26 Red, White & Blue Desserts Perfect for Memorial Day

Have you planned your Memorial Day menu yet? If you're still looking for a little inspiration when it comes to your dessert table, we have got you covered!

Kick off the start of summer with these beautiful red, white and blue Memorial Day desserts! They are all perfect for a backyard BBQ  or even if you are just hanging out at home for the holiday. You will be ready to celebrate with this roundup of all-American recipes.

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Best Memorial Day Desserts

For the holiday weekend, berries and cream pave the way for some of our favorite Memorial Day desserts, giving them a red, white and blue flair that's ideal for a holiday celebration. There are also some fun Jello recipes and a fluff salad because no holiday is complete without one!

Choose a few favorites from this lineup of patriotic treats—or go ahead and make them all if you're hosting a crowd.

These recipes also work for any kind of summer celebration you might be having (or attending), from Memorial Day and 4th of July, straight through Labor Day. Be sure to pin your favorites and get that shopping list ready!

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Memorial Day Dessert Ideas

Red, White and Blue Finger Jello

Kids and adults love Jello, so why not make it extra special for the holiday?

Get the recipe: Red White and Blue Finger Jello

Red, White and Blue Cupcakes

These cupcakes are festive and delicious, the perfect patriotic dessert that will get rave reviews.

Get the recipe: Red, White and Blue Cupcakes

Star-Spangled Berry Pie

Fresh berries and refrigerated pie crust make this pie beautiful and simple.

Get the recipe: Star-Spangled Berry Pie

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Patriotic White Chocolate Pretzels

These patriotic pretzels are so fun. If you have little ones around or even a handful of teenagers, put them to work! They'll have a blast making them.

Get the recipe: Patriotic White Chocolate Pretzels

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Red, White & Blue Chocolate Covered Strawberries

These beautiful red, white and blue chocolate-covered strawberries are extremely easy to make and will be the highlight of your Memorial Day party!

Get the recipe: Red, White & Blue Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Firecracker Cake

The red, white and blue of this cake runs both inside and out!

Get the recipe: Firecracker Cake

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Fourth of July Firecracker Jell-O Cups

Super-simple layers of Jell-O in small cups with a cherry on top to resemble a firecracker.

Get the recipe: Fourth of July Firecracker Jell-O Cups

Red, White and Blue Pudding Sprinkle Cookies

If you're looking for a quick and easy dessert this holiday weekend, look no further than these scrumptious cookies.

Get the recipe: Red, White and Blue Pudding Sprinkle Cookies

Red, White and Blue Cheesecake Bars

A sweet treat to show off your American spirit. Creamy cheesecake with red and blue swirls.

Get the recipe: Red, White and Blue Cheesecake Bars

Red, White and Blue Strawberry Cheesecake Bites

A light dessert perfect after all that heavy backyard barbecue food.

Get the recipe: Red, White and Blue Strawberry Cheesecake Bites

Patriotic Cookie Bars

Starting with a cake mix means you can whip these up last minute.

Get the recipe: Patriotic Cookie Bars

Red, White and Blue Jell-O Parfait

This colorful parfait is easy and budget-friendly too.

Get the recipe: Red, White and Blue Jell-O Parfait

Patriotic Brownie Stars

Get the kids in on the fun of making these! They are a great take-along dessert too if you are headed to a holiday cookout.

Get the recipe: Patriotic Brownie Stars

Berry Cheesecake Salad

This sweet salad is loaded with strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and great cheesecake flavors.

Get the recipe: Berry Cheesecake Salad

Mixed Berries With Vanilla Crème Anglaise and Whipped Cream

You can make it ahead of time, so when it comes time to serve, assemble and sit back as your friends ooh and ahh over this sweet treat.

Get the recipe: Mixed Berries With Vanilla Crème Anglaise and Whipped Cream

Speedy Patriotic Red White & Blue Sugared Cherries

With only three ingredients and about ten minutes of your time, dressed-up cherries will be a huge hit.

Get the recipe: Speedy Patriotic Red White & Blue Sugared Cherries

Fourth of July Red, White, and Blue Drink

The kids and adults will both be clamoring for this festive drink!

Get the recipe: Fourth of July Red, White, and Blue Drink

Patriotic Pretzel Bark

This vibrant pretzel bark tastes like freedom.

Get the recipe: Patriotic Pretzel Bark

Patriotic Dipped Oreo Cookies

For a last-minute treat on Memorial Day, whip up these easy colorful Oreos.

Get the recipe: Patriotic Dipped Oreo Cookies

Sparkler Shortcake Jars

A simple dessert that is as pretty as it is delicious and patriotic.

Get the recipe: Sparkler Shortcake Jars

Strawberry & Blueberry Cheesecake Icebox Cake

A no-bake sweet treat with a very simple ingredient list.

Get the recipe: Strawberry & Blueberry Cheesecake Icebox Cake

Patriotic Easy Fudge

This fudge only takes two ingredients, is no-bake and gluten-free. All you need is a microwave and some food coloring for a festive twist.

Get the recipe: Patriotic Easy Fudge

Blueberry Raspberry Bars

These bars taste just like pie but with half the work!

Get the recipe: Blueberry Raspberry Bars

Red, White & Blue Patriotic Party Mix

Want a fun party mix that everyone will love? Well, here it is. You can put this patriotic party mix together in no time at all.

Get the recipe: Red, White & Blue Patriotic Party Mix

Patriotic Flag Cake With Blueberries and Cherries

This cherry-studded flag cake is a winning dessert to bring to a Memorial Day barbecue!

Get the recipe: Patriotic Flag Cake With Blueberries and Cherries

Red, White and Blue Fluff Salad

You know your holiday gathering needs a fluff salad, so make it one filled with the American spirit.

Get the recipe: Red, White and Blue Fluff Salad

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26 Red, White & Blue Desserts Perfect for Memorial Day first appeared on Parade on May 26, 2025