A 4th of July celebration needs four things: fireworks, food, beverages and patriotic red, white and blue desserts to end the day with a bang! Comfort food and good company make for a great get-together and for on holiday weekends, there's no better way to pass time than to spend the day grilling good food, followed by something sweet .
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Best Red, White and Blue Desserts Between the all-American holidays, the fresh produce that features this trio of colors and even the nautical color scheme that has everyone looking to get near the water during the summer months, red, white, and blue desserts are popular not just for Memorial Day , Fourth of July and Labor Day , but all summer long.
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Some red, white, and blue dessert recipes are light and fresh, like a coconut chia pudding parfait loaded with raspberries , strawberries and blueberries , strawberries stuffed with a bit of cheesecake filling, or even yogurt dips for dunking your favorite fresh fruit.
Others may be a bit more indulgent, but how can you resist cheesecake bars swirled with red, white and blue, cupcakes with striped frosting or even a cake covered in all-American sprinkles? Then some are kind of in the middle, like a creamy tart or no-bake cake topped with berries to resemble the American flag .
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Patriotic Desserts Bursting with American pride, these sweets are perfect for holiday festivities or any summer party. From simply decorated strawberries to patriotic pies , these desserts are so good that you just might forget about the fireworks. The dessert recipes on this list are carefully chosen to cover a wide range of options: cake, cookie, ice pops, cheesecake—you name it, we found a recipe for it. These desserts will impress your friends and family to no end and the best part? They can all be made ahead of time!
Plus it's a blast for the kids to make and eat these fun red, white and blue desserts—and it gives you a reason to share with them why we celebrate that particular holiday! In fact, each of these sweet treats would be perfect for any summer celebration. Whether you use berries, break out the sprinkles, or add some color to your frostings, batters, and doughs, these red, white, and blue dessert recipes are as gorgeous as they are delicious. So set off some fireworks of color on your party buffet.
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Best July 4th Desserts Alison Ashton
Use store-bought pie crust to make this festive pie easy peasy.
Get the recipe: Star-Spangled Berry Pie
Alan Richardson
This cake is as fun as it is delish.
Get the recipe: Firecracker Cake
Pam Beth
These star-shaped 4th of July brownies are festive on every level. The red, white and blue is just the icing on the cake for these sweet treats.
Get the recipe: Red, White and-Blue Star Brownies
Pam Beth
These cookies are so yummy nobody will ever believe they start with Bisquick!
Get the recipe: Patriotic Pudding Cookies
Danielle Atkins
Get fired up for this simple pie with an ice cream filling.
Get the recipe: Patriotic Pie
Mark Boughton Photography
Who says a holiday dessert can't be good for you?
Get the recipe: Patriotic Smoothies
Krista Marshall
Gotta love a no-bake sweet treat on a hot day.
Get the recipe: Patriotic Parfaits
iStock
Make this all-American cake the star of your dessert table.
Get the recipe: Flag Cake
Pam Beth
Yes, popcorn can be for dessert when it has candies mixed in!
Get the recipe: Patriotic Popcorn
Parade
An impressive no-bake treat that is super easy to make.
Get the recipe: Blueberry Trifle
Crazy for Crust
Cookies are a classic dessert for any holiday, but with some red, white and blue M&Ms added to the mix, you have the perfect recipe to celebrate Independence Day.
Get the recipe: 4th of July M&M Cookies
Crazy for Crust
It's all about the swirls in this gorgeous colorful bundt cake.
Get the recipe: Fireworks Bundt Cake
Cooking with Ruthie
This popular American treat gets a patriotic and festive twist with red, white and blue sprinkles!
Get the recipe: Patriotic Rice Krispies Treats
The Chunky Chef
Make a strong statement on the dessert table with this patriotic no-bake dessert that will wow your guests.
Get the recipe: Red White and Blue Bark
Tune n Fork
With the celebration of the birth of our country coming up fast, here's a sugar cookie that showcases that enduring emblem—the flag.
Get the recipe: American Flag Sugar Cookies
Crazy For Crust
A giant cookie cake decorated in America's favorite colors for her birthday party.
Get the recipe: Fireworks Sugar Cookie Cake
Foodie with Family
Ethereally light, crisp on the outside, and marshmallowy on the inside, this mini pavlova recipe is as simple as it is stunning.
Get the recipe: Mini Pavlova
Half Baked Harvest
This refreshing tart is filled with bright lemon flavor.
Get the recipe: No-Fuss Lemon Tart
Jo Cooks
This easy homemade cobbler is made with fresh cherries and a soft rise-to-the-top topping. Served with a scoop of ice cream to take it over the top.
Get the recipe: Cherry Cobbler for Two
Foodie with Family
While you’re making these gorgeous, luscious rum-soaked, sweet cherries, you happen to be making the incredible, ruby-hued, rum-infused cherry drizzle that improves ice cream, crumbles and seltzer water.
Get the recipe: Rum Soaked Preserved Cherries and Boozy Cherry Molasses
Le Creme de la Crumb
This easy, tasty and incredibly festive bundt cake can double as your holiday table centerpiece too.
Get the recipe: Firecracker Bundt Cake
Lil Luna
No better way to celebrate America than with an all-American classic dessert dressed up for the holiday.
Get the recipe: 4th Of July Rice Krispie Treats
Love the Day
An over-the-top milkshake that is a sweet bomb in every sip.
Get the recipe: 4th of July Milkshake
Sally's Baking Addiction
This one-layer strawberry shortcake cake is a stunning (yet totally manageable!) ending to your meal.
Get the recipe: One Layer Strawberry Shortcake Cake
Sally's Baking Addiction
These sugar cookies are made from buttery sugar cookie dough and are topped with pink, white and green royal icing.
Get the recipe: Watermelon Sugar Cookies
Taste and Tell Blog
Surprise your guests when you cut into this cake, revealing the patriotic colors.
Get the recipe: 4th of July Cake Roll
The First Year Blog
Donuts are a great dessert, but you can always start your day on a sweet note too.
Get the recipe: American Flag Donuts
Handmade Charlotte
Filled with sweet cream cheese and brightly colored jams, these little pastries are the perfect treat for your cookie tray.
Get the recipe: Jam and Cream Cheese Pastry Pinwheels
Lil Luna
Sweet and crunchy trail mix filled with candy-coated cereal mixed with mini marshmallows, licorice and M&Ms.
Get the recipe: Patriotic Trail Mix
Love Bakes Good Cakes
This colorful cake is so yummy, and the red, white and blue run inside and out.
Get the recipe: Firecracker Cake
Rachel Cooks
Patriotic funfetti cookies are a cinch to throw together. Kids and adults will both love these soft and chewy cookies. Cookie perfection.
Get the recipe: Patriotic Funfetti Cookies
Neighbor Food
These red, white and blue pudding pops are a cinch to throw together and perfect for Fourth of July parties!
Get the recipe: Red White Blue Pudding Pops
Life Love and Sugar
This showstopper of a cake will wow your July 4th guests as they enjoy every bite.
Get the recipe: Red Velvet Ice Cream Cake
Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Frosted with the cherry, lemon and blue raspberry flavors of the classic popsicle.
Get the recipe: Bomb Pop Cupcakes
That Skinny Chick Can Bake
A festive fruit dessert with a luscious cream cheese filling.
Get the recipe: American Flag Fruit Tart
Shugary Sweets
Grab a bag of those seasonal candies to make a batch of creamy fudge.
Get the recipe: M&M’S? Fudge
Love and Olive Oil
If you're looking for a festive and healthy option, this lovely salad is perfect.
Get the recipe: Blueberry Caprese Salad
Happiness is Homemade
These little cookie pops are the perfect no-bake treat the kids will love.
Get the recipe: Oreo Pops
Two Sisters Crafting
This sweet and salty snack is perfect for munching on while watching the fireworks.
Get the recipe: Patriotic Popcorn
Gimme Some Oven
This fun dessert has the perfect amount of sweetness—always a crowd-pleaser!
Get the recipe: Flag Fruit Pizza
Simply Gloria
Sprinkle cookies make any holiday party a little more fun!
Get the recipe: Sprinkle Cookies
Moore or Less Cooking
These fruit bars are like a better-than-pie dream. Tastes just like pie, but half the work!
Get the recipe: Blueberry Raspberry Bars
Life Tastes Good
Patriotic colors bring a festive feel, and because these parfaits are made with fewer carbs, we can enjoy this tasty holiday treat without the guilt!
Get the recipe: Red, White & Blue Parfaits
A Cookie Named Desire
The meringue has a nice light crunchy outside and chewy, marshmallow inside. The honey-sweetened whipped cream and berries make everything light and bright.
Get the recipe: Pavlova Cupcakes
CincyShopper
If you are needing a last-minute treat idea for the 4th of July, you can whip up these easy Oreo treats.
Get the recipe: Patriotic Dipped Oreo Cookies
Love Bakes Good Cakes
Show your patriotism with this colorful cake, both inside and out.
Get the recipe: Firecracker Cake
That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Glazed berries over a whipped cheesecake filling and buttery shortbread crust are arranged to resemble an American flag.
Get the recipe: Berry Cheesecake Flag Dessert
ChinDeep
Jar desserts are so great for a party because everyone gets their own!
Get the recipe: Sparkler Shortcake Jars
What's Cooking Italian Style Cuisine
This refreshing pie is so easy to whip up last minute.
Get the recipe: 4th of July Cheesecake Pie
Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen
No holiday is complete without a great candy bark, and this one comes with a salty twist.
Get the recipe: Patriotic Pretzel Bark
Jeannie's Tried and True Recipes
A perfect candy lover's cake to celebrate our nation's birthday.
Get the recipe: M&M Kit Kat Cake
She Saved
Holiday-themed deserts are always fun and these cupcakes are amazing because they really POP!
Get the recipe: Firework Cupcakes
Peas and Peonies
This fudge is made with only two ingredients, it's no-bake and gluten-free too. All you need is a microwave and some food coloring for a festive twist.
Get the recipe: Patriotic Easy Fudge
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My Baking Addiction
A sweet and salty crust combines with a smooth cheesecake filling and summertime berries.
Get the recipe: No-Bake Frozen Cheesecake
My Baking Addiction
This no-bake cake combines graham crackers, pudding and lemon curd in layers with fresh berries on top.
Get the recipe: Lemon Icebox Cake
My Baking Addiction
A sugar cookie crust, white chocolate cream cheese filling and summer berries make the perfect bite.
Get the recipe: Berry Cookie Cups
My Baking Addiction
This impressive cheesecake is the perfect way to say "Happy Birthday, America!"
Get the recipe: Ricotta Cheesecake
The Inspired Home
These cute and festive cupcakes are sure to blow your mind.
Get the recipe: TNT Cupcakes
Life's Ambrosia
This ice cream has a layer of fudge and a layer of caramel. How’s that for summer ice cream amazingness?!
Get the recipe: Red, White and Blue M&M Ice Cream
The Gunny Sack
These patriotic, star-shaped bars have a blue cake mix crust with soft marshmallow cream in the middle and red Rice Krispies treats on top.
Get the recipe: Red, White and Blue Ooey Gooey Bars
Diethood
Layers of ladyfinger cookies covered with a luscious, creamy mascarpone cheese mixture and topped with your favorite red and blue summer berries.
Get the recipe: Red, White and Blue Tiramisu
Spicy Southern Kitchen
A patriotic Red, White, and Blue Fruit Salad tossed with a minty dressing is perfect for a 4th of July BBQ or any summer picnic.
Get the recipe: Red, White, and Blue Fruit Salad
That Skinny Chick Can Bake
A classic fruit tart dressed up for a holiday gathering.
Get the recipe: Summer Fruit Tart
The Lady Behind the Curtain
This patriotic pie would be the perfect centerpiece for any holiday dessert buffet!
Get the recipe: Cherry-Berry American Pie
Created By Diane
Follow the easy tutorial for this gorgeous red, white and blue Patriotic cake!
Get the recipe: Patriotic Cake
What A Girl Eats
This fruit tart has a lemon cream cheese filling and is an easy addition to any summer party!
Get the recipe: Red, White and Blueberry Tart
The Country Cook
A kid-friendly treat everyone will want to cool off with this summer.
Get the recipe: 4th of July Waffle Cones
What A Girl Eats
This vintage strawberry pie with cream cheese filling from the '50s, is the perfect way to celebrate any summer party.
Get the recipe: Fresh Strawberry Pie
The Suburban Soapbox
A tasty, light tiramisu with a patriotic twist.
Get the recipe: Berry Tiramisu
Christiana's Cucina
These individual berry trifles are the perfect dessert for a picnic!
Get the recipe: All American Trifles
What A Girl Eats
These hand pies are filled with three kinds of berries and cherries. Use a store-bought crust to make this picnic-worthy dessert in a flash!
Get the recipe: Triple Berry and Cherry Hand Pies
The Decorated Cookie
A fruity, boozy treat for the adults.
Get the recipe: Boozy Cherry Bombs
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