Just in case you are like me and wait until the last minute to plan your 4th of July desserts menu (and desserts really are the star of your Fourth Of July picnic), I thought I’d show you a few patriotic desserts that are both QUICK and EASY to make.
And they all are super yummy and highly patriotic.
Of course, this only applies if you are in the U.S.A. If you are Canadian and celebrating Canada Day, then just skip the blue parts of the foods.
Easy 4th of July Desserts
This Flag Fruit Pizza from Sabby In Suburbia is so darn festive. And almost too pretty to eat. Almost.
I made this last year and it is AMAZING and since it’s made with refrigerated cookie dough as the crust, it only takes 15 minutes tops to make!
The Red, White and Blue Trifle from Skinny Taste , which has 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle points for those counting, is super patriotic looking.
This is another fast one taking roughly 15 minutes to put together and then you just put in the refrigerator for it to set up.
These Spangled Sandwich Pops originally from Disney Family Fun are ridiculously easy to make. Buy ice cream sandwiches, roll them in sprinkles and insert popsicle stick. BOOM, you’re done!
I’m not even going to put a time on this one, since these probably take less time to make than it takes to unwrap the sandwich bars.
This No Bake Summer Berry Icebox Cake from Cake’s Cottage is as gorgeous as it is easy to make.
You do have to refrigerate it at least 4 hours after putting it together just so the graham crackers can soften up, but, once again, the assembly time is only 15 minutes.
This Strawberry Shortcake In A Jar from Suburban Simplicity is a cake . . . that is portable, need I say more.
OK, I will say more. This is one of the funnest desserts I have ever made and there’s a little bit of an aw-factor involved when pulling these out of your picnic basket. Plus this recipe comes with a video which is always a plus in my book!
Oh, and if you use store bought angle food cake, it takes 10 minutes to “throw” together.
This Firecracker Bundt Cake from Betty Crocker might not be the quickest recipe out there, but it just shouts 4th of July, doesn’t it!
Can’t you picture lit sparklers stuck on the top of this!
Betty doesn’t mention a time frame (shame on you, Betty), but I’m guessing maybe about an hour between mixing up the cake, cooking it and then drizzling the icing and tossing the sprinkles on top.
I’m dying to try these Red Velvet Brownies With Cream Cheese Frosting this year by I Heart Naptime!
They’re festive and just the right size. Did I mention they are brownies? Prep time plus cooking is just 30 minutes.
Who doesn’t like a 4th Of July Pinwheel, especially these edible ones from Home Cooking Memories!
The kids at your picnic will eat these up in less time than it took you to throw them together! Prep time is about 10 minutes and then you refrigerate for about an hour or until set.
And even though these watermelon Rice Krispie Treats from Glorious Treats are not red, white and blue, they are still pretty darn picnic worthy!
Super cute and they won’t take you much longer than making plain old boring white Rice Krispie treats, which is roughly 15 minutes!
This Bluebbery Crostata is SO EASY to make and so impressive at the same time! Crostata is just a fancy word for an easy to make, no-fuss pie!
At 10 minutes prep and 20 minutes cooking it’s a winner!
Who wants to bet that I just buy an apple pie from the grocery store, slap it into my fancy star spangled pie pan and try to pass it off as homemade?
That’s what Betsy Ross would have done.
With all those bombs bursting in air, she wouldn’t have had time to make a pie from scratch either.
Need more ideas for the 4th Of July? You’ll want to check out my other patriotic ideas:
More 4th Of July Recipes and Ideas
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Kim K.
When I get home from work today, the girls are going to be messing around with those patriotic sprinkle covered ice cream sandwiches! Yummy!
Happy 4th, Pam!
TARYTERRE
Just doing yogurt parfaits here. and fresh fruit. But all your treats look YUMMY! ENJOY. Happy FOURTH.
Kim @ Touch of Nostalgia
These all look so delicious. I’ll take just a lil ole taste of each. 😉
The Summer Kitchen Girls
What a great selection of yummy red white & blue (ok, green in case of the rice crispie treats ~ lol!) Can’t believe that the 4th is already here….guess We’d better head to the grocery store tonight to get my ingredients for tomorrow’s potluck 🙂 Enjoy your 4th of July Pam!
Karla & Karrie
Vickie @ Ranger 911
Whew! When I saw the thumbnail picture on my blogroll I thought you created that masterpiece in this heat! Every one of those desserts would impress a gathering of friends or family. Yum!
This year we’re having no company, so it’s Teeny Weeny donuts and foot long Italian sausage at the downtown vender. How easy is that?! And oh so healthy.
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Cute!!!! I love the flag pizza! It was so perfectly done! Mine would probably look a little more sloppy if I tried it!
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces
OH wow…I’d like to be going to any of the parties where those were being served…
Tricia
Mmmm, I’d go for the trifle or the strawberry shortcake in a jar. When there’s some fruit involved, I tell myself what I’m eating isn’t so bad.
Sweet Posy Dreams
Wow, that bundt cake is all kinds of crazy. If only I were hosting a gathering this year!
NanaDiana
LOL- Love the idea of the pie passed off as your own. You are braver than I am! I just made a sheet cake and will decorate it with the strawberries and blueberries so it looks like a flag tomorrow- Have a great day-xo Diana
Happier Than a Pig in Mud
That fruit pizza is beautiful! Happy 4th of July Pam-have fun:@)
Olive Cooper
The watermelon pops are too cute. I am cutting a cantaloupe and that is it. Do not be envious.
Shabby chic Sandy
Wow–these are all picture picture. Bet they taste great too:) Have a great fourth!
Melinda
A girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do!
Happy 4th to you and yours!
🙂
MilandDil Designs
The ice cream sandwiches on my menu tomorrow! Thanks for the idea and Happy 4th!
Hena Tayeb
they all look awesome.
Shari Eckstrom
Your desserts look fabulous, pinned and scheduled to share on social media. Thanks for the great post!
Patti Estep
This is great. I need something to take to my sisters house next week for a 4th party.
Thanks
Mary Beth
Wonderful collection of recipes ~ I’m a last minute gal so this is a party saver for me.
Karen
I LOVE ❤️ LOVE ❤️ LOVE ❤️ YOUR FRONT PORCH! ❤️
Pam
Ah, thank you Karen!
Marilyn Kelley
Pam, I am seriously going to have to make that Blueberry Crostata! Lovely blog.
Pam
And it’s so easy to make! I’m going to make one to take to a gathering this weekend with raspberries and rhubarb in it!
Linda k.
I recently got a trifle dish and am So excited to use it. I love the way the patriotic trifle looks and I will definitely be making it for the 4th this year! Can’t wait!
Kari Wagner Hoban
I love that ice cream sandwich idea. I am setting the bar low consistently when it comes to stuff like this but this will make me look like I put some thought into it.
I am eternally grateful.
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces
OH. MY. They all look so good! Pinning! Happy 4th to you, Pam!