47 Memorial Day Desserts to Get You Summer-Ready

Okay, so the actual first day of summer is a few weeks away, but we all know Memorial Day is the real start to the season. And these Memorial Day desserts are waiting to make it official. So pull out your best sunglasses, bury some beer in an ice-filled cooler, fire up the barbecue, and get ready to cozy up to all the sweet treats you’ve ignored since last August.

We’ve got chilly ice pops and no-churn ice cream to help you beat the (forthcoming) heat, lazy day galettes that make you look like the casually chic host you want your guests to believe you to be, and a few fun cakes in case you’re planning to go big.