30 Perfectly Patriotic Dessert Recipes for Independence Day

Red, White, and Blue Donuts

What’s the only thing better than homemade donuts? Nothing. Except when they’re red, white, and blue all over. (via Brit + Co)

No-Bake 4th of July Pies

Have pie, will travel (to the BBQ). (via Brit + Co)

Epic 9-Layer Red, White, and Blue Cake

Meet the most extraordinary cake EVER. It’s worth the time and energy to build nine cake layers to create the most patriotic cake ever made. (via Brit + Co)

Red, White, and Blue Ombre Funfetti Cake

Our own recipe, this festive cake may look intimidating to make, but we have super easy to follow steps that will make it a cinch! (via Brit + Co)

Firecracker Cupcakes

Using Poprocks for sprinkles will really help these firecrackers light up the party! (via Brit + Co)

Ombre Independence Day Cake

Ombre is still definitely right on trend this summer, which is why you should wow your guests with this impressive cake. The secret? Store-bought frosting and cake mixes! That way you only have to focus on actually putting the cake together. (via Brit + Co)

Star Spangled Fruit Kabobs

You can never have too many flags! These healthy kabobs can be done in just minutes, and you can substitute bananas for the marshmallows if you want to keep them all-fruit. (via Simple Girl)

Patriotic Pavlova

If you want to set off some serious fireworks with your 4th of July dessert, be sure to whip up a creamy, berry-filled treat like this one! (via Brit + Co)

Boozy Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Popsicles

With a little bit of fruit, a little bit of cheesecake and a little bit of booze, these sweet treats bring together rich flavors for a dessert the adults at your party will all love. (via Host the Toast)

Tie Dyed Fudge

This recipe is great for large parties, and the marbled effect makes this fudge squares look as good as they taste. (via Taste and Tell)

Mini Mousse Cakes

Certain holidays call for meticulously layering blueberry, strawberry and vanilla mousse. Whether your celebration is small or large, these mini mousse cakes will be appreciated and gawked over all day. (via Eye Doc Bakes)

4th of July Popsicles

The blueberries hiding within the vanilla ice cream and fruit puree add a fun burst of flavor to these popsicles. If you don’t have time to make the ice cream by hand, you can always use a carton of your fave. (via Itsy Bitsy Foodies)

Independence Cookie Pops

Let’s face it, food on a stick is always more fun to eat. Sugar, double dark chocolate, macadamia nuts — the cookie possibilities are endless. (via A Step in the Journey)

4th of July Poke Cake

If you’ve already got a couple of boxes of white cake mix, you’re well on your way to making this simple poke cake. Once you’ve poked your holes in the cake, black cherry gelatin is poured in and left to form those signature red stripes. (via Brit + Co)

Frozen Yogurt Parfaits

This yummy dessert features frozen yogurt, fresh berries, gluten-free clusters and coconut whipped topping, so feel free to dig in without worrying about how you’ll fit into your bathing suit the next day. (via She Knows)

Patriotic Strawberries

These are a great last-minute treat if you don’t have the time for more elaborate desserts. Plus, they’re a fun culinary project to do with kids. (via The Girl Who Ate Everything)

Nutella Cookie Dough Dipped Pretzels

Can’t decide between sweet or salty, chocolate or cookies? With these delicious bites, you won’t have to. (via Crazy for Crust)

Red, White, and Blue Fruit Cookie

Prepared sugar cookie dough forms the crust of this cookie cake creation, and you can use whatever combination of fruits strikes your fancy. (via Jimmy's)

Sprinkle Ombre Cake

Indulge your inner child with this rainbow cake. If the colorful ombre layers don’t get you, the sprinkle coating will! (via Brit + Co)

Red, White, and Blue Jello Shots

What's a 4th of July without jello shots? No one we want to see! These colored treats will be a hit, we promise. (via Brit + Co)

Pinwheel Icebox Cookies

These cookies require a little planning since the dough needs to be colored, rolled out and refrigerated, but the pretty swirls in the resulting cookies are well worth the effort. (via Just a Taste)

Red Velvet Pancakes With Coconut Syrup and Blueberries

There’s no law that says you can’t have breakfast for dessert. Which is good, because that means you can have as many stacks of these deep red pancakes as you want! (via Eclectic Recipes)

Red, White, and Blueberry Caprese Salad

It’s hard to beat the simple combo of sweet tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fresh basil — unless you add a handful of blueberries, too! (via Brit + Co)

Red, White, and Blue Jello Shots

Jello shots are a MUST for the Fourth. Instead of choosing between red, white or blue, why not layer all three? Top with a squirt of whipped cream and edible blue glitter to make them really special. (via Brit + Co)

Patriotic Mini Brownie Dessert Pizza

The fam will love that they get their own personal brownie pizza bite, and you'll love how easy they are to make. To prepare the pizza base, you'll bake your brownie batter in a sheet pan and use a biscuit cutter to cut out each individual round. (via Whole and Heavenly Oven)

Sparkling Hibiscus Berry Cocktail

This refreshing cocktail will steal the show. Hibiscus tea, fresh berries, and lemon sparkling water combine with vodka to make the most incredible summer drink that's perfect for Independence Day. (via My Modern Cookery)

Fourth of July Chia Pudding

This delish DIY pudding will satisfy your craving for something sweet *and* it’s totally vegan so it won’t fill you with empty calories. What’s more, it’s super-simple to prepare for your holiday picnic. (via Brit + Co)

Fourth of July FrankenPie

This crazy creation consists of a blueberry pie, an apple pie, and a cherry pie baked into a monstrous three-layer cake covered with flags, sparklers and a healthy dusting of Pop Rocks. ‘Nuff said. (via Brit + Co)

Smashed Berry Shortcake

If you’re scrambling for a last minute treat to bring to the BBQ, scramble no more! This festive, patriotic treat is perfectly summery and super easy to make. (via Brit + Co)

Triple Chocolate 4th of July Cake

On the outside, this cake projects a beautiful ombre paint job with white chocolate drizzle and picture-perfect macarons. On the inside is a triple chocolate masterpiece that is so unexpectedly delicious, you won't mind cutting into the gorgeous exterior. (via B. Sweet)

For your Independence Day meal this year, there are so many sweets and treats to pick from that no matter what you choose, your meal will be a hit. Consider one of these 30 4th of July dessert recipes to add some patriotic flavor to your evening.

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This article has been updated from a previous post.