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    24 Easy Memorial Day Desserts Built for Backyard BBQs

    Published: May 22, 2025 by Emmeline Kemperyd · post_comments]

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    Memorial Day is the perfect time to gather with friends and family for a fun BBQ, and no meal is complete without something sweet to finish it off. From classic favorites like berry pies to creative treats like patriotic cupcakes, there are plenty of dessert options that will add a festive touch to your celebration. Here are 24 delicious desserts that will make your Memorial Day BBQ even more memorable.

    Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

    Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting.
    Photo credit: Spatula Desserts.

    This Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is incredibly moist and packed with rich chocolate flavor, while being easy to prepare. It's a great choice for any celebration or weekend get-together, and the combination of chocolate and cream cheese is simply delightful.

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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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    Chocolate Caramel Cupcakes

    Chocolate caramel cupcake.
    Photo credit: Spatula Desserts.

    Chocolate Caramel cupcakes are soft and moist, filled with rich homemade caramel sauce and topped with a light mascarpone cream frosting. They offer a delightful mix of chocolate and caramel flavors that aren't too sweet, making them a perfect treat.

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    White Chocolate Raspberry Tart

    White Chocolate Raspberry Tart.
    Photo credit: Spatula Desserts.

    These Mini White Chocolate Raspberry tarts combine a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth crust with a smooth raspberry ganache that highlights the fresh taste of raspberries. They are perfect for adding a sweet touch to your Memorial Day celebrations.

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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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    Lemon Blueberry Tart

    Lemon Blueberry Tart.
    Photo credit: Spatula Desserts.

    This Lemon Blueberry Tart is a delightful dessert that combines refreshing flavors with a simple yet elegant look. It features a sweet shortcrust filled with zesty lemon curd, topped with blueberry whipped ganache and fresh blueberries.

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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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    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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    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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    Oreo Brownies

    Oreo Brownies.
    Photo Credit: Seasonal Cravings.

    Oreo brownies are loaded with Oreo cookies and deliver a delicious chocolate treat. This dessert is easy to make and perfect for any occasion.

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    Chocolate Ganache Cake

    Chocolate Ganache Cake.
    Photo credit: Spatula Desserts.

    This chocolate ganache cake is perfect for any celebration or as a sweet treat after dinner. With its rich chocolate frosting and soft sponge cake, it's sure to be a hit with everyone.

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    Lemon Meringue Cake

    Lemon Meringue Cake.
    Photo credit: FODMAP Everyday.

    Lemon meringue pie is a favorite for many, and this cake version is just as tasty. It's a delightful dessert that's perfect for any occasion.

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    Lemon Meringue Loaf

    Lemon Meringue Loaf.
    Photo credit: Spatula Desserts.

    Lemon drizzle cake is a bright and flavorful treat that's both moist and refreshing. Pouring the lemon syrup over the warm cake helps it soak in, keeping it deliciously fresh for days.

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    Earl Grey Lemon Curd Macarons

    Earl Grey Lemon Curd Macarons.

    These Earl Grey macarons with lemon curd filling are the ultimate French bite-sized desserts, perfect for tea lovers! The French macaron shells are loaded with fragrant Earl Grey loose tea and sandwiched together with homemade creamy, buttery, tangy lemon curd that perfectly balances the tea-inspired shells. These Early Grey macarons will certainly be the star of your next afternoon tea!

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    Meringue Nests with Lemon Curd & Berries

    Meringue nests with lemon curd and berries.
    Photo credit: FODMAP Everyday.

    This dessert is perfect for gatherings and can be prepared in advance. The Meringue Nests and Lemon Curd are easy to customize, and they look great when served on a large platter.

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    Watermelon Strawberry Popsicles

    Watermelon Strawberry Popsicles
    Photo Credit: Maple and Mango.

    This dessert is simple to prepare and really tasty. It's a refreshing treat that captures the essence of summer.

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    Strawberry Rhubarb Pavlova

    STRAWBERRY RHUBARB PAVLOVA.
    Photo credit: Sugar Hero.

    This Strawberry Rhubarb Pavlova features a crispy meringue shell filled with fluffy whipped cream. It's finished off with a delicious vanilla-rhubarb compote and fresh strawberries, making it a beautiful dessert.

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    Black Forest Cherry Cheesecake

    Black Forest Cheesecake.
    Photo credit: Addicted to Dates.

    This no-bake vegan black forest cheesecake brings together the best of two classic desserts in a stunning cake. It's a great choice for anyone who loves cherry and chocolate treats!

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    Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes

    Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes.
    Photo credit: Spatula Desserts.

    Lemon and poppy seeds go perfectly together in these light and fluffy cupcakes. They are filled with zesty lemon curd and topped with a simple whipped mascarpone frosting.

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    Blueberry Pie

    Blueberry pie.
    Photo credit: Foodess.

    This blueberry pie is packed with a lot of filling and is a delightful dessert for any occasion. It's perfect for enjoying on a warm evening or at a gathering with friends and family.

    Blueberry Pie

    Nutella Cupcakes

    Nutella Cupcakes.
    Photo credit: Spatula Desserts.

    Nutella cupcakes are a chocolate lover's delight. They're rich, moist, and filled with creamy Nutella, making them a great dessert for any gathering.

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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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    Peach & Bourbon Snow Cones

    Peach & Bourbon Snow Cones.
    Photo credit: Foodess.

    This dessert is a quick and easy way to finish off your meal this summer. It's a refreshing treat that everyone will enjoy.

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    4th of July Cupcakes

    4th of july cupcakes.
    Photo credit: Spatula Desserts.

    These 4th of July Cupcakes are a fun way to celebrate your love for America. With their red, white, and blue decorations, they're perfect for Independence Day and also make a great treat for Memorial Day.

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    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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