10 Best 4th of July Desserts That'll Wow Everyone

Your 4th of July party deserves desserts that are just as fun and unforgettable as the fireworks. These festive treats mix classic flavors with patriotic flair, so there’s something for everyone to love.

You’ll find everything from red, white, and blue sugar cookies to flag-shaped dessert pizza and cheesecake bars. These 4th of July desserts are guaranteed to have everyone coming back for more.

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1. 4th of July Sugar Cookies

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These soft sugar cookies get their patriotic spirit from red, white, and blue sprinkles mixed right into the dough. They’re made with pantry staples, so they’re cheap to make for a crowd at your 4th of July party.

Get the Recipe: 4th of July Sugar Cookies

2. Berry Trifle

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This stunning layered dessert combines vanilla cake, instant pudding, and fresh berries for a refreshing make-ahead treat. You can even add some jam to the trifle for more fruity flavor.

Get the Recipe: Berry Trifle

3. Patriotic Puppy Chow

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This no-bake snack mix transforms basic Chex cereal into an irresistible patriotic treat with white chocolate, cake mix, and colorful M&Ms. Ready in around 20 minutes, it’s perfect for making ahead to have something sweet to munch on.

Get the Recipe: Patriotic Puppy Chow

4. Red, White, and Blue Sheet Cake

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This cute marble cake starts with a box mix but gets elevated with extra flour, sour cream, and a whipped white chocolate frosting. The marbled red, white, and blue effect creates beautiful swirls that look impressive but require minimal effort.

Get the Recipe: Red, White, and Blue Sheet Cake

5. Patriotic Rice Krispies Treats

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These layered cereal treats stack red, white, and blue Rice Krispies for a fun twist on the classic. Each colored layer is made separately with marshmallows and food coloring, creating patriotic stripes.

Get the Recipe: Patriotic Rice Krispies Treats

6. 4th of July Cupcakes

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These patriotic cupcakes feature layers of red, white, and blue cake batter in each liner, creating a beautiful surprise when you bite in. Topped with vanilla buttercream and star sprinkles, they’ll be a hit at your 4th of July gathering.

Get the Recipe: 4th of July Cupcakes

7. 4th of July Cake Pops

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These colorful cake pops combine red, white, and blue crumbled cake with cream cheese and are then dipped in white chocolate and decorated. These bite-sized treats can be made up to 5 days ahead.

Get the Recipe: 4th of July Cake Pops

8. Triple Berry Pandowdy

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This dessert showcases summer berries under a beautiful star-shaped crust that’s the ultimate 4th of July showstopper. Combining raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries creates natural patriotic colors and will wow everyone.

Get the Recipe: Triple Berry Pandowdy

9. Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Bars

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These layered cheesecake bars have an Oreo cookie crust and swirled red, white, and blue cheesecake filling. The recipe makes 16 servings, so they’re perfect for large gatherings.

Get the Recipe: Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Bars

10. Flag Fruit Pizza

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This incredible dessert transforms a giant sugar cookie into an American flag using cream cheese frosting, sliced strawberries, and blueberries. Both adults and kids will love this easy dessert!

Get the Recipe: Flag Fruit Pizza