27 Easy Red, White and Blue Desserts for 4th of July and Beyond
Celebrate the Fourth of July with delicious red, white and blue desserts! Whether you’re hosting a BBQ or a small gathering with friends and family, these easy desserts are the perfect festive treats. These 27 patriotic recipes are sure to impress your guests.
4th of July desserts to make this summer
Red, White and Blue desserts are not only great for the Fourth of July but work for any other patriotic celebration.
With colors that mimic the American flag, these easy-to-make desserts won’t keep you stuck in the kitchen!
Whether you’re hosting or just bringing a dish to a neighbor’s house, these festive recipes are tasty and look awesome.
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With recipes that require minimal prep time and simple ingredients, you can focus on enjoying the festivities rather than stressing over the food.
Light the grill, put on your favorite patriotic playlist, and enjoy some of these delicious red, white and blue dessert ideas this Fourth of July!
Red, White and Blue Dessert Ideas
I've gathered deliciously easy red, white, and blue desserts that will make your taste buds sing. From simple treats where you just have to add fruit to more creative recipes that will take a bit longer, all of these desserts are bursting with flavor. So why not add some festive flair to your patriotic dessert table with these delicious and colorful treats!
Get ready to turn your next gathering into something special with this delicious, patriotic-themed dip! In just minutes you can whip up a creamy and tangy Cheesecake Fruit Dip topped with berries – it's the perfect 4th of July dessert. It's perfect for Independence Day or any time at all!
Treat friends and family to these delicious Jello Poke Cupcakes! These festive and patriotic cupcakes are easy enough to make with a simple boxed cake mix, and red, and blue Jello. It's as easy as poking some holes!
Looking for an effortless way to show your Patriotism? Look no further than these red, white and blue cupcakes! Angel food cakes made from a boxed mix are dressed up in to treats that are sure to impress your party guests.
This easy (semi-homemade) Fruit Bruschetta looks incredible and tastes even better! With a sugar cookie base (that you don't even have to bake if you don't want to!) topped with fresh berries, basil and whipped cream, you can't go wrong.
A trifle is always a hit! This one uses fresh berries to make it pretty and delicious.
Enjoy that celebratory feeling with these yummy patriotic thumbprint cookies! Every bite bursts with almond flavor! Yum, the cherry on top makes them the perfect treat for Independence Day.
Make an edible bowl for your guests! Turn homemade white chocolate bowls into something spectacular with red, white and blue sprinkles! It's a fun flair that will have your guests talking about these for months to come.
A fruit tart is a classic party dessert and this one is holiday ready with the flag design! Fresh fruit and a pastry crust will create a tasty dessert that will add tons of flair to your dessert table.
Who doesn't love pizza? This dessert pizza also gets the flag treatment for this 4th of July party idea. Fresh blueberries and strawberries are all you need to decorate this tasty treat.
Red, white and blue layered Jello is a quick and easy patriotic dessert to make for all the summer holidays! And it will bring out the kid in all of us!
No-churn ice cream is the best! Not only is it fun to make for the family, but you can custom-make it to suit any occasion.
I'm a popcorn fanatic and this festive Popcorn Cake idea is a great party idea! It easily serves a crowd, looks fun and is inexpensive to make!
These Cheesecake Bars are a fun dessert to make and serve for 4th of July. The tangy bar and graham cracker crust are always crowd-pleasing.
Whoopie Pies are totally underrated! The blue and red cookies sandwich a creamy filling that will delight your guests, young and old!
Popcorn Crunch is a great snack to set out so guests can graze on it throughout the party! The red and blue candies make it extra festive for Independence Day.
Layered desserts are a fun way to showcase colorful treats. These cheesecake jars are quick and easy and look amazing.
An ice box cake is a tasty make-ahead dessert that is great for summer parties. This one, with fresh berries, is full of flavor and looks amazing.
Another dessert pizza, this one uses a sugar cookie base and tons of fresh berries to give it that Patriotic look your want.
Berry tarts are a great bite-sized party dessert. With fresh berries and a yummy crust, these are easy to make and fun to serve.
A fruit salad, topped with stars, is an easy way to serve a festive dish on your food table. Everyone loves fresh fruit and it will stand out to your party guests.
If you're looking for an easy and inexpensive red, white and blue dessert to serve at your party, try these snow cones! They're refreshing and will bring out the kid in all of us.
Another twist on the cookie pizza, this one skips the fresh fruit in favor of chocolate. The ganache and candies are still super festive.
No baking is required on these strawberry pops! A little chocolate and some popping candies make a fun fruit on a stick idea that everyone will love.
Patriotic-colored chocolate candies are added to cookies to make a yummy dessert that can easily be made ahead of time.
Phyllo Cups are my favorite! They are made for you and are easy to fill with whatever filling you want! In this case, blueberries and strawberries make them feel perfect for the holiday.
Similar to my Cheesecake Dip at the top of the list, this Cheesecake Salad makes a great side-dish or dessert to serve on any buffet.
There's nothing easier than chocolate-dipped pretzels and these are transformed thanks to red, white and blue sprinkles.
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Top Tips
- Keep fruit fresh: Use the freshest fruit you can in your red, white, and blue desserts. Berries like raspberries, strawberries and blueberries, have the best color and flavor when stored correctly. Read more about keeping berries fresh.
- Make individual servings: Consider making individual servings instead of a large cake or pie. This not only makes serving dessert at a party easier, but it also allows guests to easily take their dessert and mingle without having to sit down with a plate and fork.
- Use premade ingredients: Don’t be afraid to use store-bought ingredients like cake mix, cookies from the bakery, or store-bought frosting. This can save you time and effort in the kitchen and still result in a delicious dessert. Then just add your own creative touch to make it your own.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can make just about any dessert more patriotic with red and blue food coloring or add red, white and blue sprinkles!
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Fantastic patriotic dessert spread! Festive red, white and blue treats perfect for Fourth of July celebrations. Looks delightfully delicious and eye-catching.
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