Looking for a festive patriotic dessert recipe for your 4th of July BBQ? Here are 23 Best 4th of July desserts to add to your holiday cookout.
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Whether it’s the dazzling firework displays, or all the delicious food, celebrating Independence Day is one of the best parts of summer. Between the picnics and summer salads to the tasty grilling recipes and side dishes, food plays a huge part in this patriotic holiday.
Personally, my very favorite part of the 4th of July is all the decadent desserts. You can’t go wrong with any dessert in my opinion but no-bake desserts as well as red, white, and blue desserts made with strawberries and blueberries are the perfect way to celebrate this festive occasion.
Although we love making our traditional white cake with cool whip frosting and berries for dessert, I thought it might be fun to share some other easy 4th of July dessert recipes in case you are needing a little inspiration to make your holiday BBQ more festive. You will find red, white, and blue desserts that include cupcakes, popsicles, cookies, fruit salads, and more.
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23 Best 4th of July Desserts for the Perfect Cookout
Here are 23 Best 4th of July Desserts that will make your holiday party sparkle this year.
Easy Salad Recipe in Red, White, and Blue– Boulder Locavore
An Easy Salad Recipe is always appreciated. This fast recipe in red, white, and blue is a summer staple and perfect for the Fourth of July!
Red, White, and Blue Fruit Salad– Seasoned Sprinkles
With a sweet and refreshing blend of watermelon, blueberries, strawberries, and bananas, this patriotic fruit salad looks and tastes great on Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day.
Watermelon Summer Salad-All We Eat
This refreshing Watermelon Summer Salad with Blueberries and Feta is perfect for the Fourth of July! With just a few simple ingredients, this salad is not only delicious but also easy to make.
4th of July Fruit Pizza– I Heart Naptime
This 4th of July fruit pizza is sure to be a hit this summer! Display your red, white, and blue pride with this fun, festive, and tasty dessert made with a sugar cookie crust, whipped topping, and fresh berries!
Patriotic Chocolate Covered Strawberries– Princess Pinky Girl
Fourth of July, Memorial Day, and Labor Day – these Red, White, and Blue Chocolate Covered Strawberries will be the perfect way to celebrate these patriotic holidays!
Red, White, and Blue Trifles– Christina’s Cucina
Fresh fruit and cream make these patriotic little treats as healthy as they are delicious!
Easy Fruit and Cream– Cook with Kushi
Fruit and Cream is a very simple yet so fresh and delicious dessert that you should prepare during the summer or on patriotic holidays! You can create a beautiful and tasty dish with just a few ingredients that will impress your guests. The dish can be prepared in under 15 minutes and comes to about 350 calories per serving!
No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes-Keep Calm and Eat Ice Cream
These individual no-bake mini cheesecakes with fresh berries are an easy and pretty red white and blue addition to your 4th of July celebrations.
Bomb Pop Cupcakes-Life Love Liz
These bomb pop cupcakes are a patriotic treat perfect for celebrating with; based on the iconic summer treat that never goes out of style.
Red, White, and Blue Fourth of July Cake– Little Sunny Kitchen
This fun, layered, colorful 4th of July Cake is perfect for the holiday, or for any time you want to celebrate the red, white, and blue with an impressive dessert.
4th of July Icebox Cake-Sweet Little Baker
4th of July icebox cake is cool and refreshing with its layers of softened graham crackers, luscious cream filling, and fresh berries. It’s easy to make, there is no baking, and it can be made in advance. It’s a perfect summer treat and a great way to celebrate the 4th of July!
Patriotic, Red, White, and Blue Ice Cream Sandwiches-Mimosas and Motherhood
This crazy simple Patriotic Red, White, and Blue Ice Cream Sandwich requires only 2 ingredients, zero cook time, and less than 5 minutes of prep time.
Coconut Blue Raspberry Popsicles-Food Meanderings
These delicious Coconut Blue Raspberry Popsicles are a blend of blue raspberry martini mix, light coconut milk, and frozen raspberries. Not only are they simple to prepare, but they also make an ideal red, white, and blue treat for your 4th of July celebrations!
Frozen Yogurt Bark-The Jam Jar Kitchen
Red, White, and Blue Jello with Cream-Simple Living Recipes
We have to have red, white, and blue in a patriotic dessert, right? And what’s better than Jello to show those bright colors? Also, it’s loved by kids and even adults.
4th of July Cookies– Simply Scrumptious
These yummy 4th of July Cookies are delicious little miniature fruit pizzas. They are fresh, delicious, and patriotic!
Red, White, and Blue M&M Cookies-Fun Cookie Recipes
Turn the best-ever chocolate chip cookie into a beautiful 4th of July red white and blue M&M cookie with sprinkles. These cookies are soft, buttery, and delicious!
4th of July Sour Cream Sugar Cookies– Saving Talents
These patriotic sour cream sugar cookies are perfect for the 4th of July! The cream cheese frosting is easily dyed red, white, and blue, and the dough is perfect for cookie cutters.
Patriotic Oreos-Suburban Simplicity
Looking for an easy red, white and blue dessert for your 4th of July BBQ, picnic, or potluck? Then you have to try this simple chocolate-dipped Patriotic Oreos recipe! So simple!
Red, White, and Blue Rice Krispie Treats– I Heart Eating
Red white and blue rice krispies treats are an easy patriotic treat! These quick cereal treats are ready in no time and make a great dessert for the 4th of July
Red, White, and Blue Bark-Emily Leary
This delicious red, white & blue bark is perfect for game days, holidays, and patriotic occasions like the Olympics or the 4th of July!
Flag S’mores Dip- Tasty Treats and Eats
This Flag S’Mores Dip is the perfect Fourth of July dessert! Done in under 15 minutes, it’s cute, patriotic, and tasty! Serve with some graham cracker squares to finish topping off the perfect dessert.
Red, White, and Blue Funfetti Dip– Lemons and Zest
Celebrate the stars and stripes with this patriotic Red, White, and Blue Funfetti Dip (also known as Dunkaroo Dip.) Cake batter never tasted so good! Only 5 ingredients and about 5 minutes to whip up. It’s a kid-friendly treat that everyone will LOVE to dip their graham crackers, vanilla wafers, pretzels and so much more into!
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