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    TaraTeaspoon » Holidays + Celebrations » 4th of July

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    The Best Red, White And Blue Patriotic Desserts

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    The 4th of July, Memorial Day, and Labor Day holidays all beg for delicious red, white and blue desserts. These easy patriotic desserts-for-entertaining will be the most delightful thing on the table, or picnic blanket!

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    Jump to:
    • Easy Patriotic Desserts
    • Recipes for red, white and blue desserts:
    • Red, White and Blue Pie and Crisp
    • Patriotic Trifle Recipes
    • Patriotic Cake Recipes
    • Red, white or blue cookies and bars
    • Fruit Favorites for Forth of July
    • Festive Treats

    Easy Patriotic Desserts

    Fresh berries in ruby red and blue, are stars in most red, white and blue desserts. Whipped cream, marshmallows and cream cheese fill in for the luscious white color.

    It doesn't stop there! You'll find all the recipes you need for easy Memorial Day desserts, American flag desserts, and other 4th of July dessert ideas right here in this collection.

    Recipes for red, white and blue desserts:

    I've pulled together 4th of July Favorites before. It's such a great resource to have in one place. Here I'm all about the desserts!

    From no-bake patriotic treats to trifles, mini bites, and gorgeous platters, these recipes are show stoppers. I've collected the best ideas and categorized them for easy access. Enjoy!!

    Red, White and Blue Pie and Crisp

    As American as apple pie! But, in this case it's berry pie that shows your patriotic dessert love.

    ginger razzleberry pie with slice out
    Razzleberry Pie
    This Razzleberry Pie is one of the best fruit pie recipes you'll ever make. The combination of raspberries and blackberries, with a hint of ginger nestled in buttery pastry, is heavenly. 
    Recipe
    blueberry and cherry desseret with star and stripe pastry on top
    Cherry Blueberry Pie: Cookout Food Ideas
    An easy Cookout Food Idea for your Summer BBQ, this Patriotic Pie (aka Cherry Blueberry Pie) is perfect for Memorial Day Menus, 4th of July Party food, or just because you want a delicious cherry blueberry pie!
    Recipe
    Mini-Cheesecake on a wooden cutting board
    Red White and Blue Strawberry Mini Pies
    Yummy summer pie that blends rich, indulgent filling with a cool, fresh topping that creates a truly magical flavor experience.
    Recipe
    Slice of Berries Cream Ice-Cream Pie on white plate
    Low Carb Berries & Cream Ice Cream Pie
    You can make it with homemade or store-bought ice cream. This easy ice cream pie recipe is low carb, keto, gluten-free, grain-free, sugar-free, and Trim Healthy Mama friendly.
    Recipe
    blueberry crisp in a skillet with a spoonful taken out
    Blueberry Crisp Recipe
    This blueberry crisp recipe is delicious and easy! Make it with fresh or frozen blueberries and top with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. The blueberries are gooey and bursting with flavor the topping is crunchy!
    Recipe

    Patriotic Trifle Recipes

    Like stripes on the flag, individual or family-style trifle desserts are easy to make ahead.

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    Cheesecake in a Jar
    These individual cake parfaits are perfect to serve at a buffet.
    Recipe
    Fourth of July Mini Cake Trifles
    These mini cake trifles will give you layers of tasty fun and an explosion of vibrant decorations served adorably in little, individual jars!
    Recipe
    Fourth of July Mini Cake Trifles
    Looking for a light and fresh dessert idea that looks perfectly patriotic? Try these delicious red, white and blue trifle jars.
    Recipe
    Angel Food Berry Trifle
    This angel food berry trifle is as delicious as it is beautiful. The perfect summer dessert with its layers of fresh berries, light cake and cream!
    Recipe
    Red, White and Blue Cake in a Jar!
    These yummy cake in cups are the perfect festive and delicious addition to your holiday weekend!
    Recipe

    Patriotic Cake Recipes

    Let the American flag fly, on top of a cake! These desserts are sure-fire hits.

    Cake with a flag decoration with blueberries as the stars and strawberries as the stripes.
    American Flag Cake
    This Red, White, and Blue American Flag Cake is going to be perfect for 4th of July dessert. We start with a strawberry poke cake and then add Cool-Whip, fresh blueberries and strawberries. It’s simple to make.
    Recipe
    Mixed Berry Shortcakes
    One of my favorite simple and delicious desserts is Mixed Berry Shortcakes. The old fashioned kind of shortcakes made with lightly sweetened baking powder biscuits and fresh whipped cream
    Recipe
    Roll Cake on a white platter with berries around it
    Berrylicious Roll Cake
    This light and fluffy classic roll cake is loaded with homemade whipped cream and fresh berries! Ultimate summer dessert.
    Recipe
    Cupcakes in foreground and on a cutting board with strawberries around it.
    Summer Berry Cupcakes
    Check out these easy but delicious Summer Berry Cupcakes for a fun treat. Perfect for Memorial Day, the 4th of July, or anytime this Summer while the fresh strawberries and blueberries are in their prime!
    Recipe

    Red, white or blue cookies and bars

    Easy to transport and even easier to eat! Cookies and bars are a summer cookout saving grace.

    Cookie Bars cut up o na white plate with a patriotic napkin underneath.
    Patriotic Cookie Bars
    Show your pride for America with these sweet and delicious festive Patriotic Cookie Bars. These Red, White, and Blue cookie bars are perfect for serving at any 4th of July party, barbecue, or summer picnic.
    Recipe
    Fruit Cookie Pizza
    Bring on the yumminess with this Fabulous Fruit Cookie Pizza! This classic soft-baked sugar cookie pizza is topped with a light cream cheese frosting and is bursting with the fresh fruits of the season!
    Recipe
    Pinwheel cookies on a white platter.
    Red, White, and Blue Pinwheel Cookies
    These fabulous red, white, and blue cookies are perfect for the 4th of July, Memorial Day, or any other patriotic holiday.
    Recipe
    slice of cookie cake on a wooden cutting board
    Healthy 4th of July Cookie Cake Recipe
    This cookie cake is packed with fiber from the whole wheat pastry flour and oats and has a nice added vanilla punch.
    Recipe
    Dessert bars stacked together
    Red, White & Blue Dessert Bars
    These easy red, white and blue bars are as delicious as they are easy to make. Colorful blondies are topped with the best Patriotic sprinkles around.
    Recipe
    White chocolate blondie with blueberries and strawberries on top
    Patriotic White Chocolate Blondies
    Nice white chocolate blondies that are gooey, rich and very pretty! This chocolate bars are covered with whipped cream, juicy strawberries and blueberries, American flag colored patriotic dessert for your 4th of July party!
    Recipe
    Lemon-blueberry bars on a circle cutting board
    Lemon Blueberry Bars
    These lemon blueberry bars are made with condensed milk, fresh blueberries, and a graham cracker crust.
    Recipe

    Fruit Favorites for Forth of July

    Summer fruit is the star of these festive sweets. Let your patriotism show by serving a few of these recipes.

    Red, White and Blue Fruit Kabobs
    You can spin these two ways: as either a refreshing fruit skewer appetizer with a sweet Yogurt Dip, or as a light but decadent dessert with cake and Chocolate Lava Dip!
    Recipe
    Yogurt parfaits with firecracker on top
    Patriotic Firecracker Fruit Parfaits
    Mixing fruit, vanilla cake, whipped cream and licorice sparkler on top, these delicious desserts are definitely a guest favorite for any red, white and blue themed event!
    Recipe
    Blueberry Ginger Sizzle Smoothie feature image
    Blueberry Ginger-Sizzle Smoothie • Best Smoothies
    The Blueberry Ginger-Sizzle Smoothie gives you a little spicy boost and is packed with antioxidants. 
    Recipe
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    Frozen Yogurt Bark
    Frozen yogurt bark topped with mixed berries and crushed pistachios – super easy, delicious and a refreshing no-cook recipe that is perfect for breakfast, snack or dessert!
    Recipe
    Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
    This fun, homemade, no-bake recipe is a great bite-size treat all summer long and can easily be made low carb and gluten-free!
    Recipe
    Fresh fruit cakes on display
    Fresh Fruit Cake With Watermelon, Honeydew or Cantaloupe
    Forget covering your fruit in cream. Let those beautiful melons steal the show with simple decorations. Fruit cake has never been easier or more glamorous!
    Recipe
    Watermelon cake with a slice taken out of it.
    Watermelon Cake with Coconut Cream Frosting
    This delightful gluten free dessert really takes advantage of the bounty of fresh fruit you can get during the summer.
    Recipe
    No-bake Cheescake Tart
    Simple No-Bake Cheesecake
    With all the creaminess of the cooked version, this simple no-bake cheesecake is a genius dessert that's ready in a fraction of the time.
    Recipe

    Serve your patriotic treats in or on beautiful serve ware. Check out my Amazon shop for my picks.

    Festive Treats

    Find a few more wonderful sweet treats for your American holidays.

    Flag Rice Krispie Treats
    These festive flag Rice Krispie treats add such a fun twist to the traditional Rice Krispie Treats. You transform them into adorable flags that will be such crowd pleaser.
    Recipe
    Patriotic Pudding Cups
    These pudding cups are vegetarian and only have four ingredients. The trick is that you are going to separate the pudding and color each section with food coloring.
    Recipe
    4th of July Popcorn in a white bowl.
    4th of July Popcorn: Firecracker Popcorn
    Fun and festive, sweet & savory snack. For any patriotic holiday. Celebrate Fourth of July, Memorial Day or Veterans Day with this Red White & Blue Popcorn recipe!
    Recipe

    Delicious Pie and Tart Recipes

    • The Most Delicious, Just-Rhubarb Crisp
    • Rhubarb Upside Down Cake
    • Maple Caramel Pie with Hazelnuts
    • Pumpkin Cream Pie
    • Favorite Apple Crisp Recipe With Oat Topping
    • No-Bake Lemon Icebox Pie
    • Simple No-Bake Cheesecake
    • Easy Peach Tarts
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    Filed Under: 4th of July, Desserts Tagged With: forth of july, july, memorial day, patriotic, red white and blue, veterans day

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    Comments

    1. Sheri Silver says

      June 24, 2020 at 12:20 pm

      Thank you so much for including my cake in a jar in your round up - I appreciate it!

      Reply
    2. Julie says

      June 25, 2020 at 1:24 pm

      Those mini pies are adorable and the blueberry crisp, yum! I think I know what I'm bringing to my 4th of July gathering next week.

      Reply
    3. Britney Fronk says

      July 07, 2020 at 10:37 pm

      Good NIGHT! Those all look so good, and I can testify that Berrylicious Roll Cake is the best thing you'll taste this 4th of July!

      Reply
    4. Mia says

      January 01, 2021 at 9:50 pm

      What great inspiration! Thank you!

      Reply
    5. Megan Palmer says

      January 05, 2021 at 9:27 pm

      These recipes are so festive! It will be hard to choose one to make!

      Reply

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