Try these berry memorable Memorial Day desserts!
Memorial Day is always a BERRY sweet beginning to the American summer. So, desserts should definitely be on your cookout menus!
The summer is all about sweet, refreshing berries. And with all the red, white and blueness going around in the summer, it’s no wonder why desserts that feature strawberries, blueberries and maybe a bit of whipped cream seem to be the most popular around this time.
Well, look no further because here you have it! Of course we had to check out what our friends over at delish.com suggested, and we got over 50 delicious desserts! Even though they all are amazing, we’ve narrowed it down to 10 of our favorites. Yes, dessert is great, but 50 might be a tad too much, even for a big Bear!
Here’s our list of Berry Memorable Memorial Day Desserts!
Cheesecake Cupcakes
Listen… A super tasty, creamy slice of cheesecake is one of the best things to me. Not only is it tasty, but’s pretty easy to make. But these mini versions are even EASIER! Top them with some fresh berries, and you have a read, white and blue masterpiece!
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Peach Blueberry Cobbler
Even more than cheesecake, my Southern upbringing taught me the undeniable sweetness of a warm cobbler. I usually use peaches, but peaches AND blueberries make a perfect summer combo in this fruit cobbler!
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Strawberry Tart
Fruit tarts are perfect for the summer! And the cream cheese filling in this one makes the flavor of the strawberries SLAP! You’re in for a treat.
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American Pie
Go ahead, sing it: “BYE, BYE MISS AMERICAN PIE…” No, really, that’s what your eyes will be singing as your tummy is greeting it “HELLO.” Ice cream, anyone?
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Raspberry Tiramisu
Tiramisu is definitely a classic, and this one uses orange liqueur instead of rum. The orange liqueur amplifies the flavour of the raspberries. Are you sold yet? You should be.
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Strawberry Shortcake Cookies
Strawberry shortcake? Absolutely. Cookies? Of course. Both together? Mind blowing. These can get a bit messy. But guess what? It’s worth it.
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Lemon Blueberry Poke Cake
Vanilla cake mix with blueberry syrup and cream cheese topped with berries. That’s it. And you have your own slice of red, white and blue heaven.
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Cherry Clafoutis
If you like custard, flan and cake, then you will LOVE this delicious cherry treat. It’s like a combo of all three of those desserts, and it will taste as amazing as each one times three!
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Homemade Angel Food Cake
Ok, Angel Food Cake has always scared me. Everyone who likes to bake will tell you it’s really hard to make. But this recipe makes it easy. It’s not THAT hard. And once you have it with strawberries on top, you’ll definitely think it’s worth it!
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Cherry Dump Cake
I know what you’re thinking, but don’t get turned off by the name. You’re not going dumpster diving or anything. It’s called that because it’s super easy to make – you literally just dump cake mix and cherry pie filling into a baking dish and bake it. To make it even easier, this recipe uses cherry pie filling, and it’s delicious!
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To get the other 40 delicious Memorial Day desserts, visit delish.com!
