The 4th of July is a time of celebrating with family and friends. It is often a time of picnics and BBQs, followed by watching fireworks. During these gatherings, you may want to bring a special and unique dessert or snack. If you are looking for a fun and delicious dessert to bring to your Independence Day gathering, look no further than this list of 60-pa.
These recipes are perfect for your next BBQ, picnic, or celebration. With so many delicious options to choose from, you’ll be able to please all tastes and preferences. From classics like cupcakes and cookies to new favorites like brownie pizza and a S’mores board, there is something here for everyone. Healthy options that include fruit are also included. Are you vegan or eating low carb? There are some perfect 4th of July dessert recipes on this list for you too!
Now on to the list!
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4th of July Birthday Cake Ice Cream
This no-churn homemade birthday cake ice cream can be made in any color and flavor for different occasions. It’s like a birthday party in your mouth! This 4th of July ice cream recipe was created by Baby Savers.
4th of July Brownie Flag
4th of July Cake Mix Cookies
How to make super fluffy 4th of July Cookies using our favorite cake mix recipe! This recipe is from In The Kids Kitchen.
4th of July Cupcakes
These 4th of July cupcakes are perfect for any Independence Day cookout or celebration! Easy to make and look adorable. This cupcake recipe was created by Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt.
These red, white, and blue firework cupcakes featuring fireworks shooting out of the top make the perfect dessert to serve at your 4th of July party. These were created by Crayons & Cravings.
4th of July cupcakes are always a favorite. These Red, white and blue cupcakes are perfect for celebrating Independence Day. This recipe was created by 3 Boys and a Dog.
4th of July cupcakes are the perfect sweet treat for your holiday celebration! These red, white and blue topped patriotic cupcakes will add a fun and festive touch to BBQs, backyard parties, and picnics. This version is from Recipes From A Pantry.
4th of July Brownies
These 4th of July brownies are delicious and adorable. Plus, along with the recipe, you will find a 4th of July activity printable book. These brownies were created by Mommy Snippets.
4th of July Icebox Cake
This icebox cake is cool and refreshing with its layers of softened graham crackers, luscious cream filling, and fresh berries. It’s easy to make, there is no baking, and it can be made in advance. Recipe is from Little Sweet Baker.
American Flag Cheesecake Biscuit Bombs
This patriotic pull-apart American Flag Cheesecake Biscuit Bomb is the perfect summer dessert for Memorial Day, Fourth of July or Labor Day! It is super easy to make, fun and absolutely delicious! This is from Aleka’s Get-Together.
Berry Brownie Pizza
Fruit and chocolate combine in a beautifully vibrant pizza that’s perfect for any summer picnic or BBQ. A fudgy, chocolatey brownie base is topped with a sweet, fluffy cream cheese whipped cream and a colorful combination of fresh, juicy berries for an easy-to-make patriotic dessert. This is created by Barth Bakery.
Blueberry and Strawberry Star Hand Pies
These Blueberry & Strawberry Star Hand Pies are the perfect patriotic dessert for your 4th of July party or grab-and-go treat for your summer BBQs! This recipe is from The Soccer Mom Blog.
Cake Mix Cookie Bars
Looking for an easy and delicious dessert for your summer party or barbecue? These patriotic cake mix cookie bars are a fun treat all summer long. This recipe is from Two Kids And A Coupon.
Cheesecake Salad with Berries
Juicy fruit and rich cheesecake filling come together in this fun side dish. Quick to make and always the first thing gone at at picnics! Recipe is from Baking Beauty.
Cherry Almond Sugar Cookies
Chocolate Cookies
These are the yummiest chocolate cookies! They are oh so easy to make and take less than half an hour. Perfect 4th of July cookies! This recipe was created by Sugar Spice ‘N Everything Nice.
Dipped Oreos
These patriotic Red White & Blue Dipped Oreos are perfect for Memorial Day or the Fourth of July. This no bake treat is easy to make and is made with two simple ingredients. This recipe was created by Saving Dollars & Sense.
Dipped Sugar Cones
Make ice cream cones even more fun by dipping them in swirling colors of white chocolate tinted for the 4th of July! This fun treat only takes a few minutes and it’s an easy way to make vanilla ice cream more fun! This recipe is from Baby Savers.
Easy Blueberry Cobbler
Serve this easy blueberry cobbler with vanilla ice cream and raspberry sauce for a delicious, patriotic red, white and blue dessert. Recipe created by Fluxing Well.
Easy Coconut Pie
This mini-coconut pie recipe is easy to make and topped with delicious berries. This recipe is from Saving You Dinero.
Eggless Swiss Roll
Festive Charcuterie Board
Fourth of July is the day to make a fun red, white, and blue inspired charcuterie board. It’s a fun way to celebrate, and get lots of good healthy red & blue fruits & veggies in your diet. This cute idea was designed by Homebody Eats.
Firecracker Strawberry Pops
These no bake red, white, and blue treats are easy to make, adorable, and tasty as can be. The pops are made using fresh strawberries. This festive treat was created by Crayons & Cravings.
Fruit Sparkler
Delicious 4th of July treat. This fruit sparkler will be a eye catcher for every party. This was created by Lil Tigers.
Funfetti Lemonade Cake
Gluten Free Mixed Berry Pie
This festive Gluten Free Mixed Berry Pie recipe is a delicious dessert for the 4th of July, or any time. This recipe is created by Fearless Dining.
Greek Yogurt Fruit Salad
Healthy Greek yogurt fruit salad where fresh summer fruits are served with vanilla-flavored Greek yogurt that is mildly sweetened with monk fruit. This recipe is from Fit Meal Ideas.
Homemade Waffle Cones with Patriotic Ice Cream
Homemade Waffle Cones with Red, White, and Blue “Cheater” Ice Cream is the perfect patriotic treat! If you are entertaining a crowd this year for Memorial Day or 4th of July this will be the hit of the party! This recipe is from Entertaining With Beth.
Instant Pot Cheesecake
This red white and blue cheesecake is a gorgeous patriotic treat – and it’s easy to make in an Instant Pot! Recipe was created by The Soccer Mom Blog.
Jello Candied Popcorn
This Patriotic JELLO Candied Popcorn is a simple and delicious treat that both kids and adults LOVE! You can make it with any color and flavor of JELLO you like. This recipe was created by Huckleberry Life.
Kool Aid Cupcakes
Low Carb Protein Cake
This patriotic keto dessert is one of my most favorite red white and blue cake ideas and July 4th food recipe party ideas! This low carb mascarpone dessert supplies with keto friendly healthy fats, Bulgarian yogurt probiotics and fiber rich fruits – the best patriotic dessert which is also completely LCHF kid friendly! This recipe was created by Mind Body and Spirit Wellbeing.
Muddy Buddy Snack Mix
No Bake American Flag Cheesecake
This no bake American Flag Cheesecake is the perfect Fourth of July dessert! So festive and delicious! This was created by Down Redbud Drive.
No Bake Cake Batter Truffles
Easy and perfect for every picnic and bbq -patriotic no bake truffles are what you need for the 4th of July! This recipe is from Who Needs A Cape.
No Bake Jello Cake
This show-stopping festive layered Jell-O cake is the perfect side dish for a patriotic celebration! The red, white, and blue layers are bright and fun for a firecracker of a dessert on your table perfect for the 4th of July or Memorial Day. This is from Barth Bakery.
No Bake Mini Trifles
Patriotic Bark
An oh so pretty and easy to make dessert with sweet and salty flavors and patriotic red, white and blue colors. This was created by Loving Homeschool.
Use multiple colors of melting chocolate to make this red white and blue candy bark! Kids love to get involved with this Fourth of July recipe too. This version is from DIY Candy.
Patriotic Deviled Jello Eggs
Deviled eggs but sweet and in pretty red, white and blue colors for your holiday celebration! Memorial Day, Flag Day, July 4th! Recipe was created by Loving Homeschool.
Patriotic Fruit Pizza
A tasty sweet treat for your 4th of July celebration! This is an easy and fun fruit pizza dessert to make. Even the kids can help. This recipe is from Retro Recipe Box.
Patriotic Whoopie Pies
Here is another version of the 4th of July Whoopie Pie, created by Greta’s Day.
Pressure Cooker Cheesecake Singles
Red, White, and Blue Chocolate Covered Pretzels
These festive Fourth of July chocolate covered pretzels are topped with patriotic star sprinkles. Easy to make and something everyone will love. These are from Tasty Galaxy.
Red, White, and Blue Fruit Kabobs
Quick, easy fun party food for the summer! These Red, White and Blue Fruit Kabobs are the perfect patriotic themed recipe for your 4th of July picnics. This recipe is from Kids Activity Zone.
Red, White, and Blue Fruit Salad
These Red, White and Blue Fruit Salads are sure to be showstoppers at your 4th of July picnics and parties! With variations from the very quickest and most basic … to full on WOW factor … you can choose which version you want to make, depending on how much time you’ve got! These were created by Two Healthy Kitchens.
Red, White, and Blue Jello Ribbon Salad
A total show-stopper!! This patriotic layered Jello Ribbon Salad is a hit at every party we make it for — the perfect Fourth of July & Memorial Day dessert! This recipe is from The Soccer Mom Blog.
Red, White, and Blue Mini Pavlovas
Whip up these family friendly, colorful Red White and Blue Mini Pavlovas as a fun dessert for 4th Of July, Memorial Day and over the summer with just 5 minutes of prep. This recipe was created by Budget Delicious.
Red, White, and Blue Pie
Celebrate the Red, White and Blue with this cool pie that will bring out your patriotic side! It’s all about the American Flag when you serve this yummy dessert. This pie recipe is from Quiche My Grits.
Red, White, and Blue Poke Cake
This Red White and Blue Poke Cake is so easy and fun to make and perfect for Memorial Day, Independence Day and Veterans Day holiday. Whatever the celebration is, this Jello-O Poke cake will be the perfect dessert on your menu that day. This dessert recipe is from A Younique Journey.
Red, White, and Blue Swirl Bundt Cake
Red, White, and Blue Swirl Donuts
Red, White, and Blue Trifle
You have to make this Red White and Blue Trifle for a special party or brunch! This trifle recipe uses three types of healthy berries – blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries. Recipe was created by This Mama Cooks.
Here is another version of the Red, White, and Blue Trifle. These are made in portable jars for easy transportation. This recipe is from Boulder Locavore.
Red, White, and Blue Truffles
Made with just 4 ingredients (plus sprinkles) these easy no-bake chocolate truffles are a delicious and easy recipe to make for the 4th of July. This recipe was created by Sustain My Cooking Habit.
Shortcut Pastry Recipe
Very easy recipe dessert, great for potluck party too! The form of the flag makes this recipe a very patriotic idea. This was created by Mom Cooks Italian.
S’mores Board
Star-Spangled Cookies
Festive red white and blue star-spangled cookies that are perfect as a patriotic Memorial Day or 4th of July celebration dessert. Recipe includes a quick video showing how easy it is to decorate these cookies! This recipe is from Sugar Spun Run.
Sour Cream Sugar Cookies
Sweet and Savory Patriotic Bites
These sweet and savory bites are made using only four ingredients. Perfect for your 4th of July celebration. This recipe is from Julie Measures.
Triple Berry Cheesecake Fruit Salad
Triple Berry Pavlova
This meringue cake is crisp on the outside and soft and light on the inside! Topped with homemade whipped cream and fresh berries, it’s such an elegant, light and delicious dessert! This recipe is from Bitz & Giggles.
Very Berry Chia Seed Pudding
Watermelon Pizza
This quick and easy watermelon pizza recipe with berries, and cream cheese icing makes a perfect healthy summer dessert. Ready in 10 minutes! This 4th of July recipe was created by Wholesum Yum.
White Chocolate 4th of July Fluff
Hopefully you have found the perfect Patriotic 4th of July Dessert to take to your gathering or celebration. Let me know in the comments which one you are most looking forward to trying!
Such great collection of recipies! Thanks for sharing
I can have these for the next coming months! I love all the colors of these foods great way to remember the 4th of July.
Wow! I really love all these recipes in your list. Thank you so much for sharing Sarah <3
All of these food recipes look so good. I love the little cupcakes that look like Captain America shield. So cute
These patriotic dishes are so much fun and perfect for a celebration! Thank you for so many great ideas!
YUM!!! Can’t wait to use some of these for 4th of July!
Wow that’s a lot of recipes! So creative!
Omg, I cant pick which one is my fave. I will def make a few of these for the 4th…thanks so much !
Wow! All of these desserts are amazing. I live in the UK but I still want to make them all, they are fantastic!
I am looking forward to trying the Brownie Flag! 😀