55 4th of July Desserts That'll Elicit Oohs, Ahhs, and Yums!
Nothing goes with fireworks like a plate of sweet treats.
Can you believe it's already July!? That means it's time for your 4th of July party! Whether you're planning a picnic before watching the fireworks, grilling your favorite 4th of July recipes in the backyard, or doing fun July 4th activities and July 4th crafts with the kids, don't forget a festive and patriotic treat to cap off the evening's celebrations. Quite literally, the cherry on top!
If you're looking for festive 4th of July desserts for your Independence Day bash, we've got everything from easy cookies and no-bake recipes to handheld treats and impressive cakes. That's not all. We'll help you whip up trifles, fruity pies, ice cream cakes, s'mores, and so much more. We've got recipes that make the most of summer fruits like peaches and berries, and kid-friendly and fun desserts with red, white, and blue hues for celebrating. Here's a list of our favorites so you can throw the best Independence Day bash ever!
More 4th of July Treats:
Peach Cobbler and Ice Cream
Make the most of summer's best peaches and whip up this classic peach cobbler and peach ice cream for a double dose of deliciousness.
Snow Cone Cocktails
Make the most of summer berries and fresh mangos with these fun grown up snow cones! Stay cool and enjoy a childhood favorite treat at your 4th of July party, and make these kid-friendly by simply leaving out the alcohol.
Get the recipe for Blueberry-Bourbon Snow Cone Cocktail.
Cream Cheese Pound Cake
This classic pound cake is always a delicious option for any occasion, even the 4th of July! Add some fresh berries and serve with whipped cream or ice cream for a festive treat.
Three Layer Strawberry Cake
This three layer concoction features fresh strawberries and swirls of cream cheese frosting. It'll be an instant favorite at any summer gathering!
Strawberry Shortcake Ice-Cream Bars
These summer treats will take you straight back to childhood! Featuring homemade sorbet and crushed shortbread cookies, these Strawberry Shortcake Ice-Cream Bars with be the hit of your 4th of July party.
Sugar Cone Cookie Ice-Cream Sandwiches
These Sugar Cone Cookie Ice-Cream Sandwiches are summer favorites thanks to hot fudge sauce, vanilla ice cream, salted peanuts, and homemade cookies (made with crumbled sugar cone!).
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!
No-Bake Peach Cheesecake
The easiest and most delicious dessert at the 4th of July cookout? This no bake cheesecake, of course! It's topped with fresh, juicy peaches so you know it's gonna be good.
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.
Fried Apple Hand Pies
What is 4th of July without a classic apple pie? Try these individual hand pies for a fun treat!
Fresh Corn Bundt Cake
If you like sweet cornbread, this corn cake will have your mouth watering! This cake is a fun addition to any summer party, including July 4th. Grab some fresh corn and get to baking!
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.
Almond, Peach and Blueberry Cobbler
This summer treat brings the flavor with tons of peaches and blueberries. Serve up this cobbler with scoops of vanilla ice cream!
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.
Wacky Cake
This chocolaty cake is about as simple and straightforward as it gets! It's made without butter, eggs, or milk, and somehow turns out moist and delicious. Your 4th of July crowd will love it!
Brown Butter Apple Pie
With browned butter in the filling and the crust, we took the most American of pies and made it into a caramel-apple flavored masterpiece.
Watermelon Amaro Pops
Who doesn't love a cold, boozy treat on a hot day? These easy-to-make pops blend fresh watermelon with a touch of orange liqueur for a decidedly grown-up dessert.
Puff Pastry Star Cookies
Serve these simple-but-impressive patriotic stars at your July 4th party! They couldn't be any easier!
Rainbow Waffle Sandwiches
Want a 4th of July dessert that'll fly off the plate? Use homemade (or store-bought if you want to go the no-cook route) waffles to make ice cream sandwiches. Slice and roll in colorful sprinkles.
Get the recipe for Rainbow Waffle Sandwiches.
RELATED: 45+ Delicious Homemade Ice Cream Recipes
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.
RELATED: 52 Best Strawberry Recipes for the Spring and Summer Season
9 Easiest DIY Fourth of July Crafts
8 Best Fourth of July Burger Recipes
Grilled Chicken Wings Get a Sweet Upgrade
Summer Corn Gets a Sweet and Smoky Upgrade
