Memorial Day is the perfect time to enjoy sweet treats in the sunshine. Whether you’re at a BBQ, pool party, or picnic, these desserts will steal the show. From fruity favorites to red, white, and blue goodies, there’s something here for everyone. Get ready to dig into some fun, festive, and super tasty desserts!

CHESS SQUARES

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Easy Southern Chess Squares with a gooey cream cheese topping—perfect dessert bars made from cake mix in under an hour! Get the Recipe: Chess Squares

EASY PEACH COBBLER

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This delicious Peach Cobbler using canned peaches is an easy recipe that makes the perfect dessert for any night of the week! Get the Recipe: Peach Cobbler

RED, WHITE, AND BLUE FRUIT PIZZA

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This Red White and Blue Fruit Pizza is an easy fruit pizza recipe for Memorial day parties! Fresh fruit, sweet cream cheese frosting, and a soft cookie make this the perfect summer dessert.
Get the Recipe: Red White and Blue Fruit Pizza

LEMON BERRY NAPOLEON

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This Lemon Berry Napoleon is layers of lemon mousse and flaky puff pastry stacked together and topped with beautiful fresh fruit. Get the Recipe: Lemon Berry Napoleon

SUMMER FRUIT SALSA

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Make this easy Summer Fruit Salsa for your next cookout. Blueberries, apples, and strawberries tossed together for a light and fresh summer dessert! Get the Recipe: Summer Fruit Salsa

CUPCAKES IN A JAR

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These Red, White and Blue Cupcakes are always a hit!  Strawberries, blueberries, whipped cream, and cake make these cupcakes in a jar a delicious addition to any summer celebration!
Get the Recipe: 4th of July Cupcakes in a Jar

AMBROSIA SALAD

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Light and fluffy Ambrosia Salad is a classic dessert made with Cool Whip and sour cream tossed with fruit, coconut, and marshmallows. Get the Recipe: Ambrosia Salad with Cool Whip

NO BAKE RED WHITE AND BLUE CAKE

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This No Bake Red White and Blue Cake is made with pound cake, whipped topping, and lots of fresh summer berries! Get the Recipe: No Bake Red White and Blue Cake

LEMONADE FRUIT SALAD

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This Lemonade Fruit Salad is an easy summer fruit salad packed full of seasonal fresh fruit and mixed with frozen lemonade. It’s perfect for potlucks and parties. Get the Recipe: Lemonade Fruit Salad

NO BAKE STRAWBERRY PIE

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This easy no bake Strawberry Pie is made with a no-bake graham cracker crust, fresh strawberries, and creamy strawberry yogurt that is frozen into a delicious low-calorie strawberry dessert that is perfect for summer! Get the Recipe: No Bake Strawberry Pie

SOUR CREAM POUND CAKE

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This sweet, buttery Sour Cream Pound Cake is an easy cake recipe made with simple ingredients. Serve it with fresh fruit as a simple summer dessert.
Get the Recipe: Sour Cream Pound Cake a Classic Comfort Food

BANANA SPLIT POKE CAKE

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This easy Banana Split Cake takes all of the flavors of your favorite ice cream treat and bakes them into a delicious poke cake. Get the Recipe: Banana Split Cake

OREO MAGIC BARS

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These easy Oreo Magic Bars are a fun twist on the classic 7 layer bar with layers of chocolate and Oreo baked a decadent dessert bar. Get the Recipe: Oreo Magic Bars