Labor Day mournfully signals the end of summer. As an adult, I no longer get a summer break, but there’s something bittersweet about crawling into bed that Monday night knowing that the sun is setting earlier and the fireflies have mostly disappeared. Before sleep calls, the day is often spent gathering with friends and family for a last hurrah. Food sizzles on the grill, corn on the cob drips with butter, friends sip cocktails, and kids quench their thirst with lemonade and soda. Ending the feast with something sweet helps soften the sting of the shorter days ahead. Below, you’ll find 13 desserts—including Rice Krispies Treats, homemade Pop-Tarts, and not one, but two creamy no-bake cheesecakes—that can easily be made ahead, leaving you with more time to enjoy the last of summer.
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