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    22 Showstopping Desserts Made for Memorial Day Gatherings

    Published: May 23, 2026 by Emmeline Kemperyd · post_comments]

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    Memorial Day gatherings are the perfect time to showcase some amazing desserts that everyone will love. From fruity treats to rich chocolate creations, these 22 show-stopping desserts will add a sweet touch to your celebration. Whether you're hosting a barbecue or a picnic, these recipes are sure to impress your guests and make your gathering memorable.

    Salted Caramel Chocolate Tart

    Salted Caramel Chocolate Tart.
    Photo credit: Spatula Desserts.

    Mini Salted Caramel Chocolate tarts are a delightful treat that combines rich chocolate with a hint of salty caramel. The buttery chocolate crust holds everything together, making this dessert a perfect choice for any occasion.

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    Strawberry Filled Cupcakes

    A strawberry filled cupcake.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    These summer cupcakes are a hit with everyone, from kids to adults. They're simple to whip up using vanilla cupcakes, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream, and you can have them ready in under an hour.

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    Raspberry Passion Fruit Gino

    Raspberry white chocolate gino.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Gino is a tasty Swedish dessert featuring baked fruit smothered in white chocolate. It's quick to prepare in under 20 minutes and works well for dinner parties, especially when served warm over vanilla ice cream.

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    Peach Cobbler With Canned Peaches

    Peach Cobbler.
    Photo credit: Cincy Shopper.

    Peach cobbler is a simple dessert that anyone can whip up. Whether you use fresh or canned peaches, this dish is sure to bring comfort and sweetness to your gathering.

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    Summer Berry Gino

    Berry gino.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This berry bake is a simple dessert packed with bananas, strawberries, and blueberries, all topped with white chocolate. It's great for dinner parties and can be made ahead of time, especially when served over vanilla ice cream.

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    Rustic Blueberry Hand Pies

    Rustic blueberry hand pie.
    Photo credit: Foodess.

    These golden pies are filled with sweet, juicy blueberries. They're perfect for a Memorial Day dessert that everyone will enjoy.

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    Apple Pie Cake

    Apple Pie Cake
    Photo Credit: Foodess.

    This apple pie cake features soft, cinnamon-spiced layers filled with juicy apple slices. It's sure to impress everyone whenever you serve it!

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    Red Velvet Lava Cake

    Red Velvet Lava Cake.
    Photo Credit: Jack Slobodian.

    Red velvet lava cake is a quick and delicious dessert that you can make in less than half an hour. It has a warm, gooey chocolate center that flows out when you cut into it, making it a great treat with ice cream or whipped cream.

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    Easy Apple Crisp

    Apple crisp.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dessert is quick to prepare and ready in just 35 minutes. It features tart green apples covered in cinnamon sugar, topped with a crumbly mix that includes a touch of shredded coconut, and it's great on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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    Chocolate Passion Fruit Tart

    Chocolate Passion Fruit Tart.
    Photo credit: Spatula Desserts.

    This Chocolate Passion Fruit Tart features a smooth and rich chocolate ganache combined with a bright and tangy passion fruit curd. The combination of chocolate and passion fruit is a delightful surprise that you won't want to miss.

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    S'Mores Casserole

    Smores casserole.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    S'mores Casserole is an easy way to enjoy a classic camping treat right at home. It's baked in a dish, making it great for serving a group, and you can use graham crackers or digestive biscuits along with your favorite milk chocolate.

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    Fresh Blueberry Ice Cream

    Fresh Blueberry Ice Cream
    Photo credit: Hey Nutrition Lady.

    This homemade Blueberry Ice Cream is a delightful summer dessert that's both creamy and refreshing. With a vibrant blueberry taste, it's simple to make whether you have an ice cream machine or not.

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    Chocolate Raspberry Tart

    Chocolate Raspberry Tart.
    Photo credit: Spatula Desserts.

    This mini chocolate raspberry tart combines smooth chocolate ganache with delicious raspberry mousse for a delightful treat. The blend of sweet chocolate and tangy raspberry creates a perfect dessert that's surprisingly simple to make.

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    4th of July Brownie Cupcakes

    4th of July Brownie Cupcakes.
    Photo credit: Spatula Desserts.

    These 4th of July Brownies are a fun way to celebrate Independence Day. With their rich chocolate flavor and colorful red, white, and blue frosting, they're sure to be a hit with everyone.

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    Triple Chocolate Cake

    Triple Chocolate Cake.
    Photo Credit: Little Chef Within.

    This dessert has soft layers of chocolate cake filled with rich chocolate ganache and creamy buttercream, topped off with more chocolate buttercream and mini chocolate chips. It's a delicious treat that's great for satisfying any chocolate craving.

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    Chocolate Marble Loaf Cake

    Chocolate Marble Loaf Cake.
    Photo credit: Spatula Desserts.

    This Chocolate Marble Loaf Cake is a delightful treat that's great for breakfast or dessert. With its soft blend of vanilla and chocolate flavors topped with a simple crunchy chocolate hazelnut glaze, it's sure to impress.

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    Classic Pineapple Upside Down Cake

    Pineapple Upside-Down Cake.
    Photo credit: I Heart Eating.

    This easy pineapple upside-down cake is simple to whip up in one bowl and can go into the oven in just 10 minutes. It's a great dessert for any gathering, especially on Memorial Day.

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    Lemonade Bundt Cake

    Lemonade bundt cake.
    Photo credit: Spatula Desserts.

    This Lemonade Bundt cake is full of bright lemon flavor and has a soft, velvety texture. It's a moist cake made with yogurt and citrus zest, topped with a refreshing lemonade syrup, making it a perfect treat for summer gatherings.

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    Raspberry Chocolate Bonbons

    Raspberry Chocolate Bonbons.
    Photo credit: Spatula Desserts.

    These Raspberry Ruby Chocolate Bonbons are simple to make and look fantastic, using naturally pink Ruby chocolate and fresh raspberries. You can whip up these delightful treats in under thirty minutes.

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    No Bake Cookies

    No bake cookies.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    No-bake cookies can be whipped up in just 15 minutes. Packed with chocolate, coconut, and a touch of salt, these treats are perfect for any occasion.

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    Italian Blueberry Crostata

    Italian Blueberry Crostata Recipe
    Photo Credit: Scarlati Family Kitchen.

    This Italian blueberry crostata is a straightforward dessert that's perfect for any occasion. With a homemade pie crust, it can be filled with either fresh or frozen blueberries.

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    Rhubarb Crumble Bars

    Rhubarb Crumble Bars.
    Photo credit: The Flavor Bender.

    Rhubarb crumble bars have a tangy rhubarb filling layered between a rich shortbread base and a crunchy crumble topping. This classic dessert is perfect for spring and summer, bringing bright colors and flavors to your table.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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