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30 Fun Fourth of July Desserts

By: Autumn Posted: 6/15/26

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In today’s post: Find 30 gorgeous red, white, and blue desserts for your 4th of July party!

30 Fun Fourth of July Desserts.

Red, White and Blue Desserts for 4th of July

We’ve gathered up an array of gorgeous red, white, and blue desserts that are perfect for serving on the Fourth of July. You’ll find ice cream, cookies and cakes, as well as flag inspired fruit pizzas, popcorn mixes, and easy treats your kids can make while they are counting down the hours until the fireworks show. There are plenty of no bake options if you don’t want to heat up the oven!

flag fruit pizza for 4th of July

Flag Fruit Pizza

This twist on classic fruit pizza is perfect for the Fourth! It starts with a sugar cookie base topped with a sweet cream cheese layer, then you use berries to create an American flag.

Hand holding a graham cracker decorated to look like an American flag

Graham Cracker Flag Treats

This is a fun treat the kids can make while they are waiting for fireworks! All you need are graham crackers, M&Ms, white chocolate and frosting.

Slice of red, white and blue no bake cheesecake.

No Bake Cheesecake

This easy red, white and blue dessert is perfect for Memorial Day or Fourth of July! The light, creamy no bake cheesecake is a snap to put together and tastes delicious with an easy graham cracker crust.

Red, white and blue fireworks cake slice.

Fireworks Cake

Turn a boxed cake mix into a vibrant red, white and blue fireworks cake for the Fourth of July!

Bowl of patriotic popcorn mix with pretzels and M&Ms

Patriotic Popcorn Mix

Patriotic Popcorn Mix is an easy no bake treat to whip up for the Fourth of July. It makes enough for a crowd and everyone loves it!

Cupcake made with layers of blue cake, white frosting, red cake, more white frosting, sprinkles

Red, White, and Blue Cupcakes

These colorful cupcakes are super easy to make using a cake mix and look so festive!

Scoop of ice cream with red and blue cake mixed in on a cone

No Churn Ice Cream

This homemade ice cream only takes a few ingredients and doesn't even require an ice cream maker! Mix in red and blue cake crumbles for a delicious patriotic treat.

Brownies covered with frosting, strawberries and blueberries to look like an American flag

Brownie Flag

Use a brownie mix or make brownies from scratch, then top them with frosting and berries to create this adorable flag. Photo and recipe from Spicy Southern Kitchen.

Layered summer berry icebox cake on a plate

Summer Berry Icebox Cake

No bake desserts are perfect for summer! This one is easy to put together in advance so it's ready when you are, and it turns out so pretty. Photo and recipe from Cakes Cottage.

Layered fruit trifle with blueberries and strawberries in the shape of a star on top

Strawberry Blueberry Trifle

This impressive dessert can be put together in about thirty minutes and doesn't require any baking! Photo and recipe from Natasha's Kitchen.

Red cookie bar with red, white, and blue M&Ms in it

Red, White, and Blue Bars

These bars start with a cake mix, making them easy to mix up, and the bright red color is perfectly festive for the Fourth of July. Photo and recipe from Love From the Oven.

Strawberries sliced open and filled with cream, topped with a blueberry

Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries

If you're looking for a healthy July Fourth dessert these cheesecake stuffed strawberries are perfect! Photo and recipe from Dessert Now, Dinner Later.

Stack of cookies with red, white and blue spiral for the Fourth of July

Pinwheel Icebox Cookies

You can make these gorgeous red, white, and blue slice and bake cookies from basic pantry ingredients, and they're perfect for a party! Photo and recipe from Just a Taste.

Pieces of red, white, and blue almond bark

Red, White, and Blue Bark

This festive treat is so easy your kids can make it for you! Photo and recipe from The Chunky Chef.

Caramel pretzel sandwiches dipped in red, white and blue candy coating with sprinkles

Caramel Pretzel Bites

Mini candy bars and pretzels combine into an adorable treat that are perfect for sharing at a party or barbecue. Photo and recipe from The Gunny Sack.

Kabob with brownie pieces, marshmallows and berries

Brownie Fruit Kebabs

Another easy recipe, this one is adaptable to using whatever fruit you prefer, but blue and red berries make them perfect for the Fourth of July. Photo and recipe from Mel's Kitchen Cafe.

Red, white and blue Oreo pops

Oreo Pops

Oreo pops are another easy patriotic dessert that the kids can make while waiting for fireworks!

Cookies and cream cookies with Oreo pieces and red and blue M&Ms

Fireworks Cookies

These fireworks cookies are soft and fluffy and filled with Oreo pieces! Photo and recipe from Inside BruCrew Life.

Cookie pizza topped with cream and red and blue berries

Berry Dessert Pizza

Here's another gorgeous fruit pizza idea perfect for the Fourth. Photo and recipe from The Crafted Sparrow.

Red, white and blue layered popsicles

Patriotic Popsicles

Grab some popsicle molds, fruit and yogurt to make these healthy patriotic popsicles to share at your celebration. Photo and recipe from Oh The Things We'll Make!

Red and blue layered cake with cream and topped with berries for Fourth of July

Berry Lasagne

This gorgeous layered dessert doesn't require any baking! It's eye catching and full of flavor. Photo and recipe from Oh My Goodness Chocolate Desserts.

Watermelon cut in star shape on kabobs with blueberries

Fruit Sparklers

Celebrate the Fourth of July with these healthy treats that look like sparklers. Photo and recipe from Tastes Better From Scratch.

Stars and stripes sugar cookie bars

Stars and Stripes Bars

Delicious sugar cookie bars are topped with beautiful icing! Perfect for a cookout. Photo and recipe from DelightfulE Made.

A blue and red cake roll with white frosting

Cake Roll

Guests will be blown away with this pretty cake roll once you slice it! Photo and recipe from Taste and Tell Blog.

Red, white and blue macaron cookies

Cheesecake Macarons

These red, white, and blue cookies are absolutely gorgeous! Photo and recipe from Baking a Moment.

Red, white and blue jello cups with a cherry on top

Firecracker Jell-O Cups

These cups are simple to make, look absolutely adorable, and are sure to be a crowd pleaser! Photo and recipe from Cincy Shopper.

Kabob with donuts and berries

Dessert Kebabs

Gather up all your favorite red, white, and blue treats and thread them on skewers to make these adorable kebabs. Photo and Recipe from Eighteen 25.

Pretzel sticks decorated with red and white stripes and stars

Patriotic Pretzel Rods

These colorful pretzel rods will look so cute in a jar on your Fourth of July picnic table! Photo and recipe from All She Cooks.

Red, white and blue spiral rice krispie treats

Rice Krispie Pinwheels

Layer colorful rice krispie treats then roll them up to create these gorgeous red, white and blue pinwheels. Photo and recipe from Hungry Happenings.

Red white and blue poke cake.

Poke Cake

This dessert is so easy to make using a cake mix and Jell-O! Photo and recipe from Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons.

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