Top 5 Easy 4th of July Dessert Recipes

Top 5 Easy 4th of July Dessert Recipes

Check out these super easy patriotic desserts to celebrate the 4th of July or Memorial Day! All of these 4th of July dessert recipes can be made in a short amount of time, and will surely be a win when brought to family gatherings or parties!

If you waited until the last minute to plan your party food, these 4th of July dessert recipes will be perfect for you!

Fresh fruits have been incorporated into each recipe to give these desserts a light and airy feel when eaten in hot weather.

Red White & Blue Sugar Cookie

A beautiful patriotic fruit pizza topped with a design of fresh blueberries and strawberries!

Red White & Blue Sugar Cookie

This delicious sugar cookie is topped with white icing and fresh fruit! Easy to customize with a fresh fruit design of your choice!

• 1 roll sugar cookie dough

• 1 tub white icing

• 1 package fresh strawberries

• 1 package fresh blueberries

1. Spray a 9" round baking pan with non stick cooking spray.

2. Spread cookie dough in baking pan leaving dough about 1/4" thick.

3. Bake for the amount of time directed on the roll of dough. 

4. Allow to cool fully.

5. Spread white icing over the top of the large sugar cookie.

6. Add a design of strawberries and blueberries for a patriotic cookie cake.

7. Enjoy!

4th of July Fruit Skewers

No bake, super easy to make & always a hit with party guests of all ages!

4th of July Fruit Skewers with Marshmallow

One of the easiest desserts to make for your patriotic gathering! Fresh blueberries, fresh strawberries and marshmallows on skewers! These are not only a big hit for adults, but the kids love them as well.

• 1 package fresh blueberries

• 1 package fresh strawberries

• 1 package large marshmallows

• 1 dozen bamboo skewers

1. Poke the bamboo skewer through a strawberry, marshmallow, and 2 blueberries. 

2. Repeat step 1 until bamboo skewer is filled with ingredients.

3. Perform step 1 & 2 again to make one dozen 4th of July fruit skewers.

American Flag Dessert Tray

Another no bake hit at our 4th of July parties! With the variety of ingredients, it's easy for each guest to indulge in a snack they love!

American Flag Dessert Tray

A tasty American Flag dessert tray made with strawberries, blueberries, cherries & yogurt covered pretzels! 

• 1 package fresh blueberries

• 1 package fresh strawberries

• 1 bag yogurt covered pretzels ((1 large bag or 2 small bags))

• 1 package fresh cherries

1. Select a rectangular tray to make the display of ingredients.

2. Fill a small white or clear bowl with fresh blueberries and place in top left corner of the tray.

3. Line the top and bottom of the tray with fresh cherries.

4. For the next layer, make a line of yogurt covered pretzels next to the cherries on the top and bottom of the tray.

5. Lastly, fill the middle with fresh strawberries.

6. Enjoy this dessert, as I know it will be the star of your patriotic party!

4th of July Fruit Cups

A light and airy, no bake dessert that is great for family gatherings!

4th of July Fruit Cups

Strawberry shortcake cups with a patriotic twist! So refreshing, and requires no baking!

• 1 dozen pre baked dessert shells

• 1 package fresh strawberries

• 1 package fresh blueberries

• 1 can Reddi Whip

1. Dice strawberries and gently mash with fork to create a little juice.

2. Fill bottom of dessert shells with strawberries.

3. Add a large dollop of Reddi Whip cream atop of strawberries.

4. Garnish the top with a few blueberries.

5. Serve immediately & enjoy!

Red White & Blue Dipped Strawberries

Chocolate dipped strawberries are always a big hit! You can easily customize these to your style of red, white & blue as well!

Red White & Blue Dipped Strawberries

Juicy strawberries dipped in white chocolate and decorated with red and blue colored chocolate! Can also be decorated with blue and red sprinkles.

• 1 dozen fresh strawberries ((washed & dried))

• 1 package white chocolate melting bark

• 1 bottle red food coloring

• 1 bottle blue food coloring

1. Melt white chocolate bark in microwave following the directions specified on the package.

2. Dip washed & dried strawberries in melted white chocolate.

3. Set on wax paper & allow to dry. 

4. Melt another brick of white chocolate and add 5 drops of red food coloring into chocolate after it is melted. 

5. With a spoon, drizzle red chocolate over the dipped strawberries.

6. Repeat steps 4 & 5 with blue food coloring.

7. Enjoy!

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