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    50+ Best Labor Day Desserts Recipes

    Published: Jul 31, 2022 · Modified: Jul 31, 2022 by Melanie Cagle · Leave a Comment

    Typically, Labor Day is marked as the unofficial end of summer. People celebrate by lighting the barbecue and getting together. These Labor Day Desserts Recipes are a list of the absolute best recipes and you'll love them.

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    These sweet treats are a great way to end any delicious meal. Recipes using a lot of those summer fruits that are still available. The best summer desserts on a hot day.

    Labor Day Desserts Recipes

    Old Fashioned Pecan Pie

    Photo Credit: thecaglediaries.com

    Delicious and old fashioned, this recipe for Pecan Pie is the best American Classic with a flaky crust and yummy, sticky pecan filling it's such an impressive dessert.

    Country Apple Pie Recipe

    Another All American classic, apple pie is the perfect seasonal dessert and screams America!

    Banana Pudding Brownies

    Brownies, but made in the flavor of the southern classic Banana Pudding.

    Mini Fruit Pizza Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting

    Photo Credit: thecurlyspoonblog.com

    Mini fruit pizzas are the perfect summer dessert to share with friends and family! Topped with cream cheese frosting and fresh fruit, they are a must try!

    Homemade Apricot Pie Recipe

    Photo Credit: bowl-me-over.com

    Settle into summer with a big slice of homemade apricot pie, this recipe is simple, drool-worthy and delicious!

    White Chocolate No Bake Cheesecake Pie

    Photo Credit: www.restlesschipotle.com

    When you need a delicious dessert that doesn't take much effort this is a great recipe to have in your collection!

    S'mores Dip Recipe

    Photo Credit: www.jugglingactmama.com

    S'mores Dip Recipe includes loads of melted chocolate and toasted marshmallows, plus a little bit of caramel and toasted pecans for crunch.

    Patriotic Berries and Cream

    Photo Credit: www.jugglingactmama.com

    These Patriotic Berries and Cream come together in no time - they're the perfect Labor Day treat!

    Red White and Blue Cake

    Photo Credit: www.everydayeileen.com

    This Red, White, and Blue Cake is perfect for celebrating Labor Day! This three-layer cake is moist and fluffy and perfect for a Labor Day Cake.

    Red, White and Blue Funfetti Dip (No Bake!) | Lemons + Zest

    Photo Credit: lemonsandzest.com

    Celebrate the stars and stripes with this patriotic Red, White and Blue Funfetti Dip (also known as Dunkaroo Dip.) Cake batter never tasted so good! Only 5 ingredients and about 5 minutes to whip this delicious kid friendly treat that everyone will LOVE to dip their graham crackers, vanilla wafers, pretzels and so much more into!

    S'mores Cupcakes Recipe

    Photo Credit: thecaglediaries.com

    This S'mores Cupcake recipe gives you such decadently rich, yet easy to make s'mores cupcakes- they will be a hit at your Labor Day gathering and make great Labor Day desserts! 

    Red White & Blue Cake Recipe

    Photo Credit: anyreasonvegans.com

    This patriotic cake will really bring our your festive spirit. The layers are easy to color with food coloring and the frosting is naturally white. I love to add blue sprinkles or golden star candies to top it off!

    Grain Free Red, White, and Blue Berry Fruit Tart

    Photo Credit: whatagirleats.com

    Red, White and Blueberry tart with grain free crust and lemon cream cheese filling is a delicious and easy dessert for bbqs or potluck.

    Easy Lemon Meringue Tart Recipe

    Photo Credit: www.sweetteaandthyme.com

    Summertime means get-togethers with family and friends, and what better way to impress your guests than with a dessert that is both beautiful and delicious? This from-scratch lemon meringue tart has a buttery vanilla shortbread crust, bright and creamy lemon filling, and beautiful Italian meringue. It's practically begging for center stage at your next party!

    Southern Banana Pudding with Meringue

    Photo Credit: www.sweetteaandthyme.com

    This homemade southern banana pudding is pure nostalgia with layers of homemade pudding, banana slices, vanilla wafers, and topped with my foolproof fluffy meringue that will NOT weep or deflate.

    Red White and Blue Cupcakes

    Photo Credit: www.ihearteating.com

    Red white and blue cupcakes are delicious white chocolate cupcakes topped with red white and blue buttercream frosting.

    Vanilla Strawberry Popsicles

    Photo Credit: www.everydayeileen.com

    Try these Vanilla strawberry popsicles for a delicious cool down for the approaching end of summer!

    Key Lime Pie Recipe

    Photo Credit: allourway.com

    This Key Lime Pie is tangy and creamy with a sweet and salty pretzel crust and loads of refreshing citrus flavor!

    Easy Southern Bourbon Peach Cobbler

    Photo Credit: www.sweetteaandthyme.com

    This is the best peach cobbler recipe; it's so fast, easy, and simple to make from scratch! Use canned peaches for ease or ripe peaches (fresh peaches) in the summer. It's baked with a delicious cinnamon-sugar drop biscuit-dumplings and spiked with a splash of bourbon, then topped with vanilla ice cream for the perfect southern dessert.

    Rice Krispie Treat Stars

    Photo Credit: emilyfabulous.com

    These Rice Krispie Treat Stars are the easiest dessert you can make to celebrate Labor Day or just for fun and good times! This recipe takes the classic treat and adds a red, white, and blue twist! 

    Red White and Blue Trifle

    Photo Credit: www.ihearteating.com

    Red white and blue trifle is a delicious no-bake berry trifle made with fresh blueberries and strawberries, pudding mix, pound cake, and whipped cream. This seriously simple dessert takes just 7 ingredients and 15 minutes to put together.

    Blueberry Crumble Bars (Big Batch!)

    Photo Credit: www.milkglasshome.com

    Feed your crew with this giant batch of Blueberry Crumble Bars! This is a great way to use your summer harvest and make a delicious tray of treats at the same time.

    Easy Plum Flan

    Photo Credit: sabrinacurrie.com

    Plum flan is surprisingly simple with an easy vanilla custard surrounding purple fall plums. No fussing, the filling sets to create it’s own “crust” and this is easily done in 45 minutes!

    Strawberry Blueberry Cobbler

    Photo Credit: thefeatherednester.com

    This red, white, and blue patriotic dessert is perfect to serve on Labor Day weekend! Your taste buds will thank you.

    Red White and Blue Trifles (No Cooking, No Baking!)

    Photo Credit: www.christinascucina.com

    Such a great make ahead treat for Labor Day! These fruit trifles are enjoyed by everyone and are nutritious and healthy as well!

    Red white and blue jello shots

    Photo Credit: www.keep-calm-and-eat-ice-cream.com

    These red white and blue jello shots are an easy and impressive treat for a patriotic party or BBQ. Make them boozy for adults or alcohol free for the kids. The perfect dessert after a delicious Labor Day celebration.

    Mini Pavlova with Berries

    Photo Credit: www.flavourandsavour.com

    Mini pavlova with fresh berries is a spectacular dessert that's easy to make! Crisp and crunchy on the outside, the center of these individual pavlova desserts has the texture of marshmallows.

    Mascarpone Cream Mousse Dessert

    Photo Credit: lowcarbyum.com

    Mascarpone cream mousse is a quick keto dessert made in minutes using only three ingredients! Perfect served with berries (summer fruit) for an easy red, white, and blue low carb treat!

    Firecracker Cake

    Photo Credit: www.morewithlesstoday.com

    Firecracker Cake – Make This Beautiful Patriotic-Themed Dessert and Dazzle Your Family (and their sweet tooth)!

    Strawberry Jam Cake (Vanilla Strawberry Cake)

    Photo Credit: richanddelish.com

    This strawberry jam cake is made with a moist and fluffy vanilla cake, filled with strawberry jam, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries, covered in vanilla buttercream and topped with more fresh strawberries!

    Angel Food Cake Dessert Cups (No Bake)

    Photo Credit: homebodyeats.com

    Whip up these angel food cake dessert cups layered with berries and homemade whipped cream in under 20 minutes. This is an easy individual portioned dessert that requires minimal effort and no baking!

    Red White and Blue No-Bake Cheesecake In A Jar

    Photo Credit: www.sparklestosprinkles.com

    These adorable Red White and Blue No-Bake Cheesecake In A Jar are layered with strawberries, blueberries, and a creamy vanilla no-bake cheesecake, topped with whipped cream, more berries, and graham cracker crumbs! These are not only adorable looking they are delicious. Who doesn’t love a good red white and blue dessert?!

    Patriotic Charcuterie Board

    Photo Credit: remakemyplate.com

    If you are throwing a party or having a lots of guests over for a get together and want to make party food that's not just delicious but also show stopping then you will love this charcuterie board. It's a dessert board as well as a cheese board all wrapped up into one.

    Healthy Fruit Pizza Cookies

    Photo Credit: joyfilledeats.com

    These red, white and blue mini fruit pizzas are delicious and perfect for your Labor Day picnic!

    Cake Popsicles

    Photo Credit: sinfulkitchen.com

    Cake popsicles are perfect for your labor day get-together. They are easy to make in only one hour, although most of that time is hands-off. Decorate to customize for your Labor Day celebration. https

    Patriotic Brownies

    Photo Credit: kidsactivityzone.com

    Fun, festive Patriotic Brownies are an easy patriotic treat. It starts with a chewy, fudgy brownie recipe, then cut them out into stars and drizzle with chocolate and patriotic sprinkles.

    Berry Tiramisu (Berry-Flavored Tiramisu)

    Photo Credit: senseandedibility.com

    Berry Tiramisu is what all summertime events should end with. The juice of berries soak ladyfingers which are later sandwiched between layers of sweet mascarpone filling and topped with whipped cream.

    Mini Strawberry Shortcakes

    Photo Credit: quichemygrits.com

    Mini Strawberry Shortcakes are individual trifles made in little glasses that pack a big punch! This mini dessert has incredible flavor from fresh strawberries, real whipped cream, and sweet vanilla pound cake.

    Red, White and Blue Pie

    Photo Credit: quichemygrits.com

    Labor Day is an American Holiday. Make this easy Red, White and Blue Pie to honor America in a big way! Everybody loves patriotic pies.

    Red White and Blueberry Sundae

    Photo Credit: www.dinneratthezoo.com

    This recipe for a red white and blueberry sundae is a watermelon loaded with three types of ice cream, homemade strawberry and blueberry sauces, marshmallow topping and the whole thing is finished off with whipped cream, sprinkles and chocolate covered strawberries. The best way to cool down in the summer season.

    Vanilla Wafer Icebox Cake

    Photo Credit: bitzngiggles.com

    Vanilla Wafer Icebox Cake – A 5-ingredient no-bake layer cake with fluffy white chocolate cream and a vanilla wafer-crust, gorgeously garnished with fresh berries and mint leaves.

    No Bake Cherry Torte

    Photo Credit: bitzngiggles.com

    No Bake Cherry Torte – A simple 3-ingredient dessert made with pound cake and cherry pie filling, then topped with Cool Whip and red, white and blue sprinkles!

    Red, White and Blue Mini Cheesecakes

    Photo Credit: ninakneadstobake.com

    Looking for an easy Labor Day dessert? These fun red, white and blue mini cheesecakes are simple, creamy and perfect for a small crowd.

    Raspberry Blueberry Chia Seed Pudding {vegan + paleo}

    Photo Credit: nyssaskitchen.com

    This raspberry blueberry chia seed pudding is SO easy to make, super healthy, and festive too! It requires only a few simple ingredients like chia seeds, plant based milk, raspberries, blueberries, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.

    Patriotic Icebox Cake Recipe

    Photo Credit: www.bakingbeauty.net

    Layers of ice cream sandwiches and whipped cream come together in this easy to make icebox cake.

    Red, White, and Blue Whoopie Pie Recipe

    Photo Credit: www.bakingbeauty.net

    Sweet marshmallow frosting sandwiched between velvety soft cake like cookies. The perfect portable dessert!

    Strawberry Shortcake Crumble

    Photo Credit: www.everydayfamilycooking.com

    Strawberry shortcake is about to take it up a notch with this Strawberry Shortcake Crumble! It's filled with everything you love about shortcake with strawberry crumbles on top for an added crunch and flavor.

    Healthy Cheesecake Parfaits

    Photo Credit: feastingnotfasting.com

    These fun layered cheesecake parfaits are a fun chilled Labor Day dessert that always impresses! Layered with a lightened up cheesecake filling, an oat crumb topping and plump juicy berries, each one is as tasty as it looks!

    FRESH Grilled Peaches with Mascarpone and Pistachios

    Photo Credit: saporitokitchen.com

    Grilled peaches with mascarpone is the best summer dessert or side dish. Fresh, juicy peaches are grilled until slightly caramelized, topped with whipped mascarpone with honey and chopped pistachios.

    Smores Cheesecake Recipe

    Photo Credit: saporitokitchen.com

    Smores cheesecake is the perfect way to celebrate Summer. Rich chocolate cheesecake is layered on a homemade graham cracker crust and then topped with jumbo marshmallows that are toasted.

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