27 Patriotic Fourth of July Dessert Recipes

Arlene Mobley
·4 min read

If you're planning a big 4th of July bash this year, how is the menu coming? Sure, for a summer blowout, we all want plenty of grilled favorites, refreshing side dishes, tasty appetizers to snack on, and don't forget some tasty desserts to celebrate America's birthday!

These 27 patriotic red, white and blue dessert recipes will round out any Independence Day party on a perfectly sweet note. Your dessert table will be dressed up in America's favorite colors and your guests will keep coming back for more.

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Best Fourth of July Desserts

All of these desserts are dressed up for a holiday party. There are Red, White and Blue Rice Krispies Treats the kids will love to help make and then gobble down. Patriotic Parfaits are cool and creamy-perfect for by the pool. The Fourth of July Cupcakes has a great surprise when you bite into them.

Add to your July 4th celebration by making patriotic desserts and everyone will be oohing and ahhing hours before the fireworks show begins.

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Easy Patriotic Dessert Recipes

<p>Pam Beth</p><p>Simply made with a cake mix and some red, white and blue candy melts, enjoy these star-spangled treats. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.acmesponge.com/lifestyle/patriotic-brownie-stars-win-4th-161727515.html" data-ylk="slk:Patriotic Brownie Stars;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link yahoo-link">Patriotic Brownie Stars</a></strong></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://parade.com/848063/lorilange/20-best-brownie-recipes-ever-created/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:20 Best Brownie Recipes Ever Created;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">20 Best Brownie Recipes Ever Created</a></strong></p>
<p>Lori Lange</p><p>Win the title of the most well-liked Mom in the neighborhood with this fun red, white and blue finger jello recipe that's easy and appropriate for any 4th of July celebration.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="/21440/lorilange/red-white-and-blue-finger-jell-o-recipe/" data-ylk="slk:Red, White and-Blue Star Brownies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Red, White and-Blue Star Brownies</a></strong></p>
<p>Danielle Atkins</p><p>This colorful pie starts with ice cream!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/842677/jocelynruggiero/patriotic-pie/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Patriotic Pie;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Patriotic Pie</a></strong></p>

Danielle Atkins

This colorful pie starts with ice cream!

Get the recipe: Patriotic Pie

<p>The Meal Makeover Momss</p><p>It doesn't get tastier than this fruit crisp. Add fresh blueberries and a dollop of whipped cream for a patriotic red, white and blue dessert! </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/51363/mealmakeovermoms/an-all-american-apple-rhubarb-and-berry-crisp-for-july-4th/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:All-American Apple, Rhubarb and Berry Crisp;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">All-American Apple, Rhubarb and Berry Crisp</a></strong></p>
<p>Alison Ashton</p><p>This pie will make a pretty addition to your July 4th dessert table.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/1037028/alison-ashton/star-spangled-berry-pie/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Star-Spangled Berry Pie;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Star-Spangled Berry Pie</a></strong></p>
<p>Pam Beth</p><p>Bisquick helps to make these sweet cookies easy to make!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/842683/pambeth/quick-and-easy-patriotic-pudding-cookies/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Patriotic Pudding Cookies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Patriotic Pudding Cookies</a></strong></p>
<p>Pam Beth</p><p>Start with a store-bought cake mix and finish with some patriotic cookie bars just waiting for a glass of milk.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/882872/pambeth/shortcut-mm-bars-are-the-most-patriotic-dessert-to-serve-this-memorial-day/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Patriotic Cookie Bars;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Patriotic Cookie Bars</a></strong></p>
<p>Pam Beth</p><p>These cute sweet and salty snacks only take three ingredients.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/893874/pambeth/3-ingredient-patriotic-pretzel-rods/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Patriotic Pretzels;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Patriotic Pretzels</a></strong></p>
<p>Krista Marshall</p><p>This creamy dessert is sure to cool you off on a hot day.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/841404/kristamarshall/patriotic-parfaits/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Patriotic Parfaits;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Patriotic Parfaits</a></strong></p>

Krista Marshall

This creamy dessert is sure to cool you off on a hot day.

Get the recipe: Patriotic Parfaits

<p>Pam Beth</p><p>If you have chocolate lovers coming to your July 4th bash, make a double batch!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/842708/pambeth/quick-easy-double-chocolate-patriotic-cookie/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Double Chocolate Patriotic Cookies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Double Chocolate Patriotic Cookies</a></strong></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://www.acmesponge.com/lifestyle/30-festive-red-white-blue-205034791.html" data-ylk="slk:30 Red, White and Blue Recipes For July 4th;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link yahoo-link">30 Red, White and Blue Recipes For July 4th</a></strong></p>
<p>Pam Beth</p><p>This three-ingredient snack is a great on to get the kids to help with.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/898645/pambeth/no-bake-3-ingredient-pretzel-bites-are-the-ultimate-kid-friendly-treat/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Patriotic Pretzel Bites;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Patriotic Pretzel Bites</a></strong></p>
<p>Mark Boughton Photography</p><p>A healthy and light addition to your dessert table.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/841734/communitytable/patriotic-smoothies/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Patriotic Smoothies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Patriotic Smoothies</a></strong></p>
<p>iStock</p><p>This cake can double as your holiday table centerpiece.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/28941/dash/flag-cake/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Flag Cake;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Flag Cake</a></strong></p>

iStock

This cake can double as your holiday table centerpiece.

Get the recipe: Flag Cake

<p>Parade</p><p>This layered dessert is all dressed up in America's favorite colors.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/28168/dash/blueberry-trifle/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Blueberry Trifle;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Blueberry Trifle</a></strong></p>

Parade

This layered dessert is all dressed up in America's favorite colors.

Get the recipe: Blueberry Trifle

<p>The First Year Blog</p><p>Start your Fourth of July celebrations in the morning with these colorful donuts.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://thefirstyearblog.com/american-flag-donuts/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:American Flag Donuts;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">American Flag Donuts</a></strong></p>
<p>Flour On My Face</p><p>Individual desserts in jars are perfect for mingling at a party.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://flouronmyface.com/all-you-magazine-and-4th-of-july-berrylicious-cupcakes-in-a-jar-lifeforless-pmedia/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Fourth of July Berrylicious Cupcakes in a Jar;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Fourth of July Berrylicious Cupcakes in a Jar</a></strong></p>
<p>Grace and Good Eats</p><p>Semi-homemade cookies are decorated with melted chocolate, sprinkles and ready-to-bake sugar cookies. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.graceandgoodeats.com/patriotic-sugar-cookies/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Fourth of July Cookies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Fourth of July Cookies</a></strong></p>
<p>Self Proclaimed Foodie</p><p>This icebox cake is so easy to throw together with homemade coconut whipped cream instead of Cool Whip. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://selfproclaimedfoodie.com/coconut-berry-icebox-cake/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Coconut Berry Icebox Cake;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Coconut Berry Icebox Cake</a></strong></p>
<p>It's Yummi</p><p>If you're not a fan of the big boom of firecrackers on the Fourth of July, you can celebrate with these instead! Kids of all ages love the boom of Pop Rocks as they explode in your mouth! </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.itsyummi.com/firecracker-cupcakes-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Firecracker Cupcakes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Firecracker Cupcakes</a></strong></p>
<p>Pint Sized Baker</p><p>These candy-coated marshmallows are decorated for a holiday party. Bonus, they're easy enough for the kids to help make. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://pintsizedbaker.com/red-white-and-blue-giant-marshmallows/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Patriotic Marshamallows;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Patriotic Marshamallows</a></strong></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://parade.com/843817/andreagleeson/12-recipes-with-mini-marshmallows/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:12 Recipes With Mini Marshmallows Too Good To Miss;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">12 Recipes With Mini Marshmallows Too Good To Miss</a></strong></p>
<p>Our Life Tastes Good</p><p>Show your American pride with a no-bake dessert perfect for keeping the oven off on a hot day.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.ourlifetastesgood.com/2014/06/patriotic-no-bake-cake.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Patriotic No-Bake Cake;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Patriotic No-Bake Cake</a></strong></p>
<p>Flour On My Face</p><p>These festive cupcakes are showing off their red, white and blue coloring both inside and out.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://flouronmyface.com/4th-of-july-recipes-4th-of-july-cupcakes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Fourth of July Cupcakes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Fourth of July Cupcakes</a></strong></p>
<p>Beyond Frosting</p><p>If you're going to have a s'more on July 4th, make sure it's this fun, festive version.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://beyondfrosting.com/patriotic-rice-krispie-treat-smores/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Patriotic Rice Krispies Treat S'mores;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Patriotic Rice Krispies Treat S'mores</a></strong></p>
<p>Homemade Interest</p><p>Jar desserts are perfect to take along on your holiday picnic. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.homemadeinterest.com/red-white-and-blue-cupcakes-in-a-jar/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Red White Blue Cupcakes in a Jar;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Red White Blue Cupcakes in a Jar</a></strong></p>
<p>Our Life Tastes Good</p><p>These creamy, fruity parfaits are refreshing when you're celebrating in the sun.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.ourlifetastesgood.com/2015/05/red-white-and-blue-parfaits.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Red White and Blue Parfaits;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Red White and Blue Parfaits</a></strong></p>
<p>Flour On My Face</p><p>No better way to cool off this Independence Day!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://flouronmyface.com/red-white-blueberry-ice-pops/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Red White and Blueberry Ice Pops;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Red White and Blueberry Ice Pops</a></strong></p>
<p>The Gardening Cook</p><p>This flag is ready for a party filled with skewered fruit in all the right colors.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://thegardeningcook.com/patriotic-fruit-flag/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Patriotic Fruit Flag;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Patriotic Fruit Flag</a></strong></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://parade.com/1041485/kristamarshall/best-blueberry-season-recipes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:50 Best Blueberry Recipes For Summer;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">50 Best Blueberry Recipes For Summer</a></strong></p>

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