30 Festive Red, White and Blue Recipes for the 4th of July

Stephanie Brubaker
·5 min read

Nothing so visually attests to your patriotism quite like serving festive red, white and blue foods and recipes at your July 4th party. And although Americans eat roughly 150 million hot dogs on Independence Day, the holiday is a time to pull out all of the stops baking up your most Pinterest-worthy treats into star-spangled delight.

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Best Red, White and Blue Recipes

Whether you're whipping up sides for a backyard barbecue or just treats to enjoy at home, make your 4th of July extra festive with these simple and delicious patriotic-colored dishes. Although Fourth of July-inspired desserts are the easiest way to incorporate these colors onto your holiday table, this collection also includes fun appetizers, colorful snacks and refreshing cocktails—all perfectly dressed up in their red, white and blue for your Independence Day bash!

<p>Lori Lange</p><p>Win the title of the most well-liked Mom in the neighborhood with this fun red, white and blue finger jello recipe that's easy and appropriate for any 4th of July celebration.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/21440/lorilange/red-white-and-blue-finger-jell-o-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Red, White and-Blue Finger Jello;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Red, White and-Blue Finger Jello</a></strong></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://parade.com/1064808/kristamarshall/how-to-make-jello-shots/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:30 Fun and Delicious Jello Shot Recipes For Summer;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">30 Fun and Delicious Jello Shot Recipes For Summer</a></strong></p>
<p>Pam Beth</p><p>These star-shaped brownies are festive on every level. The red, white and blue are just the icing on the cake for these sweet treats.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/891100/pambeth/patriotic-brownie-stars-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Red, White and Blue Star Brownies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Red, White and Blue Star Brownies</a></strong></p>
<p>Mark Boughton</p><p>Grab some chips and dig into this layered dip with a holiday theme.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/842291/communitytable/old-glory-dip/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Old Glory Dip;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Old Glory Dip</a></strong></p>

Mark Boughton

Grab some chips and dig into this layered dip with a holiday theme.

Get the recipe: Old Glory Dip

<p>Casamigos</p><p>Exactly what you want to be sipping by the pool as you celebrate.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/1227036/kelli-acciardo/casa-red-white-and-blue/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Casa Red, White and Blue;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Casa Red, White and Blue</a></strong></p>
<p>Alison Ashton</p><p>This delicious berry pie is all dressed up in its best patriotic flare.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/1037028/alison-ashton/star-spangled-berry-pie/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Star-Spangled Berry Pie;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Star-Spangled Berry Pie</a></strong></p>
<p>Mark Boughton Photography</p><p>Something light an healthy to add to your holiday cookout menu.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/841734/communitytable/patriotic-smoothies/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Patriotic Smoothies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Patriotic Smoothies</a></strong></p>
<p>Pam Beth</p><p>A three-ingredient patriotic snack the kids can help make.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/898645/pambeth/no-bake-3-ingredient-pretzel-bites-are-the-ultimate-kid-friendly-treat/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Patriotic Pretzel Bites;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Patriotic Pretzel Bites</a></strong></p>
<p>Parade</p><p>This no-baked treat is so simple, but really impressive too.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/28168/dash/blueberry-trifle/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Blueberry Trifle;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Blueberry Trifle</a></strong></p>

Parade

This no-baked treat is so simple, but really impressive too.

Get the recipe: Blueberry Trifle

<p>iStock</p><p>Say "Happy Birthday, America" with this berry-studded cake that's fun to make and delicious to eat. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/28941/dash/flag-cake/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Flag Cake;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Flag Cake</a></strong></p>

iStock

Say "Happy Birthday, America" with this berry-studded cake that's fun to make and delicious to eat.

Get the recipe: Flag Cake

<p>Pam Beth</p><p>These soft cookies are made with a pantry staple—Bisquick!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/842683/pambeth/quick-and-easy-patriotic-pudding-cookies/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Patriotic Pudding Cookies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Patriotic Pudding Cookies</a></strong></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://www.i929fm.com/lifestyle/200-christmas-cookie-ideas-family-182503642.html" data-ylk="slk:200+ Best Christmas Cookie Recipes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link yahoo-link">200+ Best Christmas Cookie Recipes</a></strong></p>
<p>Pam Beth</p><p>The ultimate July 4th snack, this hits all the right sweet and salty notes.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/892148/pambeth/patriotic-popcorn-is-the-ultimate-4th-of-july-party-favor/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Patriotic Popcorn;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Patriotic Popcorn</a></strong></p>
<p>Pam Beth</p><p>These cookie bars take a shortcut from the store with a boxed cake mix.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/882872/pambeth/shortcut-mm-bars-are-the-most-patriotic-dessert-to-serve-this-memorial-day/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Patriotic Cookie Bars;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Patriotic Cookie Bars</a></strong></p>
<p>Krista Marshall</p><p>Cool and refreshing for a hot July 4th under the sun.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/841404/kristamarshall/patriotic-parfaits/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Patriotic Parfaits;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Patriotic Parfaits</a></strong></p>

Krista Marshall

Cool and refreshing for a hot July 4th under the sun.

Get the recipe: Patriotic Parfaits

<p>Pam Beth</p><p>Quick and easy, these cookies will have chocolate lovers drooling!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/842708/pambeth/quick-easy-double-chocolate-patriotic-cookie/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Double Chocolate Patriotic Cookies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Double Chocolate Patriotic Cookies</a></strong></p>
<p>Pam Beth</p><p>With only three ingredients, you can whip these up last minute.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/893874/pambeth/3-ingredient-patriotic-pretzel-rods/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Patriotic Pretzel Rods;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Patriotic Pretzel Rods</a></strong></p>
<p>Life Love and Sugar</p><p>These tiny cheesecakes are smooth, creamy and easy to make! Perfect for your patriotic celebration! </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.lifeloveandsugar.com/red-white-and-blue-mini-cheesecakes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Red White and Blue Mini Cheesecakes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Red White and Blue Mini Cheesecakes</a></strong></p>
<p>Back For Seconds</p><p>Dress up a store-bought brownie mix for the holiday.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://backforseconds.com/patriotic-marshmallow-crunch-brownies/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Patriotic Marshmallow Crunch Brownies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Patriotic Marshmallow Crunch Brownies</a></strong></p>
<p>Iowa Girl Eats</p><p>A no-bake gluten-free dessert that's perfectly festive<strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://iowagirleats.com/strawberry-blueberry-vanilla-chex-bars-gluten-free/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Strawberry-Blueberry Vanilla Chex Bars;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Strawberry-Blueberry Vanilla Chex Bars</a></strong></p>
<p>Back For Seconds</p><p>These chocolate chip bards are soft, chewy and loaded with chocolate! Plus the perfect red color for a party.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://backforseconds.com/red-velvet-chocolate-chip-bars/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Bars;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Bars</a></strong></p>
<p>Yummy Healthy Easy</p><p>A fun, easy red white & blue cake that you can whip together for a last-minute, delicious dessert!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.yummyhealthyeasy.com/easy-red-white-and-blue-cake-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Easy Red White and Blue Cake;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Easy Red White and Blue Cake</a></strong></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://parade.com/845333/stephaniebrubaker/spectacular-summer-cakes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:19 Spectacular Summer Cake Recipes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">19 Spectacular Summer Cake Recipes</a></strong></p>
<p>Back For Seconds</p><p>The perfect no-bake summertime dessert! It’s cool, creamy, cheesecake fluff loaded with fresh blueberries and strawberries! </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://backforseconds.com/berry-cheesecake-fluff/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Berry Cheesecake Fluff;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Berry Cheesecake Fluff</a></strong></p>
<p>The Creative Bite</p><p>This a festive appetizer recipe perfect for snacking poolside.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.thecreativebite.com/patriotic-flag-parmesan-garlic-chip-dip/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Patriotic Flag Parmesan Garlic Chip Dip;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Patriotic Flag Parmesan Garlic Chip Dip</a></strong></p>
<p>Homemade Interest</p><p>This no-bake delight is made with pound cake, whipped topping and lots of fresh summer berries! </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.homemadeinterest.com/no-bake-red-white-blue-cake/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:No-Bake Red White and Blue Cake;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">No-Bake Red White and Blue Cake</a></strong></p>
<p>Back For Seconds</p><p>Filled with bites of cherry and chocolate, these dessert bars are as pretty as they are tasty.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://backforseconds.com/recipe/cherry-chocolate-chip-cheesecake-blondies/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Cherry Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Blondies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Cherry Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Blondies</a></strong></p>
<p>Nest of Posies</p><p>There is always room for Jello, especially when it is a showstopper dessert like this.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.nestofposies-blog.com/2017/05/red-white-blue-stained-glass-jell-o/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Stained Glass Jello;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Stained Glass Jello</a></strong></p>
<p>Food Faith Fitness</p><p>These healthy popsicles are a patriotic summer treat that are only four ingredients and 110 calories! </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.foodfaithfitness.com/strawberry-coconut-popsicles-with-blueberries/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Strawberry Coconut Popsicles with Blueberries;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Strawberry Coconut Popsicles with Blueberries</a></strong></p>
<p>Back For Seconds</p><p>This coffee cake is so buttery, moist and fluffy. The brown sugar streusel topping is killer and the sweet almond glaze makes it irresistible! </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://backforseconds.com/triple-berry-coffee-cake/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Triple Berry Coffee Cake;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Triple Berry Coffee Cake</a></strong></p>
<p>The Recipe Rebel</p><p>A perfect sweet treat with fresh summer strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.thereciperebel.com/triple-berry-angel-food-cake-roll-a-red-white-and-blue-dessert-video/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Triple Berry Angel Food Cake Roll;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Triple Berry Angel Food Cake Roll</a></strong></p>
<p>The Baking Chocolatess</p><p>These wonderful, chewy, buttery cookie bars have just the right balance of vanilla milk chips and chocolate chips. A delicious layer of tempting vanilla buttercream and some high-spirited red, white and blue accessories make them holiday-worthy.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.thebakingchocolatess.com/red-white-and-blue-chocolate-chip-bars/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Red White and Blue Chocolate Chip Bars;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Red White and Blue Chocolate Chip Bars</a></strong></p><p>Related: </p>
<p>Spoonful of Flavor</p><p>A flavorful and easy-to-make main dish salad. All the flavors of Caprese salad, but using berries instead of tomatoes! </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.spoonfulofflavor.com/chicken-berry-pesto-pasta-salad/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Chicken and Berry Pesto Pasta Salad;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Chicken and Berry Pesto Pasta Salad</a></strong></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://parade.com/1042458/kristamarshall/summer-grilled-chicken-salad-recipes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:25 Grilled Chicken Salad Recipes For Hot Summer Nights;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">25 Grilled Chicken Salad Recipes For Hot Summer Nights</a></strong></p>

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