20 Most Popular Memorial Day Recipes

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stacked ice cream sandwiches on marble plate with blackberries, white chocolate chips, and purple flowers around.

Summer is almost here and I think we can all agree that it’s ABOUT TIME! Here in Texas, it’s been raining, windy, and just all around giving us the springtime blues. But all of that is about to change!

Memorial Day weekend is upon us (aka the unofficial start to summer!), and that means firing up the grill, spending time with loved ones, and of course, indulging in some fantastic food! So, to celebrate the (hopefully) sunnier days ahead, we are sharing some of our personal favorite Memorial Day recipes, as well as some reader-favorites. Trust us, there is a little bit of something for everyone here!

Let us know what you’ll be making this memorial day in the comments below!

– Memorial Day Recipes –

Grilled Peaches with Almond Nutmeg Crumble

A summer classic (and a Memorial Day must-have!), these Grilled Peaches are a sweet treat that truly celebrates the delicious flavor of in-season peaches.

overhead shot of grilled peaches on round platter with ice cream scoop and bowl of crumble, ice cream toppiong three peaches, with mint leaves, more peaches, and white flowers around

Fruit Pizza

This easy to whip-up dessert is sure to be a hit at your BBQ this weekend! It’s nostalgic, perfectly sweet, and topped with fresh fruit. What’s not to love?!

Apple Slab Pie

Bye, bye miss ~~American~~ Apple Pie! What better way to feed a crowd than with this super easy apple slab pie? Oh, and the best part? If you’re in a pinch, you can use store-bought pie dough and your favorite store-bought apple pie filling to make this recipe.

Cherry Swirled Cheesecake Bars

Fresh cherries are in abundance right now, which means…it’s time to break out the cherry pitter! We love whipping up a batch of the these cheesecake bars to celebrate.

No Bake Summer Berry and Ladyfinger Trifle

There is no better dessert to celebrate the red, white, and blue than this berry trifle! It’s easy to make and can be made ahead of time so you can focus more on your memorial day celebrations.

berry trifle with lit sparkler in main trifle, with two more smaller trifles behind, with white flowers and berries around.

Lemon Tiramisu with Lemon Curd

Surprise your friends and family with a summery twist on the classic tiramisu! This Lemon Tiramisu is sweet, tangy, and BURSTING with flavor.

front shot of lemon tiramisu on white plate with glass of limoncello behind, jar of lemons behind, as well as white casserole of tiramisu beside.

Homemade Banana Pudding Cups

Individual dessert? Yes, PLEASE! These banana pudding cups are an easy and convenient party treat.

glasses of banana pudding with two spoons beside, vanilla wafers and flowers around on marble surface.

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

Fruity, perfectly sweet, and SO DELICIOUS! Trust me when I say that this Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp (with brown sugar and oat topping!!) deserves a spot on your dessert table this weekend.

overhead shot of strawberry crisp in pie pan with serving missing

Melon Skewers with Honey Lime Mint Drizzle

Need a quick and easy no-bake treat? These melon skewers are just the thing! Feel free to mix it up and add a combo of your favorite fruits on the skewers to really make these your own!

melon skewers on white platter with mint sprigs and white flowers

Mixed Berry Ice Cream Vanilla Pound Cake

Rich, buttery, made-from-scratch vanilla pound cake, layered with sweet vanilla ice cream that’s been swirled with strawberry and blackberry jam. It’s summertime in a cake!

ice cream pound cake on white wood board with flowers and berries on top and surrounding cake, a stack of white plates, two empty glasses, and a jar of strawberry jam behind cake on marble surface.

S’mores Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Honestly, what is summer without s’mores?!

close up of stacked s'mores cookie bars with more bars around.

Blueberry Galette

The perfect summer dessert! This Blueberry Galette is easy to make, uses minimal ingredients, and is a real crowd pleaser. Every bite is bursting with fresh in-season blueberries, tender, but oh-so flaky pie crust, and is just melt-in-your-mouth delicious!