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16 Easy & Tasty Fourth of July Dessert Recipes

This Fourth of July, celebrate the red, white and blue in the sweetest way—with one of these festive and delicious dessert recipes. 

1. Cake Pops


Let’s just say that with these cake pops you’ll be the talk of any Fourth of July BBQ. 

2. Firecracker Cake


What better way to show your patriotism than with this firecracker cake?

3. Rice Krispie Treats


A party isn’t a party without some sort of Rice Krispie dessert.

4. Red, White and Blue Bark


A Christmas in July treat.

5. Dipped Pretzels


A munchie perfect for any occasion—it never gets old.

6. Mini Patriotic Parfaits


We must admit we’ve never seen anything like this, which is why we can’t wait to try it out! 

7. Tie-Dye Fudge


Vanilla fudge gets a festive twist with this red, white and blue design.

8. Oreo Pops


Because covering Oreos in chocolate makes them even better! 

9. Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes

This totally beats a cupcake in a jar.

10. Brownie Bites


This dessert is a real crowd-pleaser.

11. Patriotic Ice Cream Sandwich Pops


A frozen treat everyone will love!

12. Dipped Strawberries


A classic dessert with a holiday twist. 

13. Fruit and Jello Cups


Jello has seriously never looked so good.

14. Candy Apples


The secret? Blue raspberry candy apple magic mix!

15. Summer Berry Popsicles


We found the perfect way to cool off in the summer heat.

16. Patriotic Berry and Cake Dessert Platter


This beautiful dish works for any patriotic holiday. 

Aleixka has a B.A. in Media Arts and Design and a minor in Spanish from James Madison University. She loves all things books, traveling, food, and photography.