4th of July Desserts

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From chocolate cakes & cobblers to ice cream & cookies, to red, white and blue…I’ve got a big list (99 in fact!) 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.

If you’re looking for more goodies to fill your July 4th table, check out these lists as well:

4th of July Desserts to Try This Year (99 Ideas!)

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flag cake
American Flag Cake
This American Flag Cake is the perfect dessert for Memorial Day and Fourth of July! It's an easy vanilla sheet cake topped with frosting and berries.
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Firework Dessert Dip-12
Cream Cheese Fruit Dip Recipe
This Cream Cheese Fruit Dip Recipe is perfect for any get together or for a snack! It’s also super kid-friendly thanks to the sprinkles. 
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decorated 4th of july cupcakes
4th of July Cupcakes
Say, "Happy Fourth!" with these Red, White and Blue Cupcakes. These are moist, sweet cupcakes topped with a tangy, creamy frosting.
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slice out of a strawberry cake
Homemade Strawberry Cream Cake Recipe
This homemade Strawberry Cream Cake recipe is the perfect creamy dessert for summer! Light, refreshing, and sweet enough to satisfy any craving!
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strawberry pretzel salad on tablescape
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.
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fruit pizza cookies on baking tray
Fruit Pizza Cookies
Soft sugar cookies with sweet cream cheese frosting all topped with colorful and fresh fruit, these are Fruit Pizza Cookies! So good!
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Fruit Pizza
Fruit Pizza Recipe
When you need a beautiful and delicious summer party dessert, make this amazing Fruit Pizza, topped with light creamy pudding and fresh fruit.
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Double Berry Galette
Double Berry Galette
This festive and flavorful Double Berry Galette looks fancy but is easy to make. Perfect for your July 4th celebration.
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lemon pound cake slices on a plate with whipped Cream and berries
Meyer Lemon Pound Cake Recipe
This Meyer Lemon Pound Cake is infused with lemon butter glaze that really takes it over the top. Top with a few berries and some whipped cream.
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ice cream cake slice
Homemade Ice Cream Cake
This Homemade Ice Cream Cake recipe is better than store bought, guaranteed!! Filled with Oreos and hot fudge, this is the ultimate dessert.
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ice cream squares
Funfetti Ice Cream Cake
When you're in a pinch and need a fast dessert, Funfetti Ice Cream Cake is for you! I took a lot of help from the store to make this yummy kid-friendly treat!
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salted caramel pretzel ice cream cake
Salted Caramel Ice Cream Cake
Salted Caramel Ice Cream Cake is so easy and so delicious! All you need is ice cream, pretzels, and caramel sauce!
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Peanut Butter Oreo Ice Cream Cake
Peanut Butter Oreo Ice Cream Cake
Peanut Butter Oreo Ice Cream Cake Recipe! Yes, you heard that right. So many delicious ingredients for the perfect ice cream cake.
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vanilla ice cream cone with two scoops
Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe
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.
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chocolate ice cream in a bowl
Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream
Whether or not you have an ice cream machine, you're going to be able to make this rich and decadent Chocolate Ice Cream from scratch!
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scooping lemon bar ice cream
Lemon Bar Ice Cream
Lemon Bar Ice Cream is one of the most easy desserts. Whip together boxed lemon bar mix and heavy whipping cream then freeze!
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Lemon Bars stacked on top of each other on a white plate
Classic Lemon Bars
This Lemon Bar Recipe is the quintessential party dessert, baking 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 at any get-together. 
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Nutella Deviled Strawberries
Nutella Deviled Strawberries
A fast, three-ingredient dessert or treat, perfect for any party or afternoon pick-me-up. If you've never had Deviled Strawberries, get ready to live!
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a slice of nutella pie topped with whipped cream and chocolate sauce
No Bake Nutella Pie
This No Bake Nutella Pie takes only minutes to make and is surrounded by a nutter butter crust. Top with whipped cream and Nutella ganache!
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Banana pudding
Magnolia Banana Pudding Recipe
Perfectly sweet and delicious, this Banana Pudding Recipe will make you never want another dessert again! Best for any holiday or potluck.
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slice of chocolate lasagna on a plate
Oreo Lasagna Recipe
Oreo, cheesecake mixture, chocolate and vanilla pudding, and homemade whipped cream are layered to create a delicious dessert that will have your family licking their plates clean!
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whole banana split cake decorated in cake pan
Banana Split Cake
Banana Split Cake is 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.
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strawberry-shortcake on plate
Strawberry Shortcake From Scratch
Make Strawberry Shortcake from scratch with buttery shortcakes, juicy strawberries, and fresh whipped cream. Light, sweet and downright heavenly.
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close up of a chocolate chip cookie on a cooling wrack
Actually Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies
This is the best chocolate chip cookie recipe! Soft baked, very chocolatey and impossible to ruin. All chocolate chip cookies should be this good!
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close up of cookie ice cream sandwiches
Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe
Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches are easier to make than you think! Perfect for birthdays, a hot summer day, or just because!
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slice of tart cherry pie
Tart Cherry Pie
An old-fashioned Tart Cherry Pie made easy by using tapioca! Topped with a gorgeous lattice this homemade pie is perfect for summer!
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Mini cherry pies on a baking sheet.
Old-Fashioned Mini Cherry Pie Recipe
This Mini Cherry Pie recipe is the perfect portable dessert for bringing to any party and have just the right amount of tart, sweet, juicy, and flakey!
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Cherry Pie with vanilla ice cream
Amazing Cherry Pie Recipe
Nothing screams summer more than a sweet cherry pie! Get this homemade, from scratch recipe that calls for a flaky crust filled to the brim with fresh dark cherries.
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A close-up of a raspberry cobbler with a topping of oats and a mix of red and yellow fruit slices in a bowl.
Raspberry Peach Cobbler Recipe
This Raspberry Peach Cobbler Recipe is topped with a crispy oat crumble. Perfect for summer and sharing!
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peach galette
Peach Galette
This Peach Galette is an easy dessert that looks and sounds impressive but takes little time and effort to put together. Perfect for summer!
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peach cobbler
Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix and Canned Peaches
This Peach Cobbler Recipe is easy, homemade and downright heavenly. And you're only four ingredients away from making it!
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peach-crisp in pan with spoon and ice cream
Peach Crisp
Peach Crisp is an easy summer comfort dessert with fresh, juicy peaches and a warm brown sugar streusel topping. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. 
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peaches and cream pie
Fresh Peaches and Cream Pie
Fresh ripe peaches make this Peaches and Cream Pie refreshing and delicious. And a pre-made crust makes it easy.
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Chocolate Pie
Double Chocolate Pie Recipe
In this case, the best chocolate pie is also the easiest with this Double Chocolate Pie recipe! With a tasty combo of melted chocolate and mousse! YUM.
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coconut cream pie on counter
Coconut Cream Pie
Creamy, sweet and delicious, this coconut cream pie will blow your minds! Make a simple coconut custard, pour it into a baked pie shell and refrigerate. Top with lots of whipped cream and enjoy!
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banana cream pie with a slice taken out of it. the slice is on a white plate next to the whole pie
Banana Cream Pie
Buttery pie crust filled with bananas and sweet creamy filling, this Banana Cream Pie is what dreams are made of. Perfect for Easter!
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A pie with whipped cream and raspberries on top, perfect for dessert.
Lemon Cream Pie
Lemon Cream Pie topped with fresh raspberries is the perfect summer treat! It may just be the zingiest, lemoniest pie ever, SO GOOD!
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Triple Berry Layered Lemon Cream Cake
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!
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SCOTCHAROOS on cooling rack
Scotcharoos
This Scotcharoos (or ScotchEroos!) recipe is a CLASSIC featuring a chewy peanut buttery Rice Krispies base topped with chocolate and butterscotch. These will FLY off your table.
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woman's hand holding a no bake cookie
No-Bake Cookies
These No-Bake Cookies are the perfect dessert when you're short on time. You just need a pot and a stovetop, and voila…10 minutes to a whole batch of awesome delectable cookies.
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3 cake pops on a plate, one with a bite taken
Starbucks Cake Pop Recipe
Save yourself some money and a trip to Starbies by making my Starbucks Cake Pop Recipe, either for your next birthday party or just because! Everyone loves them!
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3 mini red velvet oreo cheesecakes on a plate, one with a bite missing
Mini Red Velvet Cheesecakes
With an Oreo crust and Nutella topping, these Mini Red Velvet Cheesecakes are simple and easy to make – though you won't be able to tell by their decadent taste! Perfect for Valentine's Day, Christmas, or any day!
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middle of Oreo ball
No Bake Oreo Cheesecake Balls
No Bake Oreo Cheesecake Balls are basically chocolate cookie truffles and with just three ingredients, you can have this delicious and easy treat too!
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cake mix cookies on a serving platter
Cake Mix Cookies Recipe
Incredibly soft, these 4 Ingredient Cake Mix Cookies are easy to make and even easier to eat! The flavor combinations are just about endless.
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a piece of sheet cake with a bite on a fork
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Sheet Cake
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Sheet Cake is an indulgent dessert made with moist chocolate cake, fluffy peanut butter pie filling and topped with fresh whipped cream.
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slice of peanut butter brownie pie
Peanut Butter Brownie Pie
Peanut Butter Brownie Pie has a fudgy brownie base, a creamy peanut butter mousse, and a drizzle of chocolate sauce and salted peanuts.
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slice of angel food cake with whipped cream and berries
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 summer.
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strawberry rhubarb crisp
Easy Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
This Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp is a warm sweet-tart dessert with a streusel topping. Served with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, enjoy!
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strawberry jello pie with whipped cream on top
Strawberry Jello Pie
Fresh Strawberry Jello Pie is a classic summer treat that your family will love. Strawberry Pie made with jello and fresh whipped cream!
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No bake cheesecake
Cheesecake (No Bake)
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 toppings with no oven required.
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slice of no bake blueberry cheesecake on plate
No Bake Blueberry 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 toppings with no oven required.
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Slice of Cheesecake
Best Baked Cheesecake Recipe (No Water Bath!)
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!
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strawberry-cheesecake on stand with strawberry sauce dripping
Strawberry Cheesecake
This Strawberry Cheesecake is a showstopper. You only need a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time to make this amazing cheesecake.
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Lemon Cheesecakes with Blueberry Compote
Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake
This Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake may be small but each bite is packed with the luscious combination of lemon cheesecake and blueberry compote!
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top down view of sliced sugar cookie bars
Sugar Cookie Bars
These simple Sugar Cookie Bars are so easy and sweet! Perfect for any occasion, they are thick, chewy and topped with frosting and sprinkles!
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Close up of a sugar cookie with sprinkles
Vanilla Bean Cut-Out Sugar Cookie Recipe
This Vanilla Bean Sugar Cookie Recipe is easy to cut out, holds its shape after baking and yields soft and chewy sugar cookies.
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A baked mixed berry streusel pie in a white dish with a small bowl of fresh raspberries in the background.
Mixed Berry Streusel Pie
This Mixed Berry Pie is covered in streusel and can be topped with whipped cream or ice cream. Perfect for hot summer days or any day really!
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stacked coconut bars with bite taken out of one
Coconut Bars
Coconut Bars have a sugar cookie bottom and are topped with a lime zest, coconut and cream cheese mixture. Tons of coconut-y island flavor here!
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baked magic bars cut into squares
Magic Bars (Hello Dolly Bars)
Magic Bars, also known as Hello Dolly Bars or 7-layer bars, are made from a graham cracker crust, chocolate, nuts, coconut shreds, butterscotch all glued together with sweetened condensed milk. Perfect for sharing, or not!
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close up of a corner of a lemon blueberry bar stacked on top of other bars
Lemon Blueberry Bars
Fresh blueberries and a lemon filling are sandwiched between a crumble crust and topping to make these delicious Lemon Blueberry Bars!
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A slice of apple pie with vanilla ice cream on top
Buttery Apple Pie Recipe
Nothing is more satisfying or comforting than this apple pie recipe with vanilla ice cream. Sweet cinnamon apple slices poured into a homemade, all butter crust that bakes up flaky, tender and delicious. 
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Lemon Raspberry Cake
Lemon Raspberry Cake
This Lemon Raspberry Cake is lightly sweet, has a hint of lemon flavor, and is topped with raspberries. A confirmation that summer is here!!!
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A slice of ice cream pie topped with caramel, chocolate sauce, and a cherry.
Banana Split Pie
This homemade No-Bake Banana Split Pie is irresistible! A sweet graham cracker crust is loaded with all the flavors of a classic banana split. Incredibly easy to make, using store-bought ice cream and toppings.
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rice krispie treats
Rice Krispie Treats
Classic Rice Krispie Treats made from cereal and marshmallows for an ooey-gooey dessert or snack that everyone is sure to love.
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lemon browned butter rice krispie treats
Lemon Rice Krispie Treats
Sweet with a hint of tartness, these bright Lemon Rice Krispie Treats are a twist on a classic. Perfect for spring or summertime, enjoy!
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strawberry rice krispie treats
Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats
Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats are a fun way to dress up plain ol' rice krispie treats, especially great for Valentine's Day!
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whole frosted lemon cake
Lemon Cake
Sweet zingy lemon cake frosted with lemon buttercream frosting then decorated with a fresh sprinkling of lemon zest! Perfect for springtime!
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A slice of lemon dessert with creamy layers on a plate, garnished with a lemon slice and zest.
Lemon Icebox Cake Recipe
A deliciously sweet, refreshing, and creamy no-bake lemon icebox cake that everyone will love. This will be your new go-to dessert!
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salted caramel ritz cracker icebox cake
Ritz Cracker Salted Caramel Icebox Cake
Ritz Cracker Salted Caramel Icebox Cake is a dreamy, creamy, no-bake, salty-sweet icebox cake! A perfect dessert for summer!
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Nutter Butter Nutella Icebox Cake
Chocolate Peanut Butter Icebox Cake
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Icebox Cake has layers of Nutter Butter cookies and Nutella cream. Perfectly sweet and refreshing and best of all, no-bake!
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brownie bites with ice cream, sprinkles and raspberries on top
Brownie Bites
These mini Brownie Bites are a perfect any occasion dessert! Top with vanilla ice cream, fresh berries or enjoy plain!
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top down view of frosted vanilla cupcakes on a white cake platter
The Best Vanilla Cupcake Recipe
Based on my vanilla cake recipe, these Vanilla Cupcakes are to die for! Moist, tender, perfectly sweet, and ready to make for any occasion.
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chocolate cupcakes on white counter
Chocolate Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting Recipe
This Chocolate Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting Recipe is a fabulous dessert, special occasion treat or birthday surprise. Made with simple pantry ingredients, you will fall in love with this recipe.
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3 strawberry milkshakes in glasses with straws and strawberry garnish
Strawberry Milkshake Recipe
Strawberries, vanilla ice cream, cream cheese, and milk all come together to make this incredible Strawberry Milkshake!
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butterfinger nutter butter cheesecake bars cut stacked together
Butterfinger Nutter Butter Cheesecake Bars
The nutter butter base and chocolate top work in perfect harmony to make these Butterfinger Nutter Butter Cheesecake Bars a fabulous treat!
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Three crinkle lemon cookies with powdered sugar on a white plate with a terracotta rim, accompanied by a black and white checked cloth.
Lemon Crinkle Cookies
These award-winning cookies will make you an addict. Lemon Crinkle Cookies are chewy, soft, and bursting with hints of lemon in every bite!
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slice of Key lime pie
Key West Key Lime Pie Recipe
There is no better, more refreshing dessert than Key Lime Pie! Sweet, creamy and tart, this Key West Key Lime Pie Recipe will have you swooning.
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On a white plate, there is a piece of ice cream and a fork.
Key Lime Sheet Cake
Sweet, creamy, and tangy, Key Lime Sheet Cake is perfect for family reunions or a summer BBQ.
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Lemon Pie
Creme Brulee Lemon pie Recipe
This Creme Brulee Lemon Pie Recipe has a buttery graham cracker crust, a tangy and sweet lemon filling with a crackly burnt sugar topping.
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Mini Blackberry Pies
Blackberry Pie Recipe
This is a fresh Blackberry Pie Recipe that makes four individual smaller pies! Perfect for smaller portions, sharing or for making ahead!
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Strawberry Maple Leaf Cheesecake Tarts
Mini Strawberry Tarts
These tasty Mini Strawberry Tarts are extra festive for Canada Day when fresh strawberries are arranged in the shape of a maple leaf.
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Chocolate Cobbler with a wooden spoon
Chocolate Cobbler
This Chocolate Cobbler is rich, full of chocolate flavor, and perfect for serving to guests!
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2 slices of pistachio lemon roll cake on a plate
Pistachio Lemon Roll Cake
Pistachio Lemon Roll Cake is a made from scratch lemon sponge cake rolled, filled, and then covered in cream. Perfect for springtime!
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lemon cream puff on a white plate dusted with powdered sugar
Lemon Cream Puffs
Lemon Cream Puffs are the zingy, summery and creamy version of the original! Stuffed with an easy lemon cream puff filling. SO delicious!
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Dirt Pie Recipe
Chocolate Dirt Pie Recipe
This Chocolate Dirt Pie recipe is made with thick pie crust, an easy homemade chocolate pudding center and lots of crushed OREOS on top! Gummy worms optional!
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slice of red velvet cake on plate
Red Velvet Cake
Red Velvet Cake isn't just known for its red color. It has the perfect blend of vanilla, cocoa, and tang that makes it so dang popular!
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Red Velvet Nanaimo Bars
Red Velvet Nanaimo Bars are three layers of rich, creamy goodness, and best of all this dessert is no-bake! Win win win!
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plate of red velvet cookies
Red Velvet Cookies
These Red Velvet Cookies are soft and chewy with a cake-like texture and super easy to make.
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strawberry cheesecake cookies
Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
You can satisfy your cheesecake cravings with these easy and delicious Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies. Made easy with premade cookie dough!
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Strawberry & Chocolate Cream Napoleons
Strawberry Mille Feuille
Strawberry Mille Feuille is puff pastry layered with chocolate whipped cream, strawberries and almonds. Ready in about 30 minutes!
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slice of strawberry pavlova on a plate
Strawberry Pavlova Dessert
Sweet, light, creamy and topped with fresh strawberries, this Strawberry Pavlova is such a wonderful and unique dessert to have this spring!
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cut slices of lemon poppyseed cake
Lemon Poppy Seed Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
A light and fluffy Lemon Poppy Seed Cake paired with a classic cream cheese frosting. Lemony-sweet and perfect for any special occasion!
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Vanilla-bundt-cake with slices cut
Vanilla Bundt Cake
This Bundt Cake makes a delicious stand alone dessert with just a little powdered sugar or with some whipped cream and berries.
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homemade vanilla cake with large slice removed
Simple Cake Recipe
This Vanilla Cake will become your new favorite. A simple recipe with a tender and moist crumb and just the right amount of sweetness.
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Lemon Cheesecake Tart
Lemon Cheesecake Tart
Lemon Cheesecake Tart is not too sweet and slightly tart from all that lemon. It is a nearly perfect dessert that doesn’t take too long to throw together.
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Lemon Meringue Cheesecake
Lemon Meringue Cheesecake
This Lemon Meringue Cheesecake is ultra-creamy, filled with pockets of lemon curd and topped with a billowy-soft swiss meringue.
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There you have it! I hope you’re able to find just the right dessert to satisfy your 4th of July cravings and impress your guests at the same time!! Happy Fourth of July everyone!! Stay safe and enjoy!

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