7 Delicious Memorial Day Desserts

Memorial Day desserts are a wonderful way to end a holiday meal. They’re sweet, tasty, and sometimes cold — perfect for the beginning of summer.

Best Memorial Day Desserts to Start the Summer Right

Want to make the most memorable holiday meal? We recommend ending the holiday BBQ with the most delicious Memorial Day desserts. Even when the family feels full, they’ll quickly realize they have room for dessert when they see these spectacular sweets!

1. Berry White Ice Pops

What better way to start the summer than with some ice pops? This recipe is also perfect for easy Memorial Day desserts that even beginners can make!

Ingredients:

• 1 3/4 cups of 2% milk, divided
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 10 freezer pop molds or paper cups with wooden pop sticks
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries

Directions:

1. Warm 1/4 cup of milk in a microwave. Stir in the honey until it blends. Afterward, stir in the vanilla and the remaining 1 1/2 cups of milk.
2. Distribute the berries among the pop molds. Cover each mold with the milk mixture and top with pop sticks. If you’re using cups, insert the sticks through the foil and top the pops with the foil. Freeze until firm. Serve.

2. Lemon-Blueberry Pound Cake

Do you need unforgettable Memorial Day dessert ideas? This lemon blueberry pound cake might not seem impressive at first glance, but once you taste it, you can’t get enough!

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup of butter, softened
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 large egg white, room temperature
• 4 ounces of cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups of sugar
• 1 tbsp grated lemon zest
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 2 cups unsweetened blueberries
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 cup lemon yogurt
• 1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Flour and grease a 10-inch fluted tube pan. Cream the butter, sugar, and cream cheese until blended. Add egg white and eggs one at a time, beating after every addition. Beat in the vanilla and lemon zest.
2. Toss 2 tbsp flour with blueberries. In a separate bowl, mix the remaining flour with baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add the flour alternately with yogurt to the creamed mixture, beating after every addition until combined. Fold in the blueberry mixture.
3. Transfer the batter to the fluted tube pan. Bake for 60 minutes. Cook for 10 minutes in the pan and remove to the wire rack. Cook completely.
4. Mix lemon juice and confectioners’ sugar in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle over the cake.

3. Patriotic Frozen Delight

Do you want refreshing but healthy Memorial Day desserts after your meal? This frozen dessert is sure to satisfy every craving!

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp grated lemon zest
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk
• 2 cups plain yogurt
• 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
• 2 cups mini marshmallows
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions:

1. Combine lemon zest, juice, and milk in a bowl. Stir in the pecans, marshmallows, and yogurt. Spread half of it into an ungreased 11 by 7-inch dish. Sprinkle with half of the blueberries and strawberries. Afterward, cover with the remaining yogurt mix.
2. Top with the remaining berries and cover. Freeze until firm. Remove it from the freezer 20 minutes before serving.

4. Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Bars

Get into the spirit of the holiday by incorporating American colors. These red, white, and blue cheesecake bars are patriotic and scrumptious!

Ingredients:

• 1 9-inch graham cracker crust
• 2 large egg whites, room temperature
• 1 package (or 8 ounces) of reduced-fat cream cheese
• Sugar substitute blend equal to 1 cup of sugar
• 1 tsp grated lemon zest
• 3/4 cup of 2% cottage cheese
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup strawberry preserves with reduced sugar
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1/2 cup of fresh blueberries

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°. Line an 8-inch baking pan with foil and extend the foil up the sides. Coat the foil using cooking spray. Remove the pie crust from the foil pan and break into fine crumbs into the prepared pan. Press the crumbs onto the bottom of the pan.
2. Process the cottage cheese in a small smooth processor. Transfer to a bowl and add lemon zest, juice, vanilla, sugar, and cream cheese. Beat until smooth. Lightly beat an egg and egg whites in a small bowl and add it to the cottage cheese mix. Beat on low speed until it blends. Pour over the crust.
3. Drop the preserves over the filling by teaspoonfuls. Cut through the cheesecake using a knife to swirl and sprinkle with blueberries.
4. Bake for 30 minutes. Cool for 1 hour on a wire rack and refrigerate for 2 hours.
5. Remove the cheesecake from the pan by lifting it with the foil. Cut it into 12 bars and serve.

5. Strawberry Crunch Ice Cream Cake

There are numerous Memorial Day cake recipes out on the market. If you can’t decide between cake or ice cream, why not try this strawberry crunch cake?

Ingredients:

• For the Ice Cream Cake:
  • Butter
  • Vanilla ice cream
  • Strawberry ice cream
  • Golden Oreos
  • Whipped topping
• For the Topping:
  • Golden Oreos
  • Freeze-dried strawberries
  • Fresh strawberries to garnish

Directions:

1. For the Cookie Crust:
   1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
   2. Using a food processor, crumble 24 Golden Oreos. Stir them together with the melted butter and press into an 8×8-inch pan lined with parchment.
   3. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes. Let it cool to room temperature.
2. For the Strawberry-Cookie Crunch:
   1. Crumble the Oreos with a food processor, leaving them crunchy and fairly coarse. Remove from the food processor and set aside.
   2. Process the freeze-dried strawberries separately from the cookies. Toss them together lightly with the Oreo crumble.
3. Layer the ice cream by letting vanilla ice cream sit on the counter to melt a little. When it’s soft, spread an even layer over the graham crackers. Let it freeze and firm for one hour.
4. Repeat the previous step using strawberry ice cream. Add some freeze-dried berries for more flavor. Freeze again for one hour.
5. Remove the 8×8-inch pan from the freezer. Layer whipped topping on the cake and freeze again. Sprinkle the cookie-strawberry crumble on top.

6. Strawberry Cupcakes With Whipped Cream Frosting

Do you need bite-sized desserts to serve at a cookout for Memorial weekend? These strawberry cupcakes are easy to bake and eat!

Ingredients:

• • For the Cupcakes:
    • 1/2 cup seedless strawberry jam, warmed
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 3/4 cup softened butter
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 3 large egg whites, room temperature
    • 1 cup 2% milk
    • 1/2 cup sour cream
    • 1/4 tsp baking soda
    • Red food coloring
    • 1 tsp baking powder
    • 1/4 tsp salt
    • 1 2/3 cup all-purpose flour

• For the Frosting:
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup seedless strawberry jam
  • Fresh strawberries

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Use paper to line 16 muffin cups. Press the warm jam through a fine-mesh strainer and discard the pulp.
2. Cream the butter and sugar for 5-7 minutes. Add egg whites one at a time, beating after every addition. Beat in the vanilla and strained jam.
3. Whisk milk and sour cream in a small bowl until smooth.
4. Whisk baking powder, baking soda, flour, and salt in another bowl. Add to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk mixture, beating after every addition. Stir in food coloring.
5. Fill the muffin cups until three-fourths full. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes and remove to wire racks. Cool completely.
6. Beat the cream until it thickens. Add jam, vanilla, and confectioners’ sugar. Beat until stiff peaks start forming. Pipe over cupcakes. Refrigerate leftovers. Garnish with fresh strawberries.

7. Strawberry Pretzel Dessert Jars

Do you want something easy to make and easy to eat? These strawberry pretzel dessert bars will quickly become one of your go-to Memorial Day desserts!

Ingredients:

• For the Crust:
  • 2 cups crushed pretzels
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter, melted
• For the Filling:
  • 8 ounces of softened cream cheese
  • 2 cups whipped topic
  • 1 cup sugar
• For the Topping:
  • 2 packages of 3-ounce strawberry gelatin
  • Whipped topping
  • 2 cups of boiling water
  • Pretzels
  • 2 packages of 16-ounce frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Combine the butter, sugar, and pretzels in a bowl. Press into a 13×9-inch baking dish without grease. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack.
2. For the filling, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and whipped topping until smooth. Spread over the crust and refrigerate until chilled.
3. For the topping, dissolve the gelatin in boiling water in a bowl. Stir in the sweetened strawberries. Let it chill until partially set. Spoon over the filling. Chill for 4-6 hours and cut into squares. Serve with whipped topping and pretzels.

Celebrate Memorial Day With Sweets

Memorial Day is an important holiday for Americans. It honors the brave souls of those who fought for us and signals the start of summer. Make the day even more memorable with Memorial Day desserts!

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