15 Labor Day Desserts to Send Summer Out With a Bang

By Jenn Segal

If summer has to end, the last course better be good! From blueberry cobbler to key lime pie, these Labor Day desserts will make your final summer get-together the sweetest, most delicious one yet.

Banana Pudding

Bring the magic of New York’s iconic Magnolia Bakery right into your own kitchen! Easily whip up their world-famous banana pudding, a heavenly mix of creamy vanilla pudding, ripe bananas, and good ol’ Nilla wafers.
Blueberry Cobbler

This rustic blueberry cobbler features tart, syrupy blueberries with a sugared biscuit topping.
Cherry Pie

Create a timeless dessert with homemade cherry pie, where juicy cherries meet a perfectly baked, golden lattice crust. Serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate summer treat.
Summer Berry Trifle

This berry trifle is perfect for a summer party — it’s refreshing, gorgeous, and make-ahead.
Late Summer Plum Cake

Gently spiced, this jammy plum cake celebrates the summer-into-fall season. Serve it as a brunch cake or for dessert topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Key Lime Pie

Made with ordinary limes, this “Key lime” pie tastes every bit as authentic as the real deal — plus it’s easier to make.
Fresh Strawberry Cake

Jam-packed with fresh strawberries, this strawberry cake is one of the simplest, most delicious cakes you’ll ever make.
Pound Cake Recipe

Looking for the perfect pound cake? This one is delightfully tender and moist, thanks to tangy buttermilk and a special mixing technique. Enjoy it on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream and fresh berries!
Plum Galette

With a flaky, buttery crust folded over juicy plums, this rustic plum galette makes a lovely summer dessert.
Blueberry Pie

Celebrate summer with a homemade blueberry pie, complete with a buttery lattice crust and tart-sweet filling that’s pure perfection.
Cheesecake Bars

Dense and creamy with a hint of lemon and a crisp graham cracker crust, these cheesecake bars are an easy alternative to NY cheesecake.
Chocolate Cream Pie

With a cookie crust, silky pudding center and pillowy whipped cream topping, this chocolate cream pie is a chocolate lover’s dream.
Classic Icebox Cake

Discover (or rediscover!) the magic of the classic icebox cake: a fancy-looking but utterly simple no-bake dessert.
Coconut Cream Pie

Filled with coconut custard, whipped cream and heaps of toasted coconut, this coconut cream pie is downright dreamy.
Lemon Bars

Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or just a quiet afternoon tea, these lemon bars with a buttery shortbread crust and luscious lemon filling are as pretty as they are delicious!