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Labor Day Desserts – 12 Easy Recipes

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12 Easy Labor Day Desserts – a great way to end the summer season. From Grilled Berry Crisp to Patriotic No Bake Cheesecake Jars, I have you covered!

white casserole dish with the best labor day dessert, ice cream sandwich cake

The end of summer doesn’t have to be sad. After all it means lower humidity, better hair days and of course jeans, sweaters and cute boots.

It’s also a great time to celebrate with an epic get-together starting with the best Labor Day menu (click HERE) and some of my favorite easy Labor Day Dessert recipes.

Simple, delicious desserts for the unofficial end of summer including a 5-Ingredient NO BAKE Ice Cream Sandwich Cake with both chocolate fudge and caramel toppings  plus as many festive sprinkles as you can handle.

I did mention epic, right?

Below you’ll find my Top 12 Labor Day Desserts aka the best Labor Day Desserts sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. 

These recipes are not only some of my family’s favorites but the most popular ones on the blog. 

TOP 12 LABOR DAY DESSERTS:

I may be partial to  fruity desserts. They’re a perfect way to enjoy the last of the fresh summer fruit.

1. Peach Galette:

Loaded with fresh, ripe juicy peaches in a simple store-bought crust (or your favorite homemade recipe) baked until golden. Click HERE for the recipe.

2. Mixed Berry Galette:

Similar to the Peach Galette but a blend of red and blue berries perfect for your summer celebration. Click HERE for the recipe.

whole galette baked golden and bubbly garnished with mint leaves

3. Blueberry Cobbler:

Simple from scratch – deep dishdessert full of fresh tangy blueberries covered with a cake topping. Click HERE for the recipe.

scoop of cobbler topped with ice cream in a white bowl

4. Skillet Berry Crisp:

This delicious crisp cooks both on the GRILL or in the OVEN. Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries or blackberries blended and capped with a buttery brown sugar-oat topping. Click HERE for the recipe.

5. Strawberry Pretzel Jello:

Salty, crunchy crushed pretzel crust layered with sweet-tangy cream cheese and strawberry jello full of ripe strawberries. Click HERE for the recipe.

6. APPLE COBBLER:

Easy deep dish anytime dessert from scratch. Much easier than apple pie and just as delicious. Fresh apples baked with cinnamon and sugar and a simple cake topping. Click HERE for the recipe.

white baking dish with apple cobbler

7. ICE CREAM SANDWICH CAKE:

You want easy – you’ve got it!

Layers of ice cream sandwiches, Cool Whip, chocolate fudge topping, caramel topping and all the fun, festive decorations you like.

white casserole dish with the best labor day dessert, ice cream sandwich cake

This is the time of year for super simple desserts! One of the best things about this dessert is how incredibly easy it is making it an ideal kid recipe and perfect for summer parties, backyard barbecue or pool party.

Here’s what you’ll need:

  1. Ice cream sandwiches
  2. Cool Whip topping
  3. Fudge/chocolate topping
  4. Caramel topping
  5. Sprinkles and/or decorations of your choice (candy, nuts, etc – see below for more ideas)

HOW TO MAKE AN ICE CREAM SANDWICH CAKE:

  1. Choose a pan size to fit your crowd. A 9×13 will need 24 ice cream sandwiches and two containers of Cool Whip. 9×9 pan will need 10-12 sandwiches and one container of Cool Whip.
  2. Once you have your pan, lay the sandwiches flat to form the first layer (you’ll have to cut the last sandwich to fit).
  3. Top with half of the Cool Whip then add another layer of ice cream sandwiches and the rest of the Cool Whip.
  4. Drizzle chocolate and caramel toppings followed your favorite toppings.
  5. Cover and freeze 1 hour or until set then slice and serve.

FAVORITE TOPPINGs:

Toppings for this easy no-bake cake are endless. Here are some suggestions:

  • crushed Heath bars
  • shaved chocolate
  • chocolate chips
  • mini m&m’s
  • colored sprinkles that reflect the holiday
  • crushed Oreo cookies
  • chopped nuts
  • seasonal fruit

8. ‘Fried” Ice Cream Cake:

Vanilla ice cream layered between a delicious crunchy cinnamony crushed Corn Flake treat. Similar to the classic Mexican  dessert, but no actual frying. Click HERE for the recipe.

Easy Fried Ice Cream Cake ~ vanilla ice cream with a crispy honey-cinnamon coating drizzled with fudge and topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries.

9. AIR FRYER ‘FRIED’ OREOS:

Air Fryer Oreos – this is the best way to make fried oreos because it mimics the taste of the fair classic but uses no oil at all! Click HERE for the recipe.

air fryer fried oreos in red check basket

10. S’Mores Cup Cookies:

Bite size graham cracker cup cookies filled with toasted mini marshmallows and Hershey’s chocolate. Like the beloved campfire treat but one you can enjoy all year.

Click HERE for the recipe.

golden graham cracker cups filled with toasted marshmallow and a piece of hersheys chocolate

11. Patriotic No Bake Cheesecake Jars:

These Patriotic NO BAKE cheesecake jars are as delicious as they are pretty and one you’ll enjoy from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake layer topped with your favorite seasonal fruit. Click HERE for the recipe.

Mason jar with graham cracker crust topped with cheesecake and fresh strawberries and blueberries

12 Rice Krispie Treats:

The perfect ratio of cereal to marshmallow for the ultimate treat. Soft and gooey – easy NO BAKE recipe. Click HERE for the recipe.

close up of square of rice krispie treat

Enjoy!

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white casserole dish with the best labor day dessert, ice cream sandwich cake

Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

This easy Ice Cream Sandwich Cake is one of the best Labor Day desserts out there - and certainly the easiest. Layers of ice cream sandwiches, Cool Whip, fudge and caramel topping + your favorite sprinkles.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: ice cream sandwich cake, ice cream cake, best labor day desserts, labor day desserts, summer desserts, no bake dessert, easy no bake dessert
Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 10-24 ice cream sandwiches depending on size of pan used
  • 8-16 ounces Cool Whip depending on size of pan used.
  • 1 jar fudge/chocolate ice cream topping.
  • 1 jar caramel ice cream topping
  • sprinkles, nuts, candy, etc. for topping see body of post for more ideas
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Instructions

  • Choose a pan size to fit your crowd. A 9×13 will need 24 ice cream sandwiches and two containers of Cool Whip. 9×9 pan will need 10-12 sandwiches and one container of Cool Whip.
  • Lay the sandwiches flat to form the first layer (you’ll have to cut the last sandwich to fit).
  • Top with half of the Cool Whip then add another layer of ice cream sandwiches and the rest of the Cool Whip.
  • Drizzle chocolate and caramel toppings followed your favorite toppings.
  • Cover and freeze 1 hour or until set then slice and serve.


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