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Fourth of July Red, White & Blue Dessert Bites

These Red, White, and Blue Desserts are a fun and festive way to celebrate the 4th of July! Whether you're…

These Red, White, and Blue Desserts are a fun and festive way to celebrate the 4th of July!

Whether you're throwing a big backyard BBQ bash or a quiet celebration, it's fun to get festive with 4th of July food!

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🇺🇸 4th of July food

We love to celebrate Independence Day with our favorite BBQ Bacon Burgers, Filipino Pork BBQ Skewers, BLT Pasta Salad.

And for dessert? Celebrate with these red, white, and blue desserts. From bright and beautiful cakes and cookies, to simple frozen treats, you're sure to find at least one – if not several! – yummy desserts to make this holiday.

🍰 Red, white, and blue desserts

These red, white, and blue desserts are fun, festive, and a tasty way to celebrate the 4th of July!

4th of July Dessert Board

Creating a fun and festive red, white, and blue 4th of July Dessert Charcuterie Board is simple and always a crowd pleaser! From sweets to savory snacks, 4th of July cookies, cakes, and dips, there's something for everyone at your holiday BBQ, picnic, or party.

Red, White, and Blue Ice Cream Cake

Photo Credit: foxeslovelemons.com

This red, white, and blue ice cream cake is a great centerpiece for your 4th of July celebration! With red velvet cake, vanilla ice cream, and blue colored whipped topping, it's a tasty dessert everyone will surely love.

4th of July Rice Krispie Treats

Photo Credit: fantabulosity.com

Everyone loves rice krispy treats! Especially when they're red, white and blue and in the shape of stars!

Fourth of July Rice Krispie Treats

Photo Credit: homemadeheather.com

These tasty white chocolate covered Fourth of July Rice Krispie Treats with candy are a sweet treat that you and the kids will love to make for July 4th!

Patriotic Kool Aid Cheesecake

Photo Credit: mariasmixingbowl.com

Patriotic Kool Aid Cheesecake has sweet, tangy flavor and a crunchy graham cracker crust. Made with red, white, and blue Kool Aid for a show-stopping 4th of July dessert!

Red White and Blue Jello Flag: Fourth of July Dessert

Photo Credit: www.all-thats-jas.com

These cute little red white and blue jello flags are show-stopping treats perfect for Independence Day or any patriotic celebration.

Red, White, and Blue Pudding Shots Recipe

Photo Credit: www.annsentitledlife.com

These boozy pudding shots have layers of cool whip, jello, and vodka. Such a fun treat for all the 21+ friends at your 4th of July party!

Patriotic Berry Trifle

Photo Credit: quichemygrits.com

Celebrate America in a big way with this tasty red, white and blue trifle. With fresh summer berries between layers of pudding and cake, this is a cake that's a beautiful, impressive dessert!

Red, White And Blue Popsicle

Photo Credit: www.thebestideasforkids.com

These patriotic red, white, and blue popsicles are so simple to make, and they're bound to be a favorite 4th of July frozen dessert by all.

Red White and Blue Strawberry Icebox Cake

Photo Credit: holidaysweetsandtreats.com

Icebox Cakes are so simple and fun to make, and great to fit into any themed party! This red, white, and blue strawberry icebox cake is perfect to celebrate the 4th of July.

4th of July Oreos

These red, white, and blue chocolate-coated Oreos are fun and festive for the 4th of July! Simple to make and such a treat to eat!

Sweet Cornbread Triple Berry Shortcakes

Photo Credit: www.tastesoflizzyt.com

Sweet cornbread shortcakes are layered with cream and fresh berries for a beautiful 4th of July dessert.

Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

Photo Credit: www.bostongirlbakes.com

Move over cupcakes because these Red Velvet Whoopie Pies are going to be the hit at your next party! Sandwich them with cream cheese icing or a traditional buttercream and roll in sprinkles.

Keto Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza

Photo Credit: www.bonappeteach.com

Sugar cookie lovers unite! Check out this super simple, keto and low carb friendly fruit pizza recipe that's a total crowd pleaser

Stars and Stripes Sugar Cookie Bars

Photo Credit: delightfulemade.com

This 4th of July dessert has a sweet sugar cookie bar base with a thick layer of yummy frosting and an simple and beautiful red, white, and blue gel frosting decoration.

Red, White and Blue Mini Cheesecakes

Photo Credit: ninakneadstobake.com

These red, white, and blue mini cheesecakes are festive bite-sized treats to serve at your 4th of July party. They're so fun and so tasty!

Patriotic Pretzels

Photo Credit: www.beyondthechickencoop.com

These patriotic pretzels are fun to eat and simple to make! Kids love to help make these festive pretzels!

Gluten-Free 4th of July Dessert (Angel Food Cake Roll)

Photo Credit: meaningfuleats.com

If you're looking for a tasty, gluten-free 4th of July dessert or patriotic red, white and blue dessert look no further! This gluten-free angel food cake roll is filled with a luscious cream cheese and berry filling.

Red, White and Blue Fruit Kabobs

Photo Credit: twohealthykitchens.com

These Red, White and Blue Fruit Kabobs are surprisingly simple to make! And, they're a refreshingly light yet decadent addition to your dessert table, nestled alongside some chocolate lava dip!

Red, White, and Blue No Churn Ice Cream

Photo Credit: balancingmotherhood.com

This red, white, and blue ice cream is filled with Golden Oreos for an added surprise! It's perfect for all the patriotic celebrations!

❓ Dessert FAQs

💙 What are some ideas for blue dessert ingredients?

-Blueberries
-Blackberries
-Blue M & Ms

❤️ What are some ideas for red ingredients?

-Strawberries
-Raspberries
-Watermelon
-Red peppers
-Tomatoes
-Red hot candies
-Licorice

🤍 What are some ideas for white ingredients?

-Cauliflower
-Whipped cream
-Vanilla frosting
-Shortbread cookies
-Popcorn
-Vanilla wafers

🎇 More 4th of July recipes

Firing up the BBQ this Fourth of July weekend? Here are some yummy savory recipes to enjoy!

This post was originally published on June 27, 2014. It was updated with new recipes, helpful holiday tips, and new content on June 24, 2022.

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