What do your Memorial Day plans consist of? We’ll venture to guess you’ll have your friends and family over, everyone spraying on a light layer of sunblock, ready to have some fun in the sun. We’re sure you’ll dust off the ‘ole barbecue and grill up some juicy BBQ ribs, chicken or grilled veggies. Maybe you’ll have your guests bring the sides, with plenty of potato salad, macaroni salad — hell, even actual leafy-green salad — to be had. And, we’re sure you’ll have plenty of paper plates, plastic cutlery and adult beverages chilling in the cooler. But wait; you’re missing something…
Dessert.
Because the best part of Memorial Day is finishing up the last bit of smoked meat on your plate and diving headfirst into the sweet, tasty cherry on the top of your Memorial Day cookout that is dessert.
These sweets, from pie to pops, totally hit the spot. Here are a few of our favorite desserts, totally appropriate for the long Memorial Day weekend.
A version of this article was originally published in May 2017.
Red, White & Blueberry Milkshakes
What's more American than a creamy, old-fashioned red, white and blue milkshake?
Coconut, Blueberry & Raspberry Flag Cake
A healthier take on the classic flag cake, this dessert gets extra flair thanks to sweetened coconut flakes.
Easy Strawberry Pavlova
Impress your guests with this strawberry pavlova — they'll never guess it's an easy, four-ingredient recipe.
Cake Mix Jell-O Cookies
Bright blue cookies with white frosting and patriotic sprinkles will be gobbled up at your Memorial Day soiree.
Patriotic Ice Cream Cones
Even grocery store ice cream feels festive when served in these decorated patriotic ice cream cones.
Red, White & Blueberry Fruit Pops
Cool down after a big meal with a healthy sweet treat, like these red, white and blueberry ice pops.
Red, White & Blue Macarons
These colorful macarons aren't just eye-catching — their cherry cheesecake flavor will wow you too.
Neapolitan Sheet Cake
This summery Neapolitan cake has all your favorite flavors, but unlike ice cream, it won't melt on you.
Patriotic Flag Bark
Put out a tin of this flag bark at the end of your meal so guests can satisfy their sweet tooth.
Gluten-Free Summer Berry Pie
Satisfy your backyard barbecue guests with this gluten-free take on classic mixed-berry pie.
Strawberries & Cream Icebox Poke Cake
Creamy, cool and fruity, this strawberry icebox cake tastes like summer.
Cotton Candy Meringue Cookies
Like the colorful flowers finally blooming after a long winter, these cheery meringues will put a smile on your face.
Patriotic Firecracker Bundt Cake
Red, white and blue fill this fluffy, moist Bundt cake glazed with patriotic icing and sprinkles.
Banana Split Ice Pops
Capitalize on summer nostalgia with these crowd-pleasing banana split ice pops.
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