Sure, we’re all excited to get out the grill and start cooking outdoors again, but we’d argue that Memorial Day desserts are really the highlight of the holiday. It’s the ideal moment to enjoy strawberry shortcake, anything made with rhubarb, or your first ice pop of the season. Kicking off summertime right means selecting the best Memorial Day menu—your grilled food, your salty snacks, your summery drinks, and definitely some easy homemade sweets. Here are Memorial Day desserts that’ll thrill the whole family, including simple cakes, bar cookies, ice cream sandwiches, fruit pies, and more.
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