50 Best Labor Day Desserts for a Sweet End to Summer
Your last cookout isn't complete without a sweet treat.
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Before you jump head first into everything for back to school, you'll want to host one final party for your Labor Day holiday weekend and enjoy the last of that summer fun. Whether it's a pool party or a backyard barbecue, there are tons of ways to put your favorite summer recipes to good use. And if there's one thing that'll make saying goodbye to summer even sweeter, it's these tasty Labor Day desserts!
Here, you'll find all your typical summery treats, like s'mores desserts, ice-cold frozen desserts, and juicy peach recipes. Plus, there are a few red, white, and blue desserts to help you embrace your patriotic pride. After planning out a spectacular menu of Labor Day recipes, including burgers and ribs, you might want to keep things easy when it comes time for the sweet stuff. That's why many of the Labor Day desserts ahead are simple and seasonal, like the Atlantic Beach Pie or peach-raspberry crisp.
There are even some no-bake treats and ice cream recipes that are perfect for when the temperature soars. "The really great thing about ice cream is—well everything about it is great, but one of the best things is that the flavor possibilities are endless," Ree Drummond says. Ahead, you'll find flavors like peach, blueberry, and even corn. (Yes, corn!) Feeling fancy? Try making an ice cream pie!
Regardless of what you choose to satisfy your sweet tooth, these Labor Day desserts will make your summer send-off a little bit easier to digest before you switch gears to fall.
Berry Chantilly Cake
If you've ever had the viral version from Whole Foods, you know this is worth a slice or two. And it's even better when you make it yourself!
Get the Berry Chantilly Cake recipe.
Caramel-Chocolate-Pecan Ice Cream Pie
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!
Cherry Delight
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.
Red, White, and Blue Berry Dessert
Talk about a taste of Americana! A mix of fresh berries and Jell-O create a berry cute and flavorful dessert that's perfect for the last hurrah of summer.
Root Beer Float Pie
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.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Icebox Cake
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!
American Flag Pie
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.
S'mores Dip
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.
Watermelon Pizza
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.
Blackberry Pie
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.
Red, White, and Blue Popsicles
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.
Oreo Icebox Cake
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.
Blueberry Upside-Down Cake
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.
Sweet Corn Ice Cream
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.
American Flag Cake
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.
Mint Chocolate Cookie Ice Cream Pie
This pie is cool and refreshing―just the right bite for the warm weather! It even has crushed mint chocolate sandwich cookies in the filling and topping.
Fruit Pizza
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.
Choco Taco
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.
Cherry Crisp
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.
Grilled Peaches
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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