Easy 4th of July Desserts
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Add sparkle to your 4th of July desserts with these easy and showstopping patriotic goodies, including cupcakes and pretzels, pies, ice cream, cookies, and more!

The 4th of July is all about summer, fun, and really, really delicious desserts. For the holiday, we want them bright, festive, red, white, and blue… and fun.
If they can be easy and showstopping… all the better!
Here, you’ll find recipes for decadent desserts, but you’ll also find some healthier yet festive ideas for your 4th party. It’s all about fun ideas to help set the tone for the holiday.
Showstopping 4th of July Desserts
So get your party hats and sparklers ready, and let’s throw a spectacular Fourth of July party!
40 Showstopping Fourth of July Desserts
Add sparkle to your 4th of July desserts with these showstopping, patriotic goodies. Simple, easy, and deliciously perfect for the holiday!
Simple Berry Trifle Recipe
This simple Berry Trifle Recipe is a super quick and easy layered dessert of fresh summer berries, delicious pound cake, and heavenly pastry cream.
Easy No-Bake Cheesecake
This No Bake Cheesecake is a 10-minute, no-bake, foolproof way to make cheesecake, the easy way. And, it's utterly delicious. Utterly simple. And one you'll make often!
Easy 4th of July Dessert Pizza makes an American Flag
4th of July dessert is the highlight of the holiday especially this American Flag Fruit Cookie Dessert Pizza. Irresistible in red, white and blue (and easy to make).
Strawberry Upside Down Cake
This Strawberry Upside Down Cake is a unique twist on a summer classic dessert. A hint of lavender transforms a delicious strawberry cake into something magical.
July 4th Poke Cake
Cool, light, and refreshing 4th of July Poke Cake is great for summer holidays! It’s simple, festive and delicious!
Easy S'mores Cookie Cups in Muffin Tin
These easy S'mores Cookie Cups are the answer to s'more cravings when a campfire isn't handy. Sweet tender graham crusts, roasted marshmallows, and melting chocolate. Hungry yet? These delicious bites are ready in minutes with only a handful of ingredients. Yum!
Easy Strawberry Rhubarb Tart
This Strawberry Rhubarb Tart, or crostata, is an easy, effortless, delicious way to celebrate the season. Whether using a ready-made or a simple homemade crust, it’s a recipe brimming with sunshine flavor and a hint of mint; and is incredibly simple to make.
S'mores Cookies
Gooey and delicious, these S'mores Cookies are everything you love about s'mores in cookie form. Packed with 2 kinds of chocolate, marshmallows, and graham crackers.
Triple Berry Star Tart - No Bake Cheesecake
So you easy, this no-bake cheesecake ... you won't even believe it!
Easy Blueberry Slab Pie
This Blueberry Slab Pie recipe is an easy way to make your favorite pie for a season of berries, festivities, and gatherings. Utterly delicious, Its berry filling is packed with sweet bright flavors and warm spices.
Easy Berry Cake (Red White and Blue Snack Cake)
This easy Berry Cake recipe is a red, white, and blue cake filled with summer blueberries and raspberries, hints of fresh lemon, and a buttery, tender crumb you’ll fall in love with.
4th of July Fireworks Cookies {Cookies and Cream}
Add a plate of these fun colored Fireworks Cookies and Cream Cookies to your holiday plans. Sprinkles and red, white, and blue M&M's will make these soft and puffy 4th of July cookies disappear in a hurry.
American Flag Donuts
"These American Flag Donuts are an easy 4th of July dessert! Turn baked vanilla donuts into a patriotic dessert. Use candy melts to make red, white and blue donuts!"
Red White and Blue Cupcakes
"These Red, White and Blue Cupcakes are perfect for the Fourth of July! Moist red velvet cakes are topped with beautiful ruffles of red, white, and blue buttercream."
Easy Blueberry Cobbler
This easy Blueberry Cobbler, A classic comfort food, is simple using fresh or frozen blueberries. Rich with summer flavors and a hint of lemon.
Firecracker Milkshake
"Allow this milkshake to bring a firework explosion of flavor to your mouth."
Best Fruit Pizza
"Fruit pizza is a classic summertime dessert. The combination of a soft, buttery sugar cookie crust with tangy-sweet cream cheese frosting and colorful fresh fruit is irresistible, not to mention beautiful."
4th of July Sparkler Cake
White chocolate-dipped pretzels line the outside of the moist vanilla cake. This dessert will surely be the main attraction of your 4th of July menu.
Easy Berry Pinwheel Pastries
These Pinwheel Pastries are an ultimate favorite summer dessert. Each puff pastry pinwheel is filled with delicious lemon cream cheese and topped with jam and fresh berries.
American Flag Snack Tray
This patriotic fruit platter is fun, festive, and takes 5 minutes to throw together.
4th of July Cupcakes
Keep it classic and simple with this made-from-scratch cupcake recipe—top your treats with mini American flags!
Patriotic Pretzels
These pretzels are the perfect addition to a festive red, white, and blue party.
Fireworks Cupcakes 4th of July Recipe
Fireworks Cupcakes are a patriotic recipe for the 4th of July with fireworks cupcake toppers and popping “fireworks” in your mouth! Two ingredient cupcakes.
Red, White, and Blueberry Ice Cream Pie {gluten free}
This gluten-free pie is the perfect centerpiece for any table. It looks so good, you won’t want to share.
Strawberry Rhubarb Parfaits
These easy Yogurt Strawberry Rhubarb Parfaits are early summer's perfect treat. With that sweet-tangy combination we love, these healthy yogurt parfaits are a delightful way to enjoy it.
Easy Eton Mess Recipe
Eton Mess is an easy, no-bake dessert with layers of strawberries, lightly sweetened whipped cream, and crushed meringue cookies. With bright citrusy flavors, it’s a classic summer treat!
Red, White, and Blue Berry Parfait (in 15 minutes)
Layered with blueberries, strawberries and a delicious lemon infused Greek yogurt filling, this parfait recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for the 4th of July or any summer gathering.
Summer Berry Vanilla Pudding Pie
Summer Berry Vanilla Pudding Pie: If you love easy, simple but pretty and festive desserts, this pudding pie is for you! Perfect for combining freshly ripened summer berries and creamy, delicious vanilla pudding in a crust of your choosing. Simple, easy, and scrumptious.
Summer Berry No Churn Ice Cream
This Summer Berry No Churn Ice Cream is a 4-ingredient, incredibly easy-to-make treat. It's deliciously smooth, creamy, and packed with summer berry flavor.
Easy Strawberry Crumble Bars
These simple Strawberry Crumble Bars are deliciously summery with sweet fresh strawberries and an irresistible crumble topping. Perfect for backyard summer BBQ, picnics, or when you’re craving a sweet treat.
Red, White, and Blue Summer Berry Yogurt Mousse
Super simple, healthy and 4th of July approved with red, white, and blue!
4th of July Snack Mix
Bag up this all-American mix as a gift, or display it in a large bowl on your table.
4th of July Chex Mix™
"The patriotic palette of this sweet and crunchy mix makes it a perfect choice for your Independence Day celebration."
Summer White Chocolate M&M Popcorn Treats
These White Chocolate M&M Popcorn Treats are the easiest desserts ever! Festive and fun with the bright colors of summer. Simple ingredients, quick to make, and incredibly yummy with a sweet, salty, chocolaty flavor!
Red, White and Blue Fourth of July Poke Cake
Made with a sweet whipped topping, cake mix, chocolate pudding, and fresh berries, this cake is worthy of its own celebration.