30 Memorial Day Desserts That Deserve a Salute and a Second Helping

Memorial Day desserts deserve just as much attention as the grill and the sides. It’s the unofficial kickoff to summer, and no one’s skipping the sweets. These recipes lean into what works: no-fuss prep, bold flavors, and just the right amount of nostalgia. They're built for hot days, full plates, and second servings. You’re not here to babysit a double boiler—you’re here to enjoy the long weekend.

A two-layer chocolate pavlova topped with whipped cream, strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries, displayed on a gray surface. — Photo credit: Happy Foods Tube.

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Cheesecake in a Jar

Two jars of layered cheesecake with a graham cracker base, cream cheese filling, and a topping of dark red cherries, on a cloth with spoons beside them. — Cheesecake in a Jar. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Cheesecake in a Jar shows up no-bake, no-fuss, and full of personality. It’s the kind of Memorial Day desserts people talk about long after the last spoonful. Stack ‘em high in the cooler and call it a win.
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Mini Tiramisu Cups

Two glasses of tiramisu topped with cocoa powder are placed on a white surface. A spoon lies next to the desserts, and a small bowl with more cocoa powder is in the background. — Mini Tiramisu Cups. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Mini Tiramisu Cups show up dressed in layers and don’t hold back on flavor. Great for laid-back gatherings, these no-bake bites are winning over Memorial Day desserts fans left and right. Don't blink—they vanish.
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Red White and Blue Salad

A bowl of creamy fruit salad with fresh strawberries and blueberries. A gold spoon and a small bowl of blueberries are on the side, along with a red and white checkered napkin. — Red White and Blue Salad. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Red White and Blue Salad looks like fireworks in a bowl—berries, cream, and all. As Memorial Day desserts go, this one wins on both flavor and flair. Folks will be scooping seconds while pretending it’s still salad.
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Cream Cheese Danish

Cream Cheese Danish layers flaky dough with berry-filled cheer. It walks the line between dessert and breakfast, but for Memorial Day desserts, anything goes. Expect “just one more bite” to become a common phrase.
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Cookies and Cream Mousse

Two glasses filled with cookies and cream dessert, accompanied by whole cookies and spoons on a striped napkin. — Cookies and Cream Mousse. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Cookies and Cream Mousse comes together quicker than you can say “pass me a spoon.” It’s rich, fluffy, and exactly what Memorial Day desserts should be—easy, cool, and seriously fun. Kids will fight over who gets the last scoop.
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Mini Pavlova Nests

Pavlova dessert with whipped cream and fresh berries on a white plate, garnished with strawberries and blueberries. — Mini Pavlova Nests. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Mini Pavlova Nests are crunchy, creamy, and totally photogenic. Everyone loves showing them off before devouring these Memorial Day desserts like champs. Just be ready to explain what a pavlova is—twice.
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S'mores Dip

A person dipping a graham cracker into a bowl of chocolate dessert. — S'mores Dip. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

S'mores Dip brings the backyard campfire to your table without breaking a sweat. Thanks to the gooey chocolate and golden marshmallows, it’s one of those Memorial Day desserts that’ll disappear faster than you can blink. Don’t be surprised when folks start scraping the bowl.
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Mini Pound Cake

Mini Pound Cake is buttery, soft, and baked to brag about. Perfectly portioned for cookouts, it joins the top tier of Memorial Day desserts every year. You blink, and they’re gone—kind of like summer itself.
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Mini Pancake Skewers

Three kebabs made of mini pancakes, strawberries, blueberries, and chocolate, arranged on a white plate with a red checkered cloth in the background. — Mini Pancake Skewers. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Mini Pancake Skewers don’t wait for morning—they roll straight into dessert duty. Dipped in Nutella and stacked with berries, these bites bring fun to any Memorial Day desserts spread. Good luck keeping the kids away.
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Strawberry Pound Cake Mini Loaf

Three slices of strawberry pound cake on a white plate, with visible pieces of strawberry and a slight golden crust. — Strawberry Pound Cake Mini Loaf. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Strawberry Pound Cake Mini Loaf shows up sweet and ready to party. With real strawberries packed inside, it’s no wonder it gets top billing on every Memorial Day desserts table. Honestly, it might not make it to dessert—people sneak bites early.
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Frozen Yogurt with Berries

A close-up of a yogurt cup topped with blueberries and strawberry slices in a white silicone mold, placed on a white plate. A red and white checkered cloth is partially visible in the background. — Frozen Yogurt with Berries. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Frozen Yogurt with Berries keeps things cool when the grill's hot. With a red, white, and blue vibe, it checks all the boxes for Memorial Day desserts—simple, chilly, and colorful. Best part? No one argues about a second helping.
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Mixed Berry Chocolate Pavlova Cake

Mixed Berry Chocolate Pavlova Cake is part dessert, part centerpiece. Its crunchy chocolate meringue and whipped cream layers make it an instant favorite for Memorial Day desserts tables. Just don’t expect leftovers.
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Patriotic Cheesecake Berry Cups

Four glass dessert cups filled with layers of whipped cream, blueberries, and strawberries, arranged on a striped cloth on a light wooden surface. — Patriotic Cheesecake Berry Cups. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Christian.

Patriotic Cheesecake Berry Cups layer creaminess and color in every spoonful. With red and blue berries plus cheesecake mousse, they land right at the top of Memorial Day desserts must-haves. Individual cups mean no sharing—win-win.
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Vegan Key Lime Pie

A key lime pie with a graham cracker crust, topped with three slices of lime and lime zest, in an aluminum pie tin. — Vegan Key Lime Pie. Photo credit: Strength and Sunshine.

Vegan Key Lime Pie slides in creamy, tart, and chilled just right. It totally earns its spot with other Memorial Day desserts by being refreshing enough to cut through all the grilled goodness. People never guess it’s plant-based.
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Angel Food Cake with Strawberries

A slice of cake topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberry slices sits on a white plate, with a fork partially inserted. — Angel Food Cake with Strawberries. Photo credit: Living in Normal.

Angel Food Cake with Strawberries feels light enough to eat even after three hot dogs. It’s a no-brainer on Memorial Day desserts tables where fruit meets whipped cream in a hurry. Grandma would definitely approve.
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Strawberry Shortcake

A two-layer yellow cake with whipped cream and chopped strawberries between the layers and on top, displayed on a white surface. — Strawberry Shortcake. Photo credit: Cheerful Cook.

Strawberry Shortcake dresses up simple cake mix with berries and cream that don’t quit. It holds its own among all the Memorial Day desserts, probably because it tastes like summer. One bite and everyone’s grinning.
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Red White and Blue Cheesecake Salad

A glass bowl filled with fruit salad made of strawberries, blueberries, and mini marshmallows in a creamy dressing, surrounded by whole strawberries and a star-patterned napkin. — Red White and Blue Cheesecake Salad. Photo credit: The Cookin Chicks.

Red White and Blue Cheesecake Salad blends fruit, marshmallows, and cream cheese into pure summer chaos—in the best way. It earns cheers at Memorial Day desserts tables before the lid even comes off. One spoonful and it’s game over.
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Sourdough Strawberry Shortcakes

A plate with a biscuit topped with cream and strawberry slices, surrounded by more strawberries. Nearby are a fork, a pink napkin, and a bowl of sliced strawberries. — Sourdough Strawberry Shortcakes. Photo credit: Sourdough Brandon.

Sourdough Strawberry Shortcakes give biscuits the red carpet treatment with strawberries and cream. These bite-sized beauties earn their spot on the Memorial Day desserts lineup every year. Yes, people will ask how you made ‘em.
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Strawberry Blueberry Pie

A slice of berry pie topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream is served on a white plate. — Strawberry Blueberry Pie. Photo credit: Chenée Today.

Strawberry Blueberry Pie shows up sweet and rustic with berries and buttery crumb. It takes a prime spot among Memorial Day desserts because it’s just that simple and good. One slice isn’t enough—and everyone knows it.
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Berry Chantilly Cake

A round cake with white frosting is topped with a ring of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries; a gold fork and white plate sit beside it. — Berry Chantilly Cake. Photo credit: Of Jen Sweets.

Berry Chantilly Cake goes big with whipped cream and summer fruit stacked between vanilla cake layers. Fluffy, fresh, and totally fitting for Memorial Day desserts, this one turns heads before forks hit plates. Honestly, it’s gone in minutes.
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Vegan S'mores Pie

A chocolate pie with a graham cracker crust, topped with whipped cream, chocolate chips, and cookie pieces, with one slice missing from the pan. — Vegan S'mores Pie. Photo credit: Strength and Sunshine.

Vegan S'mores Pie pulls off gooey and rich without the campfire. Perfect for Memorial Day desserts, especially when you're short on time or oven space. Nobody misses the dairy—they’re too busy grabbing seconds.
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Blueberry Strawberry Pie

A lattice-topped berry pie with a slice missing sits on a white plate, surrounded by fresh strawberries and blueberries on a light surface. — Blueberry Strawberry Pie. Photo credit: Little Nonni.

Blueberry Strawberry Pie wraps summer fruit in golden crust like it means business. Great for Memorial Day desserts, especially when you want something baked but still fresh. Just add whipped cream and watch it vanish.
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Mini Trifles

Three glasses of layered dessert with strawberries, blueberries, whipped cream, and crumbled cake, with a bowl of berries and whole strawberries on a wooden board. — Mini Trifles. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

Mini Trifles stack berries, cake, and cream like they mean business. Crowd-friendly and cute, they instantly boost the fun on your Memorial Day desserts spread. Fair warning: they disappear fast.
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Date Bark with Pistachio Cream

Rectangular dessert with a base of dark, caramelized pieces, topped with melted chocolate and chopped pistachios. — Date Bark with Pistachio Cream. Photo credit: My Gorgeous Recipes.

Date Bark with Pistachio Cream hits all the snacky-sweet notes without turning on the oven. These crunchy bites are unexpected stars among Memorial Day desserts. People will ask for the recipe—guaranteed.
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Air Fryer Blackberry Cobbler

Small blackberry cobblers in ramekins, one topped with whipped cream, surrounded by fresh blackberries on a plate and cooling rack, with a spoon and lemon halves nearby. — Air Fryer Blackberry Cobbler. Photo credit: Dinners Done Quick.

Air Fryer Blackberry Cobbler keeps dessert easy with crisp topping and juicy filling. It’s quick to make and fits perfectly with all your Memorial Day desserts, especially when oven space is tight. Bonus: no one minds the extra crunch.
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Strawberry Sheet Cake

A slice of strawberry shortcake topped with vanilla ice cream and strawberry sauce on a white plate, with fresh strawberries and a jar of sauce nearby. — Strawberry Sheet Cake. Photo credit: Recipes From Leftovers.

Strawberry Sheet Cake packs fresh berries into every forkful. Big enough for a crowd, it practically screams “bring this to your Memorial Day desserts lineup.” Leftovers? Not likely.
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Frozen Yogurt Berry Bark

A tray of yogurt bars topped with sliced strawberries, blueberries, and cashew nuts, cut into rectangular pieces. — Frozen Yogurt Berry Bark. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Christian.

Frozen Yogurt Berry Bark hits the freezer with fruit, crunch, and cool vibes. It’s one of those Memorial Day desserts that doubles as a snack, and nobody complains. Kids and grownups both grab a piece—and then another.
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Red White and Blue Cake

A slice of red and blue poke cake with white frosting and red, white, and blue sprinkles, served on a white plate. — Red White and Blue Cake. Photo credit: The Cookin Chicks.

Red White and Blue Cake keeps things bold with patriotic flair and plenty of frosting. It’s practically a requirement on any Memorial Day desserts menu worth attending. Snap a photo before slicing—it won’t last long.
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Red White and Blue Cheesecake Bars

Two red, white, and blue marbled cheesecake bars with an Oreo crust, stacked on a plate, topped with whipped cream and star-shaped sprinkles. — Red White and Blue Cheesecake Bars. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

Red White and Blue Cheesecake Bars show up festive and leave no crumb behind. With creamy layers and Oreo crust, they’re the reason Memorial Day desserts need a separate table. Good luck saving one for later.
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Fourth of July Pinwheel Cookies

Pinwheel-shaped cookies decorated in red, white, and blue sugar are arranged on striped straws in a metal bucket with a patriotic ribbon, with bottles of milk in the background. — Fourth of July Pinwheel Cookies. Photo credit: Cheerful Cook.

Fourth of July Pinwheel Cookies may look like party favors, but they vanish fast. Bright, swirly, and sweet, they fit right into Memorial Day desserts lineups where color counts. Bonus: they’re way easier to make than they look.
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