25+ Easy 4th of July Desserts
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Celebrate Independence Day with these 25+ easy 4th of July desserts, from simple handheld cookies and bars to pies, impressive red, white, and blue trifles, and seasonal cakes and small bites. Whichever you choose, the crowd will love this delicious and sweet homemade addition to the Fourth of July festivities!
Favorite 4th of July Dessert Ideas
With the summer holiday gathering just around the corner, I’m sharing 4th of July dessert inspiration-from berry-laden pies to s'mores-inspired cookies, ice cream treats, no-bake icebox cakes, and more. However you celebrate, from backyard BBQs to potlucks, picnics in the park, or watching fireworks online, these dessert recipes are sure to delight your people!
It’s perfect that the holiday occurs during peak berry season. Not only do blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries make delicious and sweet treats, but they’re also perfect for healthier ideas, like Red, White, and Blueberry Parfaits or simply decorating or garnishing dessert tops or as part of a 4th of July snack board.
Or skip the decorating completely and make a berry cobbler!
If you're in the mood to make easy handheld treats, the M&M Popcorn Treats are always fun, or the 4th of July Chocolate Cookie Bars are delicious and filled with chocolaty goodness!
Lastly, if you’re looking for festive and easy no-bake desserts, try No Bake Icebox Cake with Summer Berries for a patriotic flair. Or, if summer campfires come to mind and you’re looking for something chocolaty, the easy s’mores icebox cake is divine!
25+ Easy 4th of July Desserts Recipes
Some of our favorite festive desserts for the season!
4th of July Chex Mix (5 Minutes)
Celebrate Independence Day with this 4th of July Chex Mix! It’s a tasty and festive red, white, and blue treat filled with cereal, pretzels, popcorn, and chocolate candy. This irresistible party mix is made in 5 minutes and never lasts long!
Easy Blueberry Cobbler Recipe
This easy Blueberry Cobbler, A classic comfort food, is simple using fresh or frozen blueberries. Rich with summer flavors and a hint of lemon.
S'mores Cookies: Utterly Delicious
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.
Easy Strawberry Pie Recipe
This Strawberry Pie recipe uses just four key ingredients-and one surprising twist. It’s packed with juicy, whole berries and tastes like summer in a slice: fresh strawberries, warm sunshine, and an irresistibly sweet dessert.
No Bake Icebox Cake with Summer Berries
This Icebox Cake is an easy, vintage-style no bake dessert recipe, perfect for summer. A simple layer cake made with sweet berries, graham crackers, and a delicious lemon flavored whipped cream. Easy to make in 10 minutes plus freezing time, it's perfect for summer gatherings all season.
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.
Easy No-Bake S'mores Icebox Cake
If you're craving s'mores but don't want to build a campfire, or are looking for an effortless summer dessert, this easy, no-bake S'mores Icebox Cake is your answer! A one-pan, no-bake dessert that's perfect for summer and a treat everyone loves!
Simple Berry Trifle Recipe with Pound Cake
This simple Berry Trifle Recipe is a super quick and easy dessert with layers of berries, delicious pound cake, and heavenly pastry cream. Minutes in the making, it's a perfect summer dessert for gatherings, and it’s easy to prep ahead and assemble at a moment's notice!
Strawberry Ice Cream (No Churn)
This no-cook, no-churn strawberry ice cream is so creamy and fresh and bright with a twist of lemon. For those hot summer days, this no equipment required simple recipe is one to make again and again.
4th of July M&M Chocolate Cookie Bars
Looking for a crowd-pleasing summer dessert? These moist and chocolaty M&M Cookie Bars are perfect for Memorial Day, the 4th of July, or any gathering. Simple recipe, big flavor!
Rhubarb Pie
This Rhubarb Pie recipe is the essence of spring and the taste of summer to come. It's fresh, bright, fantastically delicious, and just like Grandma used to make.
Brownie Pie
This homemade Brownie Pie recipe is a simple marriage of fudgy chocolate brownies and crispy, flaky pastry crust. And it's so incredibly delicious served warm, dusted with powdered sugar, and perhaps a dollop of melting vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Blueberry Yogurt Popsicles
These Blueberry Yogurt Popsicles are a refreshing and healthy summer-perfect snack or treat on a warm day. These creamy, delicious popsicles are super easy to make ahead and healthy at around 100 calories each.
Easy Espresso Brownie Bites
These brownie bites satisfy all the chocolate cravings. Irresistible with a hint of espresso, these mini brownies are moist, tender, and utterly chocolaty!
Skillet Blueberry Cobbler
This foolproof Blueberry Cobbler is a quick and easy recipe made with fresh or frozen blueberries, and simple pantry ingredients. This skillet cobbler recipe is also ready in just 35 minutes – serve straight from the skillet with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and some more delicious fresh blueberries!
Easy Strawberry Trifle Recipe
A summer celebration isn’t complete without a delicious dessert. This no-bake Strawberry Trifle has layers of delicious pound cake, sweet strawberries, and irresistible pastry cream. And… it’s ready in minutes!
Easy Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
A simple and delicious classic Strawberry Shortcake recipe that’s buttery, flaky, and sweet. Absolutely perfect for summer!
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! What’s not to love about easy summer treats? In this case… absolutely nothing! Endless Possibilities with Popcorn Treats While we’re making
Easy Coconut Lime Bars with Shortbread Crust
Indulge in the tropical flavors of coconut lime bars. These irresistible sweet treats are perfect for any occasion.
Easy S'mores Cookie Cups
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!
Lemon Strawberry Blondies Recipe
Strawberry Blondies are easy to make. These pretty pink strawberry bars are made with fresh berries and have a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture!
Easy Graham Cookies
Add a sweet touch to your summer gatherings with homemade Graham Cookies. Enjoy the nostalgic taste of smores in a convenient cookie form.
Summer Berry Vanilla Pudding Pie
If you love easy, simple but pretty and festive desserts, this Summer Berry Vanilla Pudding Pie is for you! Perfect for combining fresh ripened summer berries and creamy, delicious vanilla pudding in a crust of your choosing. Simple, easy, and scrumptious.
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie is a hallmark of the season. A simple, sweet and tangy, flavorful pie with simple ingredients, a ready-made pie crust, and some time in the oven. Perfect for picnics, BBQ’s or summer entertaining!
Anytime Almond Blueberry Cake
This Almond Blueberry Cake is an easy snack cake that is moist and tender, and overflowing with fresh and delicious blueberries. It’s perfect for blueberry season or on any sunny day!
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.
Easy No-Bake Cheesecake
If you’re looking for a no-bake cheesecake, you’ll love this easy, creamy, foolproof cheesecake with only 10 minutes of prep (plus chilling time)! It’s utterly delicious and so simple you’ll find yourself making it often!