29 Labor Day Desserts to Make Your Long Weekend Even Sweeter

Make your Labor Day long weekend even sweeter with these 29 delightful dessert recipes that capture the essence of the holiday. From treats and refreshing fruit desserts to indulgent cakes, creative parfaits, and luscious pies, these creations offer a variety of options to satisfy your sweet tooth. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue, having a picnic, or simply enjoying time with loved ones, these recipes will add a touch of sweetness to your celebrations. Embrace the festive spirit and enjoy these mouthwatering desserts that make your Labor Day weekend extra special!

Blueberry Muffins

These moist, fluffy, and easy-to-make blueberry muffins are packed with fresh, juicy blueberries and a hint of vanilla, then topped with cane sugar for an extra sweet crunch. Inspired by the popular Jordan Marsh blueberry muffin recipe, this sweet treat will surely put a smile on your face, whether you have them for breakfast, a snack, or a post-meal dessert!

Recipe: blueberry muffins

Pink Cake

With notes of vanilla and delightfully sweet cream cheese frosting, this moist and fluffy Pink Cake (Pink Velvet Cake) isn’t just beautiful but incredibly delicious!

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Recipe: pink cake

Blueberry Crisp

This blueberry crisp is a quick and easy dessert option that requires just four ingredients. The crispy and crunchy topping pairs perfectly with the sweet and juicy blueberries, making for a delicious and satisfying dessert.

Recipe: blueberry crisp

Caramel Apple Crisp Pie

Apple crisp pie is a simple and delicious dessert that combines the sweet and tart flavor of caramel apple filling with a crispy topping. It’s a perfect treat for any occasion, and the aroma of baked apples will fill your home with a cozy and inviting atmosphere.

Recipe: apple crisp pie

Double Chocolate Cake

Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this double chocolate cake, topped with a smooth and creamy chocolate coconut whipped cream frosting. Made with only a few simple ingredients, this easy-to-follow recipe will have you enjoying a perfect slice of chocolate heaven in no time!

Recipe: chocolate cake

Chocolate Pudding

It is a 5-ingredient chocolate pudding recipe that is rich, creamy, and decadent.

Recipe: chocolate pudding

Frosted Sweet Potato Brownies

These fudgy, moist, and decadent sweet potato brownies are topped with creamy sweet potato chocolate frosting and sliced almonds.

Recipe: sweet potato brownies

Chocolate Chip Muffins

These moist, chocolatey chocolate chip muffins are perfect for brunch, an after-dinner dessert, or an afternoon snack. Using the famous Jordan Marsh muffins as a base, these muffins are packed with flavor and a tender texture that both kids and adults will love!

Recipe: chocolate chip muffins

Austrian Sacher Torte

Austrian sacher torte cake is in the history books as one of the best European desserts, and I’m going to show you how to make it yourself. A moist chocolate sponge is coated and filled with a fine layer of apricot jam before being cloaked in a smooth chocolate glaze.

Recipe: austrian sacher torte

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

This strawberry rhubarb crisp is a mouth-watering dessert that can be made in under 30 minutes with only 4-ingredient filling and 4-ingredient crisp topping. It is the perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors and can be enjoyed with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Recipe: strawberry rhubarb crisp

Triple Chocolate Cake

Chocolate lovers will drool over this triple chocolate cake recipe, made with mouthwatering chocolate sponge cake, creamy chocolate whipped ganache frosting and a decadent chocolate ganache drip.

Recipe: triple chocolate cake

Baked Cheesecake

This New York-style cheesecake is a dreamy dessert with a velvety texture and a tangy flavor that perfectly complements the bright raspberry sauce. Made with only five whole food ingredients, it’s oil-free and gluten-free, making it a healthier treat without sacrificing taste.

Recipe: baked cheesecake

Strawberry Crunch Cake

You are going to fall in love with this easy-to-make delicious Strawberry Crunch Cake! Inspired by the legendary frozen Strawberry Shortcake Ice cream bars this cake tastes just like that ice cream transformed into an amazing cake!

Recipe: strawberry crunch cake

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

These delicious lemon poppy seed muffins are an explosion of citrusy flavor that will surely put a smile on everyone’s face! Made with fresh lemon zest and nutty poppy seeds, these melt-in-your-mouth muffins are a breeze to whip up and even easier to demolish. The best part is that you can enjoy these tangy treats anytime: For breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a post-dinner dessert!

Recipe: lemon poppy seed muffins

Mini Strawberry Bundt Cakes

These mini strawberry Bundt cakes are so cute! Imagine a light and sweet strawberry cake made with jello. Not only do these look pretty, but they taste really amazing. This would be a nice dessert for Mother’s Day, Easter or a shower.

Recipe: strawberry bundt cakes

Italian Panna Cotta

This panna cotta is a decadent, silky-smooth Italian dessert made without gelatin or dairy. With only a few simple ingredients, it is a quick and easy dessert that will impress your guests.

Recipe: panna cotta

Blueberry Pie with Lemon Crumble

This blueberry pie is a delicious combination of warm, sweet, and juicy blueberry filling topped with a crunchy, lemony crumble. It’s a perfect dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and it’s unnoticeably vegan and gluten-free.

Recipe: blueberry pie

Fudgy Brownie Cupcakes

How do you like your chocolate brownies? We like them fudgy, chocolatey, and moist. You need only one bowl and 9 wholesome ingredients to make these festive vegan brownie cupcakes.

Recipe: brownies

Dominican Cake

What makes Bizcocho dominicano (Dominican cake) so special? The secret is that this cake is incredibly delicate in texture and sinfully delicious. Ours is the oldest, most complete, and most popular Dominican cake recipe on the internet.

Recipe: dominican cake

The Creamiest Rice Pudding

Indulge in the creamiest rice pudding you’ll ever taste with this easy recipe! Fragrant jasmine rice is cooked in a combination of almond milk and canned coconut milk to create a velvety texture, then topped off with a homemade cinnamon berry sauce.

Recipe: rice pudding

Salted Caramel Chocolate Ice Cream Cake

This easy ice cream cake recipe makes a great birthday cake and feeds a crowd! Made with store bought ice cream to be super easy, but homemade caramel and ganache to be extra delicious!

Recipe: ice cream cake

Lemon Meringue Cake

This recipe is all about assembly. The lemon curd must be made ahead and chilled thoroughly; I like to make it the day before – or several days before. Take advantage of this to make your life easier.

Recipe: lemon meringue cake

Caramel Nice Cream

Indulge in this luscious vegan caramel nice cream, made with frozen bananas and a rich, velvety caramel flavor blended in. Topped with a drizzle of vegan caramel sauce, this treat is easy to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth any time of day.

Recipe: caramel nice cream

Chocolate Cake with Pumpkin Filling

Chocolate Cake with Pumpkin Filling is the perfect addition to your brunch or dinner table. A light, moist chocolate cake, filled with creamy sweet pumpkin filling and topped with a not too sweet chocolate ganache.

Recipe: chocolate cake

Caramel Apple Crumble

Imagine a juicy cinnamon-caramel sauce mixed with tangy diced apple topped with a fluffy and light crumble topping.

Recipe: apple crumble

Baked Pumpkin Cheesecake

Get ready for any holiday occasion with this vegan pumpkin cheesecake recipe! This baked, oil-free dessert has a perfect texture and aroma, thanks to the homemade pumpkin puree and gingerbread crust.

Recipe: pumpkin cheesecake

Fried Apple Rings (Donuts)

These Fried Apple Rings look like giant apple donuts/doughnuts. They are neither deep-fried nor baked. The juicy apple slices are dipped into a 3-ingredient pancake batter, fried like a pancake and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar.

Recipe: fried apple rings