55 Gorgeous Memorial Day Desserts

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55 Gorgeous Memorial Day Desserts1/55 Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Medium Total Time 50 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You can have your cake and eat it guilt-free with these taste-tempting treats. The petite graham cracker crust, chopped fresh berries and cream cheese frosting offer all the goodness of cheesecake in manageable portions. —Jill Drury, Milwaukee, Wisconsin These light and tender cupcakes completely mimic a slice of cheesecake. From the hidden graham cracker crust base, strawberry-studded vanilla cupcakes, cream cheese

—Katie Farrell, Ann Arbor, Michigan A rich and creamy cheesecake filling

frosting, and extra strawberries and graham cracker crumbs on top, it really is like eating the cupcake version of a cheesecake! 2/55 Red, White & Blue Cheesecake Bars 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Red, White & Blue Cheesecake Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 45 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve tried “light” cheesecake recipes before with mixed results. Making a few changes, I created a rich, creamy cheesecake filling that truly tastes like the real deal. —Katie Farrell, Ann Arbor, Michigan A rich and creamy cheesecake filling

Use a mix of blue and red berries to keep a patriotic theme

on top of a graham crust is the perfect vehicle for lots of fresh summer berries. Use a mix of blue and red berries to keep a patriotic theme. 3/55 Lemon-Blueberry Pound Cake 57 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon-Blueberry Pound Cake Recipe photo by Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Skill Level Medium Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pair a slice of this moist lemon-blueberry cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It’s a staple at our family barbecues. —Rebecca Little, Park Ridge, Illinois To prevent the blueberries

The glaze—or a scoop of vanilla ice cream—is optional

from sinking in cakes like this delicious pound cake, simply toss the blueberries in a little flour before adding them to the batter. The glaze—or a scoop of vanilla ice cream—is optional. 4/55 Strawberry Ice Cream Cake 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Crunch Ice Cream Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 35 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: While growing up, I loved treats from the ice cream truck that rolled through my neighborhood. This ice cream cake is inspired by one of those crunchy strawberry novelties. —Lisa

It’s sure to be a hit for Memorial Day and all summer celebrations

Kaminski, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin Inspired by the strawberry crunch bars the ice cream truck offered every summer, this cake is crunchy and sweet in all the best ways. It’s sure to be a hit for Memorial Day and all summer celebrations. Next, learn how to make strawberry cloud cake. 5/55 Red, White and Blueberry Pie 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Red, White and Blueberry Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This creamy pie gets dressed up with berries to make a showstopping display

at any Fourth of July party or summer get-together

at any Fourth of July party or summer get-together. It’s as pretty as it is tasty! —Kimberly McFarland, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma This creamy pie topped with fresh fruit is a crowd pleaser. Prepare the filled pie ahead of time, then top it with whipped cream and berries when it’s time to serve. 6/55 Red, White ‘n’ Blue Salad 31 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Red, White ‘n’ Blue Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Medium Total Time 30 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our striking flag salad drew plenty of attention at

our Independence Day party

our Independence Day party. The shimmering stripes are formed with distinctive gelatin layers. It makes you want to salute before spooning some up! —Laurie Neverman, Green Bay, Wisconsin Everyone will salute this colorful and patriotic layered dessert. The recipe calls for raspberries in the red layer, but you could also switch to strawberries if preferred. 7/55 Grandma’s Star Cookies 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Skill Level Medium Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings about 7 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband’s grandma would make these butter cutouts only with a star cookie cutter. I use

various shapes for celebrations throughout the year

various shapes for celebrations throughout the year. —Jenny Brown, West Lafayette, Indiana Serve a platter of these orange-scented butter cutout cookies at your Memorial Day picnic or potluck. The recipe is so versatile—save it to use with other shapes for holidays year-round. 8/55 Berry White Ice Pops 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Skill Level Easy Total Time 10 min Servings 10 pops Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Nothing says summer like an ice pop. Kids and adults alike love this fruit-filled version. —Sharon Guinta, Stamford, Connecticut Let these ice pops be the first sign of summer. The fruit-filled

bars are easy to make, and they’re a hit with people of all ages

bars are easy to make, and they’re a hit with people of all ages. 9/55 Red Velvet Cake 34 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Best Red Velvet Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Medium Total Time 50 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s just not Christmas at our house until this festive cake appears. This is different from other red velvets I’ve had; the icing is as light as snow. For quicker assembly, you can leave the layers untrimmed and simply frost the top and side of the cake with icing. —Kathryn

The intensely bright red hue makes it perfect for the holiday!

Davison, Charlotte, North Carolina Is there anything more American than a red velvet cake? The intensely bright red hue makes it perfect for the holiday! 10/55 Grilled Angel Food Cake with Strawberries 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Skill Level Easy Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One night I goofed, accidentally using the balsamic butter I save for grilling chicken on my pound cake. What a delicious mistake that my entire family loved! —Tammy Hathaway, Freeman Twp, Maine A surprise hit of white balsamic vinegar adds some savory notes to this angel

This make-ahead strawberry pretzel salad will disappear quickly at any potluck

food cake. For a patriotic look, add a drizzle of blueberry or strawberry syrup along with the fresh fruit. 11/55 Strawberry Pretzel Salad 131 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 30 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Need to bring a dish to pass this weekend? This make-ahead strawberry pretzel salad will disappear quickly at any potluck. —Aldene Belch, Flint, Michigan Sweet, savory and creamy, this pretty little make-ahead dessert is perfect for potlucks and picnics. I love a dessert with texture, and

this treat has many layers!

this treat has many layers! 12/55 Blueberry Pie with Graham Cracker Crust 28 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Blueberry Pie with Graham Cracker Crust Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We live in blueberry country and this pie is a perfect way to showcase the luscious berries. A neighbor made this pie for us when we had a death in the family several years ago. Our whole family enjoys it. —R. Ricks, Kalamazoo, Michigan There’s no better way to showcase gorgeous fresh

blueberries than a simple pie

blueberries than a simple pie. You’ll want real whipped cream for this one. 13/55 Patriotic Pizzas 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Easy Total Time 30 min Servings 1 pizza Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a pie-in-the-sky idea: fruit pizzas you can decorate like a high-flyin’ flag! You can decorate a pizza with stripes for the U.S. or with a maple leaf for Canada. Both designs consist of tangy fruit and smooth cream cheese over a tender crust. Since each version is simple to make, you can quickly create either one for a

summer picnic or patriotic party

summer picnic or patriotic party. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Make your stars and stripes with smooth, sweetened cream cheese and fresh fruit atop a simple butter crust. It’s a salute to summer! 14/55 Red, White and Blue Dessert 29 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Red, White and Blue Dessert Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 20 min Servings 18 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I changed a recipe I found and ended up with this rich, fresh-tasting dessert. Decorated to resemble a flag, it’s perfect for the Fourth of July

or any other patriotic occasion

or any other patriotic occasion. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Pay homage to Old Glory with this festive layered dessert that’s perfect for Memorial Day or the Fourth of July. Make sure to use fresh fruit for this so it really stands out. 15/55 Berry Dream Cake 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Berry Dream Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 45 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I use cherry gelatin to give a boxed cake mix an eye-appealing marbled effect. It’s so festive-looking. Top it with whatever fruit