50 Best Labor Day Desserts for a Sweet End to Summer

Fans of the classic turtle candies will flip their shells over a slice of this frozen treat. The only things you have to turn the oven on for are the crust and the pecans!

Get the Caramel-Chocolate-Pecan Ice Cream Pie recipe.

Yes, you can whip up something fast! This no-bake dessert takes about 25 minutes to throw together. The layers feature a buttery vanilla wafer crust, light cream cheese center, and cherry pie filling on top.

Get Ree’s Cherry Delight recipe.

Close your eyes and remember what that first taste of a root beer float tasted like. Pure joy, right? This pie tastes exactly like that! So go on, give yourself a slice of nostalgia.

Get Ree’s Root Beer Float Pie recipe.

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This icebox cake is a cool, creamy, nostalgic treat layered with cookies and a light, fluffy filling. It takes almost no effort if you use cookies from your local bakery or supermarket. Just stack and chill!

Get the Chocolate Chip Cookie Icebox Cake recipe.

If you made a flag cake for the 4th, make a flag pie for Labor Day! You get the stars and stripes, plus two fruity fillings: raspberry-plum and blueberry-lemon.

Get the American Flag Pie recipe.

Skip the campfire and still get the classic s’mores you know and love. The skillet is filled with gooey chocolate and toasted marshmallows. Grab some graham crackers and dip in!

Get the S’mores Dip recipe.

Turn that cookout staple watermelon into an extra fun dessert! Make a big slice the “crust” and then top with other fruit, sweetened Greek yogurt, coconut shavings, and chocolate.

Get Ree’s Watermelon Pizza recipe.

You can’t go wrong with a homemade pie—especially one that’s bursting with summer berries! The sweet dessert has a flaky butter crust that’s only made better when topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Get the Blackberry Pie recipe.

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It’s usually still hot on Labor Day, so cool off with some berry sweet popsicles. You get to enjoy strawberry, blueberry, and vanilla-infused Greek yogurt, all frozen to perfection.

Get the Red, White, and Blue Popsicles recipe.

Baking a cake in the heat of summer doesn’t exactly sound like fun, so instead try this no-bake icebox cake that’s both cool and creamy. It has layers of cookies and cream with ripe raspberries for added freshness.

Get the Oreo Icebox Cake recipe.

Ree says upside-down cakes are “old-school cakes that have stood the test of time.” And she’s right! Take advantage of the abundance of blueberries and wow everyone with a slice.

Get Ree’s Blueberry Upside-Down Cake recipe.

Save some of your fresh corn and make ice cream! It will be the surprise hit of the celebration, a sweet and creamy take on one of summer’s most beloved ingredients.

Get the Sweet Corn Ice Cream recipe.

Labor Day is an all-American holiday so why not celebrate it an all-American way with a flag cake? Not only is it on-theme, but it will easily feed a crowd, too.

Get Ree’s American Flag Cake recipe.

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This is not your average pizza—it’s a dessert pizza that’s both colorful and sweet. The sugar cookie base and marshmallow-cream cheese frosting are the perfect way to showcase your favorite fruits.

Get Ree’s Fruit Pizza recipe.

Remember this childhood favorite? Well, now you can make your own right at home! It’s complete with the iconic taco-shaped waffle shell, fudge-swirled ice cream filling, chopped peanuts, and a crisp chocolate coating.

Get the Choco Taco recipe.

Just like a homemade pie, this fruity crisp has the same juicy cherry filling, but it’s even easier to make. There’s no fussing with pie crust!

Get the Cherry Crisp recipe.

Don’t put away your grill tools yet! These juicy, charred peaches are a must-have for summer. Serve them up with maple syrup, pecans, and ice cream.

Get Ree’s Grilled Peaches recipe.

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