30 Red, White, and Blue Desserts for the Most Patriotic 4th of July Ever
Fireworks are great, but these desserts are the perfect 4th of July finale!
When it comes to planning your 4th of July party, we're all about the themed red, white, and blue foods and that includes desserts! No matter what 4th of July activities you have planned for the day, maybe making some festive crafts with the kids or grilling your favorite 4th of July foods or prepping for the party, don't skip out on a patriotic dessert for your evening's festivities.
We've gathered our best summer desserts to help you celebrate! These red, white, and blue desserts are filled with juicy berries and fresh, warm weather flavors. This list has everything from fruity pies to cakes, crumbles, and cobblers. Or you can fully lean into the theme and whip up a flag pie or a layered sorbet loaf! We've got plenty of cool and creamy desserts to beat the summer heat, too. No matter what you make, it's sure to be a sweet ending to the holiday celebration.
More Festive 4th of July Treats:
Red, White & Blue Sorbet Loaf
Bomb Pops are a July 4th favorite. They can be traced to Kansas City, Missouri, where Merritt Foods debuted the patriotic treat. This Red, White & Blue Sorbet Loaf serves up a similarly sweet-and-tart experience in the form of cherry, lime, and coconut flavors.
Mixed Berry Flag Pie
This is just about as patriotic as a pie can get! Inspired by the red, white, and blueberry pastry at Noble Pies in Warwick, New York, this pie is chock full of delicious berries and decorated with a festive flag pattern!
Patriotic Cupcakes
Honestly, sometimes the best desserts are straightforward. Like this one: moist vanilla cake, sweet frosting, patriotic sprinkles, and little American flags. And your dessert plans are done.
Puff Pastry Star Cookies
Serve these simple-but-impressive patriotic stars at your July 4th party! They couldn't be any easier!
Fruit and Nut Trifle
This classic trifle is inspired by Louisa May Alcott's Little Women, with hot milk sponge cake, homemade custard, marmalade, and plenty of fruit, nuts, and whipped cream. It's as American as Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy!
Blueberry-Bourbon Snow Cone Cocktail
Blueberry and bourbon come together to make one tasty adult-approved snow cone! To make these kid-friendly, just leave out the bourbon. They'll be a hit at your next summer celebration!
Double-Strawberry Pie with Classic Crust
If you've found yourself with a basket full of fresh strawberries, this is the pie you need to make. It has a literal mountain of whipped cream on top!
Get the recipe for Double-Strawberry Pie with Classic Crust.
Strawberry Shortcake Ice-Cream Bars
These nostalgic ice cream treats will take you straight back to childhood! They're a fun addition to your 4th of July festivities.
Mini Stars Berry Pies
These individual patriotic pies, bursting with fresh berries, are best enjoyed with ice cream.
Strawberry-Almond Crumble Pie
July 4 is right at the tail end of strawberry season—the perfect time to turn those almost overripe berries into a sumptuous pie!
Get the recipe for Strawberry-Almond Crumble Pie.
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Blackberry–Goat Cheese Ice Cream
Rich and creamy, this homemade ice cream is made all the more special with the addition of fresh fruit from the farmers market. In this recipe the fruit is cooked and stirred into churned ice cream before it is frozen.
Cream Cheese Pound Cake
This pound cake needs to be a staple in your baking repertoire! Dress it up for the 4th of July with strawberries, blueberries, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Vanilla Yogurt and Berry Trifle
This impressive red, white, and blue dessert is easy to make (there's no baking), beautiful, and—most importantly—delicious. And because you use yogurt in place of custard, it's also a little healthier!
Raspberry-Vodka Snow Cone Cocktail
If you liked those crushed ice treats as a kid, you'll love this grown-up version. They're a fun addition to any summer party, especially 4th of July!
Swirled Meringues with Blueberry Sauce
If you're looking for a lighter and healthier dessert, look no further! Soft in the middle and crunchy on the outside, these meringues are the bomb when topped with sweetened whipped cream and homemade blueberry sauce.
Get the recipe for Swirled Meringues.
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Brandied Strawberry Shortcakes with Malted Whipped Cream
We took this classic summer dessert and used a few ingredient upgrades to make it even more amazing.
Strawberry-Lemonade Angel Pie
This classic mid-century American dessert is similar to a lemon meringue pie. Instead of a traditional crust, the sweet meringue, baked until crispy, takes its place. This makes it exceedingly light and sweet—and also gluten-free!
Homemade Cherries Jubilee Ice Cream
Fresh pitted cherries and a generous portion of brandy give this summery scoop all the flavor of its namesake dish.
Almond, Peach and Blueberry Cobbler
This summer treat brings the flavor with tons of peaches and blueberries!
Any Fruit Crisp
This easy-to-remember "recipe" by Tia Mowry can be used with practically any fruit you desire.
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