Looking for easy 4th of July desserts options to take along to your family BBQ or Independence Day celebration? These all-American summertime treats are made with patriotic red, white and blue colors, are quick to make and most importantly, delicious!
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Table of Contents
- Easy Desserts for 4th of July
- Tips for Making the Best 4th of July Desserts
- FAQs
- Patriotic Fourth of July Desserts
- Refreshing Frozen Desserts for 4th of July
- Star-Spangled Pies, Crisps and Cobblers
- Cakes for Fourth of July
- Kid-Friendly 4th of July Desserts
- BEST 4th of July Desserts Printable Recipe
- The Full List of Fun 4th of July Desserts
- Kid-Friendly 4th of July Desserts
- More Must-Try Recipe Collections
Easy Desserts for 4th of July
Food is such a big part of celebrating the 4th of July. Whether you’re grilling hamburgers, enjoying a plateful of your favorite potluck side dishes (hello pasta salad!) or setting up a hot dog toppings bar for your guests, there are so many delicious recipes that make celebrating Independence Day so special.
But if I had to choose my favorite thing about the occasion (besides fireworks of course), it would be a tall glass of lemonade served with some amazing 4th of July desserts! It’s no secret that I’m a dessert girl through and through, and there’s never a shortage of tasty sweets to try at the fourth of July dessert table.
So if you’re planning to whip up a treat to take to your family BBQ this year, any of these easy 4th of July dessert ideas below are great options. You’ll find everything you need on this list, whether you’re looking for pies, cakes, no-bake desserts, frozen treats or fun kid-friendly favorites. Your guests will go crazy over any of these desserts for 4th of July!
Tips for Making the Best 4th of July Desserts
- Make it colorful. There’s something so fun about seeing those vibrant red, white and blue colors. Add some pizazz to your dessert by using patriotic M&M’s, sprinkles, fresh mixed berries or even red and blue food coloring. You can even decorate your dessert in the shape of an American flag.
- Prepare in advance. Holidays can get a little hectic, so preparing your dessert in advance can free up a little more of your time on the big day. Many of these recipes can easily be made ahead of time, making your life a little less chaotic the day of!
- Keep it refreshing. With hot temps outside, your guests will be craving a refreshing treat to cool off with. Aim to have at least one chilled or frozen dessert to help your guests beat the heat. Having a pitcher of blueberry lemonade on hand is always a great idea too!
- Toppings. Don’t forget about of the delicious dessert toppings! Make sure to have some vanilla ice cream or whipped cream handy for serving. A drizzle of hot fudge, caramel sauce or a simple sprinkle of chopped nuts can go a long way on top of your desserts.
FAQs
Can I prepare these desserts in advance of my Fourth of July celebration?
For most 4th of July desserts you can prepare them a day or two in advance of the holiday. Always check each recipe though for specific storage instructions. Cakes, cupcakes and cookies should be stored covered at room temperature, frozen desserts will need to stay frozen and fruit-based desserts will often need to be refrigerated, so plan accordingly.
What if my guests have dietary restrictions?
It’s easy to accomodate guests with dietary restrictions as more and more vegan and gluten-free desserts become readily available at grocery stores. Also check each recipe to determine if you can make it from scratch with a few modifications. For dairy allergies, serving a rainbow fruit platter is always a welcome and easy dessert.
How should I serve my desserts for the 4th of July?
If you want to ensure that your desserts look as good as they taste presentation is key! Add patriotic-themed touches in the way of plates, napkins, red, white and blue serving dishes or even a few toothpick American flags added to the desserts as a patriotic topping.
What if I don’t have time to make a dessert from scratch?
Don’t stress! Store-bought is totally okay and there are many festive options this time of the year at the store to choose from. Add some additional patriotic sprinkles or jazz up cupcakes or cookies with homemade frosting and cute themed decorations.
Patriotic Fourth of July Desserts
The festive red, white and blue colors are what makes celebrating the 4th of July so fun! So why not add to the occasion with one of these patriotic 4th of July desserts? From using festive M&M’s, to food dye to colorful strawberries and blueberries, there are so many ways to showcase those vibrant patriotic colors!
- 4th of July Cookies. Soft, chewy and festive! Red, white and blue M&Ms add a crunchy bite in this favorite treat.
- 4th of July Fruit Pizza. A sugar cookie crust, whipped topping and fresh berries in the shape of an American flag!
- Red, White and Blue Rice Krispie Treats. Three layers in all-American colors takes the classic treat from plain to a showstopper!
- Jello Poke Cake. Use any flavor of gelatin you would like in this moist cake recipe! Decorate with fresh berries for a flag cake!
- Mini Fruit Tarts. The perfect bite sized treat for your star-spangled celebrations!
- Cherry Pie Bars. Easier than a traditional pie and every bit as delicious!
- Mini Cheesecakes with Graham Cracker Crust. Another bite sized treat that is perfect for your holiday celebration especially when decorated with red and blue berries!
- Strawberry Pie. The perfect summer dessert to celebrate the 4th with fresh berries, this treat will be loved by all!
- Strawberry Brownies. With only 3 ingredients a simple cake mix gets elevated into gooey brownies with a fun pink color and fruity taste perfect for summer.
- Red Velvet Brownies. The vibrant red color in these brownies makes them perfect for a mid-summer 4th of July party!
Refreshing Frozen Desserts for 4th of July
If there’s one thing you can usually guarantee about 4th of July weekend, it’s that it’s going to be HOT! Beat the summer heat with one of these refreshing frozen desserts. All of these July dessert recipes are delicious and perfect to cool off with!
- Frozen S’mores. No need for a warm campfire, this frozen version turns out perfect every time while also being a frozen treat!
- Banana Split Dessert. All the classic taste but in an easy no bake layered dessert! This will disappear at any holiday potluck!
- Strawberry Icebox Cake. Layered with graham crackers, a whipped cream cheese filling and then topped with sliced strawberries. Optionally drizzle with chocolate sauce before serving!
- Chocolate lasagna. The best 4th of July dessert that also satisfies any chocolate craving!
- Strawberry ice cream. No cook and no churn homemade ice cream with the best fresh berry taste!
- Strawberry Lasagna. This light and refreshing dessert really hits the spot at any fourth of July celebration with its golden Oreo crust, fresh strawberries and whipping topping.
- Oreo Ice Cream Cake. Oreos plus ice cream sandwiches, whipped cream and hot fudge equal one chocolaty cake of decadent indulgence.
- Lemon Coconut Cream Dessert Lasagna. Light, lemon taste with toasted coconut and a cream cheese whipped topping make this refreshing summer dessert so delicious!
- Ice Cream Cake. With only 5 ingredients, this easy 4th of July dessert will become your new summer go-to dessert!
- Chocolate Ice Cream. An easy no-churn recipe perfect for any celebration!
Star-Spangled Pies, Crisps and Cobblers
There’s no better way to showcase all of that fresh summer fruit on the 4th of July than with a classic homemade pie. Whether it’s berries, peaches or zesty lime flavor, your pie is bound to be a success. And don’t forget your chocolate lovers! Adding a chocolate pie to the mix is always a good idea.
- Cherry Pie. Made with a super easy homemade cherry pie filling, this pie will satisfy any cherry lover!
- Strawberry Cream Pie. One of my favorite fourth of July desserts with bright red strawberries and a cream cheese filling!
- S’more Pie. This just might be better than the traditional campfire s’more! Perfect for enjoying a slice while watching fireworks!
- Peach Pie. With a fresh peach pie filling, this summertime classic is sweet perfection.
- Fruit Tart. Fresh fruit with custard on a buttery crust, this dessert is a summertime classic.
- Key Lime Pie. With a burst of citrus and tangy taste, this creamy pie is a great way to cool off!
- Mixed Berry Crumble Pie. Why settle for just one berry when you can have mixed berries? This pie is the best way to celebrate summer!
- Peach Cobbler. When it comes to 4th of July dessert ideas, this cobbler warm out of the oven with a scoop of ice cream is the stuff dreams are made of!
- Oreo Peanut Butter Pie. A creamy no-bake dessert with a classic combination that is irresistible!
- Blueberry Crisp. A syrupy blueberry sauce filling and a streusel topping, it’s so simple it may just be the best summer dessert idea yet!
- Chocolate Banana Cream Pie. This pie comes together in only 10 minutes! Perfect for a last minute 4th of July dessert.
- Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp. Strawberries plus rhubarb are a fantastic combination and topped with a crumble topping, it only gets better.
- Brown Bag Apple Pie. An all-American classic that is great anytime of the year!
Cakes for Fourth of July
Cakes are perfect for serving a crowd and are always a favorite at the 4th of July dessert table. Whether you’re looking for an easy dump cake, a cake topped with fruit, a poke cake or even a creamy cheesecake, you’ll find all of my favorites below.
- Classic Strawberry Shortcake. A tender angel food cake topped with sweet berries and homemade whipped cream, it’s a classic for a reason!
- Strawberry Sheet Cake. Sour cream keeps this cake moist while strawberries add a light pink hue!
- Better Than Anything Cake. Nothing is better than this cake except maybe enjoying a piece while you celebrate with friends and family at your 4th of July cookout!
- Peach Dump Cake. Only 3 ingredients for this crowd pleasing best of 4th of July desserts!
- No-Bake Cheesecake. No baking is required for this easy cheesecake topped with bright red cherries!
- Lemon Poke Cake. Light, airy and refreshing and perfect for a warm summer day!
- Dump Cake. With only 4 ingredients, this easy dessert is perfect for the fourth and more.
- Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake. Perfect for serving a crowd at your Independence Day cookout!
- White Texas sheet cake. This thin vanilla cake can also serve a crowd! I love adding festive sprinkles on the top or fresh fruit to give it a some holiday flair.
Kid-Friendly 4th of July Desserts
Looking for a few 4th of July dessert ideas that your little ones will love? Try any of the below! They’re fun, colorful, interactive and super delicious. Your kids will go crazy over these treats!
- Homemade Popsicles. With layers of fruit and yogurt, these delicious popsicles are perfect for little hands. Use blueberries, cherries, raspberries or strawberries to obtain festive red, white and blue ice pops.
- S’more Charcuterie Board. Your kids eyes will light up when they see all the options for creating the perfect s’more!
- Mini M&M Cookies. Bite sized cookies that are perfect for including on your dessert table!
- Mini S’mores Cups. With only 5 ingredients, these have the classic s’more taste but are perfect for anytime of the day.
- Chocolate Strawberry Dessert Kabobs. Perfect for entertaining with a brownie, strawberry and marshmallow layered perfect on a skewer!
- M&M Brownies. Brownies with M&Ms are a gooey treat that everyone loves.
- Cake Pop Recipe. Don’t forget to decorate the chocolate coating on these cake pops with red, white and blue sprinkles for a treat that will light up not only the kiddos eyes!
- M&M Popcorn. One of the best party snacks or pack it along to watch the fireworks!
- Vanilla Cupcakes. One of the best 4th of July dessert with only 5 simple ingredients!
- S’mores Dip. It’s a breeze to make and the perfect ending to your fourth of July celebration.
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BEST 4th of July Desserts
When it comes to easy 4th of July desserts these red white and blue rice krispie treats are one of the best fun and festive recipe that are decked out in patriotic colors and a favorite with both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
- 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 15 cups mini marshmallows , about 2 bags
- 9 cups rice krispies
- ¼ cup festive sprinkles , optional
- ½ cup M&M’s , optional
- red and blue food coloring
Instructions
- Butter a 9×13″ dish and set aside.
- Place 2 Tablespoons butter and 5 cups of marshmallows in 3 separate microwavable bowls. Cook the first bowl for 1 minute and then stir. Cook an additional 15 seconds if needed and then stir in the blue food coloring.
- Once the mixture is smooth, stir in 3 cups of rice krispies until combined. Then press into the bottom of the dish. You can either butter your hands or use a piece of wax paper to push down the layers. Repeat with the 2nd layer and red food coloring. Repeat for the top layer with no food coloring.
- Top immediately with sprinkles and M&M’s if desired. Cover with plastic wrap until ready to serve. Butter your knife (I find a plastic knife works best) and then cut into squares. Enjoy!
Notes
Melting on stove: You can melt the butter and marshmallows on the stove if preferred, but I’d still recommend dividing it into 3 batches.
Decorations: Instead of cutting into squares, you can use a star shaped cookie cutter for a more festive touch. You could also skip dying the layers and simply decorate with festive M&M’s and sprinkles on top.
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Nutrition
Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 14mg | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 795IU | Vitamin C: 6.7mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 3.3mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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4th of July Cookies
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4th of July Fruit Pizza
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Red White and Blue Rice Krispie Treats
These red white and blue rice krispie treats are such a fun and festive recipe that makes the perfect showstopper for your Memorial Day or 4th of July BBQs! Both kids and adults will love this yummy dessert!
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Jello Poke Cake
A super moist jello poke cake topped with whipped cream and fresh berries. Takes only 5 ingredients to make and can be used with any flavor or gelatin!
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Mini Fruit Tarts
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Cherry Pie Bars
A buttery shortbread crust topped with a luscious cherry pie filling, crumble topping and a sweet powdered sugar glaze. These cherry pie bars are an easier take on the classic recipe and taste just as delicious!
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Mini Cheesecakes with Graham Cracker Crust
Mini cheesecakes with graham cracker crust are simple, elegant, and deliciously creamy! Top them with anything from fresh berries to chocolate sauce or your favorite jam and serve them as part of a mini dessert tray for holiday parties, showers, and potlucks!
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Strawberry Pie Recipe
This easy strawberry pie recipe is made with fresh strawberries, a sweet Jello glaze and flaky pie crust! Add a dollop of whipped cream on top and it's the perfect summer dessert.
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Strawberry Brownies
These strawberry brownies are moist, decadent and easy to make with a strawberry cake mix! Top with a homemade glaze made from strawberry jam for even more strawberry flavor.
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Red Velvet Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting
These red velvet brownies are rich, fudgy and topped with cream cheese frosting. They are the best combination of moist, chewy brownies and vibrant red velvet cake.
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White Texas Sheet Cake
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Banana Split Dessert Recipe
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Strawberry Icebox Cake
A quick and easy no-bake strawberry icebox cake that's layered with graham crackers, whipped cream cheese filling and sliced strawberries. Simple, sweet and perfectly refreshing!
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Chocolate Lasagna
This no-bake chocolate lasagna has layers of crushed Oreo's, cream, chocolate pudding and chocolate chips! Does it get any better than that?!
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Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe
This homemade strawberry ice cream is made with sweet strawberries and a no-cook ice cream base. This simple recipe is an old-fashioned summer dessert that everyone loves!
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Strawberry Lasagna
This strawberry lasagna is a deliciously layered dessert where cheesecake meets strawberry jello in one perfect bite. With layers of an Oreo crust, fresh strawberries, and whipped topping, this refreshing and light dessert is always a hit!
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Oreo Ice Cream Cake Recipe
This Oreo ice cream cake is absolutely delicious and so easy to make! The layers of hot fudge, cool whip and crushed Oreo's make the perfect combination of chocolaty goodness.
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Lemon Coconut Cream Dessert Lasagna
This lemon lasagna dessert is so creamy and luscious with layers of a golden Oreo crust, cream cheese, lemon pudding, whipped cream and toasted coconut!
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Ice Cream Cake
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Chocolate Ice Cream
Easy no churn chocolate ice cream is made with only 4 simple ingredients! It's a rich, creamy homemade ice cream perfect for summer and no ice cream maker is needed.
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Frozen S’mores
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Strawberry Cream Pie
This strawberry cream pie is our favorite summertime dessert! It's easy to make with a flaky crust, creamy cheesecake filling, fresh strawberries and a strawberry glaze.
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Cherry Pie Recipe
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S’mores Pie Recipe
Easy and delicious s'mores pie loaded with gooey marshmallows, chocolate and a graham cracker cookie crust. No campfire needed to make this classic summertime treat!
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Peach Pie
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Fruit Tart Recipe
Each bite of this fresh fruit tart is a mix of crumbly sweet crust, smooth and decadent custard and juicy fresh berries! This is the perfect refreshing treat for warmer weather!
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Key Lime Pie Recipe
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Mixed Berry Crumble Pie
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Peach Cobbler Recipe
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Oreo Peanut Butter Pie
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Blueberry Crisp
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Chocolate banana cream pie
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Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp Recipe
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Brown Bag Apple Pie
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Strawberry Sheet Cake
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Peach Dump Cake
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No-Bake Cheesecake
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Lemon Poke Cake
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Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake
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Mini S’mores Cookie Cups
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Mini M&M Cookies
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M&M Brownie Recipe
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Cake Pop Recipe
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M&M Popcorn
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S’mores Dip
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So, which of these 4th of July desserts are you going to try first?! Comment below to let me know!
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Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
Thank you for the wonderful recipes. I did the 4th of July Cookies. and fruit pizza and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved how festive and delicious they were!
I love making holiday themed desserts! Thanks for these ideas!
So many great recipes here! Can’t wait to give those frozen s’mores a try – they look fantastic!
Those cherries are adorable — pinned and shared!
Those banana splits are to die for. Can’t wait to try them! I am including them on my post tomorrow about Independence Day treats. I will link back to your original post. Thanks for sharing!
Jamie
Thanks for the feature Jamie! I love patriotic they are, yet they are so simple to make!
How do you keep the banana’s from turning brown until its time to serve them.
I would probably recommend placing them in a freezer (keeps them cool) and using slightly unripe bananas, they dont turn brown as quickly (but I’d still probably wanna make them only just before they will be served, like,within a couple hours)
I agree, I would recommend making them a couple hours before to get the best results! :)
Hi Ramona! I made these a few hours before and they stayed pretty good. I also made sure the bananas weren’t too ripe!