A collection of more than 20 patriotic Fourth of July desserts that will make dessert the star of your 4th of July picnic! Many Pinterest favorites including Firecracker Jell-o Cups, American Flag Popsicles, Red White And Blue Poke Cake and more.
For me, the Fourth Of July is all about the Red, White & Blue.
Desserts, that is.
But 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
Flag Fruit Pizza
I made it last year and it is AMAZING and since it's made with refrigerated cookie dough as the crust, it only take 15 minutes to make!
Blueberry Crostata
At 10 minutes prep and 20 minutes cooking it's a winner!
Red White & Blue Trifle
This is another one that takes roughly only 15 minutes to make and then sits in the fridge to set up.
No Bake Summer Berry Icebox Cake
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.
Homemade Apple Hand Pies
Plus you can eat these while walking around or waiting for the fireworks to start!
Strawberry Shortcake In A Jar
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.
Firecracker Bundt Cake
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.
Red Velvet Brownies With Cream Cheese Frosting
They're festive and just the right size. Did I mention they are brownies? Prep time plus cooking is just 30 minutes.
4th Of July Marshmallow Pinwheels
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.
Mixed Berry Salad with Honey Citrus Dressing
Watermelon Rice Krispie Treats
Super cute and they won't take you much longer than making plain old boring white Rice Krispie treats, which is roughly 15 minutes!
4th Of July Ice Cream Sandwiches
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. Not a lot of work for the wow factor!
No Bake Red White And Blue Cake
4th Of July American Flag Popsicles
Chocolate Covered Pretzels For The 4th Of July
Red, White & Blue Patriotic Poke Cake
4th Of July Firecracker Jello Cups
Patriotic Snack Cakes On A Stick
How To Make A Layered Watermelon Cake
Red, White and Blue Whoopie Pie Recipe
Red, White And Blue Chocolate Covered Strawberries
American Flag Brownies
Even More Patriotic Desserts:
Red, White And Blue Rice Krispie Treats from I Heart Naptime
Red, White And Blue Fruit Dip from Morgan Manages Mommyhood
Berry Cream Cheese Cookie Cups from This Ole Mom
Red, White And Blue Jello Finger Stars from The Farm Wife Feeds
Red, White And Blue Cake In A Jar from Sheri Silver
Red, White And Blueberry No-Churn Ice Cream from An Alli Event
Stars And Stripes Popcorn from My Mommy World
Stars And Stripes Cherry And Blueberry Pie from For The Love Of Food
Easy Patriotic Oreos from Suburban Simplicity
Red, White and Blue Strawberry Cheesecake Bites from The Kitchen Is My Playground
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
5 Unique Potato Salads For Summer
Best Soft And Chewy Oatmeal Cookies
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!