Celebrate the sweet side of summer with these Labor Day dessert recipes. From fresh fruit pies and no-bake treats to patriotic cupcakes and frozen delights, these desserts are perfect for your holiday cookout.
Easy to make and crowd-pleasing, they’re the perfect finale to your Labor Day gathering.
Contents
- Labor Day Dessert Recipes
- No-Bake Red White & Blue Jello Cheesecake • All that's Jas
- S'mores Bars Recipe
- Red White and Blue Jello Shots
- American Flag Donuts
- Red, White and Blue No Bake Tiramisu
- Easy Apple Pie
- Best Ice Cream Cake Recipe
- Strawberry Sorbet - Just 4 Ingredients!
- Chocolate Mousse Cups
- Lemon Crinkle Cookies.
- Easy Key Lime Pie Recipe (Video)
- American Flag Cake
- Fruit Pizza
- Strawberry Cobbler
- Best Blueberry Pie We’ve Ever Made
- Red White and Blueberry Yogurt Popsicles
- Red White and Blue Watermelon Blueberry Fruit Salad
- Berry Cheesecake Salad
- Red White and Blue Muddy Buddies
- Patriotic Fruit Salad & Honey Lime Poppyseed Dressing
- Patriotic Charcuterie Board
- Mixed Berry Tart
- Red, White and Blue Charcuterie Board
- Brownie Flag Recipe
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Flag Dip
- Cherry Bars with Vanilla Glaze
- Banana Pudding Pie (No Bake)
- Fruit Sparklers
- Cherries Jubilee Tiramisu
- Billy Miner Pie Recipe
- Creamy No-Bake Cookie Butter Pie
- Best Strawberry Icebox Cake
- No Bake Pineapple Cream Cheese Pie
- Red, White & Blue Mini Cheesecakes: A Fun Patriotic Dessert!
- Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches Are Here to Take Frozen Treats to The Next Level
- S'mores Cupcakes Recipe | The Best Homemade Cupcakes
- Brookie Ice Cream Sandwich
- Boozy Red, White, and Blueberry Cheesecake Popsicles
- No Bake Summer Berry Icebox Cake
- Red, White & Blue Caprese Salad
Labor Day Dessert Recipes
This patriotic no‑bake cheesecake features layers of creamy cheesecake with blue jello in the middle and red on top, set on a crunchy cookie crust. It’s light, fluffy, visually stunning, and the perfect dessert for Fourth of July, picnics, or any star-spangled party.
Chewy graham-flavored cookie bars are layered with gooey marshmallow creme and melted chocolate for an irresistible campfire vibe in bar form. Rich, sweet, and nostalgic, possibly even better than campfire s’mores themselves!
Festive layered jello shots with cheesecake topping make a fun, adult-friendly dessert or party treat. Chill each layer for about an hour and enjoy vibrant patriotic flavors infused with a touch of boozy excitement.
Adorably decorated donuts shaped as tiny flags, finished with red, white, and blue icing and sprinkles. These festive treats are ready to steal the spotlight at any patriotic celebration.
A creative twist on classic tiramisu with patriotic layers of red, white, and blue, plus creamy mascarpone and espresso-soaked ladyfingers. Elegant, flavorful, and ideal for summer celebrations.
This timeless apple pie fills your kitchen with warm spices and buttery pastry. Packed with sweet-tart apple slices and baked to golden perfection, it’s the quintessential dessert for holidays and cozy dinners.
Layers of creamy ice cream and moist cake combine in this cool, indulgent dessert ideal for birthdays or barbecues. It’s easy to assemble, slice, and serve with sweeping scoops of joy.
Bright, refreshing strawberry sorbet made with ripe strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Perfectly sweet and icy, it's a light, dairy-free way to cool off on summer days.
Decadent individual mousse cups layered with rich chocolate ganache and whipped cream, perfect for entertaining or indulging. Silky, chocolatey, and elegantly simple.
Soft, tangy lemon cookies dusted in powdered sugar crackle on top while remaining tender inside. Bursting with bright citrus flavor and ideal for spring or summer tea time.
A creamy, zesty key lime filling nestled in a buttery graham crust and topped with whipped cream. Tangy, sweet, and perfect for warm-weather desserts.
This festive cake layers vanilla cake, fresh berries, and whipped cream to mimic the American flag. Visually stunning and delicious—designed to wow and taste amazing.
A soft cookie crust topped with sweetened cream cheese and a rainbow of fresh fruit slices. Colorful, playful, and perfect for summer parties or healthy dessert options.
Juicy strawberries baked under a sweet biscuit topping until golden and bubbly. Serve warm with ice cream for a cozy, fruity dessert everyone will love.
Bursting with plump blueberries and wrapped in a flaky homemade crust, this classic pie offers juicy sweetness in every slice. Perfect for summer dessert lovers.
Layered with blended strawberries, creamy yogurt, and blueberries, these patriotic popsicles are bright, healthy, and naturally sweetened. Perfect for summer holiday celebrations, they freeze firm and deliver a festive bite without artificial colors.
Juicy watermelon, crunchy jicama, and sweet blueberries are tossed in honey lime dressing with mint and feta for this fresh, beautiful summer salad. Visually stunning and bursting with vibrant flavor, it’s ideal for picnics or dessert tables.
This whimsical dessert salad features creamy cheesecake pieces, fresh berries, and a sweet creamy dressing. It layers flavor and color for a fun red, white, and blue treat that's easy to serve and perfect for festive gatherings.
Chex cereal coated with white chocolate, red candies, and blue sprinkles turns into festive muddy buddies. These sweet, crunchy bites are easy to make and disappear fast at any patriotic celebration.
Strawberries, blueberries, and melon are tossed in a honey-lime poppyseed dressing with fresh mint. This colorful fruit salad balances sweet and tangy perfectly and adds a patriotic touch to summer tables.
A colorful board of meats, cheeses, fresh berries, melon, nuts, and crackers arranged in red, white, and blue patterns. It’s visually stunning and makes for a fun, no-cook patriotic appetizer.
Sweet pastry crust provides the base for pastry cream topped with red strawberries, white cream, and blue blueberries. It’s elegant, visually striking, and delicious for summer celebrations.
This colorful snack board features mini sandwiches, cheese, berries, and fun candies arranged in flag-inspired sections. It’s easy to prep, kid-friendly, and perfect for summer parties or holiday snacking.
A rich chocolate brownie base is frosted with creamy white icing and topped with fresh blueberries arranged as the flag’s stars and strawberry stripes piped with frosting. It’s instantly patriotic and perfect for 4th of July dessert tables.
Edible cookie dough loaded with mini chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, and toffee bits gets shaped into a flag and decorated with red, white, and blue M&M’s. No baking needed—just scoop and enjoy this festive, crowd‑pleasing dessert dip.
These festive cherry bars layer buttery crust with sweet cherry pie filling and cream cheese topping, yielding a dreamy blend of tart and rich sweetness. Easy to slice and visually on-point for summer celebrations.
Layers of vanilla wafers, banana slices, and creamy pudding are whipped into a chilled pie. No oven required. This at‑once nostalgic and refreshing dessert is crowd‑approved and incredibly satisfying.
Skewers of watermelon, cantaloupe, pineapple, and berries threaded into spiral shapes make fruit truly festive. Tossed in a lime‑honey glaze, these colorful sparklers are a healthful, fun dessert or snack.
Classic tiramisu gets a cherry-laced makeover with layers of mascarpone and spiced cherry compote. The result is silky, indulgent, and bursting with summer fruit flavor in every bite.
This Texas‑style pie blends chocolate pudding, caramel, and whipped cream over a nutty cookie crust, topped with chocolate chess pie drizzle. Rich, sweet, and perfect for chocolate lovers at patriotic gatherings.
A dreamy no‑bake pie with a buttery Biscoff cookie crust, rich cookie‑butter cheesecake filling, and whipped cream topping. Sweet, spiced, and creamy, this indulgent dessert is destined to become a summer favorite.
Quick, no‑bake delight made with layers of graham crackers, fluffy cheesecake‑style filling, and juicy strawberries. Chill and slice for a chilled dessert that's visually stunning and summer‑fresh.
You make this tropical pie in just 10 minutes using pineapple, cream cheese, pudding mix, and Cool Whip in a graham‑cracker crust. Chill until set, garnish if desired, and serve chilled for a light, fruity treat.
These patriotic mini cheesecake bites layer cream cheese filling colored in white, red, and blue in individual cups or muffin molds. They’re smooth, adorable, and pop‑worthy for summer celebrations.
Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches Are Here to Take Frozen Treats to The Next Level
Homemade waffle sandwiches stuffed with your favorite ice cream and dipped in sprinkles or chocolate. They’re fun to assemble, endlessly customizable, and become instant freezer‑friendly favorites for backyard parties or dessert night.
These cupcakes pack all the campfire magic—moist chocolate cake, graham cracker crust, and fluffy marshmallow frosting. Bite‑sized nostalgia in cupcake form that will win over any campfire lover.
Fudgy brownie-style cookies sandwich your fave ice cream flavors with caramel and hot fudge drizzles. Chill briefly and serve—this loaded ice‑cream sandwich is indulgent and crowd‑pleasing.
Creamy cheesecake-blend popsicles swirled with blueberry syrup and spirits. Frozen patriotic magic perfect for adult summer parties.
Layered fresh berries, creamy whipped filling, and cookies in a chilled icebox cake that requires no oven and tastes like summer in every slice.
A twist on Caprese salad with melty mozzarella, sweet blueberries, tomato, fresh basil, and a honey-balsamic drizzle. Refreshing, unexpected, and delightfully summery.

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