Independence Day Desserts
Cakes, pies, ice cream, and delicious bars — get ready to celebrate in the sweetest way with these 11 Fourth of July Dessert Recipes. You can't go wrong with strawberries and blueberries — they add a festive pop to your food table decor. Or cool off with a frozen treat! Whatever way you slice it... everyone will want to start with dessert first.
1. Fourth of July Pie
Your classic apple pie might just have some friendly competition this year! We can all agree, there is nothing sweeter than having a nice slice of pie as the fireworks glimmer in the darkened sky. What we also hope to agree on is that it's nice to have options on your dessert spread! While this Fourth of July Pie technically might not be considered America's official pie, the bright red strawberries topped with swirls of fluffy, white whipped cream represent two out of three of our country's colors, which makes us believe it deserves a spot at the table. And if that isn't convincing enough, then just give this sweet treat a taste and we bet you'll be sporting a smile as big as America the Beautiful herself. Variety is what makes America so great, so let's celebrate that with some Fourth of July Pie!
See More2. Ultimate 4th of July Cookie Sandwich
A great 4th of July party has all the delicious grilled-up main courses and sides... but, the best ones, or shall we say the ultimate ones, don't skimp on dessert. Take your patriotic party to the next level with the Ultimate 4th of July Cookie Sandwich! Your guests will be filled with pure joy as they sink their teeth into the gooey, caramel-y chocolate chip oatmeal cookies that embrace some toffee-topped dulce de leche ice cream. Mmm, apple pie has nothing on these decadent bites of freedom! The Ultimate 4th of July Cookie Sandwich will be the firework grand finale your freedom food gathering needed!
See More3. Red, White, & Blue Bark
One of the many fun parts about celebrating the Fourth of July is seeing how many foods you can serve that fall into the red, white, and blue color scheme. The main courses and side dishes can be more challenging, but when it comes to desserts, the options are almost endless, thanks to treats like this Red, White, & Blue Bark. These little firecrackers are the perfect sweet-and-salty combo to munch on as you sit and watch the nighttime sky light up with all of the glittery colors. The patriotic hues just make it all the more festive. Celebrate in style with Red, White, & Blue Bark!
See More4. Freedom Bars
Star-spangled sweetness coming at you! Freedom Bars are a perfect treat for Fourth of July cookouts or whenever you need a bite of luscious liberty. A creamy, crunchy, and salty crust, with just a hint of tropical citrus, serves as the base for a jammy, summer strawberry topping: you could even sprinkle them with blueberries for the full red-white-and-blue feeling! Freedom Bars are so refreshing and so good you'll want to salute them!
See More5. Blueberry Pie Bars
Summer fresh and dressed for success! Blueberry Pie Bars are a delicious treat for your everyday and special dessert needs. A rolled oat crust is layered with a delicious blueberry filling, with a hint of lemon, and topped with an oat crumble. Made gluten-free (if you would like), Blueberry Pie Bars are filled with everything to love about summer, fresh berries. They are truly the "berry" best!
See More6. Strawberry Icebox Pie
It's not a trip to our grandma's house without some kind of strawberry treat to enjoy. Her garden is flourishing with them, so she's always whipping up something new! For this visit she's made some Strawberry Icebox Pie — her fun, creamy take on the classic strawberry pretzel salad. It has a sweet pretzel crust that's filled with a tangy, strawberry-flavored filling and topped with fluffy, homemade whipped cream. We're in for a real treat with Strawberry Icebox Pie! We hope it becomes one of her go-to desserts!
See More7. Meemaw's Strawberry Cake
Everybody who's anybody loves Meemaw's Strawberry Cake! Her classic dessert is a golden and tender treat literally filled to the brim with sweet, juicy, summery strawberries. It's actually an easy cake to put together and such a refreshing treat for the warm weather! Serving Meemaw's Strawberry Cake with whipped cream is like having berries and cream in its most delicious form!
See More8. Triple Yum Cobbler
"Yum, yum, yum!" That exclamation is a mandatory requirement after every bite of this Triple Yum Cobbler! It has three kinds of sweet, juicy berries, black, blue, and rasp(berry) for triple the fun. The brown-sugary cinnamon topping combined with a scoop of vanilla ice cream adds even more excitement and brings you the sweetest trio to be! One, two, three... Triple Yum Cobbler is the dessert for you, we know you'll agree!
See More9. Aunt Betty's Lemonade Icebox Pie
Our Aunt Betty is known for two things, her creamy homemade pies and her perfectly refreshing lemonade. Well, one day she had a wild hair and decided it might be fun to blend them together. And guess what?! It was the most delicious thing we've ever tasted! That's how Aunt Betty's Lemonade Pie came to be. We get a slice of her citrusy filled pie on a graham cracker crust every time we visit her and each time, she watches us eat and with a smile says, "You know, two wrongs make a right... well in this case, two rights made the most amazing dessert I've ever tasted!" We couldn't agree more. Aunt Betty's Lemonade Pie is just the best thing ever, just like our favorite auntie!
See More10. Splendid S'mores Dip
Whether it's for your guests or your next "me" day, this sweet treat is just waiting to be enjoyed! Fire up the fun with Splendid S'mores Dip! Whip up some tangy cream cheese and sugary marshmallow creme with some decadent fudge sauce, all topped with fluffy mini marshmallows and chocolate chips, and you've just reached "inside s'mores" perfection. Served with all your favorite cookies, Splendid S'mores Dip is a delicious way to satisfy your cravings. No campfire required here!
See More11. Hot Fudge Sundae Bars
The thrilling, creamy, tantalizing ice cream sundae with gooey, melty hot fudge on top... in bar form! What more can we say? Hot Fudge Sundae Bars sound like a delicious idea from start to finish, from the chocolatey hot fudge infused with peanut butter to the layer of your favorite ice cream sandwiches to the crunchy peanuts and fluffy whipped topping! Hot Fudge Sundae Bars take ice cream parties to new places by making sure every bite contains all of your favorite toppings, all at the same time!
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