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4th of July Desserts

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Are you looking for some delicious 4th of July Desserts? You’re in the right place! Celebrating July 4th is something that my family loves to do. And we love having good sweet treats to do so!

When it comes to sweet desserts, these options are the best! Easy to make, easy to eat, and fun to share! Treat yourself, your family, and your friends! There are so many red, white, and blue patriotic dessert ideas!

There’s just something so fun about celebrating the Fourth of July holiday. The fireworks, the family, the food – it’s all amazing and something that I love.

If you’re like me, you love having a vast list of recipes to choose from, so you never run out of options. This dessert list is exactly what it is for.

What is the best dessert for the 4th of July?

This will vary based on your preference. Since it’s a hot time of year, you can easily opt for a cold dessert, like ice cream!

You can also choose to go with cupcakes to grab and enjoy while walking around. To be honest, you can’t go wrong with any of the options!

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What are some natural red food dye options to use in baking?

Want to try adding some red coloring with natural options? Here are some choices!

These are great for adding color without artificial additives:

1. Beet Powder or Beet Juice

  • Color: Deep pink to red
  • Best for: Cakes, frostings, macarons
  • Flavor impact: Minimal when used sparingly
  • Tip: Use powder for more vibrant color and less moisture.

2. Pomegranate Juice

  • Color: Reddish-pink
  • Best for: Glazes, icings, and light cake batters
  • Flavor impact: Lightly fruity
  • Tip: Simmer to concentrate for a stronger color.

3. Freeze-Dried Strawberries or Raspberries (Powdered)

  • Color: Bright reddish-pink
  • Best for: Frosting, whipped cream, cookie dough
  • Flavor impact: Adds real berry flavor
  • Tip: Blend finely for a smooth dye.

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4. Hibiscus Tea

  • Color: Reddish-magenta
  • Best for: Icing, glazes, sponge cakes
  • Flavor impact: Floral and tart
  • Tip: Steep strongly and reduce before using.

5. Red Cabbage (with Acid)

  • Color: Turns red when mixed with lemon juice or vinegar
  • Best for: Fun science-y experiments, some icing
  • Flavor impact: Slightly vegetal, best in small amounts

        

 

What are some natural red food dye options to use in baking?

Here are some great natural blue food dye options for baking—no artificial colors needed! (Keep in mind that natural blue dyes can turn green or brown when baked, so they’re best for icing, glazes, or no-bake desserts.)

1. Blue Spirulina (Phycocyanin)

  • Color: Vivid sky blue
  • Best for: Frosting, macarons, whipped cream
  • Flavor impact: Very mild, slightly earthy
  • Tip: A little goes a long way—great for intense blue shades.

2. Butterfly Pea Flower

  • Color: Deep indigo to violet-blue (adjusts with pH)
  • Best for: Glazes, drinks, frostings
  • Flavor impact: Mild, slightly grassy
  • Tip: Add a touch of baking soda (alkaline) to push the color toward true blue.

3. Red Cabbage + Baking Soda (pH trick)

  • Color: Blue to teal
  • Best for: Frosting, icings, or batters that don’t bake too long
  • Flavor impact: Slightly cabbagey—use in small amounts
  • Tip: Boil red cabbage, strain the juice, and add baking soda gradually to shift the color to blue.

4. Blueberry Skin Extract

  • Color: Blue-purple
  • Best for: Muffins, pancakes, frostings
  • Flavor impact: Fruity
  • Tip: Simmer blueberries and strain the liquid to isolate color without too much moisture.

          

 

More July 4th Recipes

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Bowls of Red White and Blue Ice Cream are shown above and below a centered label that reads: “red, white, and blue HOMEMADE ICE CREAM.”.
Red White and Blue Ice Cream
The colors of this ice cream are perfect for a 4th of July celebration or party!
Check out this recipe
2
Patriotic Rice Krispie treat stars topped with red, white, and blue icing and sprinkles—perfect for your celebrations! Rice Krispie Treats.
Adorable and Awesome Patriotic Rice Krispie Treat Stars
These are great for finger food desserts to share with family and friends.
Check out this recipe
3
Watermelon Lemonade Slushie
Watermelon Lemonade Slushie
This Watermelon Lemonade Slushie is the perfect refreshing dessert drink for your 4th of July party!
Check out this recipe
4
Layered Jell-O Desserts
Layered Jell-O Desserts
These red, white, and blue layered Jell-O cups are a great addition to any party you are planning for the 4th of July!
Check out this recipe
5
White Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
White Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
With just 3 ingredients, these White Chocolate Dipped Strawberries are the perfect red, white, and blue treat for your 4th of July party. They’re so easy to make – whip up a batch in just 20 minutes and enjoy!
Check out this recipe
6
No Bake Berry Ice Box Cake
No Bake Berry Ice Box Cake
An icebox cake you would want to make: healthier, delicious and with patriotic colors. The perfect 4th of July dessert!
Check out this recipe
7
Bowl of 4th of July cookie dough dip topped with red, white, and blue sprinkles, served with cookies for dipping. Text reads: easy to make at home COOKIE DOUGH DIP.
4th of July Cookie Dough Dip
A dessert dip is never a bad idea to have. Dip in cookies or fruit!
Check out this recipe
8
Easy Fruit Trifle
Easy Fruit Trifle
If you're looking for an easy dessert that screams summer, this no-bake Patriotic Trifle is the answer! Perfect for summer cookouts and patriotic holidays.
Check out this recipe
9
Patriotic Red, White and Blue Mousse Parfait Recipe
Patriotic Red, White and Blue Mousse Parfait Recipe
You’ll want to make this eye-pleasing patriotic mousse parfait recipe in the best colors around — red, white, and blue!
Check out this recipe
10
4th of July Cherry Bombs
4th of July Cherry Bombs
Fast, simple, and easy to make!
Check out this recipe
11
4th of July Jello Shots
4th of July Jello Shots
Make these Fourth of July Jell-o shots with or without alcohol for a very fun and festive dessert!
Check out this recipe
12
Red, white, and blue popcorn in a striped box with text overlay reading easy Patriotic Popcorn Snack Recipe—perfect for festive celebrations!.
Sweet and Simple Patriotic Popcorn Snack Recipe
This popcorn recipe is a fun and festive treat!
Check out this recipe
13
4th of July Cookies
4th of July Cookies
These 4th of July Cookies are little mini fruit pizzas! Easy to make and so yummy, they are perfect for your festivities!
Check out this recipe
14
4th of July Rice Krispie Treats
4th of July Rice Krispie Treats
Who doesn’t love Rice Krispie treats? Plus, when they’re in the shape is stars and are red white and blue… they’re perfect for the 4th!
Check out this recipe
15
Red White and Blue Muddy Buddies
Red White and Blue Muddy Buddies
15-minute Chex Mix Muddy Buddies with a holiday flair for the 4th of July! The most delicious and addicting snack ever!
Check out this recipe
16
No Bake Mini Cheesecakes
No Bake Mini Cheesecakes
No Bake Mini Cheesecakes are individual cheesecakes with a graham cracker crust made in a muffin pan. Serve with fresh strawberries and blueberries for a red, white, and blue summertime treat.
Check out this recipe
17
Two Fourth of July Patriotic Cupcakes with red, white, and blue swirled frosting sit beside sugar and milk jars. Below, a cupcake rests on a red plate with American flag-themed napkins, perfect for your Independence Day celebration.
Fourth of July Patriotic Cupcakes
This is a fun cupcake recipe for the summer months!
Check out this recipe
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4th of July S’mores Dip
4th of July S’mores Dip
This Flag S'Mores Dip is the perfect fourth of July dessert! Done in under 15 minutes, it's cute, patriotic and delicious! Serve with some graham cracker squares to finish topping off the perfect dessert.
Check out this recipe
19
Red White and Blue Rice Krispies Treats
Red White and Blue Rice Krispies Treats
Red white and blue rice Krispies treats are an easy patriotic treat! These quick cereal treats are ready in no time and make a great dessert for the 4th of July.
Check out this recipe
20
Red White and Blue Ice Cream Cake
Red White and Blue Ice Cream Cake
This Red, White, and Blue Ice Cream Cake Recipe will be the star of your 4th of July celebration! Showstopping yet surprisingly easy to put together.
Check out this recipe
21
Patriotic Desserts: 4th of July Cookie Bars
Patriotic Desserts: 4th of July Cookie Bars
Transform sugar cookie bars into a fruity and fun 4th of July treat!
Check out this recipe
22
Assorted July 4th cake pops coated in white chocolate and decorated with red, white, and blue sprinkles, displayed with festive text for the Fourth of July Patriotic Cake Pops.
These July 4th Cake Pops are the Perfect Patriotic Treat!
Just grab and eat! The best!
Check out this recipe
23
Red White & Blue Marble Cake
Red White & Blue Marble Cake
Easy red, white, and blue marble bundt cake recipe! This moist vanilla bundt cake makes a perfect 4th of July dessert!
Check out this recipe
24
Ice cream cone cupcakes with red, white, and blue sprinkles, topped with swirled white frosting. One red and blue ice cream cone cupcake is cut open to reveal colorful cake inside. Text: “Patriotic cupcakes recipe. ICE CREAM CONE CUPCAKES.”.
Patriotic Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
Just look at what a cute and unique dessert idea this is!
Check out this recipe
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Easy Firecracker Cake {Red White & Blue Bundt}
Easy Firecracker Cake {Red White & Blue Bundt}
One cake batter is transformed into this festive and fun Red White and Blue Bundt Cake perfect for your 4th of July celebration.
Check out this recipe
26
Patriotic Cake Mix Cookie Bars
Patriotic Cake Mix Cookie Bars
Looking for an easy and delicious dessert for your summer party or barbecue? These patriotic cake mix cookie bars are a fun treat all summer long.
Check out this recipe
27
A slice of monkey bread topped with strawberries, blueberries, and glaze on a black plate, with text reading a Berry Delicious Monkey Bread Recipe—a pull-apart treat you’ll love.
Simple Berry Delicious Monkey Bread Recipe
I love adding the fresh fruit to this bread recipe!
Check out this recipe
28
4th of July Jello Cups
4th of July Jello Cups
If you are looking for a light and cool fourth of July dessert you will love these layered jello cups. They are delicious and easy to make with layers of red Jello, blue Jello, and Cool Whip.
Check out this recipe
29
Red White and Blue Jello Ribbon Salad
Red White and Blue Jello Ribbon Salad
This classic Jello Ribbon Salad is always the star of the dessert table. With just 4 ingredients, this layered red, white, and blue dessert will be perfect for your festive celebrations.
Check out this recipe
30
Easy Patriotic Sugar Cookies Recipe
Easy Patriotic Sugar Cookies Recipe
These patriotic sugar cookies are perfect for the Fourth of July. They’re super easy to make and so delicious!
Check out this recipe
31
Colorful fourth of July pretzel sticks coated in white chocolate and decorated with red, white, and blue sprinkles. Text overlay reads, fun to make and eat! PRETZEL RODS.
Fourth of July Pretzel Sticks
When it comes to giving your oven a break, check these out!
Check out this recipe
32
Patriotic Mini Fruit Tarts
Patriotic Mini Fruit Tarts
Mini fruit tarts make the perfect dessert for the 4th of July! This tartlet dessert is made with coconut cream and is totally gluten-free, too!
Check out this recipe
33
Instant Pot Patriotic Cheesecake Recipe
Let the Instant Pot take over and make this treat!
Check out this recipe
34
American Flag Berry Tart
American Flag Berry Tart
Impress your guests with this rustic American Flag Tart for any patriotic holiday! Fresh berries, and creamy mascarpone lemon filling all nestled in a flaky puff pastry crust and topped off with jelly glaze.
Check out this recipe
35
Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips
Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips
Loaded with fresh fruit and berries, fruit salsa with homemade cinnamon chips makes an easy and refreshing summer dessert. Made with strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and apples, this salsa is red, white, and blue in color, making it a perfect recipe for the 4th of July.
Check out this recipe
36
Red, White & Blue Patriotic Chocolate Stars Recipe
Red, White & Blue Patriotic Chocolate Stars Recipe
These stars are so easy to make in red, white, and blue. You'll want to make them for every party or patriotic charcuterie board from now on.
Check out this recipe
37
4th of July Jello cups
4th of July Jello cups
This red, white, and blue 4th of July Jello dessert is super easy to make and as festive as can be. An ideal "kids can make" recipe!
Check out this recipe
38
No Churn Firecracker Ice Cream Recipe
No churning is needed to make this treat!
Check out this recipe
39
Close-up photos of 4th of July Chocolate Chip Cheesecake bars topped with red, white, and blue M&Ms. Text in the center reads: delicious Patriotic dessert CHEESECAKE BARS.
4th of July Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars
If you are looking for a different take on a cheesecake try this No Bake Mini Cottage Cheese Cheesecake Recipe! We used red, white, and blue coloring to make it festive!
Check out this recipe
40
Patriotic Cake Mix Cookies Recipe
Cake mix cookies are so soft and easy to make!
Check out this recipe
41
Fourth of July Fruit Tray
Fourth of July Fruit Tray
This Fourth of July fruit tray is a fun and festive treat to make to celebrate Independence Day! This fruit tray is so easy to put together and sure to be a crowd favorite at parties.
Check out this recipe
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Red White & Blue Poke Cake
Red White & Blue Poke Cake
With a box cake mix, two types of Jell-O, and whipped cream, this Red, White, and Blue Jell-O Poke Cake is the perfect dessert for your 4th of July get-together! It’s flavorful, super moist, and patriotic!
Check out this recipe

Which of these Fourth-of-July desserts are you going to make first?

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