When we plan our Fourth of July menu, I turn to dessert first before figuring out everything else. It’s the star of the show, and the holiday gives me a chance to break out the red, white, and blue combo that doesn’t really make sense for the rest of the year. I’ve seen plenty of patriotic dessert disasters all over Pinterest. Skip the fussy fourth of July desserts in favor of these beautiful, but most importantly, easy-to-pull-off sweet treats.
These red, white, and blue options are packed with flavor and sure to impress and satisfy. Check these patriotic Fourth of July desserts out below:
You had me at "cheesecake." These couldn't be easier or more delicious. See the recipe on Dessert Now Dinner Later. photo: Dessert Now Dinner Later For the granola lover in all of us, here's a crumble filled to the brim with fruit. See it on Whole & Heavenly Oven. photo: Whole & Heavenly Oven And of course, no July Fourth is complete without the good old-fashioned American pie. See this flag version on Sprinkled with Jules. photo: Sprinkled with Jules This gluten-free snack doesn't skimp on the flavor. And it takes only two ingredients! See it on Peas & Peonies. photo: Peas & Peonies Macarons are actually surprisingly easy to make at home. And this version salutes America in the sweetest way. See it on Baking a Moment. photo: Baking a Moment It's not summer without the shortcake! This would work with a homemade OR store-bought cake. See it on Happy Food Dance. photo: Happy Food Dance This is a chocolate malt cupcake that is literally the cherry on top. See it on Pizzazzerie. photo: Pizzazzerie Drizzled icing makes these guys patriotic and appropriate for all those Fourth of July barbecues. And they're baked! See the recipe on Delightful Mom Food. photo: Delightful Mom Food Okay, these are simply chocolate-dipped marshmallows covered in delicious fruit. Anyone can pull this one off. See the recipe on Pine & Crave. photo: Pine & Crave These are great for individual servings. And they're oozing patriotism. See it on Peach & the Cobbler. photo: Peach & the Cobbler
Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
Red, White, and Blueberry Crumble
Traditional Pie
Patriotic Fudge
Red, White, & Blue Macarons
Berry Angel Food Cake
Chocolate Malt Cupcakes
Healthy & Hearty Donuts
Fruity Flag of Chocolate Marshmallows
Strawberry Blueberry Rustic Tarts