50 Gorgeous Labor Day Desserts

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50 Gorgeous Labor Day Desserts1/50 Cherry Bars 131 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 55 min Servings 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Whip up a pan of these festive bars in just 20 minutes with staple ingredients and cherry pie filling. Between the easy preparation and the pretty colors, they’re destined to become a holiday classic. —Jane Kamp, Grand Rapids, Michigan Immensely customizable, these festive fruit bars will become a holiday classic any time of year. Cherry pie filling brings all the bright color to the party, but blueberry or apricot works great, too. Or try

a Black Forest variation by adding a handful of mini chocolate chips

a Black Forest variation by adding a handful of mini chocolate chips. 2/50 Strawberry Ladyfinger Icebox Cake Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This cake is inventive and yet familiar. Be sure to use a springform pan so you can easily remove it from the cake. If it breaks while you’re transferring it to the serving plate, just push the pieces back together, pressing gently. —Stella Ohanian, Porter Ranch, California Think of this delicious dessert as strawberry shortcake meets tiramisu. Like with other summer no-bake desserts,

We serve them in a waffle bowl with ice cream

you chill the cake overnight to ensure the ladyfingers, sweet mascarpone filling and balsamic strawberries set up properly. 3/50 Grilled Peach Sundaes Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These peaches with a hint of grill flavor are sweet and juicy. We serve them in a waffle bowl with ice cream. That’s jackpot at our house. —Nancy Dentler, Greensboro, North Carolina Making use of the grill that you already have going for Labor Day, this dessert is simple to prepare and will get raves. It’s basically a peach crisp that

doesn’t require an oven

doesn’t require an oven. If you don’t have waffle bowls handy, simply serve in small bowls topped with ice cream. 4/50 Berries & Cream Torte 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Berries & Cream Torte Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s so easy to see why this fruity dessert always impresses dinner guests. I sometimes substitute the berries with sliced bananas.—Tina Sawchuk, Ardmore, Alberta Bake thin cake layers to fill with a fluffy whipped cream and fresh fruit. Mix up the berries as you see fit—strawberries,

raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and even sliced stone fruit works!

raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and even sliced stone fruit works! 5/50 Bomb Pop Cookies 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bomb Pop Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 40 cookies Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The sound of the ice cream truck has even my husband running out to the curb with money in hand. Our neighborhood has a big potluck on the Fourth of July, so I decided to make cookies that resemble Bomb Pops. These were a big hit! —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon Instead of chasing down the ice cream truck, make

a few batches of these adorable bomb pop cookies for a sweet summer dessert

a few batches of these adorable bomb pop cookies for a sweet summer dessert. They’re perfect for Fourth of July parties, Labor Day cookouts or any time you want a little red, white and blue. 6/50 Blueberry Cream Pie 13 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Whenever I ask my family which pie they’d like me to make, everyone gives the same answer – Blueberry Cream Pie! This refreshing dessert has an enticing cream layer topped with lots of plump blueberries. —Kim Erickson, Sturgis, Michigan This

Have fun with the decoration—patriotic stars work for all the summer holidays

pie is perfect for those days when you go to the farmers market or u-pick farm and come home with more blueberries than you know what to do with. Have fun with the decoration—patriotic stars work for all the summer holidays. 7/50 Oatmeal Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches Test Kitchen Approved Oatmeal Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you’re tight on time, you can use store-bought cookies, but I highly recommend making these oatmeal chocolate cookies from scratch. The dessert sandwiches are

Sometimes I decorate the sides of the sandwiches with colorful jimmies, too

pure fun. Sometimes I decorate the sides of the sandwiches with colorful jimmies, too. —Diane Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas Make these delicious oatmeal cookies from scratch, but if you’re tight on time, store-bought cookies are perfectly fine. Roll the sides in colorful jimmies for an extra fun presentation. Here are more tips for how to make ice cream sandwiches at home. 8/50 S’mores Brownies 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved S’mores Brownies Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family simply adores my daughter’s

fudgy s’mores brownies

fudgy s’mores brownies. The cinnamon graham cracker crust and the dark chocolate brownies bring our passion for s’mores to a whole new level! —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan Why go with one summer dessert when you can have two in one bite? Top these fudgy brownies with mini marshmallows, Golden Grahams and chocolate, and your s’mores dreams are made. 9/50 Pretty Peach Tart 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When ripe peaches finally arrive at local fruit stands, this is the first recipe I reach for.

The tart is perfection—a delightful way to celebrate spring’s arrival!

The tart is perfection—a delightful way to celebrate spring’s arrival! You can make the tart with other varieties of fruit, too. —Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario This tart recipe is a great way to showcase beautifully ripe summer peaches. The shortbread crust can be made ahead of time. Once filled with peaches, bake until they’re soft and bubbly and ready for a dollop of whipped cream. 10/50 Patriotic Ice Cream Cupcakes 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Patriotic Ice Cream Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These

frosty cupcakes are practically a fireworks display on their own

frosty cupcakes are practically a fireworks display on their own. The little treats feature red velvet cake, blue moon ice cream, a creamy white topping and star-spangled sprinkles. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Like mini ice cream cakes, these red velvet cupcakes get a layer of blue ice cream (either Blue Moon flavor or vanilla tinted with blue food coloring). A swirl of creamy marshmallow topping and star-spangled sprinkles give them a festive twist. 11/50 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 Creator:

to Recipe From the Recipe 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 Is it a crumble or a crisp? Either way, these quick fruit desserts can be made in individual servings or in one larger pan that feeds a group. Any kind of summer berries will do, from strawberries to blackberries and everything in-between. Top with your favorite ice

cream or lightly sweetened whipped cream

cream or lightly sweetened whipped cream. 12/50 Lemonade Icebox Pie 79 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemonade Icebox Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You will detect a definite lemonade flavor in this refreshing pie. High and fluffy, this dessert has a creamy smooth consistency. —Cheryl Wilt, Eglon, West Virginia This is a summer potluck superstar! The creamy lemon pie takes a few hours to chill, so it’s a favorite summer recipe to make while you prepare for other festivities. 13/50 Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake 24 Reviews

It’s one of our favorite

Test Kitchen Approved Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve baked this cake every spring for many years, and my family loves it! Use your own fresh rhubarb, hit up a farmers market or find a neighbor who will trade stalks for the recipe! —Helen Breman, Mattydale, New York Whether you have too much rhubarb growing in your garden or you can’t pass up the stalks at the farmers market, this beautiful cake makes good use of it. It’s one of our favorite

rhubarb desserts for picnics, potlucks or any summer gathering

rhubarb desserts for picnics, potlucks or any summer gathering. 14/50 Blueberry Coffee Cake 30 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Blueberries and Cream Coffee Cake Recipe photo by Molly Bolton for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This blueberry coffee cake is my go-to recipe for all of our holiday get-togethers because it’s perfect for breakfast or dessert. It’s easy to make, and it’s the most delicious coffee cake I’ve ever had. —Susan Ober, Franconia, New Hampshire 15/50 Fresh Cherry Pie 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home

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