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    Home » Recipes » Desserts » 40 *BEST* Labor Day Desserts Recipes

    Published: Aug 9, 2022 by Cara Lanz · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    40 *BEST* Labor Day Desserts Recipes

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    Looking for delicious desserts for your Labor Day weekend shindig? I've rounded up 40 of the best Labor Day desserts recipes to celebrate the unofficial end of summer.

    collage of Labor Day desserts recipes

    The Labor Day holiday weekend is always a great time to gather everyone together for one last picnic or BBQ of the summer season.

    Plan the perfect ending to your holiday gathering with these 40 scrumptious Labor Day dessert ideas.

    Be sure to scroll through all the categories so you don't miss out on any of these sweet treats! You'll find:

    • Cakes
    • Cheesecakes
    • Cookies, Bars & Brownies
    • Cobblers & Crisps
    • Cupcakes
    • Frozen Desserts
    • Pies
    • Other Sweet Treats

    40 Labor Day Desserts Recipes

    Whatever you plan to do over the long weekend, be sure to save plenty of room for dessert!

    These great Labor Day desserts will satisfy your sweet tooth no matter what you crave. Find fruity cobblers, creamy cheesecakes, ice cream desserts, patriotic treats, and more sweet dessert options for your holiday party.

    Cakes

    Easy recipe ideas for delicious and beautiful cakes.

    1

    Easy Lime Cake

    Photo Credit: www.lovefromtheoven.com

    Lime Cake is a delicious treat lime lovers won't be able to get enough of. This easy cake recipe starts with a cake mix that is made over with delicious ingredients and finished with a luscious glaze.

    2

    Red, White, and Blue Cake

    Photo Credit: mysweetprecision.com

    This Red, White, and Blue Cake is an impressive dessert for your Labor Day celebration! The best part is the surprise flag pattern you'll find hidden inside.

    3

    S'more Icebox Cake- Gluten Free

    Photo Credit: www.peelwithzeal.com

    S'more Icebox Cake is a gluten-free version of a classic old fashioned summer dessert. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser!

    4

    Strawberry Peach Cake

    Photo Credit: thedizzycook.com

    Summer Peach and Strawberry Cake is the easiest cake you will ever make and the perfect tasty treat for Labor Day. It's light on the sugar, getting most of its sweetness from fresh summer fruit.

    Cheesecakes

    Cheesecakes are always a delicious choice for special occasion entertaining.

    5

    Oreo Cheesecake

    Photo Credit: drivemehungry.com

    This Oreo Cheesecake is chock-full of Oreo cookies and made with an Oreo crust! It’s finished with a layer of chocolate ganache, whipped cream, and even more Oreo cookies!

    6

    Raspberry Cheesecake

    Photo Credit: drivemehungry.com

    This easy Raspberry Cheesecake has a smooth and creamy cheesecake base that's topped with a bright raspberry sauce and fresh raspberries.

    7

    No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake (without gelatin)

    Photo Credit: www.elizacross.com

    This No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake is light, sweet, and creamy and absolutely delicious topped with sweet, juicy strawberries.

    8

    No-Bake Red White & Blue Jello Cheesecake

    Photo Credit: www.all-thats-jas.com

    Need a patriotic treat for your Labor Day party? This No Bake Red, White, and Blue Jell-o Cheesecake easily made with layers of cookie crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and blue and red Jell-o.

    9

    No-Bake Cheesecake with Cool Whip

    No-Bake Cheesecake with Cool Whip is a light and refreshing treat you can make without turning on the oven. It sets up perfectly in the refrigerator into a smooth and creamy no bake dessert that’s delicious with fresh seasonal fruits or simple cherry pie filling.

    Cookies, Bars, and Brownies

    It's hard not to have a good time when you're eating a cookie, brownie, or bar. Amirite?

    10

    Golden Graham S'mores

    Photo Credit: www.ihearteating.com

    Easy no-bake Golden Grahams S'mores are made with cereal, marshmallows, and chocolate chips, and take less than 15 minutes to make.

    11

    Patriotic Rice Krispie Treat Stars

    Photo Credit: www.365daysofbakingandmore.com

    These Patriotic Rice Krispie Treat Stars are a red, white and blue spin on a classic childhood favorite. Chewy, sweet and colorful rice krispie treats are a yummy dessert and just what you need to complete your Labor Day dessert table!

    12

    Cute & Easy Brownie "Popsicles"

    Photo Credit: thesoccermomblog.com

    As if rich, chewy brownies aren’t amazing on their own — we’ve upped the awesome factor by dipping them in chocolate and putting them on a stick! These Brownie Popsicles are a cute and easy treat that are guaranteed to WOW!

    13

    Strawberry Shortcake Cookies

    Photo Credit: urbanfarmie.com

    Nothing screams summer like these simple, fluffy and fresh strawberry cookies. Add the decadent cream cheese filling to make a great thing even better!

    14

    Red, White, and Blue Fruit Pizza Cookies

    Photo Credit: simplyscrumptiouseats.com

    These stunning red, white, and blue Fruit Pizza Cookies are perfect for your next Labor Day party get together. Topped with cream cheese frosting and sliced red and blue fruit, they're the perfect holiday treat!

    Cobblers and Crisps

    Fruit cobblers and crisps are the most delicious ending to the perfect Labor Day party. Just promise you'll serve them with a scoop of ice cream!

    15

    Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix

    Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix is a scrumptious summer dessert with sweet, juicy peaches and a cookie-like spice cake mix cobbler topping. It’s easy to make with canned peaches and cake mix for a sweet treat your whole family will enjoy gobbling up, even if it isn't peach season. 

    16

    Strawberry Blueberry Cobbler

    Photo Credit: thefeatherednester.com

    This recipe for strawberry blueberry cobbler is an easy dessert with fresh or frozen strawberries and blueberries and a flaky biscuit topping. Make star-shaped biscuits for a fun and patriotic dessert, perfect for Labor Day celebrations.

    17

    The Pioneer Woman's Blackberry Cobbler

    Photo Credit: thecozycook.com

    This easy Blackberry Cobbler recipe from The Pioneer Woman takes just 5 ingredients and 10 minutes to prepare. The sweet, juicy filling and a sugary golden crust make it one of the best Labor Day desserts ever.

    18

    Cast Iron Bourbon Caramel Apple Crisp

    Photo Credit: www.yourhomemadehealthy.com

    There's truly nothing better than a warm and gooey Apple Crisp topped with creamy vanilla ice cream. Kick this delicious dessert up a notch by cooking it in a cast iron skillet and drizzling it with homemade bourbon caramel sauce!

    19

    Gluten-free Peach Crisp with Blueberries

    Photo Credit: cleanplatemama.com

    This gluten-free Peach Crisp recipe with blueberries is easy to make, naturally sweetened, and the perfect dessert for summer! 

    Cupcakes

    Add a scrumptious, sweet note to your Labor Day party with these fun and festive cupcake recipes.

    20

    S'mores Cupcakes Recipe

    Photo Credit: www.chiselandfork.com

    S'mores Cupcakes are a delectable dessert you'll love to make for summer parties. With a super moist chocolate cupcake, graham cracker crust, and marshmallow frosting, they just might become one of your favorite Labor Day recipes.

    21

    American Flag Cupcakes

    Photo Credit: www.troprockin.com

    American Flag Cupcakes are the perfect patriotic-themed dessert. Made with your favorite yellow cake mix and red, white, and blue buttercream icing, these American flag cupcakes are not only beautiful but delicious.

    22

    Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes

    Photo Credit: www.inthekidskitchen.com

    These cute Chocolate & Vanilla Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes are the perfect kids summer dessert — without all of the melting mess!

    23

    Coconut Cupcakes

    Photo Credit: www.spendwithpennies.com

    Coconut cupcakes are soft, fluffy cupcakes topped off with a cream cheese coconut buttercream frosting and sprinkled with lightly toasted coconut!

    24

    Jell-o Poke Cupcakes

    Photo Credit: cocktailsandcakes.com

    Jell-o Poke Cupcakes are adorable and delicious. This fun patriotic cupcake recipe is easy to make with just a few ingredients and a great way to celebrate the Labor Day weekend.

    Frozen Desserts

    On a hot day, there's nothing like cooling off with a creamy frozen dessert.

    25

    Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake

    Photo Credit: foodworthfeed.com

    There is absolutely nothing more worthy of a celebration that this homemade Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake! This scratch recipe features a chocolate chip cookie crumb crust, no-churn vanilla ice cream studded with edible cookie dough, gooey chocolate ganache center, and whipped cream icing. It's a show-stopper dessert that brings joy to kids and adults alike.

    26

    Buster Bar Ice Cream Dessert

    Photo Credit: www.fromvalerieskitchen.com

    This decadent layered Buster Bar Ice Cream Dessert was inspired by Dairy Queen’s famous Buster Bar. The ultimate summer party dessert!

    27

    Vegan Frozen Yogurt Bark with Berries

    Photo Credit: bestservedvegan.com

    Vegan Frozen Yogurt Bark with Berries is a tasty frozen summer treat made with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and coconut. This healthy snack is festive, delicious, and easy to whip up.

    28

    Red White and Blue Popsicles

    Photo Credit: disheswithdad.com

    Red, White, and Blue Popsicles are made with fresh berries and coconut milk for the perfect patriotic summer dessert.

    Pies

    These delicious summer pie recipes are perfect for any occasion.

    29

    No Bake Peanut Butter Pie

    Photo Credit: www.chocolatemoosey.com

    If you love peanut butter, you’re going to love this No Bake Peanut Butter Pie. The creamy peanut butter filling is loaded with peanut butter cups and served in a homemade Oreo cookie crust.

    30

    Old Fashioned Banana Cream Pie

    Photo Credit: www.fromvalerieskitchen.com

    Old Fashioned Banana Cream Pie is easy to make at home with simple ingredients and a special cooking technique. It’s a creamy, delicious, nostalgic dessert choice.

    31

    Mini Blueberry Pies

    This Mini Blueberry Pie recipe is filled with juicy blueberries and tangy lemon curd tucked into a flaky crust. The perfect summer fruit pie recipe!

    32

    Easy Peach Hand Pie

    Photo Credit: simplyscrumptiouseats.com

    This easy Peach Hand Pie recipe is a tasty hand-held dessert made with fresh, frozen, or canned peaches and a puff pastry crust. These simple, homemade mini pies come together in minutes in the oven, or air fryer.

    33

    Mini Fruit Tarts

    Photo Credit: partylicious.net

    These pretty Mini Fruit Tarts are the perfect dessert for holidays and parties. They're easy to make ahead and customize with your favorite toppings.

    34

    Fresh Strawberry Jell-o Pie

    Photo Credit: vintagekitchennotes.com

    Strawberry Pie with Jell-o is a simple, sweet pie with lots of strawberry flavor. It's an easy, delicious dessert recipe that's perfect for eating outside on a sunny day.

    Other Sweet Treats

    The best way to end a meal is with a little something sweet and unexpected.

    35

    Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries

    Photo Credit: onmykidsplate.com

    Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries are a super easy dessert everyone loves. Juicy strawberries stuffed with sweetened cream cheese and topped with mini chocolate chips and fresh blueberries are the perfect bite-sized treat for your holiday party.

    36

    Walking Banana Pudding

    Photo Credit: https://gritsandgouda.com

    This Walking Banana Pudding is so much fun to eat. It's a dessert version of walking tacos with individual servings of banana pudding served in mini vanilla wafer cookie bags. Easy, hand-held sweet treat, perfect for backyard parties and summer picnics.

    37

    Strawberry Shortcake In a Jar

    Photo Credit: www.suburbansimplicity.com

    Strawberry Shortcake in a Jar is an easy Labor Day dessert you can whip up in 10 minutes. It’s a perfect way to serve a delicious shortcake recipe at summer parties, cookouts, or get-togethers.

    38

    Healthy Berry Trifle for Summer

    Photo Credit: ifoodreal.com

    This beautiful and impressive Healthy Berry Trifle is layered with spongy almond flour angel food cake, creamy custard, and fresh juicy berries. It is an easy dreamy summer dessert!

    39

    Crock Pot Patriotic Clusters Recipe

    Photo Credit: dessertsonadime.com

    You only need 4 ingredients to make amazing Crock Pot Patriotic Clusters. The slow cooker does all of the work and you get to enjoy the delicious sweet treats.

    40

    Fruit Kabobs

    Photo Credit: recipesfromapantry.com

    These colorful Fruit Kabobs are an easy-to-make, healthier dessert that is perfect for your patriotic celebrations, summer BBQs, and picnics.

    Hungry for More Labor Day Dessert Recipes?

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