5 CBD-Infused Summer Desserts for Your Memorial Day Barbeque

Kick off your summer with some sweet and refreshing CBD-infused desserts at your next Memorial Day barbecue. From more complex cheesecakes to quick and easy popsicles, these recipes are perfect for both expert chefs and kitchen newbies.

CBD-Infused Banana Pudding

Strapped for time? This sweet, summertime favorite dessert is ideal for busy households since it doesn't require any baking.

Ingredients

• 1 box vanilla wafer cookies
• 1 small box vanilla instant pudding mix
• 2 cups of milk
• 5 ripe bananas, thinly sliced
• 8 ounces of thawed Cool Whip
• Verma Farms Natural CBD oil

Recipe

1. Prepare the instant pudding according to instructions, adding CBD oil before stirring the mixture.
2. Set aside the pudding to refrigerate.
3. Place wafer cookies in a single layer on a baking dish.
4. Spread a portion of the prepared pudding over the cookies.
5. Add a layer of banana slices on top of the pudding.
6. Repeat steps 2-4 until the dish is filled.
7. Garnish the top layer with Cool Whip and more bananas.
8. Refrigerate at least 5 hours before serving.

CBD Lemon Bars

Nothing says summer like a citrus zing in everything from your drinks to your dessert. These lemon bars won't last long among your guests!

Ingredients

For crust:

• 10 tablespoons of butter
• 1 ¼ cups of flour
• ½ cup and 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar
• ¼ teaspoon of salt

For filling:

• 3 eggs
• 1 cup of granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons of flour
• 1 zest of lemon
• ⅓ cup of lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon of baking powder
• Verma Farms Lemon Lime CBD oil

Recipe

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a large baking pan.
2. Mix the flour, powdered sugar, and salt for the crust. Add butter to the mix and stir until crumbly. Press mix into the bottom of the pan.
3. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
4. For the filling, whisk all the ingredients until they're smooth and creamy.
5. Pour the mixture over the crust and bake for 20 minutes or until filling has the consistency of jello.
6. Cool and then garnish with powdered sugar.

CBD-Infused Blueberry Cheesecake

This light, fluffy treat is sure to be a treat at your Memorial Day gathering. Serve it alongside your favorite cocktail or mocktail for the ultimate summer pairing.

Ingredients

For crust:

• 10 ounces graham crackers
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 10 tablespoons melted unsalted butter

For filling:

• 1 1/2 pounds cream cheese
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• Zest from 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 3 eggs
• 2 cups fresh blueberries

For blueberry sauce:

• 3 cups fresh blueberries
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• Zest from 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/3 cup water
• Verma Farms Natural CBD oil

Recipe

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. Add the graham crackers, sugar, and salt into  food processor or blender and pulse until it becomes a fine mixture. Add butter until everything is wet mixture.
3. Transfer crumbs into a round pan to form the crust.
4. Bake the crust for 30 minutes or until it is  golden brown. Let it cool afterward. (Do not turn off oven yet.)
5. Make the cheesecake filling by adding cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, vanilla, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt in a stand mixer. Beat until you have a creamy, smooth mixture.
6. Add eggs and heavy cream into mixture.
7. Stop mixer and add 2 cups blueberries.
8. Pour the filling over the crust and place the pan into the oven.
9. Bake the cheesecake for about 90 minutes, or until the center has the consistency of jello.
10. Make the blueberry sauce by stirring together 1 cup blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, lemon juice, CBD oil, and salt. Add 1/3 cup water and bring the sauce to a boil over medium-high heat.
11. Let the mixture simmer on low heat and stir until it thickens. Once done, let it cool for 45 minutes.
12. Spoon the sauce atop the cheesecake and garnish with extra blueberries.

CBD-Infused Watermelon Popsicles

The ultimate summer treat! These popsicles take everyone's favorite summer fruit and adds a chill twist that's perfect for the season's long, hot afternoons.

Ingredients:

• Diced watermelons
• Diced strawberries
• Fresh lime juice
• Honey
• Verma Farms Watermelon CBD oil

Recipe:

1. Blend watermelon, strawberries, lime juice, CBD oil, and honey together.
2. Pour mixture into popsicle molds.
3. Let freeze for at least 5 hours until fully solid.

CBD Peach Pie

A fresh fruit pie with a side of ice cream is a must-have at every summer gathering, and this recipe is an easy way to impress guests and incorporate a summer staple into dessert.

Ingredients

• 1 package refrigerated pie crusts
• 5 cups of sliced peeled peaches
• ½ cup of granulated sugar
• ¼ cup of cornstarch
• ¼ cup of packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
• ¾ teaspoon of vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon of table salt
• 2 tablespoon of unsalted butter
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons of  turbinado sugar
• Verma Farms Peach CBD oil

Recipe

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Mix peaches, granulated sugar, cornstarch, brown sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, CBD oil, and salt in a large bowl.
3. Unroll 1 pie crust and fit dough into a pie plate, pressing into bottom and up the sides.
4. Spoon pie filling into the crust.
5. Add butter over the mixture.
6. Place remaining pie crust over the top.
7. Brush the top of the pie with egg and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
8. Cut slits into pie to allow for steam release.
9. Bake for an hour or until golden brown.