34 Festive and Fun 4th of July Dessert Recipes
If you are looking for straightforward Fourth of July desserts to serve up at your family or friend’s picnic this year, these treats are all huge crowd-pleasers! Everything from the all-American classic red, white, and blue desserts to refreshing frozen desserts, no-bake classics, and a standby bars for simple serving and eating. There’s something for everyone!
Red, white, and blue. Raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries. Flag cakes. Jello.
The 4th of July holiday is almost here; perhaps you are hosting a picnic or are tasked with bringing something to a friend’s house. Whatever your situation, an memorable collection of desserts is listed below, reliable for celebrating the Fourth.
Patriotic Fourth of July Desserts
Everyone loves festive red, white, and blue for celebrating the 4th! Many of these desserts showcase the colors naturally, but you could always add festive sprinkles or M&Ms to your baked goods!
Firecracker Cake (from scratch!)
Red, White & Blue Layered Finger Jello
Red, White & Blue Berry Trifle
Red, White & Blue Firecracker Popsicles
Frozen Desserts to Beat the Heat
No one wants to spend a ton of time over a hot stove or with an oven going when it’s sweltering outside, so take advantage of these refreshing desserts to help celebrate the Fourth of July.
Straightforward Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
Old Fashioned Ice Cream Sandwiches
Pretzel Strawberry Ice Cream Pie
At-home Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake
Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Cake
Straightforward No-Bake Desserts
No oven required! Everyone loves A straightforward dessert to bring along to the family picnic, and these are some of our favorites:
No Bake Funfetti Lush Dessert (use red, white, and blue sprinkles!)
Fran’s No-Bake Cherry and Walnut Cheesecake
Chocolate Eclair Cake (From Scratch)
Favorite Hand-Helds and Bar Desserts
Reliable desserts for a party! Straightforward to cut into single servings, simple to serve, and no plates required.
Rice Krispie Treats (the most epic!)
Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars (use red, white, and blue sprinkles)
Monster Cookie Bars (use red, white, and blue M&Ms)
If you have a great dessert recipe for the 4th of July, feel free to leave a link in the comments below. We love to find new recipes for get-togethers!
Have a wonderful 4th of July holiday! Be safe!
