47 4th of July Desserts That Will Make Your Celebration the Sweetest

From fruity and fun to creamy confections that are downright indulgent, we have dessert recipes that will suit your celebration perfectly. We guarantee there won't be any leftovers!

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Flag Dip: Delicious egg-free cookie dough--so it's safe for everyone to devour--gets a very patriotic and very sweet candy-coated chocolate decoration that will take you mere minutes. Get the recipe from Mom On Timeout.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich Cake: Make one giant ice cream sandwich instead of dozens of little ones for the holiday and make dessert more of a communal event! Get the recipe from My Baking Addiction.

Fireworks Sugar Cookie Cake: There's no need to decide between sprinkles and patriotic-themed M&Ms--just add both (and some frosting) to take your cookie cake over the top for the Fourth. Get the recipe from Crazy for Crust.

American Flag Coconut Cake: Get the little ones involved in the patriotic presentation of this cake--it's as easy as mixing food dye with shredded coconut and then following the pattern of the flag. Get the recipe from The First Year.

4th of July Marshmallow Pinwheels: With a little Jell-O mix and some mini marshmallows, you can make easy-breezy semi-homemade candies in whatever color scheme you like! Let this blogger show you how. Get the recipe from Home Cooking Memories.

Red, White and Blue Brownie Pizza: This edible piece of art celebrates your patriotic pride with colorful berries in just the right amount; they're pops of extra flavor instead of taking away from the rich brownie. Get the recipe from Jo Cooks.

Patriotic Rice Krispie Treat S'mores: You won't look twice at rice krispie treats that aren't transformed into s'mores after just one bite of these sweet, marshmallow-stuffed sandwiches. Get the recipe from Beyond Frosting.

Red, White, and Blue Pinwheel Icebox Cookies: Pro tip: If you want cookie colors that really pop, use gel food coloring instead of the liquid drops--the colors will be bigger and brighter! Get the recipe from Just a Taste.

Patriotic Pretzel S'mores: Two-bites s'mores are a genius snack we wish we had thought of first, and they easily show off your 4th of July pride with the help of colorful sprinkles! Get the recipe from Chocolate Moosey.

Red, White, and Blueberry Cheesecake Yogurt Cups: They're light but luscious so you can feel proud about indulging in these patriotic popable sweets without worrying about your waistline. Get the recipe from Skinnytaste.

Oreo Cheesecake Pops: Just because these treats are packed with Oreo cheesecake doesn't mean you can't add another Oreo to the mix--and that's exactly what this blogger did! Get the recipe from Living Locurto.

Brownie Flag: Pro tip: Switch out the white frosting for a cream cheese version; the slight tang of this topping pairs well with the natural sweetness of the fruit and the richness of the brownie below. Get the recipe from Spicy Southern Kitchen.

Tie Dyed Fudge: This very vanilla dessert features ribbons of patriotic color that make it perfect for setting out on a platter for your guests to admire--and then indulgence in throughout the festivities. Get the recipe from Taste and Tell.

Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes: This blogger manages to make chocolate look like deliciously melted ice cream, but it's a trick no one will mind since the reality is just as tasty. Get the recipe from Love from the Oven.

Patriotic Stained Glass Jell-O: It's simple, it's easy, and still, it's sure to make an impression when set out at your 4th of July cookout. Whipped cream topping optional, but encouraged. Get the recipe from Krissy's Creations.

Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Cake: Vanilla cake compared to cheesecake is just, well, vanilla. You'll love the surprisingly indulgent difference a layer of the creamy confection makes in the middle of this cake. Get the recipe from Recipe Girl.

Strawberry Blueberry Trifle: Angel food cake, fluffy cream cheese frosting, and fresh berries are certainly an amazing combination, but it's the zingly lemon syrup in this recipe that will have everyone talking. Get the recipe from Natasha's Kitchen.

Easy Flag Fruit Dessert: Add some yogurt-covered pretzels to the mix and you just might trick the little ones into filling up on fruit instead of sugar with this jaw-dropping spread. Get the recipe from Family Fresh Meals.

Fruity Brownie Dessert Pizza: Kids get the chocolate they crave and parents get the comfort of knowing they slipped some fruit into their kids' day with this fun and easy dessert. Get the recipe from Seeded at the Table.

Red Velvet Ice Cream Cake: This cake doesn't mess around with your sweet tooth! The middle ice cream layer is seriously thick so you don't feel like you're getting an unbalance ratio of cake to ice cream. Get the recipe from Life, Love and Sugar.

Tie-Dye Cake (or Cupcakes): Whether you want to cut into a cake and wow everyone with the reveal or have them bite into their own tiny tie-dyed cupcakes, this blogger has the step-by-step you need. Get the recipe from Sally's Baking Addiction.

Patriotic Cookie Cake: If you ever find yourself wishing for a cookie whenever a host presents a cake, this is your dream dessert, complete with white chocolate drizzle and chocolate-covered candy as sprinkles! Get the recipe from Lil Luna.

Red, White, and Blue Poke Cake: Standard funfetti cake mix becomes so much more when layered with blueberry and strawberry pie filling--and you're going to love the parts where it soaks into the cake. Get the recipe from Something Swanky.

Red Velvet Ice Cream Sandwiches: You have tons to prepare for your Fourth of July feast, so let the sprinkles do the heavy lifting making these sweet treats festive for the occasion. Get the recipe from So Munch Love.

Fresh Berry Vanilla Layered Cake: You don't have to use any food dye to make your holiday dessert festive! This cake is fresh, light, and decked out in good ol' red, white, and blue. Get the recipe from Life, Love, and Sugar.

Chocolate Cookie Candy Pretzel Bark: This is no ordinary chocolate bark! It's packed full of not only pretzels and candy-covered chocolates but also big chunks of crushed Oreo cookies. Get the recipe from A Family Feast.

4th of July Fruit Pops: All you need to make these polished pops is some fruit, cute sticks, and a couple festive-shaped cookie cutters, and this blogger has step-by-step directions to help you perfect them. Get the recipe from Bakers Royale.

Pretzel Sparklers: Drizzled in white chocolate and coated in M&Ms, this recipe transforms basic pretzel rods into seriously satisfying snacks that are creamy and crunchy, sweet and salty. Get the recipe from Our Best Bites.

4th of July Fruit & Jell-O Cups: This creative blogger gives you two super delicious and surprisingly simple ways to create colorful patterns with your cups to celebrate the holiday in red, white, and blue style. Get the recipe from The First Year.

Firecracker Cupcakes: Those adorable, lifelike firecrackers are just basic marshmallows dipped in candy coating with a little piece of licorice sticking out--but everyone will be wowed by your presentation! Get the recipe from Oh Nuts Blog.

Patriotic Ice Cream Sandwiches: Using a cookie cutter on your ice cream sandwiches is a surprisingly simple step that will cause a huge reaction when they're set out at your holiday cookout. Get the recipe from A Farmgirl's Dabbles.

4th of July Fireworks Cake: With crystal-clear directions, the creative blogger behind this confection makes that gorgeous firework pattern a cinch for you to recreate at home. Get the recipe from Bird On a Cake.

Brownie and Fruit Kebabs: They may not be the healthiest kebabs out there, but we promise they'll disappear faster than any others you've seen or served at cookouts before. It all comes down to the chocolate! Get the recipe from Mel's Kitchen Cafe.

4th of July No-Bake Cheesecake: Fun, festive, and impressive dessert recipes don't have to be hard. Let the fridge do all the work, while you sit back and enjoy fireworks and good company. Get the recipe from Crunchy, Creamy, Sweet.

Red, White, and Blueberry Yogurt Popsicles: They might look beyond complicated to make, but the process is shockingly simple--but you don't have to tell your guests that if you want to make a big impression! Get the recipe from The View from Great Island.

Red Velvet 4th of July Cupcakes: Call it the easiest of easy Fourth of July desserts: a couple fresh blueberries make red velvet cake into a celebratory treat perfectly suited for the holiday. Get the recipe from Your Cup of Cake.

Firecracker Jell-O Cups: Make sure to get clear cups when you're whipping up this easy dessert; otherwise the beautiful layers you create will be hidden from view (though just as tasty). Get the recipe from Cincy Shopper.

Buttercream Stars and Stripes 4th of July Cake: The decoration on this cake might be simple, but they're sure to make a huge impression when you pull it out at your Fourth of July cookout. Get the recipe from Erin Bakes.

Firecracker Fruit Pops: Forget all that added sugar! Kids will gobble up these pretty pops without realizing that the colorful layers aren't much more than blended berries. Get the recipe from Million Moments.

Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes: Let everyone think these are regular ice cream cones; the first bite that reveals they're filled with chocolate cake will be a seriously sweet surprise. Get the recipe from Our Family of Seven.

4th of July Rice Krispie Balls: Set out a dish of these popable, marshmallow-laden treats and watch them disappear in a matter of seconds. But grab a couple for yourself first! Get the recipe from High Heels & Grills.

Red, White, and Blue Raspberry Candy Bars: This festive filling of cookies and nougat is a bit of a process to make, but seeing everyone's faces light up when they take their first bite will make it all worth it. Get the recipe from Cherry Tea Cakes.

Star Spangled Gum Drops: Snag a handful of these sweet stars and you'll have a fireworks show of your own-- each tiny treat is positively bursting with fruity flavor. Get the recipe from Mom On Timeout.

Red, White, and Blue Strawberry Cheesecake Bites: A little healthy, a little indulgence, these tiny treats are perfect for when you've overdone it on cookout dishes but still want something sweet. Get the recipe from The Kitchen Is My Playground.

Marshmallow Pop Sparklers: They're so gorgeous that it's almost a shame to eat these festive pops...but somehow we think you'll manage to devour one or two! Get the recipe from Life with the Crust Cut Off.

4th of July Fresh Berry Trifles: Don't worry, it's not all healthy food here. The stars on top are made by using a star-shaped cookie cutter on frozen pound cake. It's quick, simple, and just sweet enough. Get the recipe from Recipe Girl.

Fireworks Pudding Cookies: Pudding mix is the secret ingredient that keeps these cookies soft and chewy in the middle, which is perfection paired with crunchy candy-covered chocolates. Get the recipe from Crazy for Crust.

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