35 Easy Memorial Day Desserts to Serve at Your Cookout

Talk about patriotic! This no-bake dessert uses both Jell-O and fresh fruit to get the colors and flavors just right. Use store-bought pound cake to make assembly even easier.

Get the Red, White, and Blue Berry Dessert recipe.

With a graham cracker crust, luscious cream cheese filling, and glossy strawberry topping, it’s easy to see why this delightful no-bake dessert is a favorite at potlucks.

Get the Strawberry Delight recipe.

Juicy berries might be the star of this seaonsal pie, but the flaky, buttery crust and whipped cream topping will also be a hit. Rest assured, there’s no soggy bottom in sight.

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If you want to save that American flag cake for the 4th, make this seasonal treat instead. Berries go in the batter and layered on top of the cream cheese frosting for double the flavor.

Get Ree’s Strawberry and Cream Sheet Cake recipe.

You don’t need a campfire to make s’mores! This version has a graham cracker base, chocolate filling, and toasted marshmallow topping—all made in your kitchen.

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This red, white, and blue dessert is sure to steal the show at your cookout. But the best part is that it’s so easy to make! You can use store-bought pound cake to speed things up.

Get the Red, White, and Blue Trifle recipe.

When the days are hot, this refreshing pie will come in handy. You can make it ahead and stash it in the refrigerator. All you have to do is add extra whipped cream and a garnish before serving.

Get Ree’s Pink Lemonade Pie recipe.

This red velvet sheet cake gets a patriotic twist with red, white, and blue sprinkles to make it look like the American flag. Use Ree’s parchment paper trick to get the stripes straight.

Get Ree’s American Flag Cake recipe.

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Light, fruity, and creamy—this cheesecake might just be the dreamiest dessert you make all weekend! The secret to stability and flavor is a box of strawberry Jell-O.

Get the No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake recipe.

These hand-held treats taste just like a nostalgic orange creamsicle! The pretty swirls of color will brighten up any cookout table. Plus, they’re no-bake so they’ll save you from that oven heat.

Get Ree’s Orange-Vanilla Cheesecake Bars recipe.

This impressive-looking dessert combines store-bought vanilla ice cream with swirls of lemon curd and blackberry preserves. They’re layered in between crushed gingersnap cookies for a fruity and fun slice.

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This ice cream sundae is fit for a crowd. Just wait until you hear the “oohs” and “aahs” when you serve it up right in the sheet pan. Oh, and don’t forget the fresh cherries on top!

Get the Sheet Pan Ice Cream Sundae recipe.

These little treats are big on strawberry flavor. There’s fresh chopped strawberries in the batter, strawberries in the frosting, and a strawberry garnish on top for good measure.

Get the Strawberry Cupcakes recipe.

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It might be the start of grilling season, but it’s also the start of state fair season, too! And this classic fair treat is a must-have. Plus, the topping options are endless.

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This show-stopping summer pie has a thick filling of fresh blueberries and a flaky, buttery lattice crust. The only thing that can make it better would be a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top!

Get the Blueberry Pie recipe.

When planning your Memorial Day menu, a make-ahead dessert like this zesty lemon icebox pie is the way to go. You can spend more time with friends and family and less time in the kitchen.

Get the Lemon Icebox Pie recipe.

Just like with other upside-down cakes, this rhubarb variation has a sticky-sweet topping once the cake is flipped out of the pan. To make sure nothing gets stuck in the pan, use a baking spray with flour and line the pan with parchment paper.

Get the Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake recipe.