The 4th is all about delicious food, especially desserts. We've gathered a variety of festive dessert ideas and American classics perfect for any summertime party.
Red, White, and Blue Tart
This red, white and blueberry tart has a nut crust and lemony cream cheese filling for a perfectly patriotic dessert.
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Peach Bourbon Upside Down Cake
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This American classic, Bourbon Peach Upside Down Cake, combines the sweetness of ripe peaches with the rich flavor of bourbon, making it the perfect dessert for the 4th of July and patriotic celebrations.
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Red White and Blue Trifle
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Red white and blue trifle is a delicious no-bake berry trifle made with fresh blueberries and strawberries, pudding mix, pound cake, and whipped cream. This seriously simple dessert takes just 7 ingredients and 15 minutes to put together.
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Apple Slab Pie
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Apple pie is a classic American Dessert. Make it this 4th of July for a whole crowd using this simple and flavorful apple slab pie recipe!
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Red White and Blue Trifle
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This triple berry cheesecake fruit salad is perfect for the 4th of July! Not only is this fruit salad absolutely delicious but it’s also so easy to make.
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Old Fashioned Toasted Butter Pecan Cake
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This Old Fashioned Butter Pecan Cake is a classic Southern dessert. It contains toasted pecans in the batter for a delightful nutty flavor and is topped with cream cheese frosting and more pecans. This cake is perfect for 4th of July and summer celebrations.
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Red White and Blue Cupcakes
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These cupcakes are light, moist, perfect for a 4th of July party! These patriotic cupcakes are a great addition to any family cookout or summertime celebration.
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Summer Sugar Cookies
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These red white and blue sugar cookies are deliciously soft and chewy and they are a great addition to your dessert table for the 4th of July.
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4th Of July Cake Balls
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Sweet bite-sized 4th of July cake balls are the perfect choice for your next party! With their deliciously rich vanilla flavor, patriotic red, white, and blue decorations, and colorful cake inside, these cake balls sure to be a hit with family, friends and party guests.
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Rainbow Layered Jello
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This red, white, and blue rainbow layered jello is a hit at summer cookouts and the 4th celebrations.
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