Grayson West
Memorial Day Weekend honors and remembers every military personnel who has sacrificed for our freedom. It’s also the official kick-off to summer, a time to hang out with loved ones at barbecues and pool parties. But let’s be honest, no celebration is complete without desserts. Here are 15 treats to sweeten the weekend.
Blueberry Pie
The perfect dessert for Memorial Day weekend should evoke the feeling of summer. Blueberry pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream is an excellent choice. You only need fresh blueberries, sugar, and a flaky, buttery crust to make this delicious dessert. The pie has a sweet taste with a hint of cinnamon, and since blueberries contain antioxidants, it is also a healthy option.
The Flag Cake
This dessert is what you’d call a delicious work of art! Many chefs regard this trifle as a symbol of American pride with its red, white, and blue colors. If you’re not a professional, getting a perfect design of the flag stripes stars may give you a hard time. However, you can take the easier route by arranging strawberries and blueberries over a white frosting-covered cake.
Caitlin Bensel
If you have a dessert like Caitlin Bensel, you don’t have to travel to a beach before you can enjoy this memorable weekend. You can not go wrong when you top the layers of creamy coconut pudding with fluffy whipped cream. The stunning presentation will impress your friends and family.
Mini Berry Pies
This dessert is a bite-sized version of the classic full-size berry pie. You can fill them with sweet berries baked in a flaky or crumbly crust, including strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries. If you don’t want to whip up your dough, use a pre-made pie crust for extra ease. Mix with sugar, add a thickener like cornstarch, and you can get baking.
Coconut Cream Pie
Many people love Coconut cream pie because it balances the sweet taste with the tropical flavor of coconut. Some variations include chocolate shavings and nuts like macadamias or almonds. Others are filled with vanilla flavor and then topped with toasted coconut flakes or whipped.
Watermelon Sorbet
You can make this refreshing snack from ripe watermelon blended with sugar and a touch of lemon juice. Besides its stunning pink color, sweet tooths love the sorbet for its low calories compared to traditional ice cream. This dessert is simple to whip up, requiring only a few ingredients and light work.
Lemon Bars
One of the best things about lemon bars is their tangy-sweet taste that appeals to different taste buds. Their buttery shortbread crust is complete with a dusting of powdered sugar. Thankfully, they’re easy to make and require simple ingredients like lemons, flour, sugar, butter, and eggs. You can serve them alone or add whipped cream or vanilla topping.
Strawberry Pavlova
Strawberry Pavlova is a stack of crispy meringue with a soft interior. To make it look more appealing, you can complete this dessert with whipped cream and juicy blueberries or strawberries. It’s an excellent choice for this special occasion and a delightful treat to indulge in after a meal.
Key Lime Pie
You can buy this dessert from a store or make it with key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, and egg yolks. You may add a meringue topping to get a light texture, but remember to cover it in a graham cracker crust. The best way to enjoy this pie during Memorial Day Weekend celebrations is by serving it cold, topped with whipped cream,
Ice Cream Sandwiches
An ice cream sandwich is the best option if you’re looking for a store-bought or homemade treat that would suit everyone at your gathering. The trick is making several choices available by stuffing different flavors between crunchy cookies or chocolate wafers. You can choose between chocolate, salted caramel, or the classic vanilla flavors according to everyone’s preferences.
S’mores Dip
To make s’mores dip, you start by layering chocolate chips in the bottom of a baking dish or cast iron skillet. Next, you add a layer of marshmallows on top of the chocolate. Then, put the dish in the oven or under the broiler until the marshmallows are golden brown and the chocolate is softened and gooey. As a crowd pleaser, a s’mores dip is excellent for celebrating Memorial Day.
Baked Alaska
Here’s a classic that starts with a layer of cake at the bottom, followed by a dome of ice cream. Then, you’d coat the whole piece with a thick meringue layer. The final touch involves briefly baking or torching the dessert in the oven to brown the meringue while keeping the ice cream inside frozen.
Mixed Berry Crisp
The crisp layer blends oats, flour, sugar, butter, and spices like cinnamon or nutmeg into a delicious piece. It will be golden brown and flaky when baked, contrasting the tender, juicy berries underneath. This dessert is often served warm, sometimes with whipped or vanilla ice cream.
Strawberry Cake
This dessert combines the sweetness of cake with the tartness of strawberries’ fresh and juicy flavor. It contains layers of light, fluffy cake filled with fresh strawberries or frosting. The inviting red color and the sweet aroma will brighten the atmosphere during gatherings.
Banana Split
The blend of flavors in a banana split creates a refreshing treat that instantly satisfies your cravings. You’ll need a halved banana, whipped cream, and toppings like chocolate sauce and nuts to make this dessert. Add three vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry ice cream scoops to wow your family and friends.
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