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Home » Best Of » 13 Festive Fourth of July Treats You'll Crave All Year

13 Festive Fourth of July Treats You'll Crave All Year

Modified: Jul 3, 2024 by Molly Pisula · Published: Jul 3, 2024 · As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Celebrate the 4th of July in style! This recipe collection includes refreshing drinks, tasty snacks, and indulgent desserts to make your holiday sparkle. Invite your family, friends, and neighbors for a festive feast!

4th of July Puppy Chow

small red buckets filled with 4th of July puppy chow
4th of July Puppy Chow recipe. Photo Credit: Vanilla Bean Cuisine.

This July 4th Puppy Chow is a fun and patriotic dessert, filled with red, white, and blue M&Ms and pretzels. Perfect for your July 4th celebration!

Get the recipe: 4th of July Puppy Chow

Strawberry Galette

plate with slice of strawberry galette next to strawberries and cutting board.
Strawberry Galette recipe. Photo credit: Vanilla Bean Cuisine.

This Strawberry Galette is the perfect way to celebrate the 4th of July. An easy all-butter crust with a fresh strawberry filling. Top with whipped cream and blueberries for maximum patriotic spirit! 

Get the recipe: Strawberry Galette

Red Velvet 4th of July Cake

red velvet bundt cake topped with vanilla frosting and fresh berries.
Red Velvet 4th of July Cake recipe. Photo credit: Walking on Sunshine Recipes.

This stunning Red Velvet Cake is perfect for your July 4th celebration. Super easy with just a simple cake mix, but topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting and colorful berries.

Get the recipe: Red Velvet 4th of July Cake

Patriotic Taco Salad

baking dish with patriotic taco salad.
Patriotic Taco Salad recipe. Photo credit: Walking on Sunshine Recipes.

Wow your 4th of July party guests with this show-stopping Patriotic Taco Salad. Everything you love about tacos, but red, white, and blue for the 4th!

Get the recipe: Patriotic Taco Salad

Berry Patriotic 4th of July Trifles

close up of a trifle with layers of angel cake, berries, and pudding.
Berry Patriotic 4th of July Trifles recipe. Photo credit: Blackberry Babe.

Celebrate July 4th with these patriotic 4th of July trifles. Fluffy layers of angel food cake, creamy vanilla pudding, and colorful berries. Top with whipped cream, blueberries, and strawberries for a festive treat!

Get the recipe: Berry Patriotic 4th of July Trifles

4th of July Charcuterie Cups

three paper cups with charcuterie and July 4th decorations.
4th of July Charcuterie Cups recipe. Photo credit: Walking on Sunshine Recipes.

These antipasto cups are filled with skewers of cheese, salami, olives, and fruit. Perfectly portable for your July 4th celebration!

Get the recipe: 4th of July Charcuterie Cups

Patriotic Bundt Cake Recipe

three small bundt cakes topped with frosting and patriotic sprinkles.
Patriotic Bundt Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Walking on Sunshine Recipes.

These cute treats are made festive with vanilla frosting and patriotic sprinkles. So easy to make and a crowd-pleaser for your July 4th celebration.

Get the recipe: Patriotic Bundt Cake Recipe

Strawberry Mascarpone Parfaits

strawberry parfait with mascarpone cream in a glass with a spoon next to kitchen towel and in front of two other parfaits
Strawberry Parfait recipe. Photo credit: Vanilla Bean Cuisine.

This easy Strawberry Parfait with Mascarpone Cream is perfect for your July 4th celebration. Add blueberries as well for a red, white, and blue dessert with layers of fresh berries, sweet mascarpone cream, and gingery biscoff cookies.

Get the recipe: Strawberry Parfait

Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Salad

red white and blue cheesecake salad in a small glass bowl next to blue towel.
Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Salad recipe. Photo credit: Thriving in Parenting.

This red, white, and blue cheesecake salad combines a creamy filling with colorful, juicy berries and sweet marshmallows. So delicious and fun for your patriotic party!

Get the recipe: Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Salad

American Flag Fruit Pizza

American flag fruit pizza in baking dish.
American Flag Fruit Pizza recipe. Photo credit: Ovenspiration.

This show-stopping treat pays tribute to the red, white, and blue, with a sugar cookie crust, luscious cream cheese frosting, and a colorful array of strawberries and blueberries. Perfect for the 4th!

Get the recipe: American Flag Fruit Pizza

Red, White, and Blue Jello Shots

red white and blue jello shots on a white serving plate with paper flags.
Red, White, and Blue Jello Shots recipe. Photo credit: Ovenspiration.

Nothing beats some red, white, and blue jello shots for some patriotic fun. These colorful and boozy treats are the perfect addition to any 4th of July gathering.

Get the recipe: Red, White, and Blue Jello Shots

Red, White, and Blue Cupcakes

small cupcakes topped with buttercream frosting and fresh berries.
Red, White, and Blue Cupcakes recipe. Photo credit: Joyfully Mad.

Want a deliciously easy 4th of July dessert recipe? Try these Red, White and Blue Cupcakes—perfectly patriotic with the combination of vanilla buttercream and fresh blueberries and raspberries.

Get the recipe: Red, White, and Blue Cupcakes

Red, White, and Blue Fudge

a plate with pieces of red, white, and blue fudge with sprinkles.
Red, White, and Blue Fudge recipe. Photo credit: Thriving in Parenting.

This easy fudge is the perfect treat for a July 4th get-together! Show off your patriotic spirit without spending hours in the kitchen.

Get the recipe: Red, White, and Blue Fudge

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