32 Labor Day Desserts for Your Picnic Menu
Cap off the end-of-summer celebration with something sweet!
Looking for Labor Day desserts that are impressive without being a lot of, well, labor? This is the list for you! From easy mini-berry pies to classic banana pudding, to cool treats that'll help you beat the heat, these smart sweet recipes will help you celebrate the last official weekend of summer. Pair 'em with the rest of your Labor Day Menu and a few smart holiday activities for a party that'll help you welcome the fall season in!
No-Churn Fudge Ice Cream
This simple-as-can-be recipe tastes just like a Fudgsicle! This is a no-churn ice cream, which means you just whip up all the ingredients and wait until it's frozen. It's a cool and creamy way to enjoy a long weekend.
Orange-Cream Icebox Pie
If you like Creamsicles, you're going to love this icebox pie. For a homemade take on this citrusy standout, try this Orange-Cream Icebox Pie, which pairs those familiar flavors with orange zest and a vanilla wafer crust.
Zebra Semifreddo
A combo of whipped cream and ice-cream sandwiches, this semi-homemade semifreddo is the ultimate easy-to-make dessert.
Watermelon Amaro Pops
These grown-up pops are just the thing for an after bbq treat.
Mini Stars Berry Pies
These individual pies are bursting with fresh berries for true summer flavor.
Patriotic Cupcakes
Keep it classic and simple with this made-from-scratch cupcake recipe—top your treats with mini American flags!
Cheddar Apple Pie
Labor Day is for celebrating America, and what could be more American than apple pie?
Key Lime Slab Pie with Candied Lime Zest
Key Lime is another classic American flavor, and a great warm-weather treat!
Chocolate Tres Leches Cake
This rich cake, soaked in three kinds of milk, is a sweet, creamy dream!
Strawberry-Almond Crumble Pie
What better way to use ripe fruit than with this easy pie?
Salty Peanut Banana Pudding
An all-American classic, this banana pudding benefits from the addition of just a hint of salt.
Raspberry-Buttermilk Ice Pops
With a tangy kick from sour cream and buttermilk, these pops are sure to become a summer favorite.
Raspberry Crumb Bars
Soft and crunchy, these bars are loaded with almonds and oats.
Blueberry Whoopie Pies
Soft cookies filled with the seasons ripest blueberries get sandwiched with a tangy mascarpone filling.
Rainbow Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches
Sandwich homemade (or store-bought!) waffles with ice cream and roll in colorful sprinkles.
Swirled Meringues with Blueberry Sauce
Soft in the middle and crunchy on the outside, these parfaits are the bomb when topped with sweetened whipped cream and homemade blueberry sauce.
Cucumber-Key Lime Pie
A Key lime pie is the ultimate warm weather dessert. This one elevates the flavor with a subtle use of fresh cucumber.
Blackberry Coconut Tart
Coconut cookies get crushed in the food processor to make the base for this simple press in crust. Top with whipped cream cheese, coconut cream, and loads of fresh blackberries.
Chamomile-Mascarpone Tart with Fresh Strawberries
A garnish of chamomile flowers adds a little something special to this tart. (Don't worry—the beautiful blooms are completely safe to eat.)
Cast-Iron Apple-Blackberry Crumble with Sour Cream Whip
Make sure to use ice-cold butter for this crumble. It's the secret to getting the wonderfully crunchy topping.
Easy Summer Crafts for DIY Lovers
The Most Effective Indoor Mosquito Traps
50 Best Labor Day Recipes
79 Picnic Recipes That Are Easy to Make and Take
