Patriotic Memorial Day Desserts

Make sure the dessert table is stocked and end your Memorial Day barbecue on a sweet note. These fun dessert recipes caught our eye and are guaranteed to make Memorial Day memorable. And, since many of them are red, white, and blue, they’ll be a great treat for the Fourth of July too!

Firecracker Cake

“Show your patriotism with this Firecracker Cake! The red, white, and blue runs inside and out!! Great for Memorial Day, the 4th of July or any occasion you want to share a little American pride!” – Jamie

Red White and Blue Bark

“This simple and fun no-bake bark recipe is perfect for Memorial Day or Independence Day! So simple, even your kids can make it!” – Amanda

Red, White, And Blue Mini Cakes

“These Red, White, and Blue Mini Cakes are perfect for all your patriotic parties and BBQs this summer!” – Ginnie

Mini Shortcake Cups

“I think you’re really going to love these mini shortcake cups because they are so incredibly easy to throw together, they are small, but not too small, and they look totally fun and impressive. When food looks fun, it draws people in.” – Amanda

Patriotic Smores on a Stick for Memorial Day or July 4th

“Memorial Day is a fun day to have a BBQ get together with friends and family and enjoy delicious food too. Anytime we have people over for little events I always like to make something a little special for the kiddos and what is better than these patriotic Patriotic Smores On A Stick?” – Jenn

Patriotic Cookie Bars

“Fun Patriotic Cookie Bars made with swirled red, white & blue icing making them perfectly festive! Easy sugar cookie bar recipe for 4th of July & Memorial Day.” – Jessica

Berry White Chocolate Cups With Mascarpone Cream

“Berry White Chocolate Cups with Mascarpone Cream are a gorgeous red, white and blue treat for your summer parties. Perfect for Memorial Day or 4th of July, this dessert starts with a homemade white chocolate cup that is filled with a mascarpone cream and topped with fresh strawberries and blueberries.” – Jenna

Patriotic Edible Sugar Cookie Dough

“Don’t you just love FUN food? Finding the perfect red, white and blue treat makes me smile! It is even better when that treat is really easy to make, LOL. This Patriotic Edible Sugar Cookie Dough is quick, easy and delicious. This is a sweet treat that your kids will gobble up too.” – Jamie

No Bake Summer Berry Lasagna

“No-Bake Summer Berry Lasagna is an easy dessert recipe for a refreshing sweet treat. Red, white, and blue no-bake dessert is a fun idea for Memorial Day and 4th of July.” – Vera

Red, White & Blue Cheesecake Salad

“This berry cheesecake recipe is the perfect patriotic dessert for Memorial Day and 4th of July with strawberries, blueberries and cream cheese.” – Mandy

Red, White and Blue Mini Cheesecakes

“For anyone with a sweet tooth looking to celebrate with a little red, white and blue, these Red, White, and Blue Mini Cheesecakes are perfect! They are vanilla flavored, but you could certainly use a different flavored extract if you prefer. Coconut and almond are two delicious options that come to mind.” – Lindsay

Berries and Cream Trifle

“This easy Berry Trifle includes layers of cake, fresh berries, whipped cream and pudding. Take a shortcut with store-bought pound cake or angel food cake – or make your own. You’ll love this simple and beautiful red, white, and blue dessert!” – Allison

Red White & Blue Bundt Cake

“Perfect for all the summer holidays, this red white & blue cake is tangy, sweet, and delicious with a tunnel of cheesecake filling running right through the center. The tangy berry flavor and bright colors are due to the same secret ingredient that makes this cake as easy to make as it is fun to eat.” – Marye

No Bake Patriotic Flag Cake

“What I do love is a good summer cookout. This year I decided I would make a dessert for our cookout, but I didn’t want to actually bake anything…..after thinking long and hard I came up with this. It was sooooo good that it was gobbled up entirely! Everyone loved it! It was so simple & delicious – I am adding this to my roster of go-to party recipes. It was seriously super easy.” – Lena

Low Carb Vanilla Mousse in the Instant Pot

“This low carb vanilla mousse is a breeze in the Instant Pot. Decorated with strawberries and blueberries, these cute little jars only have 2.5g net carbs!” – Denise