22 Can't-Miss Independence Day Treats For The Best July 4th

Stars, stripes, and sweets - oh my! Celebrate freedom with a burst of flavor with these red, white, and blue delights that will impress your friends and family. From patriotic trail mix to star-spangled cupcakes, these recipes are guaranteed to light up your taste buds and make your celebration one to remember. Whether you're hosting a backyard BBQ or a neighborhood block party, these easy Independence Day desserts are sure to steal the show.

Red White and Blue Cupcakes

A red, white, and blue cupcake with white frosting and multicolored sprinkles on top sits on a marble surface, exuding the festive spirit of patriotic desserts, with another similar cupcake in the background. — Cupcakes. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

These red, white and blue cupcakes are rich, decadent, and so festive. They're a quick and easy cupcake recipe that's welcome at any party.
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Angel Food Cake Trifle (Red, White, And Blue Trifle)

A trifle dessert layered with sponge cake, strawberries, whipped cream, and topped with a mix of strawberries and blackberries. — Angel Food Cake Trifle (Red, White, And Blue Trifle). Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This red, white and blue trifle is very patriotic. While it may be the perfect 4th of July trifle, this delicious dessert is perfect for anytime.
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Marshmallow Popcorn Cake

Two bars of pink, blue, and white popcorn treats with blue candy-coated chocolates on a light surface, surrounded by red, white, and blue sprinkles—a perfect addition to your Red-White-Blue Desserts collection. — Marshmallow Popcorn Cake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Marshmallow Popcorn Cake is a sweet and dessert that is so easy to make. This dessert will look great on your holiday dessert table.
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4Th Of July Cookies

A hand with a pink painted nail holding an easy cookie recipe, showing blue, pink, and white sections, above a white plate. — 4Th Of July Cookies. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

These 4th of July cookies are a fun and festive dessert. This fourth of July cookies recipe is my favorite cake batter cookie recipe.
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A close-up of a colorful cake topped with whipped cream and red and blue sprinkles on a glass stand. — Air Fryer Cookie Cake. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This 4th of July air fryer cookie cake is full of classic cookie flavor and patriotic chocolate chips. It's a sweet, delicous addition to any July 4th.
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Air Fryer Pizookie

A close-up of a cookie topped with red and blue m&m candies. — Air Fryer Pizookie. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Air Fryer Pizookie is the perfect combination of cookie flavor with a pizza look. Each bite is perfectly portioned with chocolate flavor!
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A chocolate chip cookie sandwich with homemade vanilla ice cream and red, white, and blue sprinkles, close-up view. — Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This cookie ice cream sandwich recipe is so delicious! This ice cream cookie sandwich is the perfect summer treat for you and your guests.
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Chocolate Dipped Oreos

Oreo dipped in chocolate with red white and blue star sprinkles. — Chocolate Dipped Oreos. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

These Chocolate Dipped Oreos are the best. Fast and simple and perfect to grab and enjoy as you're walking around, too!
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Chocolate Dipped Waffle Cones

ice cream waffles with red white and blue sprikles. — Chocolate Dipped Waffle Cones. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

The best part of the 4th of July holiday is treating yourself to sweets! These easy Chocolate Dipped Waffle Cones are amazing and the perfect way to celebrate!
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Red White And Blue Trail Mix

Two bowls of snack mix with cereal, pretzels, marshmallows, and red, white, and blue candies sit on a white wooden surface. Scattered ingredients surround the bowls. Perfect for those craving Red-Blue desserts with a festive flair! — Red White And Blue Trail Mix. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Red White and Blue Trail Mix recipe is homemade sweet and crunchy cereal coated in white candy coating and loaded with festive M&Ms, and salty pretzels.
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Jello Layered Cake

Jello Layered Cake is a festive and fun individual dessert that makes for a beautiful and delicious dessert table. Perfect for the 4th.
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Jello Pretzel Dessert Recipe

This Jello pretzel dessert recipe is a new twist on the classic with strawberry or raspberry jello, a cream cheese layer and pretzel crust.
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July 4 Fruit Kabobs

Mixed berries, including strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries, arranged on a white plate with a bowl of cream in the background. — July 4 Fruit Kabobs. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

These July 4 fruit kabobs are deliciously simple. Light and full of natural berry sweetness, these kabobs are perfect for the 4th.
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Close-up of a creamy mini cheesecake topped with a dollop of whipped cream and fresh raspberries and blueberries, set against a backdrop of more cheesecakes.

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These Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Cookie Cups are little mini cheesecake desserts. Every single cheesecake bite is filled with creamy cheesecake!
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A flag-shaped toast topped with blueberries, banana slices, and strawberry slices arranged to resemble the American flag. Perfect for experimenting with easy cookie recipes. — Patriotic Fruit Cookie Pizza. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Patriotic Fruit Cookie Pizza is simple to make, tastes delicious and is a festive dessert. Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza is bound to brighten up your table.
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July 4 Fruit Platter Ideas

A tray filled with fresh strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries, with a central bowl of yogurt topped with a raspberry. — July 4 Fruit Platter Ideas. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

These two July 4 fruit platter ideas are perfect for your next July 4th party! Serve your platter simply or arrange your fruit to make a flag
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July 4 Fruit Salad

A glass bowl filled with a fruit salad consisting of fresh strawberries, blueberries, and diced marshmallows, garnished with a mint leaf. — July 4 Fruit Salad. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This healthy patriotic fruit salad is full of sweet berries, marshmallows, and yogurt for the creamy base instead of whipped topping. Perfect July 4 fruit salad!
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Mini Bundt Cakes

Mini Bundt Cakes - Red White & Blue are festive, fun, and very delicious. These super easy mini bundt cakes can liven up any dessert table.
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Patriotic Poke Cupcakes

Cupcakes on a cutting board. — Patriotic Poke Cupcakes. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Stop everything that you're doing and grab the simple ingredients for these Patriotic Poke Cupcakes. Simple, delicious, and perfect for the 4th of July!
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Red White And Blue Poke Cake

Close up picture of a piece of poke cake with strawberries, blueberries and a creamy white frosting. — Red White And Blue Poke Cake. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Red White and Blue Poke Cake is a fun and festive 4th of July Poke Cake and great for your holiday party.
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Berry-Licious Cheesecake Fruit Salad

A wooden bowl filled with strawberry-flavored whipped cream topped with fresh raspberries and a mint leaf. — Berry-Licious Cheesecake Fruit Salad. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

These cheesecake fruit salad recipe is loaded with four different berries in a sweet cream cheese sauce. It's the perfect party side.
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How To Make Funfetti Cake

Close up picture of a piece of cake with red white and blue sprinkles and funfetti filled in the middle. — How To Make Funfetti Cake. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This homemade funfetti Patriotic Cake recipe from scratch is the best dessert for Memorial Day, Independence Day, or just a fun summer treat.
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