Top 10+ Scrumptious Memorial Day Dessert Ideas

Memorial Day is the perfect time to break out those long-awaited summer dessert recipes. If you're lacking ideas, this list has you covered.

Red White and Blue Trifles (No Cooking, No Baking!)

Red White and Blue Trifles (No Cooking, No Baking!), Knickerbocker Glory (the Harry Potter Treat!), Strawberry Dessert (Easy, Delicious and Only 5 Ingredients!), Strawberry Granita (Frozen Strawberry Dessert) Sicilian-Style, Chocolate Chip Cookie Baked Alaska Pie, Best Apple Pie Recipe, Orange Cupcakes, Blueberry Crumble, Red, White and Blue Fruit Tart, Election Cake, a Forgotten American Tradition

Memorial Day is the perfect time to break out those long-awaited summer dessert recipes. If you're lacking ideas, this list has you covered.

These patriotic-looking trifles are an easy pre-made individual dessert for any Memorial Day function.

Knickerbocker Glory (the Harry Potter Treat!)

Red White and Blue Trifles (No Cooking, No Baking!), Knickerbocker Glory (the Harry Potter Treat!), Strawberry Dessert (Easy, Delicious and Only 5 Ingredients!), Strawberry Granita (Frozen Strawberry Dessert) Sicilian-Style, Chocolate Chip Cookie Baked Alaska Pie, Best Apple Pie Recipe, Orange Cupcakes, Blueberry Crumble, Red, White and Blue Fruit Tart, Election Cake, a Forgotten American Tradition

Knickerbocker Glory

Typically a British dessert and as seen in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, this dessert is also a refreshing summer treat.

Strawberry Dessert (Easy, Delicious and Only 5 Ingredients!)

Red White and Blue Trifles (No Cooking, No Baking!), Knickerbocker Glory (the Harry Potter Treat!), Strawberry Dessert (Easy, Delicious and Only 5 Ingredients!), Strawberry Granita (Frozen Strawberry Dessert) Sicilian-Style, Chocolate Chip Cookie Baked Alaska Pie, Best Apple Pie Recipe, Orange Cupcakes, Blueberry Crumble, Red, White and Blue Fruit Tart, Election Cake, a Forgotten American Tradition

overhead view of strawberry dessert

Who doesn't love strawberries, meringues, and cream?

Strawberry Granita (Frozen Strawberry Dessert) Sicilian-Style

Red White and Blue Trifles (No Cooking, No Baking!), Knickerbocker Glory (the Harry Potter Treat!), Strawberry Dessert (Easy, Delicious and Only 5 Ingredients!), Strawberry Granita (Frozen Strawberry Dessert) Sicilian-Style, Chocolate Chip Cookie Baked Alaska Pie, Best Apple Pie Recipe, Orange Cupcakes, Blueberry Crumble, Red, White and Blue Fruit Tart, Election Cake, a Forgotten American Tradition

strawberry granita in a glass served Sicilian style

This traditionally Sicilian treat is perfect for a hot day—it's delicious and refreshing and not too sweet.

Red White and Blue Trifles (No Cooking, No Baking!), Knickerbocker Glory (the Harry Potter Treat!), Strawberry Dessert (Easy, Delicious and Only 5 Ingredients!), Strawberry Granita (Frozen Strawberry Dessert) Sicilian-Style, Chocolate Chip Cookie Baked Alaska Pie, Best Apple Pie Recipe, Orange Cupcakes, Blueberry Crumble, Red, White and Blue Fruit Tart, Election Cake, a Forgotten American Tradition

Chocolate Chip Cookie Baked Alaska pie on granite countertop

Chocolate chip cookie base, ice cream filling, and meringue topping. Need I say more?

Best Apple Pie Recipe

Red White and Blue Trifles (No Cooking, No Baking!), Knickerbocker Glory (the Harry Potter Treat!), Strawberry Dessert (Easy, Delicious and Only 5 Ingredients!), Strawberry Granita (Frozen Strawberry Dessert) Sicilian-Style, Chocolate Chip Cookie Baked Alaska Pie, Best Apple Pie Recipe, Orange Cupcakes, Blueberry Crumble, Red, White and Blue Fruit Tart, Election Cake, a Forgotten American Tradition

British Apple Pie sitting on a window sill

If you're used to apple pie in the states, this apple pie recipe will be a (delicious) surprise.

Orange Cupcakes

Red White and Blue Trifles (No Cooking, No Baking!), Knickerbocker Glory (the Harry Potter Treat!), Strawberry Dessert (Easy, Delicious and Only 5 Ingredients!), Strawberry Granita (Frozen Strawberry Dessert) Sicilian-Style, Chocolate Chip Cookie Baked Alaska Pie, Best Apple Pie Recipe, Orange Cupcakes, Blueberry Crumble, Red, White and Blue Fruit Tart, Election Cake, a Forgotten American Tradition

Orange cupcake

You can have cupcakes all year, but these orange cupcakes add a citrusy summer twist.

Blueberry Crumble

Red White and Blue Trifles (No Cooking, No Baking!), Knickerbocker Glory (the Harry Potter Treat!), Strawberry Dessert (Easy, Delicious and Only 5 Ingredients!), Strawberry Granita (Frozen Strawberry Dessert) Sicilian-Style, Chocolate Chip Cookie Baked Alaska Pie, Best Apple Pie Recipe, Orange Cupcakes, Blueberry Crumble, Red, White and Blue Fruit Tart, Election Cake, a Forgotten American Tradition

blueberry crumble with ice cream

Can't go wrong with blueberries and ice cream on Memorial Day.

Red, White and Blue Fruit Tart

Red White and Blue Trifles (No Cooking, No Baking!), Knickerbocker Glory (the Harry Potter Treat!), Strawberry Dessert (Easy, Delicious and Only 5 Ingredients!), Strawberry Granita (Frozen Strawberry Dessert) Sicilian-Style, Chocolate Chip Cookie Baked Alaska Pie, Best Apple Pie Recipe, Orange Cupcakes, Blueberry Crumble, Red, White and Blue Fruit Tart, Election Cake, a Forgotten American Tradition

Fruit Tart

Healthy, in theme and delicious, this fruit tart can be made ahead of time, too!

Election Cake, a Forgotten American Tradition

Red White and Blue Trifles (No Cooking, No Baking!), Knickerbocker Glory (the Harry Potter Treat!), Strawberry Dessert (Easy, Delicious and Only 5 Ingredients!), Strawberry Granita (Frozen Strawberry Dessert) Sicilian-Style, Chocolate Chip Cookie Baked Alaska Pie, Best Apple Pie Recipe, Orange Cupcakes, Blueberry Crumble, Red, White and Blue Fruit Tart, Election Cake, a Forgotten American Tradition

Election cake and US flag

Election cake was traditionally made to celebrate after voting in presidential elections. A cross between a yeast bread and a light fruit cake, this cake is a great option for holidays as well.

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