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From chocolate cakes & cobblers to ice cream & cookies, to red, white and blue…I’ve got a big list of classically American 4th of July Desserts you are sure to love, along with some you may not have thought of! Enjoy these with friends and family at your backyard BBQ’s, parades, birthday parties, parks or just chillin at home and trying to keep cool this summer. Happy 4th of July, friends! Stay safe and enjoy!
4th of July Desserts to Try This Year!
American Flag Cake
Kick off your 4th of July Celebration with this deliciously simple flag cake. Filled with fresh berries and cream cheese frosting, this is one of my favorite 4th of July desserts and one of my most popular recipes.
Fruit Pizza
When you need a beautiful, delicious, lightly sweet dessert, try making a Fruit Pizza! Sugar cookie dough is spread into a half sheet pan and baked, then topped with a light and creamy pudding and topped with fresh fruit.
4th of July Cupcakes
The most bright and all-American 4th of July Cupcakes that you can make! Super simple recipe with delicious homemade vanilla buttercream frosting.
Buttery Apple Pie
Is there anything more American than Apple Pie? I submit there is not. A great 4th of July dessert choice for your festivities.
Ice Cream Cake
This Homemade Ice Cream Cake recipe is better than a store-bought one, guaranteed!! Filled with vanilla and chocolate ice cream, plus crushed Oreos and hot fudge, this is sure to be a big crowd-pleasing 4th of July dessert!
Tart Cherry Pie
Homemade, reliable, easy, and delicious, this Tart Cherry Pie takes some pointers from Grandma! This would be a welcome addition to your 4th of July celebration.
Fruit Pizza Cookies
My easy sugar cookies baked soft, frosted with sweet cream cheese frosting all topped with colorful and fresh fruit. You will love these Fruit Pizza Cookies! A super cute and unexpected 4th of July dessert!
Angel Food Cake
Light, dreamy and so much better than store-bought, this homemade Angel Food Cake will blow your mind! Made with whipped egg whites, sugar, flour, and some flavorings, this is a must-make cake recipe for your Independence Day festivities.
Strawberries and Cream Cake
This homemade Strawberry Cream Cake is the perfect creamy 4th of July dessert! Light, refreshing, and sweet enough to satisfy any craving!
Strawberry Shortcake
Make homemade Strawberry Shortcake with buttery shortcakes, juicy strawberries, and fresh whipped cream. Light, sweet, and downright heavenly. Add it to the list!
Red, White & Blue Cupcakes
Say, “Happy Fourth!” with these Red, White, and Blue Cupcakes. These are moist, sweet cupcakes topped with a tangy, cream cheese frosting.
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
This Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp is a warm sweet-tart 4th of July dessert with a streusel topping. Enjoy served with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Strawberry Pie (with Jello!)
Fresh Strawberry Jello Pie is a classic summer treat that your family will love. 4th of July begs for Strawberry Pie made with jello and fresh whipped cream!
No-Bake Cheesecake
No-Bake Cheesecake has never been so easy or delicious! A silky smooth cream cheese filling surrounded by a buttery graham cracker crust. Enjoy plain or with any desired red, white and blue toppings with no oven required.
Mixed Berry Pie with Streusel
This Mixed Berry Pie is covered in streusel and can be topped with whipped cream or ice cream. Perfect for 4th of July or any day, really!
Classic Banana Pudding
Perfectly sweet and delicious, this Banana Pudding will make you never want another dessert again! I’ll be serving this all summer long!
Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Strawberry Pretzel Salad is no salad at all, but a delicious dessert made with easy store-bought ingredients like Jell-O, Cool Whip, pretzels and strawberries. Always a hit at potlucks and picnics.
Banana Split Cake
Celebrate Independence Day with this Banana Split Cake! With a graham cracker crust topped with all the familiar flavors of a banana split including the cherry on top! This no-bake dessert will be devoured by everyone.
Chocolate Lasagna
Chocolate Lasagna is loaded with an Oreo crust, cheesecake mixture, chocolate and vanilla pudding, and homemade whipped cream are layered to create a delicious no-bake dessert that will have your 4th of July guests licking their plates clean!
Coconut Bars
Celebrate your Independence Day with these Coconut Bars! These have a chewy sugar cookie bottom and are topped with a lime zest, coconut, and cream cheese mixture. Loaded with coconut-y island flavor, and perfect for a summer dessert or anytime you’re craving that island vibe.
Scotcharoos
This Scotcharoos recipe is a CLASSIC no-bake dessert featuring a chewy peanut buttery Rice Krispies base topped with chocolate and butterscotch. These will FLY off your table.
Apple Crumble
This Apple Crumble with salted caramel will have you licking your plate clean! Soft apples, topped with a buttery crumble top and homemade salted caramel sauce. Pure heaven!
Peach Crisp
This easy Peach Crisp is a summer comfort food with fresh, juicy peaches and a warm buttery brown sugar streusel topping. Serve warm or cold with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Peach Raspberry Cobbler
This Peach Raspberry Cobbler is topped with a crispy oat crumble and homemade vanilla ice cream. Perfect for 4th of July potlucks and all through summer!
Lemon Raspberry Cake
This Lemon Raspberry Cake is lightly sweet, has a hint of lemon flavor, and is topped with a delicious cream cheese frosting and lots of raspberries. A confirmation that summer is here and festive enough to bring to a cookout this 4th of July!
Banana Split Pie
This easy No-Bake Banana Split Pie is irresistible! A sweet graham cracker crust is loaded with all the flavors of a classic banana split. Incredibly simple to make, using store-bought ice cream and toppings. It’s a favorite treat of ours for summer outdoor movie nights!
Magic Bars
Magic Bars, also known as Hello Dolly Bars, are made with a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with pecans, coconut shreds, chocolate, and butterscotch chips then drizzled with sweetened condensed milk and baked! They are a decadent dessert bar, but one that is nearly fail-proof.
Rice Krispie Treats
This classic Rice Krispie Treats recipe is made from rice cereal and marshmallows for an ooey-gooey dessert or snack that everyone is sure to love. Making these is simple and quick. Perfect for a 4th of July potluck dessert or just as a sweet snack.
Perfect Lemon Bars
These Lemon Bars are the quintessential party dessert, and you won’t be sorry making these for your 4th of July get-together! These bake up perfectly sweet while still lemony and tart. Very few, simple ingredients are needed to make this recipe from scratch and they always are the first to go!
Lemon Cake
Sweet zingy Lemon Cake frosted with lemon buttercream frosting then decorated with a fresh sprinkling of lemon zest! I love bringing this cake to summer/4th of July BBQ’s.
Butterfinger Nutter Butter Cheesecake Bars
Let me tell you, these Butterfinger Nutter Butter Cheesecake Bars are what dreams are made of. Glorious. Sweet. Addictive. A Nutter Butter base, cheesecake filling and chocolate topping work in perfect harmony to make these a fabulous 4th of July cook-out treat!
Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
A light and fluffy Lemon Poppy Seed Cake paired with a classic cream cheese frosting. Lemony-sweet and perfect for summer festivities!
Lemon Lush (Lemon Lasagna)
Lemon Lush, also known as lemon lasagna, is an all American dessert full of lemony and creamy layers on top of a sweet cookie crust. Top with fresh strawberries!
Cake Mix Cookies
Incredibly soft, these Cake Mix Cookies are easy to make and even easier to eat! Only 4 ingredients needed to whip up a batch with endless flavor combinations. The sky is truly the limit when it comes to these cookies!
Double Berry Galette
Red and blue berries are sweetened and then baked in a prepared pie crust for this super easy 4th of July Double Berry Galette. A show-stopper without the work!
The Best Homemade Brownie
These Homemade Brownies are thick, chewy, and stay moist for days! I consider this the best brownie recipe out there because it’s made in one pot! Bring these with you to the park to watch the fireworks!
AMAZING Peach Cobbler
This Peach Cobbler is made with a cake mix and canned peaches. It’s juicy, sweet, and cakey. This quick and simple dessert is special enough for the 4th of July but simple enough to throw together any weeknight. Win, Win!
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
The old-fashioned Pineapple Upside Down Cake is a simple and classic dessert that everyone loves. This recipe is an easy one courtesy of a vanilla cake mix that is jazzed up with a homemade caramel. This all American cake has never been so good!
Lemon Blueberry Bars
Fresh summer blueberries and a lemon filling are sandwiched between a crumble crust and topping to make these delicious Lemon Blueberry Bars! Enjoy these while relaxing in the shade this summer!
Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches are easier to make than you think. The best of chocolate chip cookies and vanilla ice cream! Perfect for birthdays, a hot summer’s day, or just because!
Double Chocolate S’mores Cookies
Enjoy a summer favorite treat with a twist! Chocolate, marshmallows, and graham crackers all packed into soft and chewy Chocolate S’mores Cookies will make you fall in love!
Chocolate S’mores Skillet Cookie
This Chocolate Skillet S’mores Cookie is to die for and is so so simple to make. If you have any experience baking cookies, then this recipe will come easy to you. Lots of basic ingredients thrown together to create a crispy edged, soft and chewy skillet cookie that happens to be filled with all the good stuff that makes s’mores so amazing!
The BEST Cheesecake
This is literally the best cheesecake recipe ever. Seven simple ingredients. No water bath. No cracking ever. It is the only recipe you’ll ever need for classic, jaw-dropping, super creamy cheesecake. Follow my directions and it is simply fail-proof!
Sour Cream Vanilla Cupcakes
Soft and moist, these Sour Cream Vanilla Cupcakes are topped with extra creamy vanilla frosting! These are for all you vanilla lovers out there! The best cupcakes everrrrr and totally customizable! Add some red, white and blue sprinkles for the 4th!
Classic Chocolate Cake
This Chocolate Cake is the most quintessential, classic chocolate cake that you need in your recipe box. Made with simple pantry ingredients and frosted with a delicious chocolate frosting, it is truly the only recipe you will ever need for chocolate cake. Make it for America’s birthday this 4th of July!
Zucchini Brownies
Summer is here which means you absolutely need a recipe for the Best Zucchini Brownies! Get ready for chocolate zucchini bliss that’s soft, sweet, and topped with a chocolate-y glaze.
Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream
Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream is easier to make than you think and I’m going to show you how! This recipe is made with a simple no-cook chocolate base and yields a rich and decadent ice cream. It’s the perfect treat on a hot summer day.
Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
Creamy, sweet, and completely homemade, this is my favorite Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe! It’s a bare bones, super simple recipe that gives you the creamiest, silkiest vanilla ice cream ever. With only five main ingredients, you too can be an ice cream churning pro! Homemade ice cream elevates every dessert you serve this with.
Old-Fashioned Mini Cherry Pie
This Mini Cherry Pie is the perfect dessert for bringing to any party and have just the right amount of tart, sweet, juicy, and flakey!
Triple Berry Layered Lemon Cream Cake
This easy-to-make Lemon Cream Cake is a light and delicious summer treat. Layered with fresh ripe strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries! Such a patriotic colored dessert!
Pina Colada Cookies with Rum Glaze
Pina Colada Cookies with Rum Glaze is an easy recipe that creates tropical, soft, and chewy cookies. Perfect for the weekend or just for pretending you’re somewhere tropical.
Key Lime Sheet Cake
Sweet, creamy, and tangy, Key Lime Sheet Cake is perfect for family reunions or a summer BBQ. It easily feeds and satisfies a crowd!
Peaches and Cream Pie
Fresh ripe peaches make this Peaches and Cream Pie refreshing and delicious. And a pre-made crust makes it easy! Peaches and Cream Pie makes a for a perfect summer dessert to bring to your next potluck dinner or get-together.
Lemon Crinkle Cookies
These award-winning cookies will make you a cookie addict. Lemon Crinkle Cookies are chewy, soft, and bursting with hints of lemon in every bite! Perfect to celebrate America’s birthday!
Lemon Cream Pie
This Lemon Cream Pie topped with fresh raspberries is the perfect summer treat! It may just be the zingiest, lemoniest pie ever, SO GOOD!
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
If you like chocolate chip cookies, you will die over these salty Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies. They’re soft, chewy, and delicious! Great for a pool side snack!
Pistachio Lemon Roll Cake
Pistachio Lemon Roll Cake is a made from scratch lemon sponge cake that is rolled and filled with lemon, cream cheese, and pistachio mixture and then covered in cream. It’s perfection for summer parties!
Lemon Cream Puffs
Lemon Cream Puffs are the zingy, summery, and creamy version of the original! Stuffed with an easy lemon cream filling. SO delicious!
Ultimate Double Chocolate Pie
This Ultimate Double Chocolate Pie is fudge in an Oreo shell – super chocolaty, rich, decadent, and SO yummy. Unapologetically addicting and one you must have at your 4th of July dessert table!
Chocolate Dirt Pie
This Chocolate Dirt Pie is made with thick pie crust, an easy homemade chocolate pudding center, and lots of crushed OREOS on top! So fun for a summer birthday! Gummy worms optional!
Red Velvet Nanaimo Bars
Red Velvet Nanaimo Bars are three layers of rich, creamy goodness, and best of all this dessert is no-bake! With all the flash of Red Velvet Cake and all the charm of original Nanaimo Bars, these will be the perfect “red” on your red, white and blue table!
