Memorial Day is one of the best holidays for grilling and outdoor fun. We have compiled 22 diverse desserts that are sure to impress at this year’s barbecue! From rich chocolate to fresh seasonal fruit, you are guaranteed to find a delightful dessert that will make a perfect addition this year and for everyone after!
Raspberry White Chocolate Blondies
These Raspberry White Chocolate Blondies are the perfect addition to any barbecue dessert table! Rich and fudgy full of dainty raspberries and decadent white chocolate. Fresh, in-season raspberries are a perfect way to celebrate the Summer!
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S’Mores Casserole
S’mores are an iconic summer dish that is perfectly captured in this indulgent dessert! All the delicious flavors are transformed into a crowd-pleasing cookie bar. For a dessert that will have you craving s’more, no campfire is required!
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Oatmeal Strawberry Crumble Bars
These Oatmeal Strawberry Crumble Bars are a healthy, homemade dessert brimming with strawberry flavor! They have a huge plus, being vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free. They are a delicious allergen-friendly dessert, calling all strawberry lovers!
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No Bake Oreo Cheesecake
This No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake is packed with outstanding Oreo flavor and requires no oven! A tangy cream cheese filling that is light, fluffy, and laced with Oreo cookies sits atop an Oreo cookie crust. The flavor is to die for, and it’s every Oreo lover’s dream dessert!
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Sourdough Corn Muffins
Every good barbecue needs freshly baked corn muffins, and these Sourdough Corn Muffins are an ingenious way to use your sourdough discard! The muffins are the perfect blend of sweet honey and sour from the starter. They are super soft and might just be your next barbecue staple!
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5-Ingredient Key Lime Pie
Key Lime Pie is a vibrant Summer favorite that will surely impress at any occasion! This one is super simple and uses just 5 ingredients! It is very easy to make and has that tantalizing key lime flavor! It is a go-to for anyone looking to make a dessert ahead of time.
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Mini Strawberry Shortcakes
These mini strawberry shortcakes are super easy to make with only six ingredients and are guaranteed to impress your guests. Its hard to go wrong with the incredible combination of strawberries, whipped cream and vanilla pound cake.
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Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich
Soft and chewy oatmeal cookies serve as the bun for a satisfying, sweet sandwich! Ice cream is a quintessential summer dessert, and this makes it completely handheld! The recipe is also super easy to customize with your favorite flavors and toppings!
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Easy Creamy Lemon Bars
These Easy Creamy Lemon Bars are an absolute dream Summer dessert! A buttery graham cracker crust is topped with a tangy lemon filling. The dessert is super light from the lemon flavor and condensed milk. However, it is bursting with a bright citrus flavor!
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Lemon Blueberry Bread
This Lemon Blueberry Bread is a versatile treat stuffed with fresh Summer flavors! The bread is extra moist and speckled with bursts of blueberries. The recipe is also easy to convert into muffins to feed a crowd.
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Eggless Tiramisu
This Eggless Tiramisu is a tasty twist on the Italian classic in more ways than one! No eggs are a no-brainer; however, the addition of Nutella is a naughty albeit welcomed addition! It has all the classic flavors of a tiramisu, elevated with terrific twists!
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Strawberry Yogurt Crumb Bars
An oatmeal cookie-like base is layered with creamy Greek yogurt and sweet strawberries. These Strawberry Yogurt Crumb Bars are layered perfectly with a perfect balance of flavor and exciting textures.
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Mini Cheesecakes
These Mini Cheesecakes are classically flavored but transformed into tiny adorable versions of the original. They conveniently bake in a muffin pan and are simple to customize with the toppings of your choice.
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Peach Crumble Bars
Peach desserts are an essential Summer barbecue staple because it is their peak season! These Peach Crumble Bars pair peaches and blueberries with a buttery crust and crunchy oat topping. They make for a convenient, handheld peach dessert!
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Peach Cobler
This Peach Cobbler is just like the classic but uses a few premade ingredients to make it super easy! The cobbler is filled with juicy peaches and brimming with buttery flavor. The crust is super flaky and is the topping of an indulgent and inviting dessert.
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Chocolate Cherry Pie
Two different pie crusts are used for the lattice top, giving it an eye-catching and tasty look. Dark chocolate and cherries meld together for an enticing and decadent filling. Chocolate and cherries are a match made in heaven, and they are showcased perfectly in this pristine pie.
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Raspberry Lemonade Cheesecake
This lemon cheesecake is super zingy and complemented with a homemade raspberry sauce. The crust is a classic graham cracker, and the cheesecake is topped with a fluffy whipped cream. Berries and lemon are a delectable and light combination perfect for Summertime barbecues!
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Snickerdoodle S’Mores Bars
Peach Cobler Cheesecake Bars
Peach Cobbler and Cheesecake Bars are both classic potluck crowd-pleasers, so why not have the best of both worlds? A classic cheesecake bar is infused with plump peaches and topped with a crunchy spiced crumble. It has so many exciting flavors and textures, and the bars are perfect for parties!
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Italian Lemon Ricotta Cake
This Ricotta cake is a classical Italian dessert that is ideal for special gatherings and holidays. This cake is lightly flavored with lemon, olive oil, and brown sugar. The addition of ricotta helps to keep the cake moist.
Vintage Strawberry Cake
This Vintage Strawberry Cake is made fully from scratch and is completely worth the extra effort! The cake is made with buttermilk and iced with strawberry cream cheese frosting, providing a tangy balance to the sweet cake. It’s a nostalgic masterpiece that will make Granny proud!
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Strawberry Brownies
Who doesn’t love a rich and moist brownie? Add delicious, in-season strawberries, and you have an absolute hit on your hands! Take the classic flavors of a chocolate-covered strawberry and reverse it into strawberry-covered chocolate!
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