The 4th of July is just almost here, and it’s time to start searching for the 4th of July dessert recipes. To make your Independence Day memorable, I have compiled a list of 24 incredible desserts that showcase the patriotic colors of red, white, and blue. These delicious treats are perfect for adding a sweet touch to your holiday festivities and making your celebration truly spectacular.
Here are all the 4th of July dessert recipes that you’ll need:
Macarons
Macarons are a delightful treat that adds an elegant touch to any celebration, and they are perfect for the 4th of July. These delicate, colorful confections not only look impressive but also offer a unique blend of textures and flavors that can elevate your dessert table.
Macarons with lemon mascarpone filling
My recipe for the 4th of July are these patriotic and colorful USA macarons which are stuffed with a creamy mascarpone filling and refined with lemon zest.
This beautiful, fruity pie will be an instant hit at any patriotic gathering, combining the classic charm of a homemade pie with the vibrant colors of the holiday.
4th of July Pie
Celebrate America with this beautiful 4th of July Pie! This delectable, fruity pie will be an instant hit at any patriotic celebration!
Fourth of July Mini Pie Bites are the perfect sweet treat to fill out your summer holiday snack table with patriotic flair.
Fourth of July Mini Pie Bites
We’re seeing stars—literally! These 4th of July mini pies are the perfect sweet treat to fill out your summer holiday snack table. Get ready to create adorably bite-sized 4th of July pies with the help of Pillsbury™ Pie Crust, pie filling and delicious whipped topping. This is an easy-prep dessert that the whole family will love. If this 4th of July dessert idea is a hit, you can easily customize this recipe for other holidays by swapping out the cutouts, fillings and sprinkles.
Why make doughnuts? The colorful red, white, and blue decorations make them visually appealing and perfect for the holiday. Plus, using a cake mix simplifies the baking process, allowing you to spend more time enjoying the festivities with your loved ones.
July 4th Cake Mix Donut Recipe
A fantastic 4th of July inspired recipe for donuts that you can make at home! Patriotic baked donuts that are delicious – and fun to eat.
Patriotic 4th of July Cake Pops are a delightful and festive treat that perfectly captures the spirit of Independence Day. These decadent red velvet cake balls, dipped in white chocolate and decorated in patriotic colors, are not only delicious but also a fun and eye-catching addition to any celebration.
The Best Patriotic 4th of July Cake Pops
4th July Cake Pops are decadent red velvet cake balls dipped in white chocolate and decorated in patriotic colors.
These truffles are not only decadent and visually appealing, but their simple preparation means you can whip up a batch quickly, leaving you more time to enjoy the holiday festivities. Plus, they’re a crowd-pleaser that everyone will love.
Patriotic Oreo Truffles
Patriotic Oreo Truffles is the perfect treat to make when you need something festive and easy. This delicious recipe is decadent and stunning.
Their vibrant red, white, and blue colors make them a visually striking addition to your holiday spread, while their sweet and juicy flavor ensures they’ll be a hit with everyone. Plus, they’re simple to prepare, allowing you to enjoy a festive and delicious treat without much hassle.
4th of July Strawberries (Firecracker Strawberries)
These 4th of July strawberries are a variation of white chocolate-dipped strawberries but without the candy melts and with a patriotic flair. Call them firecracker strawberries when you first soak them in vodka or skip the alcohol for a kid-friendly fourth of July treat.
Surprisingly easy to make, this cheesecake cake allows you to create a stunning dessert without spending hours in the kitchen. It’s the perfect way to impress your guests and celebrate the holiday with a sweet and memorable finish.
Fourth of July Cheesecake Cake
This Fourth of July cheesecake cake is a festive summer dessert, and is easier to make than you’d think! It’s the perfect end to your July 4th BBQ!
A Red, White, and Blue Flag Cake is a quintessential dessert for celebrating Independence Day. This classic cake features a fluffy vanilla cake base layered with whipped vanilla buttercream, creating a deliciously light and airy treat.
Red, White and Blue Flag Cake
A classic Red, White and Blue layered flag cake with a fluffy vanilla cake base and a whipped vanilla buttercream.
An Angel Food Flag Cake is light, airy, and full of flavor, making it an ideal dessert for the Fourth of July.
Angel Food Flag Cake
This Angel Food Flag Cake is light, airy and full of flavor! With fresh whipped cream and fruit in the shape of a flag, it’s perfect for the Fourth of July!
4th of July Funfetti Cake – A patriotic funfetti cake, made with tender white cake layers, mixed with red, white and blue sprinkles, covered in a whipped vanilla buttercream. After a couple of weeks away from the kitchen enjoying a little sand between my toes, it’s good to be baking again.
Be sure to check out our recipes for festive cupcakes, perfect for adding a sweet and colorful touch to your celebration:
Mini Vanilla Cupcakes
Mini Vanilla Cupcakes all dressed up for the 4th of July! This from-scratch vanilla cupcake recipe is a winner and so easy to make! Decorate with sprinkles and jimmies in colors of your choosing!
A tasty, colorful, fluffy dessert, these Patriotic Cupcakes are perfect for the 4th of July. With a red, white and blue swirled frosting these not only taste delicious they are fun to look at too.
Don’t miss out on trying the 4th of July Candy Swirled Strawberries! These summer fresh strawberries, coated in beautifully swirled blue and white candy melts, make a delightful and festive treat perfect for your Independence Day celebration.
4th of July Candy Swirled Strawberries
What is 4th of July Candy Swirled Strawberries? It’s summer fresh red strawberries coated with white and blue swirled candy melt.
Be sure to check out the 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats! These red, white, and blue treats are designed to look just like the American flag, making them a show-stopping addition to your Independence Day party.
4th of July Rice Krispie Treats
These 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats are red white and blue and look just like the American Flag. They’re sure to impress at your Independence Day party! (And they are easy to make too!).
Why not give these Fourth of July Cookies a try? Starting with a delicious chocolate chip cookie base, they’re filled with a delightful combination of red, white, and blue M&Ms, white chocolate chips, and sprinkles, making them a fun and delicious patriotic treat.
Fourth of July Cookies
These Fourth of July cookies start with a yummy chocolate chip cookie base, that is filled with red, white, and blue m&ms, white chocolate chips and sprinkles. They’re such a fun and delicious patriotic cookie
Perfect for any patriotic celebration, whether it’s the 4th of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day, these cookies are sure to impress with their festive design and delicious gluten-free recipe.
4th of July Star Sugar Cookies (Gluten-Free)
Whether you’re celebrating for 4th of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day, you’ll want to make these patriotic gluten-free 4th of July star sugar cookies
I have something for everybody, and now here’s something for those who love tarts.
Red, White and Blueberry Tart
This Red, White and Blueberry Tart is a fresh berry tart perfect for 4th of July or any summer day! Fresh berries, a sweet creamy filling and a graham cracker crust make this simple and delicious tart a total winner!
A big thank you to all the bakers and recipe developers who brought us these amazing 4th of July desserts! Your creativity and hard work have made our holiday celebrations extra special.
Laura Bais is the owner of Julie's Cafe Bakery food blog. From a young age, she had a passion for cooking, and at the age of 13, she made her first meal. After finishing high school, she undergraduates in Cultural Studies at the University of Rijeka, and graduates in Journalism at the University of Zagreb. At that time she honed her cooking skills, but also worked in marketing. Since her love for cooking never faded, in 2021 she finally decided to share her recipes with the world. Laura turned her hobby into a career and loves every moment of it. Now she writes about common mistakes in the kitchen and how to avoid them, about adding twists to traditional meals, etc. Her love for trying new foods often leads her to visit restaurants and attempt to recreate the meals at home. She has been featured on F and B Recipes and BOXROX, to name a few.
