12 Fun 4th of July Desserts Ideas

 

Celebrate America’s birthday this year with these fun 4th of July desserts!

Let’s face it: the best part of July 4th is the food, particularly the sweets.

So we gathered a collection of festive dessert ideas that are ideal for serving at a party.

These sweets, which range from traditional flag cakes to frozen summer delicacies, will not disappoint.

There’s a dish to keep all your visitors (picky eaters included) coming back for more, with colorful cupcakes, classic fruit salad, and refreshing red, white & blue popsicles.

Serve any of our 4th of July desserts for a spectacular (and tasty) patriotic treat that will be the star of the show!

 

 

Easy 4th of July Desserts Ideas

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1. American Flag Cake Ideas: Easy Cupcakes for the 4th of July

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As the Fourth of July approaches, you’re probably planning your menu or considering what you’ll bring to a potluck or picnic.

American flag cake ideas are a fun and festive way to incorporate red, white, and blue into your dessert table.

 

2. Flag Cake (4th of July desserts)

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This flag cake recipe is very simple to make.

It was a big hit at a Fourth of July party where I served it.

It’s quite lovely, in my opinion.

 

3. Rocket Jello Shots 

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Your favorite childhood treat has been given an adult makeover just in time for the Fourth of July.

 

4. Red, White, and Blue Fruit Salad (4th of July desserts)

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This red, white, and blue fruit salad is a festive and delicious blend of fruits drizzled with a honey citrus dressing.

It makes an excellent patriotic holiday side dish or dessert!

5. Firecracker Cupcakes for the Fourth of July

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These Fireworks Cupcakes are not only cute but also easy to make.

The holidays can be stressful, but not if you make this dish.

The candy “fireworks” that protrude from the cupcakes are made with marshmallows, red chocolate coating, and black licorice.

 

6. Red White & Blue Strawberry Cheesecake Bites (4th of July desserts)

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These Red, White, and Blue Strawberry Cheesecake Bites are perfect for Memorial Day or the Fourth of July if you need a quick dessert.

Simply cut strawberries in half, fill them with a delectable cheesecake mixture, and top with blueberries.

It’s so easy!

 

7. 4th of July Rice Krispies Treats

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Rice Krispie treats in red, white, and blue is a popular no-bake dessert for the Fourth of July that is a lot of fun to eat!

When I need to keep my kitchen cool, I make butterscotch cornflake cookies or no-bake strawberry shortcakes.

8. Funfetti Cookies (4th of July desserts)

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Funfetti Cookies are brightly colored cookies that will appeal to both children and adults!

Roll these simple cake mix cookies in nonpareils to add color and texture.

 

9. Watermelon Pizza Recipe with Cream Cheese Icing (sugar-free, low carb, gluten-free)

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This simple watermelon pizza recipe with berries and cream cheese icing is ideal for a light summer dessert.

Ready in under ten minutes!

 

10. 4th of July Cookies

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These 4th of July Cookies are perfect for a picnic or party!

They’re also cute and tasty.

 

11. Red, White & Blue Popsicles

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You can celebrate the colors red, white, and blue all summer long with these patriotic ice pops.

Cranberry juice, lemonade, and a blue sports drink are the secret ingredients.

 

12. Red White and Blue Trifle (4th of July desserts)

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This Red, White, and Blue Trifle is a delicious dessert any time of year, but when strawberries and blueberries are added, it becomes a patriotic 4th of July treat.

It’s delicious and easy to make, and it only takes about 30 minutes!

 

 

 

Tell me, which one of these 4th of July desserts are you going to try?

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