50+ Best 4th of July Desserts
50+ Best 4th of July Desserts
Whether you’re looking to serve up something patriotic, paired with seasonal summer fruit, or an ice-cold dessert, this episode has all the best 4th of July desserts for your holiday party!
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Our Favorite Fourth of July Desserts
There’s no more American dessert than classic apple pie. That being said, you can celebrate American Independence with many other delicious desserts on July 4th.
We have desserts that use red, white, and blue, desserts that use summer fruit, refrigerated desserts for warm summer days, and classic desserts that can be swapped out for patriotic candies or sprinkles, making them perfect for Independence Day!
Fourth of July dessert tips
Make it festive. While there is a list of patriotic colored desserts, you can easily place other desserts on or in patriotic-themed dishes to make them more festive.
How many? Prepare 1-2 desserts for each guest. Also, plan to choose at least 2 desserts per 10 guests. Once you start adding dessert options, you just need to make sure people have enough servings for two desserts, not one per dessert.
To keep desserts refrigerated outdoors:
- The best way to keep desserts cold outdoors is to place them in a cooler filled with ice cubes or dry ice until you’re ready to eat them.
- Only bring out/offer what you will eat. Keep the rest in the cooler until needed.
- If you have dessert on the table, one way to help keep it cool is to fill a tray/bowl with ice and place the dessert on top.
See the individual recipe posts for more specific tips, tricks, and storage information.
Patriotic dessert
Patriotic dessert
We always make sure to offer at least one red, white and blue treat during our 4th of July festivities. All of these recipes are perfect and add a festive touch to a party!
Dessert Jelly Poke Cake Recipe
I love jelly poke cakes! I used raspberries here, but you could easily make a cherry or strawberry cake.
Total time: 35 minutes
Check out this recipe for Dessert Angel Food Cake Recipe
Fluffy and light angel food cupcakes are the most delicious dessert–especially when paired with pineapple-flavored whipped cream.
Total time: 25 minutes
Check out this recipe for dessert red, white and blue trifles recipe
The perfect dessert for the fourth tier – red, white and blue biscuits. The recipe includes white cake mix, red and blue food coloring, white chocolate pudding, cool whip, and strawberries.
Total time: 40 minutes
Dessert Patriotic Road Mix Recipe
The sweet and crunchy Patriotic Trail Mix is ​​filled with sugar-coated cereal and mini marshmallows, licorice and M&Ms.
Total time: 10 minutes
Check out this recipe for Dessert Patriotic Pudding Cups Recipe
Make a fun and festive treat for your 4th of July party with this patriotic pudding cup recipe! Layers of smooth creamy red, white and blue pudding topped with summer Oreos. Kids love making these pudding cups as much as they love eating them!
Total time: 25 minutes
Dessert 4th of July Crispy Rice Krispies Recipe
Delicious, easy, and quick 4th of July Crispy Rice Krispies are always a hit and perfect for any patriotic occasion.
Total time: 10 minutes
Check out this recipe for dessert red and white blueberry cupcakes recipe
Red, White & Blueberry Cupcakes – The perfect patriotic treat for your next BBQ or picnic!
Total time: 28 minutes
Dessert Patriotic Fruit Pizza Recipe
Patriotic Fruit Pizza – A delicious holiday dessert with almond butter frosting and topped with fresh blueberries and strawberries!
Total time: 15 minutes
Dessert Berry Refrigerator Cake Recipe
Easy Berry Icebox Cake is simple, light and full of fresh summer berries. It will be gone in seconds at your next party!
Total time: 10 minutes
Check out this recipe for Dessert Patriotic Poke Cake Recipe
Filled with red and blue jelly, this cool, light, refreshing jelly poke cake is so patriotic. Attend Independence Day, Memorial Day or Labor Day and it’s sure to be a hit!
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summer fruit desserts
summer fruit desserts
If you’re like us, we love fruit in summer, especially desserts. These are some of our top picks for summer cravings for fruity desserts.
Dessert Dessert Kebab Recipe
Dessert kebabs are an easy and delicious way to serve multiple “mini” treats at once. They are perfect for parties, barbecues and everyday events!
Total time: 10 minutes
Check out this recipe for Dessert No Bake Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
NO-BAKE Strawberry Shortcake features layers of creme fraiche, vanilla pudding and strawberries. This is the perfect cool dessert!
Total time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Check out this recipe for dessert strawberry cake recipe
These fresh strawberry cakes are the real deal. Fresh strawberries and toasted coconut make these seasonal cupcakes so divine! !
Total time: 25 minutes
Check out this recipe for Dessert Peach Cake Recipe
3-Ingredient Peach Cake is quick, easy, and delicious. It’s warm, gooey, and very peach! !
Total time: 55 minutes
Check out this recipe for Dessert Blueberry Cake Recipe
This easy blueberry cake uses only 3 ingredients! A juicy blueberry pie filling with a creamy topping that goes perfectly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Check out this recipe for dessert strawberry pie recipe
Strawberry pie is the perfect spring dessert! Fresh strawberries are piled high, coated with strawberry jelly, and placed in a butter crust.
Total time: 50 minutes
Check out this recipe for Dessert Three Berry Pie Recipe
With just 30 minutes of prep time, the fresh and fruity Triple Berry Pie is easy and delicious. Perfect all year round!
Total time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Check out this recipe for Dessert Blackberry Pie Recipe
This easy blackberry pie is delicious and coated in a sugary crust that makes it sweet and irresistible. It’s a delicious dessert that can be enjoyed year-round, especially with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Check out this recipe for dessert strawberry cake recipe
This strawberry cake is especially delicious, made with fresh strawberry puree and topped with an amazing homemade strawberry frosting!
Total time: 40 minutes
Check out this recipe for dessert cherry pie recipe
This cherry pie recipe is simple and elegant, yet tastes amazing. It’s perfect for any special occasion or holiday!
Check out this recipe for Dessert Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe
Pineapple Upside Down Cake with a delicious caramelized pineapple and cherry topping. This classic dessert is so soft and moist, filled with the perfect pineapple flavor!
Total time: 45 minutes
Check out this recipe for Dessert Easy Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
Easy Strawberry Shortcake is one of the easiest desserts you’ll ever make! ! It’s light, refreshing and perfect for summer.
Total time: 20 minutes
Check out this recipe for Dessert Peach Cake Recipe
3-Ingredient Peach Cake is quick, easy, and delicious. It’s warm, gooey, and very peach! !
Total time: 55 minutes
Check out this recipe for Dessert Strawberry Shortcake Bars Recipe
Easy, light, and refreshing Strawberry Shortcake Bars are the perfect summer dessert. It’s a seasonal favorite and a tempting treat!
Total time: 3 hours 25 minutes
Check out this recipe for the best apple pie recipe for dessert
There’s nothing better than a warm slice of apple pie served with vanilla ice cream! This homemade apple pie recipe has proven to be the best apple pie recipe ever. With a flaky butter crust made from scratch and a sticky sweet apple filling, this pie won’t disappoint!
Total time: 3 hours 45 minutes
Check out this recipe for Dessert Peach Crisp Recipe
Filled with sweet and juicy peaches and crushed cinnamon, Peach Crisp is the perfect dessert paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Total time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Check out this recipe for Dessert Lime Cake Recipe
Totally moist lime cake topped with homemade lime buttercream frosting and sprinkled with lime zest! The balance of citrus and sweetness is just right in this delicious cake. It’s easy, refreshing and perfect for feeding a crowd!
Total time: 40 minutes
Check out this recipe for dessert lemon slice cake recipe
This super moist and delicious lemon slice cake recipe with a delicious lemon buttercream frosting is our new favorite dessert, perfect for feeding a crowd!
Total time: 35 minutes
Check out this recipe for Dessert Strawberry Shortcake Kebab recipe
Strawberry Shortcake Kebabs are an easy version of the classic. Fluffy cake and strawberries topped with melted vanilla sugar coating!
Total time: 40 minutes
Check out this recipe for Dessert Cherry Bars Recipe
With a hint of almond extract, a heavenly glaze and cherry pie filling, these delicious cherry bars are the sweetest way to entertain a crowd with ease!
Total time: 43 minutes
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frozen snacks
frozen snacks
I think we can all agree that you can’t beat cold and frozen desserts when it’s hot outside! Well, the 4th of July is usually hot, so here are some of our favorite cold treats we love to enjoy on Independence Day.
Dessert Lemon Fridge Pie Recipe
Deliciously creamy and tangy lemon fridge pie is a classic Southern chilled dessert perfect for summer!
Total time: 6 hours 50 minutes
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Dessert Mud Cake Recipe
Oreo Mud Cake – Layers of Cream, White Chocolate Pudding, Cream Cheese, Cool Whip and more, and finally Oreos!
Total time: 10 minutes
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Dessert Frozen Butter Assignment Recipe
With a chocolate Oreo crust, homemade creamy ice cream filling, fluffy whipped cream filling, and even more creamy fingers on top, every bite of this pie is unbelievably delicious!
Total time: 15 minutes
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Dessert Banana Pudding Poke Cake Recipe
This Banana Pudding Cake has all the flavors of Banana Cream Pie, just in cake form. Layered banana cake, pudding, cream, banana and vanilla wafers sure to be a hit!
Total time: 40 minutes
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Dessert Ice Cream Sandwich Cake Recipe
Get this ice cream sandwich cake ready in 5 minutes! It’s perfect for hot summer days and your kids will love it. Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches with Whipped Cream and Crushed Oreos!
Total time: 3 hours 5 minutes
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Dessert Cookie Dough Ice Cream Pie Recipe
Cookie Dough Ice Cream Pie – Eggless cookie dough in a rich, creamy frozen pie. delicious!
Total time: 18 minutes
Dessert Oreo Ice Cream Cake Recipe
This Oreo Ice Cream Cake is the perfect no-bake dessert on warm summer days. Best of all, it only requires 5 simple store-bought ingredients! No one can resist the layers of crumbled Oreos, cookies and cream ice cream, hot fudge, cool whip and more Oreos!
Total time: 5 hours 10 minutes
Check out this recipe for Dessert Strawberry Shortcake Poke Cake Recipe
This Strawberry Shortcake Poke Cake is the perfect cool dessert. Yellow cake, strawberry gelatin throughout and topped with delicious whipped cream and fresh strawberries.
Total time: 35 minutes
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Drink Dole Whip Recipe
All you need is three ingredients and a blender to make Disney’s Dole Whip recipe at home! It’s cool, creamy and full of refreshing pineapple flavor.
Total time: 15 minutes
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