Backyard burgers and sunshine, it’s Memorial Day! We’ve got the perfect ending to your cookout: 11 desserts that’ll taste like pure grandma love (and maybe a sprinkle of childhood memories).
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Strawberry Trifle
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Forget fancy this Memorial Day! This Strawberry Trifle is ridiculously easy. We’re talking fresh strawberries, yummy yogurt, and store-bought cake – all layered up in a bowl. No baking needed, just pure deliciousness that’s perfect when you’re short on time.
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Chocolate Chip Dessert Pizza
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Our throwback Chocolate Chip Dessert
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Old Fashioned Coconut Cream PIe
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Memorial Day weekend calls for pie, and this Coconut Cream Pie is the real deal. It’s an oldie but a goodie, trust me. Super creamy filling, easy to make – none of that fancy dessert stress. Just pure deliciousness to celebrate with friends and fam.
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Strawberry Shortcake
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Ditch the fancy stuff and bake up some Old-School Strawberry Shortcake! No fancy gadgets needed, just Bisquick for easy, fluffy biscuits, sweet strawberries, and a mountain of whipped cream. It’s a classic for a reason. Trust me, everyone will be asking for seconds of this grandma-approved deliciousness.
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Tomato Soup Cake
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Break out Grandma’s secret weapon for Memorial Day: Tomato Soup Cake! I know, I know, it sounds weird. But trust me, this oldie but goodie is bursting with yummy spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. It’s basically a hug in cake form, and super easy to make too!
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No Bake Brownies
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Need a simple dessert? Whip up a batch of these oldie-but-goodie No-Bake Brownies! They’re rich, fudgy, and crazy easy to make – no oven required. Perfect for last-minute cravings.
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Chocolate Macaroon Pie
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Whip up a stunning Chocolate Macaroon Pie for your Memorial Day gathering – it’s surprisingly simple! This delightful dessert combines a decadent chocolate crust with a heavenly coconut filling, sure to be a hit with everyone.
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Grasshopper Pie
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Calling all mint chocolate lovers! Level up your dessert game with this classic No-Bake Grasshopper Pie. It’s like a grown-up Shamrock Shake transformed into a pie, thanks to a creamy mint filling and an Oreo crust (because, duh, Oreos!). Plus, no oven required, so you can spend more time with family and less time sweating in the kitchen. Win-win!
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Coconut Cake
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Who needs fancy for Memorial Day? Coconut Cake to the rescue! Easy peasy layers of fluffy coconut goodness will have everyone asking for seconds. Trust me, it’s a winner!
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Chocolate Mousse
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Craving a taste of the past? This Old-School Chocolate Mousse is the real deal! Forget fancy gadgets, all you need is some melty chocolate, whipped cream, and a whisk to whip up this classic dessert. It’s fancy enough to impress, but easy enough to throw together.
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Black Bottom Pie
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This Black Bottom Pie is all about choco-licious layers and creamy goodness, and it won’t break the bank (no fancy stuff here!). The secret weapon? A splash of rum in the custard for a grown-up kick that’ll have everyone raving. Trust me, this pie is a guaranteed hit at your Memorial Day get-together!
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