20 Labor Day Desserts for the Sweetest End to Your Summer
Your final cookout of the season wouldn’t be complete without a treat.
Before you dive headfirst into back-to-school season, Labor Day is the perfect excuse to soak up one last summer celebration. Whether it's a pool party, a laid-back cookout, or an outdoor potluck, your holiday gathering will need a crowd-pleasing menu full of seasonal staples (like these Labor Day recipes!). And if there’s one thing that’ll make saying goodbye to the season a whole lot sweeter, it’s these Labor Day desserts.
After polishing off a plate piled high with grilled dishes, creamy pasta salads, and crunchy coleslaws, you’ll definitely want to conclude your meal with something sweet. This assortment of Labor Day desserts has it all: fruity favorites, chocolatey indulgences, patriotic treats, nostalgic classics, and more. You’ll find pies and crisps packed with peak-season fruit, frozen bites that put ice cream at the front and center, and striking sweets all decked out in red, white, and blue. If you want to keep things simple, opt for a make-ahead treat that you can assemble days in advance, one of Ree Drummond’s favorite no-bake desserts that’ll keep your kitchen cool, or a sheet cake that’ll easily serve a crowd.
Whatever you choose to satisfy your sweet tooth, these Labor Day desserts will make your summer send-off a little bit easier to digest before you switch gears for fall.
No-Bake Peaches and Cream Pie
Packed with ripe peaches and layered with creamy goodness, this dessert is undeniably delicious. The best part? All you need are five ingredients!
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Blackberry-Almond Crisp
Make the most of late-summer blackberries by churning out these single-serve desserts. The warm, sweet-tart center and golden, crunchy topping is a mouthwatering combination, especially during the final days of the season.
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Frozen S’mores Bars
You won’t have to worry about cleaning up a sticky, gooey mess with these dessert bars! You get all the nostalgic flavors layered in one frosty treat, yet you won’t have to roast a single marshmallow.
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Blueberry Sour Cream Pie recipe
For a Labor Day dessert that tastes as homey and comforting as Grandma’s, whip up this berry-packed pie! The buttery pecan streusel is basically made for a summer cookout.
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Strawberry Spoon Cake
Give your Labor Day spread a pop of freshness with this tender spoon cake. The moist middle is studded with sweet strawberries and wrapped in lightly crisp edges.
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No-Bake Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Bars
In red, white, and blue, these chilled cheesecake bars are a festive way to pay homage to Labor Day. Best of all, you won’t have to bake a thing!
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Million Dollar Pie
This retro pie checks all the boxes for a Labor Day dessert: You can make it ahead, you don’t need to turn on the oven, and you can transport it without breaking a sweat. Plus, you can’t beat the tropical flavors.
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Old-Fashioned Banana Pudding
A big scoop of this timeless treat will be a hit at any Labor Day celebration. It’s light, fluffy, refreshing, and incredibly tasty—everyone will want seconds!
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Blackberry Pie
You can't go wrong with a homemade pie, especially one that's bursting with bright summer berries. This Labor Day dessert has jammy fruit tucked inside a flaky, buttery crust that tastes even better topped with whipped cream.
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Peach-Plum Upside-Down Cake
Show off peak-season stone fruits by presenting them on a jaw-dropping upside-down cake. The glossy fruit topping makes this Labor Day dessert one of the prettiest out there!
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Red, White, and Blue Ice Cream Sandwiches
Celebrate the long weekend with a Labor Day dessert that’s proudly flaunting its patriotism. The sugar cookies are rolled in red, white, and blue sprinkles before they’re stuffed with store-bought vanilla ice cream.
Root Beer Float Pie
Bring a bite of late-summer nostalgia to your Labor Day gathering by serving up this cool, creamy no-bake pie. It tastes exactly like a root beer float, and it doesn’t require heating up your kitchen!
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Peach-Raspberry Crisp
Sweet, juicy fruit is layered with a crumbly, bubbly topping for a Labor Day dessert that’s pure summer. Everyone will want a scoop of this seasonal treat, especially if it’s served with vanilla ice cream.
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Berry Chantilly Cake
If you’re looking for the perfect centerpiece for your Labor Day get-together, this berry Chantilly cake is just the thing. It’s slathered in silky icing and garnished with vibrant berries for a treat that’s as delicious as it is beautiful.
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S'mores Dip
Skip the stress of starting a campfire, and serve this gooey, golden-brown s’mores dip instead. This Labor Day dessert has all the delectable flavors of the childhood favorite, but it’s packaged in a single skillet!
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Cherry Delight
With a buttery vanilla wafer crust, a velvety cream cheese filling, and a glistening cherry pie topping, this Labor Day treat will have everyone crowding around the dessert table—trust us!
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American Flag Cake
There’s no better way to celebrate this all-American holiday than with a flag cake. Not only is this Labor Day dessert perfectly on theme, but it’s also ideal for feeding a crowd.
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Atlantic Beach Pie
For your end-of-summer bash, look to the zippy, zesty flavor of citrus fruit. Atlantic beach pie is like a mashup of key lime pie and lemon icebox pie, which means it’s a seamless fit for your final hurrah of the season.
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Blueberry Ice Cream
It wouldn't be summer without ice cream, and this homemade version is loaded with fresh blueberries. The recipe requires just a few other ingredients that you most likely have on hand in your kitchen.
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Piña Colada Cake
This Labor Day, go big on sunny, tropical flavors with a cake that's reminiscent of a beach vacation. Each slice is brimming with coconut, pineapple, and, yes, rum!
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