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We have a list of the Best Memorial Day Desserts. Try some of these easy Memorial day dessert ideas sure to impress. We have everything from cakes and cookies to fruit salads and more.

We have a list of the Best Memorial Day Desserts. Try these easy Memorial day dessert ideas that everyone will love. 39 desserts for Memorial Day.  We have the best options for kids, for parties and some healthy options and gluten free options too.  You are sure to find a dessert for everyone on this list.  #eatingonadime #memorialdayrecipes #memorialdayfood #dessertrecipes #easyrecipes
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Best Memorial Day Desserts

It is always so fun to make a delicious red, white and blue dessert for Memorial Day. Every cookout needs a good dessert. It is even better if it is festive.

Look no further because we have the best recipes to try all in one place. Each dessert is so easy and really tasty.

Whether you are looking for a refreshing drink or cupcakes, this list has something for everyone.

1. The Best Red White and Blue Cake to Impress

This cake is so festive and even tastier to eat. While it looks impressive, it is so easy to make.

Red White and Blue Cake
Make this Quick and easy red white and blue cake today! The best 4th of July desserts with the bold vibrant colors. Make this 4th of July cake this year.
Red White and Blue Cake

2. Red Velvet Cookies Recipe

Just 4 ingredients and you can make this easy recipe for Red Velvet Cookies. It is soft and delicious and starts with a cake mix.

Red Velvet Cookies Recipe
This Red Velvet Cookies Recipe is easy to make because you only need 4 ingredients. Easy Red velvet crinkle cookies are the best cake mix cookies!
Red Velvet Cookies Recipe

3. Red, White and Blue Drink

Try this family friendly drink at your next Memorial Day cookout. The layers are so gorgeous and the drink is refreshing.

How to make Red, White, and Blue Drink
Don’t you love those red, white, and blue drinks for fourth of July. Here I show you How to make Red, White, and Blue Drink to easily impress your guests.
How to make Red, White, and Blue Drink

4. Red, White and Blue Jello

Layer jello in a cup for an easy treat for Memorial Day. The red, white and blue layers make a pretty dessert that is so simple.

Red, White, and Blue Jello
You have to try this easy Red, White, and Blue Jello next time for your 4th of July party. It is easy to make, the kids love it and everyone will be impressed.
Red, White, and Blue Jello

5. Red, White and Blue Fruit Salad

The glaze in this recipe is light and tangy. It is the perfect combination with fruit for a delicious dessert idea.

Red, White, and Blue Fruit Salad
You are going to love this red white and blue fruit salad. This easy recipe is one of my favorite 4th of July Salad ideas. The fruit glaze in this 4th of July Fruit salad recipe is amazing! So tangy and sweet.
Red, White, and Blue Fruit Salad

6. Red Velvet Cupcake Recipe

Each bite is moist and delicious. These red velvet cupcakes make the perfect dessert for Memorial Day.

Red Velvet Cupcake Recipe
This cupcake recipe is seriously the best red velvet cupcake recipe in the world. This red velvet cupcake recipe is made from scratch and you will love it.
Red Velvet Cupcake Recipe

7. 4th of July Icebox Cake

Make this super easy no bake treat for a delicious dessert with very little work. The strawberries and blueberries look so pretty and taste amazing.

4th of July Icebox cake
4th of July icebox cake is the perfect no bake treat with tasty layers of cream cheese, fruit and more. The red, white and blue is festive.
4th of July Icebox cake

8. 4th of July Chocolate Covered Oreos

Everyone loves Oreo cookies and these chocolate covered ones are sure to be a hit. They are covered in red, white and blue for the perfect dessert.

4th of July Chocolate Covered Oreos
These 4th of July Chocolate Covered Oreos are delicious and so easy to make. It is one of our favorite easy 4th of July Desserts! Make these Red white and blue chocolate covered oreos today! It will be one of your favorite Quick and easy Fourth of July Desserts!
4th of July Chocolate Covered Oreos

9. 4th Of July Fruit Kabobs

Make a flag out of fruit skewers for a tasty and healthy patriotic dessert. It is so quick and easy to layer bananas, strawberries and blueberries.

4th of July Fruit Kabobs
You have to try this fun dessert – 4th of july fruit kabobs where we make fruit kabobs look like the American flag. So easy to do with the kids.
4th of July Fruit Kabobs

10. 4th of July Brownie Bites

If you are looking for a cute dessert that just looks amazing, try making these Brownie Bites. They look like firecracker bombs and taste delicious.

4th of July Brownie Bites
You have to make these 4th of July Brownies. These look like little firecracker bombs and they are one of my favorite patriotic desserts.
4th of July Brownie Bites

11. 4th of July Cake Mix Cookies

This recipe starts with a cake mix and only calls for 5 ingredients total. Each bite is soft and delicious and loaded with red, white and blue candy.

Quick and Easy 4th of July Cake mix Cookies Recipe
You only need 5 ingredients to make this delicious 4th of July Cake mix Cookies Recipe. These cake mix cookies are the best 4th of July desserts.
Quick and Easy 4th of July Cake mix Cookies Recipe

12. 4th of July Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe

Anyone can make this super easy recipe. You just add sprinkles to ice cream sandwiches for a delicious treat. This is sure to beat the heat.

4th of July Ice Cream Sandwich recipe
Try this easy 4th of July Ice Cream Sandwich recipe. It is super simple but very festive for the perfect 4th of July dessert.
4th of July Ice Cream Sandwich recipe

13. Patriotic Oreo Truffles

Truffles are so rich and creamy. This is a decadent dessert that is tasty and simple to make.

Patriotic Oreo Truffles
Patriotic Oreo Truffles is the perfect treat to make when you need something festive and easy. This delicious recipe is decadent and stunning.
Patriotic Oreo Truffles

14. 4th of July Cupcakes

There is a surprise in the middle. These firecracker cupcakes are so fun to serve for Memorial Day.

Easy 4th of July Cupcakes
These quick and Easy 4th of July Cupcakes are so fun! These firecracker cupcakes are super fun with a surprise of sprinkles in the middle!
Easy 4th of July Cupcakes

15. Fried Ice Cream

From the crispy coating to the deep fried ice cream, this creamy dessert will be a crowd favorite.

Fried Ice Cream
Learn the secrets to make deep fried ice cream at home. Delicious ice cream, crispy coating and your favorite toppings make this amazing.
Fried Ice Cream

16. No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake in a Jar

These individual desserts make such an easy treat to serve at parties and cookouts. They are so fun in the little mason jars and really delicious too.

No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake in a Jar
This adorable No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake in a Jar recipe is so yummy! You will love this Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe. No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe is perfect for all occasions! The little jars are so cute!
No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake in a Jar

17. Strawberry Crunch Bars Recipe

Once you make this classic Strawberry Crunch bars Recipe, it will become a family favorite. The layers of graham crackers, creamy strawberry layer and more taste so light and delicious.

Strawberry Crunch Bars Recipe
Next time you find Strawberries on sale, make sure you make this strawberry crunch bars recipe. It is delicious and the perfect summer dessert.
Strawberry Crunch Bars Recipe

18. 3 Ingredient Strawberry Icebox Cake Recipe

No bake desserts are so simple to make. This amazing icebox cake only calls for 3 simple ingredients. It is so creamy and tasty.

3 ingredient Strawberry Icebox Cake Recipe
Make this Strawberry icebox cake with 3 ingredients!This Strawberry icebox cake recipe is so simple. No bake strawberry icebox cake is the perfect dessert.
3 ingredient Strawberry Icebox Cake Recipe

19. Frozen Yogurt Bites

Everyone will enjoy these frozen yogurt bites on a hot day. They are sweet and refreshing while being a healthy dessert idea.

Frozen Yogurt Bites
Learn how to make easy frozen yogurt bites for a tasty and healthy treat for the kids. Plus, you will save money too!
Frozen Yogurt Bites

20. Red Velvet Poke Cake

From the cream cheese topping to the moist cake, this recipe is an all around tasty recipe. It can be made ahead for an easy dessert at your cookout.

Red Velvet Poke Cake
Red velvet fans will go crazy over this easy red velvet poke cake recipe. The cake is topped with cream cheese frosting and chocolate chips.
Red Velvet Poke Cake

21. 4th of July puppy chow recipe

Lots of peanut butter, powdered sugar and more make a tasty treat for the entire family. This snack is addictive and you won’t be able to eat just one handful.

4th of July puppy chow recipe
4th of July puppy chow recipe is a simple patriotic treat perfect to make for fourth of July or Memorial Day. Everyone will love red white and blue muddy buddies.

4th of July puppy chow recipe

22. American flag cake

Make this easy flag cake for an impressive dessert without much work. It is easy, tasty and festive.

American flag cake
Every 4th of July or Memorial Day party needs an American flag cake! This recipe is super easy and not complicated at all. Let the kids help and make it an annual tradition!

American flag cake

23.  Ice cream cake 

Fans of Dairy Queen will go crazy over this copycat ice cream cake recipe. It is the best cake to enjoy all Summer long.

How to make ice cream cake
Save money and learn how to make ice cream cake at home. This COPYCAT DAIRY QUEEN ICE CREAM CAKE is so easy to make and tastes amazing.

How to make ice cream cake

24. Red white and blue chocolate bark recipe

Everyone will enjoy this patriotic candy treat. It is loaded with delicious chocolate and M&M’s. Not only does it look great but it tastes so yummy.

Red white and blue chocolate bark recipe
Red white and blue chocolate bark recipe is the perfect patriotic candy to make for a festive treat. It is super easy and tastes amazing for a really special dessert everyone will love.

Red white and blue chocolate bark recipe

25. Patriotic Crack

Only a few ingredients and you can easily make this patriotic recipe. It is the best combination of salty and sweet.

Patriotic Crack
Patriotic Crack is super easy and so festive with sprinkles. With only a few ingredients, this decadent treat comes together in minutes.

Patriotic Crack

26. Crock pot patriotic clusters

This easy candy recipe is made in the slow cooker. It is so rich and delicious. Everyone will go crazy over this treat for Memorial Day.

Crock pot patriotic clusters
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 best treat. It is perfect for July 4th or Memorial Day!

Crock pot patriotic clusters

27. Red white and blue trifle 

So many delicious layers of berries, pudding and cake make this trifle simply amazing. It is so pretty in the glass trifle dish and the layers look stunning.

Red white and blue trifle
Red white and blue trifle has layers of berries, pudding and cake for a light and festive dessert. Enjoy this easy recipe for Memorial Day, Fourth of July and more.

Red white and blue trifle

28. 4th of July chocolate dipped rice krispie treats

Jazz up plain rice krispies with chocolate and festive sprinkles. This no bake treat is super easy and so ooey gooey.

4th of July chocolate dipped rice krispie treats
Try making 4th of July chocolate dipped rice krispie treats for a delicious and patriotic recipe. We love to make red white and blue treats for July 4th and Memorial Day.

4th of July chocolate dipped rice krispie treats

29. 4th of July chocolate dipped pretzel rods 

Take plain pretzels up a level when you dip them into chocolate. The topping is so pretty and the sprinkles add a pretty touch.

4th of July chocolate dipped pretzel rods
Make these 4th of July chocolate dipped pretzel rods for a red, white and blue treat sure to impress. This recipe is so easy and takes very little time but looks amazing.

4th of July chocolate dipped pretzel rods

30. Patriotic Oreo Balls

Only 4 ingredients needed for these fun and tasty Oreo Balls.

Patriotic Oreo Balls
You only need 4 ingredients to make Patriotic Oreo Balls. This creamy and delicious treat is festive, tasty and oh so easy!

Patriotic Oreo Balls

31. Red white and blue crinkle cake mix cookies

Crinkle cookies are so fun to make. These easy cookies are soft and delicious.

Red white and blue crinkle cake mix cookies
Red white and blue crinkle cake mix cookies are so soft and delicious. Plus, they are so festive and patriotic. Make these delicious cookies today for a tasty treat.

Red white and blue crinkle cake mix cookies

32. 4th of July poke cake recipe

Poke cakes are very simple to make. This patriotic recipe looks stunning.

4th of July poke cake recipe
If you are looking for a patriotic and super easy dessert, this 4th of July poke cake recipe is the one to try! With only a few ingredients, it is so easy but tastes delicious.

4th of July poke cake recipe

33. No bake cherry cheesecake recipe 

The luscious cherry topping combines with cheesecake for a great dessert.

No bake cherry cheesecake recipe
No bake cherry cheesecake recipe is a cheesecake lovers dream come true. This delicious no bake recipe is super easy and has the best cherry topping.

No bake cherry cheesecake recipe

34. Blueberry Dump Cake Recipe 

Try this easy dump cake with only 3 ingredients.

Blueberry Dump Cake Recipe
Blueberry Dump Cake Recipe has only 3 ingredients for a quick and easy dessert. Lots of blueberries make this recipe special and it’s a great Summer time dessert. We love it with vanilla ice cream!

Blueberry Dump Cake Recipe

35. Strawberry pretzel dessert recipe

If you like salty and sweet, this recipe is a must try.

Strawberry pretzel dessert recipe
Strawberry pretzel dessert recipe is the perfect combination of salty and sweet. The creamy filling is so decadent and the strawberry topping is sweet and delicious.

Strawberry pretzel dessert recipe

36. Strawberry dump cake

Make this easy cake loaded with strawberries. The recipe calls for only 4 ingredients.

Strawberry dump cake
Strawberry dump cake has just 4 ingredients and makes a simple but delicious dessert. This cake is loaded with strawberries for a luscious treat in minutes.

Strawberry dump cake

37. Cherry dump cake recipe

If you can toss a few ingredients together, you can make this easy cake.

Cherry dump cake recipe
Cherry dump cake recipe has only 3 ingredients and comes together in minutes. Throw this together for the perfect dessert and top with vanilla ice cream. Yum!

Cherry dump cake recipe

38. No bake banana split cake recipe

Enjoy everything you love about a banana split in this tasty cake.

No bake banana split cake recipe
No bake banana split cake recipe is super quick and easy and always a hit. Layers of strawberries, pineapple and more topped with chocolate and cherries make this dessert so decadent.

No bake banana split cake recipe

39. Heaven on earth cake 

Layers of angel food cake, creamy pudding, fruit and more combine for a luscious dessert.

Heaven on earth cake
Heaven on earth cake is packed with cherries, pudding and angel food cake for a decadent dessert. It comes together quickly for an amazing cake.

Heaven on earth cake

Easy memorial day dessert ideas

The ideas are endless for easy and tasty desserts. There is something for everyone and every schedule.

You can even use store bought cake in some of the trifle recipes. The dessert will still be delicious.

Make your list today with the recipes you plan to try. We love cherry pie or dump cake with vanilla ice cream.

Keep things simple and serve fresh berries with whipped cream. There are so many tasty ideas for Memorial Day everyone will love.

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