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10 Easy Memorial Day Desserts

Get inspired by some of the season's best and incredible recipes with these 10 homemade recipes to try for your Memorial Day weekend celebration.

Red White and Blue Cupcakes

S'mores Cupcakes with a graham cracker crust and topped with marshmallow buttercream.
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What's summer without S'mores?! These chocolate cupcakes have a graham cracker crust and a delicious marshmallow buttercream frosting.

Get this recipe: S'mores Cupcakes

Red White and Blue Trifle

Red white and blue trifle.
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Red white and blue trifle is a delicious no-bake berry trifle made with fresh blueberries and strawberries, pudding mix, pound cake, and whipped cream. This seriously simple dessert takes just 7 ingredients and 15 minutes to put together.

Get the recipe: Red White and Blue Trifle

DoubleTree Chocolate Chip Cookies

DoubleTree Cookies copycat on a platter.
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What's a summer cookout with cookies? This DoubleTree copycat recipe is one that you'll make for gatherings all summer long.

Get the recipe: DoubleTree Chocolate Chip Cookies

S'mores Brownies

S'mores Brownies slice on a marble serving board.
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S'mores brownies are the perfect combination of two classic delicious treats, bringing together the texture of gooey campfire marshmallows and the rich chocolatey flavor and texture of brownies, making them ideal for Memorial Day.

Get the recipe: S'mores Brownies

Flag Ice Cream Cake

Flag Ice Cream Cake made with blueberries and raspberries.
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You don't have to choose between ice cream and a classic patriotic dessert with this flag ice cream cake! So easy to prep ahead of time, this fun no-bake cake is a hit with the whole family.

Get the recipe: Flag Ice Cream Cake

Red White and Blue Cupcakes

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These Patriotic Cupcakes and perfect for Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day celebrations.

Get the recipe: Red White and Blue Cupcakes

Lemonade Strawberry Cupcakes

Lemonade Strawberry Cupcake with the wrapper peeled.
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These lemonade cupcakes have a sweet strawberry frosting made with real strawberries. This fruity dessert is a delicious summertime treat.

Get the recipe: Lemonade Strawberry Cupcakes

Reese's Peanut Butter Pie

Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Pie topped with whipped cream.
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This Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Pie has a peanut butter filling, dark chocolate layer, Reese's cups, Oreos, and homemade whipped cream. Perfect for a Memorial Day indulgence!

Get Recipe: Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Pie

Oreo Cream Cheese Truffles

Patriotic Oreo Cream Cheese Truffles on a plate.
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These Oreo Cream Cheese Truffles are the perfect sweet treat for Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day. They’re not only delicious and easy to make, but kids will love helping you create these festive treats!

Get the recipe: Patriotic Oreo Cream Cheese Truffles

Red, White, and Blue Cake

Red white and blue cake with fresh berries.
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This Red, White, and Blue cake is a quick and easy 4th of July cake idea, Memorial Day, or Labor Day dessert! It’s filled with fresh whipped cream, strawberries, and blueberries.

Get the recipe: Red White and Blue Tunnel Cake