Looking for some Fourth of July desserts to showcase your patriotism with? Look no further! This list of amazing homemade Fourth of July desserts includes all-American recipes like hand pies and milkshakes. Enjoy!
22 All-American Fourth of July Desserts
Get ready for one of the year’s best holidays with this easy to make Fourth of July desserts!
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Fourth of July is almost here and the country is getting ready! With fireworks being sold, and red, white and blue decorations being showcased, it’s hard to not be excited about Fourth of July! To help you plan your Fourth of July menu, we’ve put together a list of easy homemade desserts that will make your family spontaneously burst out singing the Star Spangled Banner at high volumes.
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1. Hand Pies
Jazz this recipe up by sprinkling crystal sugar on top of these delectable little pies!
image via At The Picket Fence
C’mon, what is more American than hand pies? I mean, aside from hot dogs, hamburgers, milkshakes, and Grease. These hand pies are the easiest recipe to make as all the ingredients are pre-made (think of this as a semi-homemade dessert recipe) and just need to be put together. And check out that star accent? Yeah, we thought it was adorable too.
2. Rice Krispy Balls
Kids will love these patriotic treats!
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Sugar, sugar and more sugar are the best ingredients in dessert! And let’s just say, these rice krispy balls are packed with sugar (and no one is saying that’s a bad thing). The best dessert to make if you have kids or will be entertaining, these bite-sized goodies are guaranteed to run out in less than five minutes, so be sure to make 2 batches!
3. Panna Cotta and Raspberry Parfaits
For the free and brave!
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If you’re an intermediate or experienced baker, this recipe will be right in your wheelhouse. That said, if you’re a novice baker looking for a challenge, there is no better recipe to challenge yourself with than panna cotta. This dessert is creamy, layered with red currant jelly, and makes a beautiful-looking Fourth of July dessert.
4. Milk Shakes
Treat yourself and the kids with this awesome red, white and blue milk shake!
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This is an easy Fourth of July dessert recipe. This milkshake is a plain vanilla milkshake that’s been altered to look like our Grand Ol’ Flag (cue music). Make some burgers, pour these milkshakes into some mason jars and enjoy your diner-style meal!
5. Red White & Blue Dipped Oreos
Everyone will love these patriotic dipped oreos!
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I’m pretty sure we’ve discussed, in full length, our undying love of the Oreo. It’s hard not to like Oreos when every recipe made with them is delicious, this one included. The perfect little treat to have in a bowl, these Oreos probably won’t solve world hunger, but they will taste delicious at your Fourth of July get-together.
6. Patriotic Cones
Waffle cones and sprinkles? I love you, 4th of July!
image via Noble Pig
Our favorite part about Fourth of July desserts are the vibrant red, white and blue hues! We love seeing traditional, plain desserts get made up and this is a makeover we will gladly endorse (because there are definitely some makeovers we just can’t support).
7. Red, White and Blue Raspberry Candy Bars
Who doesn’t love candy bars?
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Duuude… Just look at those bars. We haven’t made these yet, so we can’t speak to the level of experience needed to master this recipe, but give it a try and let us know how it goes!
8. Patriotic Tunnel Cake
This cake is the softest, airiest cake we’ve ever had!
image via Food Folks and Fun
This is a semi-homemade dessert that is incredibly easy and quick to put together. Before serving, be sure that this cake is as chilled as can be. Sprinkle some blueberries and other patriotic decorations as a garnish.
9. Layered Fruit and Jello Cups
The perfect dessert for kids and adults alike.
image via Little Dairy on the Prairie
God bless America and god bless these Jello cups! This particular Jello cup recipe includes Greek yogurt for an extra thick and special treat.
10. Patriotic Berry Kabobs
This is the easiest dessert recipe to make from scratch ever!
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If you’re pressed for time or looking for an easier Fourth of July dessert idea, then this recipe might just be for you. Easy to put together and great for beginners, this recipe will be a hit at your party.
11. Red White and Blue Bark
Do you love Oreos and sprinkles and chocolate? Silly question, right?
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We love bark and we love Oreos (we told you) and this recipe is an absolute blast to make. If your Fourth of July is a little low-key than others, spend some time with the family by making this great Red, White and Blue Bark recipe.
12. Fresh Berry Trifles
These trifles are absolutely beautiful to look at and fun to eat!
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Are you looking for easy dessert recipes? Here’s one to try out! These trifles are topped with a star-shaped spongecake and are as every bit as delicious as they are beautiful.
13. Patriotic Ice Cream Sandwiches
What would you do for those ice cream sandwiches?
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4th of July is often one of the hottest days of the year, so be sure to stay cool and hydrated. When it comes to staying cool, what better way is there to do just that than with ice cream sandwiches? A classic American dessert (they were invented in New York City, after all), these little sammies are covered in red, white and blue sprinkles, making them a tasty and fun-to-look-at treat.
14. Kid-Friendly Patriotic Punch
Kids will love the licorice as a straw addition!
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This punch can go both ways (get your mind out of the gutter, won’t you!) and can stay kid-friendly or you have the option of “aging” it up a bit with some vodka or rum. The choice is yours!
15. Red, White and Blue Cheesecake Cake
This decadent recipe screams ‘Murica!
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Excuse us while we collect our jaws from the floor. What is this insanity? And why am I suddenly so hungry for cheesecake? If you have the time before your get-together, please, please, please make this cheesecake. And send us pictures! We always love receiving pictures.
16. Red Velvet 4th of July Cupcakes
Everyone loves red velvet cupcakes!
image via Your Cup of Cake
Don’t these red velvet cupcakes make great center pieces? An absolutely beautiful dessert that’s not as hard to make as one would think. To get the icing down correctly, check out this tutorial on How to Decorate Your Cupcakes and Cakes.
17. Star-Spangled Gumdrops
Can you eat just one? I mean, think really hard about it.
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It’s hard to not want to finish the entire bucket in one sitting as these gumdrops are just so darn delicious (and pretty to look at), but do try your best and if your best just isn’t good enough, have a second batch on hand just in case.
18. Marshmallow Pop Sparklers
If you love marshmallows, you’ll love these tasty sparklers!
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We must say, putting together this list of Fourth of July desserts has been one of the most entertaining and fun things we’ve ever had to do! All of these recipes are so beautiful to look at and worth salivating over. These marshmallow sparklers are hard on the outside, but so soft on the inside. Have fun with this recipe!
19. Banana Splits
Did you know that this is the bald eagle’s favorite dessert? It’s true!
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Grab those bananas off your counter and make these little edible fireworks! The perfect size for kids, this is a recipe you will definitely enjoy making. Make it your own, get crazy with colors and decorations and enjoy your Fourth of July!
20. Firecracker Fruit Pops
All natural and all American!
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This recipe for made for Fourth of July and summer as it includes fruit that’s in season and the best colors on the spectrum.
21. American Flag Pie
Rise up to the challenge by making this American flag pie!
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There is some definite skill going on and we love it! We’ll be the first to admit that we’re not great at making pies (yet!), but this pie looks so delicious that you better believe we’re going to try this recipe over and over again until we’ve mastered it. We insist you do the same!
22. Patriotic Nutella Cookie Dough Dipped Pretzels
Think of this as the best dessert mash up ever!
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Drumroll, please. And now, for the last and final Fourth of July Treat, we bring you Nutella cookie dough dipped pretzels. The holy grail of desserts, this recipe combines everything we love: chocolate-dipped pretzels, Nutella and chocolate chip dough. We strongly suggest you practice making these before the big day because, well, you know, you need to at least try it before everyone else does, right?
Looking for more holiday-inspired recipes? Then check out 20 Recipes Made Just For Father’s Day and 19 Easy Fourth of July Recipes!
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