25 End Of Summer Labor Day Desserts

Small Batch Cobblers And Crisps

Summer and pie go together like peanut butter and jelly.  And as the days of summer wind down and Labor Day approaches, now is the time to enjoy these quintessential summer desserts!

• Summer Fruit – Sweet and juicy fruit that only comes around once a year.  Like cherries, peaches, and strawberries.
• Buttery Topping – These desserts’ sweet and crunchy crowns are warm, buttery, and incredibly delicious.
• Small Batch – This goes along with the portability – these small batch treats are inherently easy to hold and eat.

Helpful Small Batch Baking Essentials

• Muffin Pan – The Mini Peach Pies are made with a standard muffin/cupcake pan.
• Ramekins – 8-ounce ramekins are great for the mini cobblers.
• Small Pie and Baking Dishes – I like to use these small pie dishes and mini baking dishes for cobblers and crisps.

Below is just a sample of some of the pies and cobblers on the blog.  Check out more on the pies, tarts, cobblers, and crisps page.   

Labor Day small Pies

These summer pies showcase the best summer fruits and flavors.  The juices from the fruit add vibrant flavor to the pie, while a surprise creamy base brings in another layer of texture.

• Abundance of Fruit – Juicy peaches, fresh apples, and sweet cherries shine in these recipes.
• Easy Flaky Crust – The key to a delicious flaky crust is cold butter.  
• Gluten Free Option – These treats can be made gluten free with my flaky gluten free pie dough.

Easy Pudding and mousse For Two

Easy, creamy desserts may be the perfect way to end your Labor Day barbecue!  I’ve gathered some of the lightest and brightest no-bake puddings to add to your weekend menu.

• Panna Cotta – Panna cotta is an easy custard dessert made with cream, sweetener, and gelatin.  
• Mousse – A lightened version of pudding, fruit mousse is luxuriously airy and creamy.

Below is a sample of some of the pudding recipes on the blog.  Check out even more on the pudding, mousse, and cream page.  

Easy Portable Desserts For Labor Day

Chances are there is a barbecue in your Labor Day weekend plans.  No need to stress about how to transport or serve these handheld desserts – serve them in small parfait glasses! 

And, whip up a batch of Whipped Coconut Cream to dollop on top of these little beauties for an extra special touch!

No-Bake Labor Day Cakes

There is a bit of a theme with these 25 End Of Summer Desserts for Labor Day – they are easy and a lot of them are no-bake.  Winner winner, dessert for dinner!

And how exactly do you make a no-bake cake?  Well, there is a classic icebox cake where creamy filling is layered with crackers or cookies.  Or, make an effortless no-bake cheesecake. 

My Favorite Pans For Small Cakes

• 6-Inch Springform Pan – The springform pan is almost a must for a cheesecake because the pan releases from the cake easily.  A 6-inch springform is what I use for most recipes.
• 4-Inch Springform Pan – The same as above, but to make a smaller individual-size cake, the 4-Inch springform is great!
• Parchment Paper – Lining the bottom of the springform pan with parchment paper will save you much aggravation when removing the cakes from the removal springform pan bottom.

Small Batch Frozen Treats 

The great thing about these delicious frozen treats is that you don’t need any special equipment.  Translation – all of the ice cream is no-churn!  And, if you want to see even more brain-freeze-because-I-ate-it-too-fast desserts, check out the ice cream and frozen treats page! 

• Easy – All of the ice cream recipes on the blog are no-churn!
• Summer in a Sweet – You can eat ice cream in the fall and winter (and I recommend it), but walking around with popsicles dripping down your hand is a classic summer pastime! 🙂
• Versatile – The recipes lay a great foundation for trying out different flavors.   

Refreshing End of Summer Drinks

I am aware that a Labor Day barbecue may require an adult beverage.  But to keep my recipes suitable for all ages, they are non-alcoholic.  That is not to say you can’t sneak a little rum or prosecco into any of them!

• Nostalgic – I may age myself, but one of my favorite childhood memories was going to the local soda counter for a fruit flavor infused cream soda!
• Lemonade – Flavoring lemonade with fruit, like my blueberry lemonade, might be a must for me.  And it all started with my Ginger Lemonade recipe.  
• Frozen – Hot summer days call for cool refreshing drinks.  I love that these refreshers feature frozen fruit instead of ice cubes.  This means more undiluted flavor!