4th Of July Dessert Recipes

The 4th of July is the peak of summer festivities and fun, but it's not all about fireworks and backyard shenanigans. The 4th of July is also all about delicious summertime desserts!

Below is a list of my top fourth of July desserts that will have all your guests ready to party, mingle, and eat. You can find everything from cookies to pies, fruit tarts, dessert bars, and more.

1. Cherry Blueberry Dump Cake

Cherry blueberry dump cake is the perfect 4th of July dessert. Red cherries, blue blueberries, and white cake is a perfect representation of the American flag. It tastes amazing, too.

2. Vanilla Funfetti Cupcakes

Vanilla Funfetti cupcakes, or as I like to call them, '4th of July Cupcakes,' are another festive and colorful summertime treat. Perfect for the kids and adults to indulge while watching the fireworks.

3. Tarte aux Fraises

Tarte aux Fraises is a French Strawberry Tart that will have your guests' mouths watering when they see the delicious red strawberries that cover this masterpiece. This strawberry tart also uses apricot preserves to allow the strawberry flavor to really ‘pop’.

4. Blueberry Tart

The 4th of July is all about red, white, and blue! Which makes our blueberry tart the perfect addition to your dessert table.

The sweet blueberry filling and fresh blueberries on top add multiple levels of blueberry flavor.

5. Cherry Chip Cake Batter Cookies

These cherry chip cake batter cookies are tasty and delicious. They add a dash of red to complete your décor and add a blast of cherry flavor.

Be sure to double the batch on this recipe because these delicious cookies will be gobbled up quickly by everyone.

6. Blueberry Pie

Nothing is more American than pie. That is why you must add this blueberry pie to your 4th of July dessert list. The thick blueberry pie filling is just the right balance between sweet and tart.

7. Super Strawberry White and Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies

Are you looking for a summertime sweet treat that has multiple delicious flavors? Then you have found the perfect recipe with these super strawberry white and dark chocolate chip cookies!

8. No-Bake Strawberry Cream Pie

If you don't have an oven at your Fourth of July barbecue, then try this no-bake strawberry cream pie. The crunchy graham cracker crust adds the perfect amount of texture to the sweet strawberry filling.

9. Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry shortcake is a classic summertime recipe, and it's a perfectly festive dessert you should try at your next Fourth of July party. The blend of fresh strawberries, homemade shortcakes, and delicious whipped cream will make your mouth water.

10. Strawberry Shortcake Cookie Cups

Strawberry shortcake cookie cups are the classic summertime dessert everyone loves in a small, easy-to-carry package. These cupcakes are perfectly festive for your 4th of July events.

11. No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake

No bake blueberry cheesecake is a mixture of homemade cheesecake made with whipped cream and cream cheese and topped with our thick blueberry pie filling. Depending on how large your party is, you may want to make 2 because they disappear quickly.

12. Chocolate Chip Stuffed Raspberries

Chocolate chip stuffed raspberries are the easiest dessert you will ever make, but that doesn't mean that they aren't delicious.

Simply stuff your raspberries with your favorite type of chocolate chips, and voila. A healthy, sweet treat you can eat by the handful.

13. Strawberry Pineapple Lemonade Bars

Strawberry pineapple lemonade bars are always a hit. The blend of crushed pineapple, lemon juice, and puréed strawberries creates a burst of flavor for your tastebuds.

14. Double Sugar Cookies

Double sugar cookies are perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth. These cookies can be dyed any color to meet your festive needs. Add a drop of red or blue food coloring for the perfect 4th of July cookie.

15. Fruit Cocktail Salad

Fruit cocktail salad is a wonderful blend of grapes, strawberries, oranges, pineapple, bananas, apples, and vanilla pudding mix. Use a mixture of fresh or canned fruits, depending on what is in season.

16. Peach Dump Cake

Peach dump cake is the perfect sweet treat for your next 4th of July party.

This cake combines yellow cake mix, canned peaches, and nutmeg to create a moist and delicious cake that is perfect for sharing.

17. Blackberry Tart

Blackberry tart is full of rich flavors and plump blackberries that burst in your mouth. The shortbread pastry crust is perfectly golden brown with just the right amount of heaviness to balance out the sweet blackberry filling.

18. Strawberry Angel Food Lush

Strawberry angel food lush is the perfect no-bake dessert for those who have too many other plans to navigate this 4^th of July. This recipe uses store-bought angel food cake topped with layers of sweetened cream cheese and cool whip.

Don’t forget to add the final layer of delicious strawberries.

19. Apple Strawberry Crisp

Apple strawberry crisp is balanced to perfection with chunks of apples and sweet strawberries topped with a crispy oat and cinnamon topping. This recipe is recommended for anyone who loves layers of flavor and texture.

20. Blueberry Buckle

Blueberry buckle is a unique dessert for your 4^th of July gathering! This sweet dish combines cinnamon sugar crumble and a decadent blueberry buckle pastry, and then it is topped with sweet vanilla drizzle.

The multiple layers of flavor will have you going back for more.

21. Bisquick Apple Cobbler

Bisquick apple cobbler is a great addition to your 4^th of July holiday this year. This apple cobbler is sweet and savory with the perfect balance of flavors, but of course, the delicious apples are the star of this magical dessert.

22. Root Beer Cupcakes With Cream Soda Buttercream Frosting

Root beer cupcakes with cream soda buttercream frosting are the adult version of the classic root beer floats. On this 4^th of July, you will have everyone reminiscing over their childhood with flashbacks of nostalgia with this upgrade.

23. Baked Cinnamon Apples

Baked cinnamon apples are a delicious addition to your 4th of July. They are simple to make but don’t lack flavor.

The sweet apples soften just enough to melt in your mouth, and the cinnamon makes you feel cozy and warm.

24. 2 Ingredient Lemon Bars

Need something simple that anyone can make? Try these 2-ingredient lemon bars.

Simply add a box of angel food cake mix with lemon crème filling, and you have yourself an easy dessert that punches with flavor.

25. Blackberry and Apple Pie

Blackberry and apple pie combine two of the best types of pie into one creative masterpiece. The tart and juicy blackberries balance with the sweet and crisp apples to create a one-of-a-kind pie that will have you wanting another slice.

26. Blackberry Cream Pie

This blackberry cream pie recipe is a must-try this 4^th of July. It has a crunchy graham cracker crust and a puréed blackberry center that is sweet and creamy.

Top this pie with fresh berries to add texture and freshness to this delicious dessert.

27. Chocolate Revel Bars

Chocolate revel bars are the number one dessert for chocolate and nut lovers! These bars combine condensed milk, chocolate chips, and chopped walnuts into the perfect treat.

If you want to upgrade this simple dessert, add a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of French vanilla ice cream to really have your guests impressed.

28. Apple Blackberry Crumble

Apple blackberry crumble is truly a dessert recipe that was created with love. This crumble is topped with a blend of sugar, oats, and butter that melts in your mouth.

The base of this recipe is thinly sliced apples and perfectly ripe blackberries with just a touch of lemon. Make this recipe in individual cups for an easier eating experience this 4^th of July.

29. Rainbow Rice Krispies Treats

Everyone loves Rice Krispie treats. They bring us back to when we were younger and first learned how to create delicious treats for ourselves. The marshmallow gooeyness and crunchy Rice Krispies pair so well together that you will want to eat the whole batch by yourself.

Use red and blue food dyes to make these match your event.

30. Mandarin Orange Jello Salad

Who said a salad couldn’t also be a dessert? This mandarin orange jello salad is a mixture of mini marshmallows, cool whip, orange gelatin, and pineapple and mandarin oranges with an indulgent, fluffy texture.

31. Classic Sugar Cookies

These classic sugar cookies are simple to make this 4^th of July. They can be made into festive shapes for your holiday event.

Use red or blue food dye to color the dough before baking, or ice them with sugar cooking icing to create stars, flags, or fireworks.

32. Root Beer Floats

What's more American than an old-school classic rootbeer float? Soda pop and ice cream, it doesn't get much easier than that.

33. Greek Yogurt Salad

An easy fruit salad made with a medley of fresh fruit tossed in a dressing made from Greek yogurt, honey syrup, and lime juice. It's the perfect summer side dish where you don't actually have to cook a thing.

34. Raspberry White Chocolate Blondies

chewy and buttery blondies dessert bars packed with juicy red raspberry and white chocolate chips. They're ready in 30 minutes, so they make a great last-minute addition to any 4th of July party.

35. Ambrosia Salad

Ambrosia salad is much more of a dessert than it is a salad. It's so easy to prepare and features a creamy combination of marshmallows, fruit, and whipped topping.

36. Cherry Blossom Cookies

These bright reddish pink cookies almost look too good to eat. They are soft and tender, with a milk chocolate Hershey's kiss waiting in the center.

37. Sprinkle Cookies

To make these sprinkle cookies fit the theme, roll them in red, white, and blue sprinkles. They are soft, chewy, and ready to eat in just 15 minutes.

38. Sugar Cookie Bars

Just like sugar cookies, these easy sugar cookie dessert bars can be decorated to fit any occasion. You can experiment with different colors and flavors of buttercream frosting, as well as different sprinkles, candy, and nuts for topping!

39. Apple Pie Monkey Bread

Apple pie is arguably the most American dessert of all time, and this fun recipe combines those flavors with tasty pull-apart monkey bread. Not only is it delicious, but it will have your house smelling wonderful.

40. Snow Cone Cake Pops

These snow cone cake pops are as cute as they are fun, and they’re perfect for adding a pop of color to your 4th of July dessert table. They’ve got that sweet, nostalgic vibe and are easy to eat on the go outside.

41. Apple Pie Macarons

These apple pie macarons are a fun little twist on the classic pie, with spiced apple buttercream filling tucked inside crisp macaron shells. They look fancy but still give you all those cozy, familiar flavors.

42. Granny Smith Apple Pie

This is my go-to apple pie recipe with a classic tart flavor from Granny Smith apples. The homemade apple pie filling holds up beautifully and bakes into a buttery, golden crust every time.

43. Paula Deen's Peach Cobbler

If you love Southern-style desserts, Paula Deen’s peach cobbler is a must-make. It’s full of juicy peaches and topped with the most tender, buttery crust. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the full effect.

44. No-Churn Vanilla Ice Cream

This no-churn vanilla ice cream is my favorite homemade ice cream to whip up during the summer. It’s creamy, rich, and couldn’t be easier to make without an ice cream maker.

45. Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding

This copycat Magnolia Bakery banana pudding is one of those recipes everyone always asks for. It’s smooth, creamy, and layered with fresh bananas and vanilla wafers. So simple, but so good, and easy to portion into cups.

46. S'mores Whoopie Pies

I love these s’mores whoopie pies for summer parties. They’re soft, chocolatey, and filled with gooey marshmallow cream. You still get that graham cracker flavor in every bite, no campfire needed.

47. S'mores Board

A s’mores board is one of my favorite ways to serve dessert for a crowd. Load it up with chocolate, marshmallows, graham crackers, and more sweet additions so everyone can build their perfect combo.

48. Crumbl Churro Cookies

These Crumbl churro cookies are a spot-on copycat of the jumbo, bakery-style cookies from the popular cookie chain. They’re thick, soft, and packed with cinnamon sugar flavor just like the original.

49. Dirt Cake Cookies

These dirt cake cookies are always a fun treat to make with kids. They’re chocolatey, topped with pudding and crushed Oreos, and finished off with a gummy worm for that classic look.

50. Pineapple Sunshine Cake

Pineapple sunshine cake is one of my go-to summer cakes. It’s light, fluffy, and full of bright pineapple flavor. The whipped pineapple topping makes it taste extra fresh and fruity.

51. Apple Cobbler Bars

These apple cobbler bars have all the best parts of cobbler packed into an easy-to-serve dessert bar. They’ve got soft spiced apples, a buttery crumble, and a texture that holds up great when feeding a crowd.

💭 Tips For Picking The Perfect 4th of July Dessert

• Consider the weather. Go for desserts that hold up well outside. Think bars, cookies, or no-bake treats that won’t melt too fast.
• Serve a crowd. Choose dessert recipes that are easy to double or can be made in big batches for BBQs and potlucks. Fruit salads and dump cakes are great for large parties.
• Use seasonal fruit. Fresh summer fruits like strawberries, blueberries, and cherries add that 'summertime' feel and flavor.
• Go for color. Red, white, and blue desserts instantly feel patriotic and add a fun touch to your spread! When you can, swap frosting or sprinkles for patriotic colors that fit the theme.
• Make it kid-friendly. Handheld or single-serve desserts are easier for little ones and great for outdoor parties.

If you’ve made any of these festive treats, don’t forget to leave a comment and share how they turned out. I always enjoy hearing which desserts are a hit at your celebrations!

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