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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    23 Labor Day Desserts That Are Easy to Make, but Hard to Resist

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on August 30, 2025, updated August 26, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Labor Day is the perfect time to enjoy some sweet treats that celebrate the best of both summer and fall. These 23 easy-to-make desserts are sure to impress your friends and family without keeping you in the kitchen all day, so you can enjoy the long weekend as well. From fruity pies to creamy cakes and the best cobblers and cakes, there's something for everyone to enjoy this weekend.

    Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes

    Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes.
    Photo credit: Valerie's Kitchen.

    Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes are a fun twist on the classic dessert, made simple with a boxed cake mix. These individual-sized treats pack all the delicious flavors you love into a perfect portion. They're great for sharing at gatherings or enjoying on your own.

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    No-Bake Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake

    No-Bake Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake.
    Photo Credit: Lemons & Zest.

    This No-Bake Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake is a delightful treat that’s simple to whip up in less than half an hour. With a crunchy graham cracker crust and a smooth lemon cheesecake filling, it’s topped off with a fresh blueberry lemon sauce. This dessert is perfect for any celebration or just a sweet ending to a meal.

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    Chocolate Walnut Brownies

    Brownies.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    These brownies are quick to make, taking just 35 minutes from start to finish. They hit all the right notes with a mix of sweet and salty flavors, plus a great combination of crunchy and chewy textures. With a fudgy center, they’re a favorite for anyone who loves chocolate.

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    Easy Apple Crisp

    Apple crisp.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dessert is quick to prepare, taking just 35 minutes from start to finish. It features tart green apples sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, topped with a crunchy mixture that includes a touch of shredded coconut. It's great on its own, but adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream takes it to the next level.

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    No Bake Cookies

    No bake cookies.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    No-bake cookies are quick and easy to whip up, taking only about 15 minutes of your time. With simple ingredients, these treats are packed with rich chocolate, coconut, and a touch of salt. They’re perfect for a sweet finish to your Labor Day celebration.

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    No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake

    No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake.
    Photo Credit: Delicious on a Dime.

    This No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake is a fantastic summer dessert. It's perfect to prepare in advance for parties, barbecues, or family dinners. With its fresh flavors and creamy texture, it’s sure to be a hit with everyone. Plus, you won't need any gelatin to make it!

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    Key Lime Cupcakes

    Key Lime Cupcakes.
    Photo credit: FODMAP Everyday.

    These cupcakes bring the classic taste of key lime pie into a fun and easy treat. Using a boxed cake mix makes the process simple, so you can whip them up without much effort. They feature a vanilla cake base on a graham cracker crust, filled with tangy lime curd and topped with a refreshing lime cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any gathering, these cupcakes are sure to impress.

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    Chocolate Passion Fruit Tart

    Chocolate Passion Fruit Tart.
    Photo credit: Spatula Desserts.

    This Chocolate Passion Fruit Tart features a smooth and rich chocolate ganache combined with a bright and tangy passion fruit curd. The combination of chocolate and passion fruit creates a delightful balance of flavors that is both unique and satisfying. It's a perfect dessert for any occasion, bringing together the sweetness of chocolate and the refreshing taste of passion fruit.

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    Cake Batter Cheese Ball

    Cake Batter Cheese Ball.
    Photo credit: The Quicker Kitchen.

    This dessert is a fun and simple treat that everyone will enjoy. With flavors of birthday cake and plenty of colorful sprinkles, it brings a festive touch to any gathering. It's perfect for those times when you want something sweet without putting in a lot of work.

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    Funfetti Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes

    Funfetti ice cream cone cupcakes.
    Photo credit: xoxoBella.

    These colorful cupcakes are great for any gathering or celebration. They're easy to whip up using funfetti cake mix, making them a quick treat to enjoy. Perfect for adding a festive touch to your Labor Day festivities, these cupcakes are sure to bring a smile to everyone.

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    Lemon Poke Cake

    Lemon Poke Cake.
    Photo Credit: Kitchen Serf.

    Lemon Poke Cake, also known as Lemon Sugar Cake, is bursting with lemon flavor. It features fresh lemon zest both in the cake and the glaze, giving it a bright and refreshing taste. This dessert is perfect for gatherings and adds a zesty touch to any occasion.

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    Nectarine Crisp with Cinnamon-Oat Topping

    Nectarine Crisp with Cinnamon-Oat Topping.
    Photo Credit: A Little Spoon.

    This nectarine crisp is a delightful dessert that showcases fresh nectarines baked under a hearty, golden topping made with cinnamon and oats. It's a simple yet satisfying treat that brings out the natural sweetness of the fruit. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying on a cozy evening, this dessert is sure to please everyone.

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    Strawberry White Chocolate Cheesecake

    Strawberry White Chocolate Cheesecake.
    Photo Credit: Anna Banana.

    Strawberry white chocolate cheesecake is a simple and no-bake dessert that everyone will enjoy. It features a creamy texture and a tasty biscuit base topped with melted white chocolate. With just a few ingredients and fresh strawberries, this dessert is sure to impress your friends and family.

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    S'Mores Casserole

    Smores casserole.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    S'mores Casserole is an easy way to enjoy a classic camping treat right at home. You can whip it up in a baking dish, so there's no need for a campfire, making it great for gatherings. Just grab some graham crackers or digestive biscuits and your favorite milk chocolate, and you're all set for a fun dessert.

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    Instant Pot Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake

    CHOCOLATE CHERRY INSTANT POT CHEESECAKE.
    Photo credit: Boulder Locavore.

    Instant Pot Cheesecake is creamy and simple to prepare. This cherry chocolate version is rich and full of flavor, making it a delightful treat. It's perfect for celebrating Labor Day or any gathering.

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    Easy Bananas Foster

    Easy Bananas Foster.
    Photo Credit: In the Kitch.

    Bananas Foster is a fun dessert that combines bananas, brown sugar, and orange juice in a way that really stands out. The best part is the dramatic flair of lighting it on fire, which adds a special touch to the dish. This dessert is not only easy to make but also brings a bit of excitement to any gathering.

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    Vegan Pineapple Upside Down Cake

    Vegan Pineapple Upside Down Cake.
    Photo credit: Tinned Tomatoes.

    This vegan pineapple upside-down cake is a classic dessert that brings back memories of the 70s. It's a light and fluffy cake, topped with sweet pineapple slices and cherries, making it a delightful treat. Perfect for gatherings or just a sweet finish to any meal, this cake is easy to make and sure to please everyone.

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    Millionaire Pie

    Millionaire Pie.
    Photo Credit: Manila Spoon.

    This easy, no-bake Millionaire Pie is ready in just 15 minutes. It's creamy, fruity, and sweet, making it a light dessert perfect for any occasion. We brought it to a potluck, and everyone loved it!

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    Chocolate Chip Cookies Without Brown Sugar

    A chocolate chip cookie.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    These chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies are a simple and delicious treat that everyone in the family will enjoy. With no brown sugar or baking soda needed, this recipe is straightforward and quick to whip up. Packed with both milk and dark chocolate chips, and finished with a sprinkle of salt, these cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.

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    Strawberry Peach Cobbler

    STRAWBERRY PEACH COBBLER.
    Photo credit: Grits and Pinecones.

    This strawberry dessert is packed with the fresh flavors of summer and is super simple to prepare. It's a delightful treat that everyone will enjoy, perfect for celebrating Labor Day. You can whip it up quickly, making it a great choice for gatherings or just a sweet ending to your day.

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    Strawberry Rhubarb Pavlova

    STRAWBERRY RHUBARB PAVLOVA.
    Photo credit: Sugar Hero.

    The Strawberry Rhubarb Pavlova features a crispy meringue shell filled with fluffy whipped cream. It's topped with a delicious vanilla-rhubarb compote and fresh strawberries, creating a lovely dessert that's perfect for any gathering. This dessert not only looks beautiful but also offers a delightful mix of flavors.

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    Raspberry Passion Fruit Gino

    Raspberry white chocolate gino.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Gino is a popular Swedish dessert featuring baked fruit topped with a generous amount of white chocolate. It’s quick to prepare, taking less than 20 minutes, making it a great option for dinner parties. This version includes bananas, kiwis, raspberries, and passion fruit, but you can mix in your favorite fruits and berries. Enjoy it warm over a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful treat!

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    Strawberry Filled Cupcakes

    A strawberry filled cupcake.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    These summer cupcakes are a hit with both kids and adults. They’re simple to whip up using vanilla cupcakes, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream, and you can have them ready in less than an hour. Perfect for celebrating Labor Day or any summer gathering, these treats are sure to please everyone.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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