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30 Memorial Day Desserts Everyone Will Love

Updated on April 29, 2024

Make sweets the star of your get-together with these treats that feature lots of red, white and blue!

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Our Best Memorial Day Dessert Ideas

The first backyard barbecue of the season calls for a spread of appetizers and all your cookout favorites—including desserts! Whether you’re a fan of ice cream, fruity cobblers and crumbles or something else entirely, it never hurts to give your Memorial Day dessert a patriotic twist. That’s why we’ve rounded up these easy and delicious desserts that feature plenty of red, white and blue—starting with Ina’s impressive citrus cake. She spreads generous spoonfuls of whipped cream between the layers before adding fresh strawberries, resulting in a decorative treat that easily doubles as the centerpiece of your dessert table.

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Red, White and Blue Fruit Cups

Rachael's 10-minute dessert is chock-full of fresh fruit: strawberries, blueberries and blackberries.

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Cheesecake Tart with Berries

A pecan crust, cheesecake filling and loads of fresh berries make this tart a showstopping Memorial Day treat.
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Puff Pastry Cones

These crunchy and flaky cones make everything taste better. The filling possibilities are endless but, when it comes to Memorial Day, we prefer whipped cream and berries — for a perfectly patriotic treat!

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