With the 4th of July on the horizon, you’re looking for amazing Desserts the whole crowd will love, right? Well, you’re in the right place, friend. Just below, you will find summer dessert favorites that go perfectly for Independence Day.
Not every entry is red, white, and blue, but they all deserve consideration for your summer holiday dessert table.
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Patriotic Rice Krispie Treats
These red, white, and blue Patriotic Rice Krispie Treats are the one dessert you can be sure will disappear. And no, that isn’t unnatural food coloring. Instead, we use freeze-dried strawberries and blueberries.
Red, White & Blue Cheesecake Trifle
We like this patriotic red, white, and blue cheesecake trifle from Aleka’s Get Together because one batch makes many servings. It takes just 30 minutes to make with common ingredients like pound cake (store-bought or homemade), cream cheese, and whipping cream.
Easy Lemon Mousse
While lemon mousse isn’t particularly patriotic, you can’t go wrong with bringing this simple dessert to the celebration. It is unbelievably good. I can’t even describe how it’s SO very refreshing, and lemony, and super easy to make. We made this very dessert for our son’s graduation party and it was a HUGE hit.
The Best Strawberry Popsicles
Because strawberry popsicles are red, they can be patriotic. But don’t buy them from the grocery store. They won’t taste half as good as these. Our secret? We used frozen and freeze-dried strawberries, so they’re extra fruity.
Easy Strawberry Mousse
Strawberry mousse is another naturally red dessert, so it perfectly fits in with the 4th of July. At just six ingredients (including water), we kept it super simple, but it tastes AMAZING!
S’mores Popsicles
S’mores are universally loved! So you never have to wonder whether or not they’ll be a hit. We made them in popsicle form this time, so you can skip the campfire. Plus, they’re easy. Just mix, freeze, top with marshmallow fluff, and torch.
Individual Peach Cobbler
Peach cobbler is a classic summer dessert. But instead of a tray, we baked it in ramekins so everyone gets their very own single-serving treat. So cute, and so delish.
S’mores Donuts
S’mores donuts are a cute variation on the American campfire favorite. But instead of graham crackers, you have premade donuts stuffed with marshmallows and Hershey chocolate bars.
Red, White, and Blue Watermelon Parfait
Sweet, refreshing, and colorful, these red, white, and blue watermelon parfaits by Mommy Evolution are made just for summer holidays. But make them anytime it’s warm and sunny out. Simply delightful.
Triple Berry Cheesecake Fruit Salad
No-bake dessert recipes like this triple-berry cheesecake fruit salad from Two Pink Peonies hold a special place in my heart. This one is easy, with just six ingredients. It’s also patriotic and tastes great, plus you can change it up by using different fruit like pineapples, raspberries, or bananas.
Strawberry Blueberry Pie
Chenee Lewis uses frozen berries and crumb topping to make this incredible strawberry blueberry pie. From the flavor to the appearance, it’s great for the 4th of July. But it’s also amazing for any other warm summer day.
Patriotic American Flag Fruit Tart
Kim from Three Olives Branch offers this Patriotic American Flag Fruit Tart. It’s lemony, with berries arranged in the likeness of the nation’s flag. It’s tastefully patriotic and elegant.
Blackberry Cobbler
If you catch a sale on blackberries this summer, Jessica of The Forked Spoon knows exactly what to do with them.
Make this super easy blackberry cobbler and serve it with a giant scoop of vanilla ice cream. Make it for Independence Day or make it because it’s Wednesday.
Lemon Tres Leches Cake
Add A Latin Flair to your celebration with this Lemon Tres Leches Cake from food blogger Juyali. This one adds a bright and citrusy spin on the traditional creamy tres leches cake for what she calls “A Latin Dessert Treasure.”
Fourth of July Cookies
No one can be sad while eating one of these Fourth of July cookies from Like Mother, Like Daughter. The dynamic duo shows us how to make a festive cookie with a chocolate chip base.
But the true magic happens when you add the mix-ins: red, white, and blue M&M’s, white chocolate chips, and our favorite…sprinkles!
Fourth of July Macarons
There’s a bit of a learning curve to making macarons. You may even need several attempts. But, those in the know, know they require some degree of skill. Which makes them impressive.
So, if you’re looking to make an elevated patriotic treat, one that’s sure to get compliments and nods of approval, try these Fourth of July Macarons by Everything Marina.
Berry Chantilly Cake
This berry Chantilly cake by Veena Azmanov Kitchen features a light and airy sponge cake, sweet blueberry and strawberry fillings, and a delicate Chantilly cream (French whipped cream). It’ll steal all the attention at summer holiday parties. And you are sure to learn something from the professional cake artist.
Red White and Blue Icebox Cake
What do you do when you want a cake but you don’t want to bake? Well, that’s easy, you make this Red, White, and Blue Icebox Cake by Gayle of the Pumpkin ‘N Spice blog. It’s made with graham crackers, pudding, and fresh berries.
4th of July Ice Cream
You can’t have an Independence Day Dessert list without an ice cream recipe. And boy, oh boy, do we have a great one in this 4th of July Ice Cream of The Fresh Cooky. The no-churn base has three main ingredients plus red, white, and blue mix-ins.
Red, White & Blue Marble Bundt Cake
Kate of I Heart Eating shares her surprisingly simple yet joyful red, white, & blue marble bundt cake. While it looks impressive, she has a little secret, “It’s actually just a sweet vanilla cake batter that’s dyed and then layered.”
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