When it comes to celebrating Independence Day, you’ll want a dessert that looks and tastes impressive but requires as little effort as possible. Because who wants to celebrate the 4th of July in the kitchen all day? These Easy 4th of July Desserts are the BEST for your summer gathering!
Best 4th of July Dessert Ideas
Whether you’re hosting a big summer party or heading to a small gathering, these desserts have one thing in common: they’re easy to make and perfect for celebrating the 4th of July!
From an easy Cream Cheese Fruit Dip to Cheesecake Bars and Banana Pudding, there are so many yummy, sweet options. You can also check out these No-Bake 4th of July Desserts if you don’t want to turn your oven on!
How to Keep 4th of July Desserts at the Right Temperature
Here are the best ways to keep food hot or cold (the more likely scenario in peak of summer heat) for 4th of July celebrations!
To keep warm:
- Use a thermal food bag! This is one of the best ways to keep desserts warm for parties.
- Prep the dessert at home, then finish it in the oven at the location of your celebration.
- Warm it in the oven right before guests arrive!
- Try this buffet set for keeping desserts warm the entire time.
To keep cold:
- Bring a large cooler with ice (or ice packs) to keep desserts cold!
- Use an insulated catering bag.
- Pop the dessert in the fridge or freezer as soon as you arrive.
TIP: These fans can keep flies away if you’re serving desserts outside!
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Easy 4th of July Desserts
1. Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
Creamy, sweet, and a little tangy, this Cream Cheese Fruit Dip is so delicious with fresh fruit! With only 3 ingredients, you will love how easy and quick it is to make. The subtle vanilla and maple flavors are an ideal complement to delicious ripe fruit.
2. Blueberry Crumble Pie
This easy Blueberry Crumble Pie is made with fresh blueberries and is so full of summer berry flavor! You will love how easy it is to put together and how well it turns out every single time. The traditional flavors are perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for the ultimate spring or summer dessert!
3. Banana Pudding Lasagna
This Banana Pudding Lasagna is the BEST for an easy 4th of July recipe. If you’re looking for a simple treat to bring to a gathering or to cool off with, this no-bake dessert is a total crowd-pleaser!
4. Moose Tracks Ice Cream
Easy, homemade Moose Tracks Ice Cream that’s full of chocolatey goodness! Creamy vanilla ice cream is swirled with fudge and peanut butter cups for a classic flavor combination that is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. This summer ice cream recipe is easy to make and delicious!
5. No-Bake Mini Cheesecake Bites
No-Bake Mini Cheesecake Bites are easy to make and so satisfyingly tasty! The tangy and creamy filling sits on a perfectly crisp graham cracker crust, and you don’t have to bake a thing. No springform pans or water baths are needed for these delicious desserts!
6. Palm Springs Date Shake
This Palm Springs Date Shake is the perfect summertime treat! Sweet and delicious, this milkshake recipe is made with dates and blended to creamy perfection. Make this easy date shake in 10 minutes or less for a dessert drink that will become a new favorite!
7. Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Ice Cream
This Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream recipe is easy to make and SO delicious! It’s creamy, sweet, indulgent, and impressive (but without the fuss). If you’re looking for an easy 4th of July recipe, this homemade ice cream is truly one of the best!
8. Lemon Bar Cookies
Sweet, soft, and full of spring vibes. These Lemon Bar Cookies are so delicious for any occasion! Made with a soft, buttery cookie base and lemon curd filling that’s the perfect balance of sweet and tart, then drizzled with icing. Top it all off with a little lemon zest for the best spring-inspired cookies!
9. Chocolate Oreo Trifle
Are you craving something rich, chocolatey, and indulgent? Look no further than this Chocolate Oreo Trifle recipe. This dessert is perfect for any occasion! It’s super easy to make, yet looks and tastes impressive. Made with a brownie layer, chocolate pudding layer, whipped cream, and crumbled Oreo cookies, every bite is full of rich, chocolatey goodness!
10. Butter Pecan Ice Cream Sandwiches
Butter Pecan Ice Cream Sandwiches that make for the BEST-EVER frozen treat! Soft, chocolatey cookies with a layer of vanilla ice cream mixed with buttery, brown sugared crunchy pecans. Every bite is heavenly! These homemade ice cream sandwiches are a summertime favorite and way better than the store-bought version!
11. Mulberry Pie Bars
Want to know what to make with all of those mulberries? These Mulberry Pie Bars are sweet, indulgent, and DELICIOUS! Made with a flaky pie crust, mulberry pie filling, and a crumbly brown sugar oat topping that takes things to another level. These pie bars are the best easy-to-make dessert that everyone will love!
12. Banana Pudding Ice Cream
This homemade Banana Pudding Ice Cream is one of the BEST summer ice cream treats! It only takes about 10 minutes to blend the ingredients, then pour into an ice cream container and freeze. Mix in fresh banana slices and real vanilla wafers for a yummy dessert!
13. Churro Cheesecake Bars
Indulge in the perfect combination of cinnamon, sugar, and creamy cheesecake with these easy and delicious Churro Cheesecake Bars. The flaky crescent roll dough is filled with a sweet and tangy cheesecake mixture. Cinnamon sugar is sprinkled in between, and on top, making every bite SO TASTY and perfect for celebrating Independence Day!
14. Cinnamon Roll Peach Cobbler
This Cinnamon Roll Peach Cobbler recipe is a delicious combo of two classic desserts: cinnamon rolls and peach cobbler! The cinnamon roll topping gives a unique twist to traditional peach cobbler while the sweet and juicy peaches provide a flavorful base.
15. Coconut Cake Recipe
Creamy, light, and beautiful, this Coconut Cake Recipe is one you’ve got to try. The vanilla white cake is lightly covered in a whipped buttercream frosting and coated with sweetened coconut. Make this cake as a layered round cake or a 9×13 sheet cake for your next spring or summer celebration!
16. Lemon Chess Pie
This Lemon Chess Pie is tangy, sweet, creamy, and easy to make! The lemony, bright custard filling easily bakes in a flaky pie crust (store-bought or homemade) and creates a tasty addition to your 4th of July celebration.
17. Birthday Cake Ice Cream
Happy birthday, USA! Homemade Birthday Cake Ice Cream with pieces of real birthday cake and sprinkles. This no-churn ice cream recipe is easy to make, so delicious, and the BEST easy 4th of July recipe!
18. Strawberry Crunch Cake
This Strawberry Crunch Cake is a party! Sweet, fluffy strawberry cake topped with creamy vanilla buttercream and a strawberry crunch topping that adds the best texture and flavor. If you want an easy cake recipe that looks and tastes impressive, you’ll love this Strawberry Crunch Cake!
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