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Labor Day Desserts

Labor Day Desserts

These Labor Day desserts are the perfect sweet finale to your summer celebration. From patriotic flag cakes and fruity crisps to fudgy brownies and frozen pops, this collection is full of easy, crowd-pleasing ideas for your holiday cookout.

  • Total Time: ~1 hr 15 minutes (plus chill time if needed)
  • Yield: 1215 servings per dessert (depending on recipe) 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 American flag cake (baked or assembled with berries and whipped cream)
  • 1 trifle with cake cubes, cream, and mixed berries
  • 1 batch of s’mores brownies
  • 1 apple-raspberry crisp
  • Frozen popsicles (red, white, and blue layers)
  • 1 no-bake cheesecake jar set (graham cracker, cream cheese filling, fresh berries)
  • Whipped topping, caramel drizzle, or sprinkles (optional garnishes)

Instructions

  1. Prepare desserts in advance: Bake or assemble your chosen recipes the night before when possible (crisps, trifles, brownies).
  2. Chill or store properly: Keep refrigerated desserts like trifles and cheesecakes in the fridge until serving; freeze popsicles overnight.
  3. Decorate before serving: Add fresh fruit, whipped topping, or sprinkles just before bringing desserts outdoors.
  4. Serve family-style: Place desserts on a large table for guests to choose from, or pre-portion into jars and bars for easier handling.
  5. Keep fresh: Store chilled desserts on trays of ice if serving outside for long periods.

Notes

  • Mix and match desserts to suit your guests’ tastes—include at least one fruity, one chocolatey, and one no-bake option.
  • For dietary needs, offer a gluten-free crisp or vegan brownies.
  • Desserts taste best when chilled and decorated just before serving.
  • Double batches of crowd favorites like brownies or crisps for larger gatherings.
  • Author: Astrid
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes (varies by dessert)
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice/bar/jar
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 240mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

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