27 Star-Spangled Patriotic Desserts for the Fourth of July

Recipe: Red, White, and Blue Poke Cake

There's nothing basic about this poke cake. This special recipe has not one, but two fresh fruit fillings—oh, and a deliciously creamy mascarpone frosting.

Recipe: Cherry Flag Pie

It doesn't get much more All-American than classic cherry pie with a patriotic twist.

Recipe: Red, White, and Blue Popsicles

We all remember chasing down this nostalgic popsicle from the ice cream truck. Try your hand at the festive treat at home with this easy and super fresh recipe.

Recipe: Firecracker Cake

We can't imagine a more festive dessert to serve after the fireworks are over. Thanks to simple powdered sugar icing, this cake is both easy and fun to decorate.

Recipe: Cornmeal Cookies Berry Shortcakes

These cute shortcakes will steal the show at your Fourth of July party. Even better: The components can all be made ahead.

Recipe: Fourth of July Confetti Roulade

Don't worry, this cheery dessert will stand up to the summer heat—thanks to a touch of gelatin in the whipped cream filling.

Recipe: Red Velvet-Berry Cobbler

Everyone's favorite classic layer cake deserves a spot at the summer cookout, too. This cobbler take makes it easy to serve to a crowd in plastic cups.

Recipe: Ultimate Apple Pie from Buxton Hall

Feel like the ultimate All-American with this ultimate apple pie recipe. Everyone's always happy to see this traditional dessert on the table.

Recipe: TennTucky Blackberry Cobbler

This isn't your typical cobbler. It's way better. Savor in-season blackberries with this cobbler topped with a warm caramel sauce, crunchy roasted pecans, and vanilla ice cream.

Recipe: Red Velvet Ice-Cream Cake

Cool off with a slice of ice cream cake, red velvet edition. This layer cake makes an impressive summer centerpiece.

Recipe: Strawberry-Apricot Hand Pies

Wow the crowd with this portable recipe that’s packed with fresh strawberries and apricots. Fun tip: Get the kids to help put them together for a fun summer afternoon activity.

Recipe: Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Bars

We declare these cheesecake bars...potluck-perfect! Make them up to two days in advance to save you time before the summer barbecue.

Recipe: Cherry Pie Bars

Like cherry pie—but better for a party. This is the easiest and most delicious way to make cherry pie portable for the Fourth of July.

Recipe: Fourth of July Cupcakes

Keep things classic with red velvet cupcakes topped with smooth cream cheese frosting and fresh blueberries.

Recipe: Strawberry-Lemonade Cake

Have you ever seen a happier slice of cake? We think not.

Recipe: Red, White, and Blueberry-Filled Cupcakes

These star-spangled cupcakes will add a festive touch to your 4th of July dessert spread. With fresh fruit filling and tangy cream cheese icing, these will steal the show.

Recipe: Peach-Bourbon Upside-Down Bundt Cake

Because there's something patriotic about topping off a caramelized peach Bundt with bourbon. Not only is it a show-stopper, but tasty as all get-out, too.

Recipe: Red, White, and Blue Ice-Cream Cake

Just looking at this ice cream cake cools us off. This dessert is perfect for the hottest of Independence Day celebrations.

Recipes: Classic Apple Cobbler

We'll take a hearty helping of this hot, bubbling, old-fashioned apple dessert any summer's day.

Recipe: Patchwork Cobbler

Say hello to the prettiest use of your summer peaches, plums, and blueberries. Topped with squares of sugar-crusted pastry, this cobbler is a crowd-favorite.

Recipe: Strawberry-Blueberry Cupcakes

Kick those storebought cupcakes to the curb. Every 4th of July barbecue could use a batch of these fresh treats.

Recipe: Plum-Berry Cornmeal Sheet Cake

Have you met your go-to summer dessert for a crowd yet? No? Let us introduce.

Recipe: Fried Blueberry-Ginger Hand Pies

These fried hand pies are full of summer nostalgia—except with a fresh twist, thanks to the flavor combination of blueberry and ginger.

Recipe: Strawberry-Rhubarb Pretzel Pie

We gave nostalgic strawberry-pretzel salad a fun makeover with rhubarbs and piecrust.

Recipe: Peach-Raspberry Buckle

Want something a little more subdued? This streusel-topped cake has the fruit you love from a cobbler but the texture of a crumb-cake.

Recipe: Blueberry Cobbler with Sugared Star Shortcakes

This recipe is begging to be set out as a build-your-own bar! It all comes together in less than 20 minutes, and we suggest using a half-and-half mix of blueberries and strawberries for a red, white, and blue look.