40 Labor Day Desserts to End The Summer

This no churn, easy Jell-O ice cream recipe is super creamy with fruity flavors. Did you know Jell-O is not vegan since it's primarily made from gelatin. Same with marshmallows.

If you grew up loving Chipwich this easy no-chill cookie dough recipe will bring you back to memories of your childhood. For those unfamiliar, Chipwich invented the ice cream cookie sandwich craze in the 80's and you can still find Chipwich in stores today.

This no-bake Snickers pie is easy enough to whip up on a Labor Day weekend and leaves plenty of time for fun and games.

Peach cobbler and vanilla ice cream, a classic dessert to end your summer on a hot afternoon. This dessert was literally cobbled together by early American settlers with the ingredients that were available to them.

There are thousands of chocolate chip cookies recipes out there but this one is simple, straightforward and unbelievably delicious. It's hard to believe this cookie wasn't invented until the 1930s at the Toll House restaurant.

This recipe starts with a fresh banana and adds three scoops of ice cream (vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry), chocolate syrup, whipped cream, nuts, and maraschino cherries. An iconic, all-American ice cream sundae for everybody to enjoy!

It's old-fashioned because this recipe originates before refrigerators, from the early 20th century. An icebox cake gets its name from the icebox, a non-mechanical form of refrigeration. This classic 5 ingredient cake has layers of chocolate wafer cookies and whipped cream.

Baked Alaska is a curious thing, the ‘Alaska” is baked in ice, it's not from Alaska and has layers of cake, a frozen ice cream center, and a toasted marshmallowy meringue. Don't be intimidated though, this fascinating and delicious dessert is quick and easy to make and sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Magnolia Bakery is renowned for its cupcakes but they really got this classic dessert just right, with layers of creamy vanilla pudding, bananas, and a layer of vanilla wafers.

Halo-Halo, translated from Tagalog/Filipino literally means "mix-mix", is a Filipino dessert made with shaved ice made with sweetened beans, fruits, and jellies and topped with milk, Leche flan, purple yam jam, and ice cream.

Halo-halo can be best described as a hybrid of a milkshake, a boba tea, and a fruit parfait and is perfect for beating the heat.  This recipe is very customizable, and you can make all the components from scratch or use store bought ingredients.

Mochi donuts, known as Pon-de-ring In Japan, are a mix between traditional deep-fried donuts and Japanese mochi desserts. Appropriately, Mister Donut in Japan invented this sweet and delicious dessert. This quick and easy recipe is crazy delicious and fun to make and eat.

Mochi ice cream is a hybrid of mochi dough with mouthwatering ice cream. The pillowy sweet mochi is combined with ice cream to create a marriage of tasty flavors. This recipe is easy to make, easily customizable and of course, delicious.

This easy and fun dessert is perfect for a Labor Day BBQ. This recipe can be followed precisely or customized to your liking.

If you ever travel to Orange County, CA, tasting an original Balboa bar on Balboa Island is a can't miss experience. A Balboa Bar is basically vanilla or chocolate dipped ice cream on a stick rolled in sprinkles, nuts, candy bar or other toppings. Since traveling to Orange County is probably not an option this Labor Day weekend, try this recipe out for your own homemade Balboa Bar.

Popsicles are so easy to make an eleven-year old can do it. In fact, an eleven-year old invented the first popsicle in 1905. This easy homemade fruit popsicle recipe is a healthy alternative for kids using combinations of fruits, juices, and yogurts.

No, this decadent dessert did not actually originate from Bluth's Original Frozen Banana Stand on the show "Arrested Development. However, the show's depiction is very similar to Balboa Island and the Balboa Peninsula, where the chocolate frozen banana originated.

This recipe is quick and easy with very little prep to make and the toppings are very customizable with something for everyone.

This campfire classic, also known as rainy day s’mores or indoor s'mores, is a quick and easy dessert that even the kids can have fun making!

A layer of chocolate and caramel is nestled between sweet and crispy oats. A must try!

Chocolate Pots de Crème is a delicious and simple recipe for dessert or special occasions.

Marshmallow pops literally take minutes to make and even less time to be eaten!  It’s another one of those can’t-really-be-called-a-recipe-recipes – my favorite kind! 

Rice Krispies Cupcakes are so fun to make and are perfect for any holiday!

These Butterfinger Pie Parfaits are easy to make and taste amazing. Butterfinger Pie is creamy, smooth and has a great flavor and texture.

This is an easy dessert to prepare and is a great way to use leftover egg whites.

This Key Lime Pie uses granola in place of graham crackers for a delicious crust that pairs perfectly with the key lime.

Candy Apple Snickers Salad has just FIVE ingredients! It’s an easy, quick dessert to throw together and can be tailored to your tastes.

Homemade chocolate pudding can be used for an easy chocolate pie, layered with whipped cream and chocolate shavings for a chocolate parfait, or just enjoyed hot with a spoon!

You’re just 3 ingredients away from enjoying this smooth, rich & EASY chocolate fudge!

This Chocolate Mint Icebox Cake is SO simple you won’t believe it. Creamy mint whipped cream with chocolate wafers and chopped Andes mints – amazing!

These lemon bars have the perfect balance of crust to lemon filling with a fantastic texture contrast between the crumbly shortbread crust and luscious lemon curd.

The Pizookie originated from a restaurant called BJ's Brewhouse. A Pizookie is a slightly underbaked, gooey, chocolate lovers dream. If you've never had one, you're in for a real treat!

These Cast Iron Skillet Brownies are moist and fudgy with crispy edges. They're perfect with vanilla ice cream and make an insanely decadent dessert with salted caramel and pecans!

Warm, fudgy brownies with a swirled layer of cheesecake – easy desserts don’t get much better than this. If you’ve never tried cheesecake brownies before, you’re in for a real treat!

Oreo cheesecake is delicious, but the mini version is easier to eat and serve. Make a double batch and freeze some to enjoy anytime!

If chocolate’s your thing, you’ll find brownies to bars to a delicious chocolate tart. In the mood for lemon, fresh berries, or perhaps pumpkin? We got you. There are even a few thrown in that are perfect for the holidays.

From Chocolate Chip to Almond Joy to Cinnamon Swirl, there are keto cookies here for everyone!

These 25 Instant Pot Desserts have everything from cheesecakes to toffee pudding to sweet breakfast treats!

Dessert is where crescent dough truly shines. The flaky, buttery crust pairs so well with any number of ingredients and flavors. You'll be proud to serve any one of these crescent roll dessert recipes on your table!

We looked through hundreds of blueberry desserts to bring you only the best of the best blueberry desserts with recipes. From cakes, cookies and pies to ice cream and milkshakes we have you covered with 26 easy blueberry desserts for this versatile fruit.

Japanese desserts (Wagashi) don’t always get enough attention in my dessert world. You’ll find everything here from traditional Japanese desserts to Japanese pastries to Japanese pancakes!

Many of these popular Mexican dessert recipes are authentic with a few thrown in with fun and delicious twists.