "can't-go-wrong, everyone-loves-it, super-easy-to-make, been-around-forever chocolate pie."
Get Ree's Chocolate Pie recipe.
David Malosh
23 of 55
Whiskey-Maple Sundaes with Bacon
Okay, so maybe this isn't the recipe you want to serve if you've got kids hanging around—but for a grown-ups-only party, it's the way to go. Sweet, salty, and boozy, it's heaven in a bowl.
Get Ree's Whiskey Maple Sundaes with Bacon recipe.
Johnny Miller
24 of 55
French Silk Pie
Don't forget the chocolate shavings on this silky-smooth pie: They add sophistication and elegance to an otherwise down-to-earth dish.
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Ralph Smith
25 of 55
David Malosh
26 of 55
Blueberry Crumble Sundaes
No need to worry if you can't find the black raspberry ice cream this recipe calls for; vanilla works just fine. To serve, simply layer the ingredients in tall glasses, then top with a generous portion of whipped cream and crumbled topping.
Get Ree's Blueberry Crumble Sundaes recipe.
Con Poulos
27 of 55
Lemon Bars
Ree likes her lemon bars with a thicker cookie base. It's a great way to make a lighter dessert feel a little more substantial.
Get Ree's Lemon Bar recipe.
Con Poulos
28 of 55
Butterfly Sugar Cookies
Never used this marbling technique before? It's easy: Just dip the cookies in swirled icing, and you're done.
Get Ree's Butterfly Sugar Cookies recipe.
Con Poulos
29 of 55
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with Hot Fudge Sauce
Con Poulos
30 of 55
Chocolate-Mint Ice Cream
Ree's been making her own ice cream every summer for years. With this innovative recipe, you won't need fresh mint to achieve the flavor you've come to know and love; instead, candy mints get the job done.
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