9 Last Minute Desserts You Can Pull Off for Memorial Day

Jocelyn Delk Adams

Patriotic Brownie Stars

As the weather gets warmer and Memorial Day gets closer, we tend to focus on the great grilling recipes we will inevitably try. But what about the delicious dessert courses that end our holiday meal with such delight?

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Because dessert is always my best friend, I found 10 irresistible recipes that will complete your barbecue menu on Memorial Day or any day this spring. Click through the gallery to check out all of these 10 amazing Memorial Day desserts that will perfectly satisfy your holiday sweet tooth!

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There's everything from Funfetti Golden Oreo Ice Cream and a Piña Colada Cupcake Shake, to Paloma Popsicles and Patriotic Brownie Stars.

Easy Memorial Day Dessert Recipes

<p>Parade</p><p>For a fun food craft to make with the kids this Memorial Day, give this recipe a try. Great for so many holidays and celebratory occasions. </p><p><a href="https://parade.com/891100/pambeth/patriotic-brownie-stars-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Get the recipe</a>. </p>
<p>Foodness Gracious</p><p>Key Lime never had it so good. These key lime bars from Foodness Gracious are like the classic pie, but handheld. You won't be able to get enough! </p><p><a href="https://foodnessgracious.com/key-lime-bars-2/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Get the recipe</a>. </p>
<p>This is a festive and patriotic red, white, and blue recipe, meaning it’s the perfect treat for <a href="/1038407/lindsaylowe/memorial-day-meaning/" data-ylk="slk:Memorial Day;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Memorial Day</a>! </p><p><a href="https://foodnessgracious.com/key-lime-bars-2/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Get the recipe</a>. </p>
<p>A Classic Twist</p><p>This is a fun ice cream from Blahnik Baker that will satisfy everyone's sweet tooth. For the adults, it might just bring the kid in you out again! </p><p><a href="https://aclassictwist.com/funfetti-golden-oreo-ice-cream/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Get the recipe</a>. </p>
<p>Beyond Frosting</p><p>Beyond Frosting has created the most genius and inventive spring dessert recipe ever! While milkshakes and cupcakes are delicious apart, I bet they are even better together! </p><p><a href="https://beyondfrosting.com/pina-colada-cupcake-shake/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Get the recipe</a>. </p>
<p>Girl Versus Dough </p><p>What's Memorial Day without popsicles? These paloma pops featuring grapefruit from Girl Versus Dough definitely fit the holiday bill perfectly. </p><p><a href="https://www.girlversusdough.com/paloma-popsicles/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Get the recipe</a>. </p>
<p>Urban Bakes</p><p>Mango and lime are a perfect pair in this cupcake recipe! They are super-cute for entertaining too, though I doubt they would last very long. </p><p><a href="https://www.girlversusdough.com/paloma-popsicles/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Get the recipe</a>. </p>
<p>Hungry Food Love</p><p>Cool, refreshing and delicious. That's what shaved ice is for me. Especially when it's piña colada shaved ice. </p><p><a href="https://www.girlversusdough.com/paloma-popsicles/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Get the recipe</a>. </p>
<p>Southern Boy Dishes</p><p>Blueberry and lemon are such a perfect spring pair, and I never saw a more gorgeous combination of them than in this cupcake. </p><p><a href="/wp-admin/_wp_link_placeholder" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Get the recipe</a>. </p>

Southern Boy Dishes

Blueberry and lemon are such a perfect spring pair, and I never saw a more gorgeous combination of them than in this cupcake.

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