43 Memorial Day Potluck Desserts

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43 Memorial Day Potluck Desserts2/40 Patchwork Quilt Cake 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This cake has a great homemade flavor and tender crumb. Be sure to pile on the buttery frosting, which adds a burst of vanilla. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 3/40 Creamy Layered Blueberry Ice Pops 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Creamy Layered Blueberry Ice Pops Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 10 pops Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These

delicious ice pops can also be made with raspberries or blackberries

delicious ice pops can also be made with raspberries or blackberries. The rosemary sprig and lemon zest bring another layer of flavor. The pops are quick, easy, kid-friendly and freezable. —Gloria Bradley, Naperville, Illinois 4/40 Strawberry Pie 70 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Fresh Strawberry Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For my mother’s birthday, I made this strawberry pie recipe instead of a cake. Since it was mid-May in Oklahoma, the berries were absolutely perfect. It was a memorable occasion for the whole family.

You can cut this recipe in half and make it in an 8×8-in

—Josh Carter, Birmingham, Alabama 5/40 Seven-Layer Cookies 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Seven-Layer Cookies Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The addition of dulce de leche makes this a decadent new take on traditional seven-layer bars. You can cut this recipe in half and make it in an 8×8-in. pan. —Andrea Barlow, Hot Springs, Arkansas 6/40 Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake Bars 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min

Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These cheesecake bars layer a buttery pecan shortbread crust with a rich and creamy filling and sweet-tart strawberry rhubarb jam. For larger squares, cut into nine bars instead of 16. —Amanda Scarlati, Sandy, Utah 7/40 S’mores No-Bake Cookies 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There’s no easier way to get that s’mores goodness in your kitchen. Mix these cookies together and chill till you’re ready to share. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 8/40 Butter

It will keep in the freezer for one month—just be sure to wrap tightly

Pecan Ice Cream Torte 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A simple, nutty crust and smooth caramel sauce are all the preparation required for this impressive dessert. It will keep in the freezer for one month—just be sure to wrap tightly. —Judy Wilson, Sun City West, Arizona 9/40 Peach & Blueberry Trifle Test Kitchen Approved Peach & Blueberry Trifle Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This crowd-pleasing summer trifle recipe can be made

the night before

the night before. I love that you can be flexible with the ingredients. Add any in-season fruit you like! —Raymonde Bourgeois, Swastika, Ontario 10/40 Bluebarb Pie 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bluebarb Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you’re a fan of strawberry-rhubarb pie, you’ll want to try this twist on the classic. Here, blueberries provide the sweet counterpoint to the tart rhubarb, with mouthwatering results. —Steve Gyuro, Franklin, Wisconsin 11/40 Banana Split Pie 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Frozen

This dessert is special enough to make hamburgers and fries a meal to remember!

Banana Split Pie Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This dessert is special enough to make hamburgers and fries a meal to remember! It’s so tall and pretty, and is just like eating a frozen banana split. Make it ahead to save time. —Joy Collins, Birmingham, Alabama 12/40 Frozen Key Lime Delight 16 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Frozen Key Lime Delight Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Cold, creamy and tart, it tastes like sunshine

In the middle of summer, nothing hits the spot quite like this sublime Key lime dessert. Cold, creamy and tart, it tastes like sunshine. —Melissa Millwood, Lyman, South Carolina 13/40 14/40 Slow-Cooker Peach Crumble 6 Reviews Slow-Cooker Peach Crumble Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I look forward to going on our beach vacation every year, but I don’t always relish the time spent cooking for everybody. This slow-cooker dessert (or breakfast!) gives me more time to lie in the sun and enjoy the

Melty ice cream is a must

waves. Melty ice cream is a must. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia 15/40 Red, White ‘n’ Blue Torte 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Red, White ‘n’ Blue Torte Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 8 pieces Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My guests see fireworks when I turn a frozen pound cake into a patriotic pleaser! Assemble this tempting torte early in the day and keep it in the refrigerator until it’s time for dessert. —Margery Bryan, Moses Lake, Washington 16/40 Peanut Butter & Jelly Cupcakes Test Kitchen Approved Peanut Butter & Jelly Cupcakes

My husband’s love for classic peanut butter and jelly inspired this recipe

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband’s love for classic peanut butter and jelly inspired this recipe. The strawberry buttercream and peanut butter frosting are a delicious combination. —Kelly McCrea, North Kingsville, Ohio 17/40 Creamy Lime Pie with Fresh Berries 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I combined the tangy tastes of lime and cilantro with cream cheese for this unusual berry pie that showcases seasonal fruit. The ginger cookies

add zip to the crust

add zip to the crust. —Anneliese Barz, Fort Mill, South Carolina 18/40 S’mores Bars 33 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolaty S’mores Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One night my husband had some friends over to play poker and he requested these s’mores bars. They polished off the pan and asked for more! I shared the recipe, and now their families make them, too. —Rebecca Shipp, Beebe, Arkansas 19/40 Triple Fruit Freeze Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 10 pops

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These pops won’t turn your tongue blue or neon green like many store-bought pops because they’re made with fresh grapes, blueberries and kiwifruit. —Colleen Ludovice, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 20/40 Mini PB&J Cheesecakes 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings about 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I got hooked on these mini peanut butter and jelly cheesecakes when a friend made them. She let me steal her recipe, and now I’m sharing this tasty treat with you!—Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota 21/40 Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blondies 6 Reviews Test

We were craving brownies one night, and these cakelike treats hit the spot

Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 35 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I converted these blondies to be gluten free so that my family could enjoy a comforting dessert. We were craving brownies one night, and these cakelike treats hit the spot. They are a fantastic spin on gluten-free peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. —Becky Klope, Loudonville, New York 22/40 Jumbleberry Crumble 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Jumbleberry Crumble Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Everyone enjoyed it so much and just showered her with compliments!

Creator: A friend brought this delicious, down-home dessert to church and was kind enough to give out the recipe. Everyone enjoyed it so much and just showered her with compliments! It’s especially wonderful served warm or with a dollop of creamy whipped topping. —Mary Ann Dell, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania 23/40 Red, White and Blueberry Pie 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Red, White and Blueberry Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home 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

of July party or summer get-together. It’s as pretty as it is tasty! —Kimberly McFarland, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma 24/40 Red, White and Blue Dessert 29 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Red, White and Blue Dessert Recipe photo by Taste of Home 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. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 25/40 Cannoli Dip 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cannoli Dip

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