Desserts are the literal cherry on top of any Fourth of July celebration. If you’re going to have grilled meats and side dishes galore, why wouldn’t you go the distance and throw in a few dessert options at your party, too?
Now, you could go the easy route, pick up some vanilla ice cream from the store and some red, white and blue sprinkles and call it a day, but what fun is that? And, no, you don’t have to be this master baker to pull off whipping up something tasty at home. Homemade desserts can be as easy as mixing a few ingredients, letting the dish sit in the fridge for a few hours and — voilà! — you’re done.
To prove it to you, we’ve rounded up 15 easy, delicious Fourth of July dessert recipes — from no-bake cheesecakes to patriotic cake rolls and Rice Krispies treats.
Ready, set, bake!
A version of this article was originally published in June 2017.
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Ina Garten’s Flag Cake
Image Credit: Getty Images. Ina Garten’s flag cake is so much tastier than any version you can get at the store. Between the decadent vanilla sour cream cake, the craveable cream cheese icing, and all of the fruit, this is one dessert you’ll make year after year.
Get the recipe from Barefoot Contessa.
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Red White & Blue Pizza
Image Credit: Kenzie Mastroe/SheKnows. Not only is this easy berry pizza super simple to make and beyond dlicious, but it also doubles as a show-stopping centerpiece for your Fourth of July feast!
Get the recipe from SheKnows
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4th of July Cake Roll
Image Credit: Taste and Tell. The second you cut into this cake roll, revealing the inside, your guests will ooh and aah.
Get the recipe from Taste and Tell.
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Red, White & Blue Cherry Cheesecake Macarons
Image Credit: Baking a Moment. Guests will love the sweet almond, cream cheese and summer cherries flavor combo of these macarons.
Get the recipe from Baking a Moment.
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No-Bake Patriotic Marshmallow Cheesecake
Image Credit: Sweet as a Cookie. The best kind of cheesecake? No-bake cheesecake!
Get the recipe from Sweet as a Cookie.
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4th of July Ice Cream Cones
Image Credit: This Grandma Is Fun. What’s more American than red, white and blue ice cream cones with a cherry on top?
Get the recipe from This Grandma Is Fun.
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Kids S’mores
Image Credit: Passion for Savings. These oversized marshmallows are dipped in chocolate and rolled in crushed graham crackers.
Get the recipe from Passion for Savings.
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Red, White & Blue Frozen Bananas
Image Credit: Two Sisters. Healthier than a straight-up cake but still sweet enough to serve, these patriotic bananas should be a hit.
Get the recipe from Two Sisters.
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Red, White & Blue Cupcakes
Image Credit: It's Always Autumn. Once you’ve whipped up a batch of these patriotic cupcakes, top them all off with sparkler candles.
Get the recipe from It’s Always Autumn.
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Patriotic Rice Krispies
Image Credit: Life, Love and Sugar. Running low on time? Buy premade treats and just dip them in the candy melts. Easy!
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Red, White & Blue Bars
Image Credit: Love From the Oven. You can never go wrong with red velvet bars.
Get the recipe from Love From the Oven.
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Red, White & Blue Bark
Image Credit: The Chunky Chef. Do you notice a theme? This bark is a no-bake dessert, too.
Get the recipe from The Chunky Chef.
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Red, White & Blue No-Churn Ice Cream
Image Credit: It's Always Autumn. Skip store-bought! This homemade ice cream is so easy, it doesn’t even require an ice cream machine.
Get the recipe from It’s Always Autumn.
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Patriotic Cookie Cake
Image Credit: Lil' Luna. This patriotic cookie cake has all the candy you’ll need this Fourth of July: Kit-Kats, M&Ms, sprinkles and plenty of frosting.
Get the recipe from Lil’ Luna.
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Stars & Stripes Sugar Cookie Bars
Image Credit: Delightful E Made. With plenty of sweet buttercream and that pretty design, these sugar cookie bars will be gone the second you put the plate down.
Get the recipe from Delightful E Made.
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No-Bake Summer Berry Icebox Cake
Image Credit: Cakes Cottage. Fresh fruit, all the Cool Whip, vanilla instant pudding, cream cheese, graham crackers and white chocolate chips: This no-bake cake has everything.
Get the recipe from Cakes Cottage.
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Mini Shortcake Cups
Image Credit: Amanda's Cookin'. If you’re looking for a lighter, more refreshing dessert, this angel food cake topped with fresh fruit and whipped cream will do the trick.
Get the recipe from Amanda’s Cookin’.
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