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4th of July Desserts
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4th of July Desserts are the perfect way to celebrate Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day each year! Not only are these recipes easy to make, but they are fun and festive with their bright colors and delicious tastes.
No matter what the occasion this summer, there is a red, white, and blue recipe on this list that your friends and family will go crazy for!
I have always loved everything that summer has to offer, especially the 4th of July! Between the hot beautiful weather, celebrations of freedom, and the amazing food, there is just so much to see and do!
Whether your with family, or on vacation for the holiday, it is just a fun time of year if you ask me. I particularly love a good backyard BBQ and am always looking for new easy dessert recipes to take when I've been invited to attend.
4th of July Trifle
Celebrate Independence Day with our irresistible 4th of July Trifle. Layers of airy angel food cake, creamy white chocolate pudding, and fresh berries are beautifully layered together for a patriotic dessert that’s sensationally fresh and simple to make.
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Vanilla Trifle | Malibu Cocktail | Lemon Cupcakes
American Flag Cake
This beautiful red, white, and blue American flag cake is the perfect dessert for any Memorial Day or 4th of July gathering. The flag cake starts with a from-scratch vanilla sheet cake recipe, and then, by using white icing, strawberries, and fresh blueberries, the pattern and design of an American flag are created.
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Frozen wine slushies | Raspberry lemonade | iced tea
4th of July Sugar Cookies
These festive 4th of July sugar cookies will bring all of the red, white, and blue to your celebrations this year. A classic buttery cookie topped with sweet icing and decorated with colorful sprinkles will be guaranteed to stand out at your Independence Day party.
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Blue ocean drink | cowboy pasta salad | blueberry delight
Pepsi Cupcakes
You will discover a little bit of magic when you make these Pepsi cupcakes. Something amazing happens when you mix a can of soda with a box of cake mix, giving you a super soft and extra moist cupcake with the Pepsi flavor shining through.
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Pistachio salad | southern potato salad | blueberry fluff
4th of July Jello Shots
Red, White and Blue Jello Shots are always a hit for the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, and Labor Day holidays! Full of festive colors and fruity flavors, with a creamy white mixture in the middle, this boozy jello is the perfect way to showcase your patriotic pride.
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Pea salad | amish macaroni salad | Lemon fluff
Red White and Blue Poke Cake
Red, white, and blue poke cake is easy, festive, and perfect for any celebration. This vibrant dessert transforms a classic poke cake, which starts with a box of cake mix, into a star-spangled centerpiece for your Memorial Day, Fourth of July, or Labor Day cookout.
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peach fluff | mini blueberry pies | cheesecake in a jar
Bomb Pop Cocktail
Our Bomb Pop Cocktail is a quick and easy Red, White and Blue cocktail made to mimic the iconic flavors of the frozen popsicle and served as a boozy beverage. This simple recipe takes just a few minutes to prepare with only 4 ingredients and no shakers or blenders needed.
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orange fluff | tuna macaroni salad | crab rangoon dip
4th of July Cake in a Jar
This Fourth of July Cake in a Jar is a perfectly portioned, portable package of festive colors and cake crumbles, all layered with frosting and festive sprinkles.
This easy recipe is made using only a box of cake mix, red and blue gelatin, and a tub of white whipped topping and can double both as a delicious dessert and an adorable table decoration.
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Cucumber Sandwiches | strawberry lemonade jello shots
Red White and Blue Vodka Slush
Celebrate your patriotism with a refreshing (and colorful!) Red, White, and Blue Vodka Lemonade Slush made with grenadine, blue curacao, and spiked lemonade.
Red White and Blue Cheesecake Strawberries
Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Strawberries are perfect for the 4th of July or any summer potluck or picnic. They make a healthier dessert option and look so festive. Plus they are simple to make.
Red White and Blue Mini Cheesecakes
These Red, White and Blue Mini Cheesecakes are smooth, creamy and easy to make! Perfect for your patriotic celebration!
Firecracker Cake
Show your patriotism with this Firecracker Cake! The red, white, and blue runs inside and out!! Great for Memorial Day, the 4th of July or any occasion you want to share a little American pride!
Patriotic Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Fourth of July, Memorial Day and Labor Day – these Red, White and Blue Chocolate Covered Strawberries will be the perfect dessert to celebrate these patriotic holiday’s!
Red White and Blue Cheesecake
How gorgeous is this Red White and Blue Cheesecake? Layered with red, white, and blue, this cheesecake is sure to be a show stopper at your next 4th of July Party. The vanilla cheesecake and cherries on top create a classic cheesecake flavor but the overall look of this cheesecake sets it apart from the rest. This is so easy to make using the Instant Pot.
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