Sensational Labor Day Desserts (24 Recipes)

Celebrate the end of summer with these Sensational Labor Day Desserts! It’s a delightful way to wrap up the season with a selection of classic frozen treats, bars, beautiful cakes, and dreamy pies.

End of Summer

Labor Day always marks the end of summer. And, maybe you’ll want to host one last party for your holiday weekend or be lucky enough to be invited as a guest. Whether it’s a picnic or a backyard barbecue, there are many ways to put your favorite barbecue and summer recipes to good use.

As we transition back to school and prepare for busy schedules next week, many of us are looking for ideas for after-school snacks and freezable dinner casseroles to help us get through the coming weeks. So, to celebrate the end of summer, why not consider making any of these sensational Labor Day desserts?

24 Sensational Labor Day Desserts

Frozen desserts are perfect for a hot weekend. Choose from any of these treats, including our no-bake desserts, and wow everyone this weekend.

1. No-Bake Banana Pudding Icebox Bars! This recipe for icebox bars is straightforward to put together, freeze, and cut into bars. Everyone LOVES them every time.

2. Don’t miss our Mixed Berry Icebox Cake! Loaded with layers of whipped cream, graham crackers, and mixed berries, you can easily make this frozen treat in minutes.

3. Try our Easy Ice Cream Cake with layers of chocolate crunchies inside. YUM! Follow the steps provided, and enjoy this amazing ice cream cake. Plus, make your own flavored ice cream cake, and watch how everyone drools over it.

4. Sensational Easy Spumoni Ice Cream is an Italian dessert made with three gelato flavors and topped with shredded coconut, and it is delicious! Plus, this version is made in a simple cake form… and it is a winner!

5. Try our 5-Minute Mixed Berry Pie! It is a hit every time we set it down on the table. It’s an effortless pie to make… and delicious too! You’ll be surprised by the ingredients in this one. It is a keeper. 🙂

6. Try our No-Bake Raspberry Cheesecake, this is one of our readers’ favorites! Two flavors and easy-to-follow steps make this cake worth making!

• 7.) No-Bake & Dairy-Free Silky Chocolate Cream Pie If you’re not much of a baker and have NO time on your hands, then this pie is for you!  Loaded with chocolate flavor and silky smooth texture – what’s not to love?
• 8.) No-Bake Best Tiramisu Recipe is an Italian favorite dessert made with espresso-soaked ladyfingers layered with luscious cream, mini chocolate chips, and cocoa powder.  (It’s the best!)
• 9.) No-Bake Blackberry Cheesecake is a two-layer cheesecake offering two flavors in every bite and …it is divine!

10. Try these No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Bars!  All you need is 30 minutes, and 7 ingredients, for the perfect summer dessert! Top these with fresh blueberries or raspberries – they are amazing!

11. Dark Chocolate Magic Cookies Bars are loaded with Andre Crème de Menthe, toffee bars, along with walnuts, raisins, shredded coconut, and chunks of dark chocolate.  YUM! So good, everyone will ask for a second serving. These are No-Bake too!

Additional Chocolate Desserts

Everyone loves chocolate! So choose from any of these chocolate treats and desserts and they will not be disappointed.

12. Easiest Flourless Chocolate Cake It is made with 3 whole eggs, chocolate chips, butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. That’s it! Practically effortless. This cake is a sensation!

13. Our No-Bake S’mores Dark Chocolate Bark is loaded with mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, and graham crackers. Super easy to make, chill, and cut into squares. And, everyone will go bonkers over them.

14. An amazing Gluten-Free French Chocolate Cake is decadent with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. A 5-star chocolate cake is a cross between a chocolate torte and a chocolate molten cake. 

15. Flourless Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft and chewy, and practically melt in your mouth! These are loaded with chocolate and so good, everyone will love them.

Sensational Fruity Bars

These recipes for delicious fruity bars make ideal desserts! Perfect for making ahead and freezing too.

16. Blackberry Lemon Crumble Bars are made with a buttery crumble on the bottom as well as on top, along with delightful fresh blackberries and lemon filling to give these blackberry lemon crumble bars their soft texture and ethereal taste.

17. Raspberry Lemon Crumble Bars are loaded with fresh raspberries and lemon filling, making these bars delicious too!

18. Strawberry Pineapple Crumble Bars are loaded with pineapple tidbits and fresh strawberries… so yummy… what could be better?

Additional Pies, Cakes & Treats

Don’t forget these additional pies, cakes, and treats to end the summer! These are fantastic too.

19. Easy Blueberry Crumble Pie is loaded with fresh blueberries, lemon zest, lemon juice, and sugar, then topped with the perfect crumble! Simple, easy to make and bake. 

20. Panna Cotta Cheese Cake with Blueberry Sauce is made with a creamy pie filling topped with a delightful fresh blueberry sauce that takes this summer dessert over the top.

21. Bakery-Style Lemon Raspberry Cake is loaded with lemon curd filling and fresh raspberries throughout the cake.

22. Easy Strawberry and Banana Kabobs with Chocolate are practically effortless and fun to make, plus, you can assemble them in just a few minutes, and with only 3 ingredients.

23. Easy Lemon Cream Pie (gluten-free) is a delightful dessert that’s both light and creamy with a gluten-free crust. The smooth lemon filling is dreamy in every bite, making this pie a perfect treat for any occasion.

24. Best Banana Sheet Cake is loaded with bananas, and topped with a delicious vanilla cream cheese frosting, making it the best banana flavor ever!

Additional Favorite Recipes

• 21 Our Best Barbecue Sides
• 11 Easy Chicken Skillet Dinners
• 14 Easy Ground Beef Recipes for Dinner
• 11 Easy Recipes for Frozen Artichokes

Have a favorite?

Do you have a favorite dessert? Share it with us in our comments, we’d love to hear about it. In the meantime, enjoy!

Have a Happy and Delicious Labor Day this weekend.

xo anna and liz