16 Labor Day Desserts That Always Win Applause
Labor Day is the last big celebration of summer, and no gathering feels complete without a table full of sweets. These desserts deliver just the right mix of seasonal flavor and crowd-pleasing appeal, making them the first thing people reach for after the main meal.
Grilled Peaches Dessert | Easy Summer Dessert
Grilled Peaches with Blackberry Sauce is a beautifully simple yet elegant dessert that captures the essence of late summer. The peaches get a lovely char from the grill, enhancing their natural sweetness, and the rich blackberry sauce adds a delicious burst of flavor. Plus, they take less than 5 minutes to prepare, making them a quick, impressive way to end any meal. Get the Recipe: Grilled Peaches Dessert | Easy Summer Dessert.
Peach Crisp Recipe
Peach crisp is an easy summer dessert that can be assembled in less than 15 minutes! This Peach Crisp Recipe is Gluten Free and Vegan! You can make crisps with or without oats, we prefer it with oats! Substitute nuts or just use flour to make it oat free! You can use canned peaches, frozen peaches or fresh peaches in this vegan peach crisp too!
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Yellow Plum Sorbet
Yellow Plum Sorbet is an incredibly easy summertime dessert- a super easy yellow plum recipe. Not only will the family (those 21 and older) love it, your guests will be impressed. This is spiked with a bit of Grand Marnier but you can eliminate that, if you’d like.
Get the Recipe: Yellow Plum Sorbet.
Apple Cranberry Crisp
Apple Cranberry Crisp is a wonderfully easy dessert that’s both delicious and inclusive, catering to gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan diets. With just a few minutes of prep time, you can have this dish ready to bake. It combines the sweet flavors of apples with the tangy zest of cranberries; all topped with a crispy, crumbly topping that’s made without any gluten or dairy products. Get the Recipe: Apple Cranberry Crisp.
Blackberry Crisp
Blackberry Crisp is such an easy dessert for any time of the year. It is a great way to use up lots of blackberries! You can make this crisp with fresh or frozen fruit. It’s also easy to make crisps gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan. They can also be made with or without oats. Get the Recipe: Blackberry Crisp.
Rainbow Cake, Light And Fruity Jello Cake
Rainbow Cake is a cherished vintage recipe that has been a family favorite for generations. Known for its bright, cheerful layers of Jello, this cake is light and refreshing—a perfect choice for hot summer parties. It’s not heavy, making it an ideal dessert that everyone can enjoy even on the warmest days. Get the Recipe: Rainbow Cake, Light And Fruity Jello Cake.
Old Fashioned Rhubarb Pie
When rhubarb is at its peak of freshness, seize the opportunity to make this old-fashioned rhubarb pie. It offers a flavorful burst of summer that can be enjoyed any time of the year. This classic pie captures the essence of rhubarb’s tangy taste, wrapped in a flaky, buttery crust. Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Rhubarb Pie.
Raspberry Sherbet / Sorbet
Super tasty and colorful, Raspberry Sherbet or Sorbet is an awesome treat that’s both dairy-free and vegan, making it a great choice for everyone. This frozen dessert can be made with either fresh or frozen raspberries, allowing you to enjoy its bright, tangy flavor any time of the year. Get the Recipe: Raspberry Sherbet / Sorbet.
Jello Mold
Add a burst of red, white, and blue to your summer holiday celebrations with a delicious and patriotic Jello salad! This colorful and refreshing treat is the perfect addition to your Fourth of July, Memorial Day, and Labor Day festivities, and it’s sure to impress your guests with its vibrant layers and sweet flavors. Get the Recipe: Jello Mold.
Pina Colada Cupcakes
Happy Pina Colada Day! To celebrate, I whipped up these super easy Pina Colada Cupcakes that are bursting with tropical flavor. They are absolutely delicious, but if you are serving them to the kids, just make sure to leave out the rum!
Get the Recipe: Pina Colada Cupcakes.
Blackberry Peach Galette
This Blackberry Peach Galette is the epitome of an easy summer dessert, bringing together the fresh, tart flavors of blackberries with the sweet juiciness of peaches. The galette is simpler to make than a traditional pie, with a rustic, free-form crust that envelops the fruit in a deliciously flaky embrace.
Get the Recipe: Blackberry Peach Galette.
Gluten-Free Lemon Meringue Pie
Crafting your own Gluten-Free Lemon Meringue Pie is incredibly simple, and this recipe offers a delightful twist with its chocolate crust. The rich, cocoa-infused base complements the zesty lemon filling beautifully, adding a layer of decadence to this classic dessert. It’s an irresistible combination that’s sure to impress.
Get the Recipe: Gluten-Free Lemon Meringue Pie.
Frozen Yogurt Bark With Berries
A healthy and easy to make treat, this frozen yogurt bark with fresh berries is a perfect snack for summertime! The combination of blueberries, strawberries and white chocolate chips create a fun red white and blue treat for the Fourth of July and Memorial Day, but really this is an awesome recipe for all year long!
Get the Recipe: Frozen Yogurt Bark With Berries.
Red, White and Blue Jello Cups
These red, white, and blue jello cups spangled with white jello stars are such a fun and festive dessert idea for the patriotic holidays this summer! It’s a beautiful layered dessert in American flag colors, no-bake, easy to make, and you’ll need only four ingredients!
Get the Recipe: Red, White, and Blue Jello Cups.
Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
This Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream is the ultimate summery ice cream flavor! This recipe is easy to make and comes together in just minutes in the blender. It’s loaded with fresh strawberry flavor which combines so well with cheesecake flavor. It’s naturally gluten-free, the perfect crowd-pleaser for a backyard bbq, and kids go crazy for it! You’ll also find some tips below for how to make this dairy-free as well.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream.
Firecracker Cake
Firecracker Cake will be the star of your 4th of July celebration. Make this red, white, and blue bundt cake with 5 ingredients, then bake, decorate, and celebrate. It’s the perfect holiday dessert. It’s great for Memorial Day, a Fourth of July cookout, or any patriotic holiday! Get the Recipe: Firecracker Cake.
