Perfect Labor Day Desserts

The beauty of this ice cream pie isn’t just that it’s amazingly decadent (and therefore a guaranteed crowd-pleaser), but that it can also be made days in advance and then hauled out of the freezer just moments before serving. Party desserts don’t get any better than that!

Recipe: Toasted Almond Choco Toffee Ice Cream Pie

Just 4 ingredients, some skewers, and a little chilling time are all you need to create these gorgeous and decadent fresh fruit pops.

Recipe: Chocolate and Sea Salt Fig Lollipops

Rose water brings out the floral quality in nectarines (who knew they’re in the same botanical family?). For the creamiest texture, serve this the same day it’s made.

Recipe: Nectarine Rose Gelato

A crazy-good combination, and it takes just a few minutes to put together.

Recipe: Coffee Sundaes with Salted Peanut Butter Caramel

Use this cocktail-popsicle as inspiration to turn your favorite libation into an adult dessert.

Recipe: Margarita “Poptails”

Staffers still smile when they talk about sampling what may be the most luscious fruit pie ever to come through our Test Kitchen.

Recipe: Anjou Bakery’s Marionberry Pie

You’ll want to make this amazingly decadent churro and ice cream treat. Right. Now.

Recipe: Churro Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches

Ice cream? Yes. In pie form? YES! Laced with apricots, this recipe is a surefire summer party pleaser.

Recipe: Apricot Almond Swirl Ice Cream Pie

A simple, elegant dessert that highlights a mix of stone fruits.

Recipe: Stone Fruit Crumble with Ricotta and Mint

Velvety mango purée makes these popsicles seem extra-indulgent, although each has only a splash of coconut milk.

Recipe: Mango Coconut Pops

This ice cream has a delicate flavor; if you prefer a deeper taste, substitute a darker honey. Anne Walker and Sam Mogannam, the couple behind Bi-Rite Creamery and Bi-Rite Market, pick the figs from a tree in their garden, drizzle them with honey from their hives, and roast them in their outdoor wood-burning oven. They’re also delicious over vanilla ice cream.

Recipes:

Honey Ice Cream

Honey Roasted Figs

Looking to cap off your barbecue with a lighter dessert? Look no further than this easy-to-prepare dish, which puts a fun spin on fruit salad.

Recipe: Fruit Cocktail with Margarita Dressing