18 Festive Red, White & Blue Desserts for Your 4th of July Table

Fireworks aren’t the only thing lighting up the 4th of July—these festive red, white, and blue desserts are total showstoppers. From berry-packed treats to star-spangled sweets, they’re as fun to make as they are to eat. Whether you’re hosting the BBQ or just showing up with a dish, these patriotic desserts will definitely steal the spotlight. Let’s be honest, it’s not a real celebration without a little sugar and sparkle.

Lemon Blueberry Bars With A Shortbread Crust

Squares of lemon bars topped with whipped cream and fresh blueberries are arranged on a sheet of parchment paper. The bars have a golden crust and a vibrant yellow filling. — Lemon Blueberry Bars With A Shortbread Crust. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

These Lemon Bars with blueberries are sweet and tart, resting on a buttery shortbread crust. Perfect for potlucks or parties.
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Homemade Blackberry Pie With Double Crust

A top-down view of a partially eaten blackberry pie with a lattice crust on a wire cooling rack. The pie has a crispy golden-brown crust with juicy, dark purple filling. A bowl of whipped cream is placed nearby. Crumbs and a piece of pie are visible on the table. — Homemade Blackberry Pie With Double Crust. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Enjoy a delicious Blackberry Pie with a buttery crust and a sweet-tart filling. Perfect for summer gatherings or a cozy dessert.
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Homemade Blueberry Biscuits (Bojangles Copycat)

Blueberry biscuits with a creamy lemon glaze are made with fresh blueberries, buttermilk, and a touch of cream cheese for the perfect sweet treat.
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An Old-Fashioned Blackberry Cobbler Recipe With Homemade Biscuits

This Blackberry cobbler has a syrupy blackberry filling topped with golden brown créme fraiche biscuits made from scratch.
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Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

Creamy cheesecake bars with a baked on strawberry topping are just the thing for your next party or gathering.
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Blackberry Jam Cake With Blackberry Cream Cheese Frosting

This Blackberry Jam Cake is made with spiced cake layers, a blackberry jam filling, and a creamy blackberry cream cheese frosting.
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American Flag Cake

A sheet cake decorated like the American flag with blueberries and star-shaped white frosting for the stars, and rows of raspberries and white frosting for the stripes, on a granite countertop. — American Flag Cake. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This American Flag Cake is the perfect dessert for Memorial Day and Fourth of July! It’s an easy vanilla sheet cake topped with frosting and berries.
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Glazed Strawberry Shortcake Cookies With Fresh Strawberries

Six strawberry scones with white icing drizzle are arranged on a cooling rack. Nearby are vintage spoons, two strawberries, a pitcher of milk, and a gray cloth napkin on a dark textured surface. — Glazed Strawberry Shortcake Cookies With Fresh Strawberries. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Glazed Strawberry Shortcake Cookies are perfectly sweet. With a pop of strawberry, they’re even better with glaze drizzled on top.
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Blueberry Cream Cheese Squares

A tray of cheesecake bars. — Blueberry Cream Cheese Squares. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Blueberry Cream Cheese Squares have a delectable cookie crust, and a jam puree swirl topping. A cheesecake filling makes these amazing.
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Strawberry Icebox Pie With Pretzel Crust

A close-up of a strawberry pie with a golden-brown crust. The filling is made of fresh, bright red strawberry slices encased in a glossy red glaze. The pie is topped with a dollop of whipped cream and garnished with several fresh strawberry slices. — Strawberry Icebox Pie With Pretzel Crust. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Strawberry Icebox Pie – Once you’ve tried this Strawberry Icebox Pie, you’ll never need to try any other version. Both cooked and fresh berries are used.
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Fresh Blueberry Pie Recipe That Is Not Runny

A freshly sliced blueberry pie topped with dollops of whipped cream is displayed on a metal pie dish. The deep purple filling contrasts with the golden crust, and the pie is partially cut, showcasing the juicy blueberries. — Fresh Blueberry Pie Recipe That Is Not Runny. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This fresh blueberry pie recipe is easy and tastes so much better than canned pie filing. So simple to make blueberry pie filling like a pro!
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Easy Strawberry Cobbler Recipe

A strawberry cobbler in a baking dish with two serving dishes next to it. — Easy Strawberry Cobbler Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

The Best way to enjoy strawberries is with a strawberry cobbler. Strawberries baked with slightly sweet biscuits are a Southern tradition.
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Easy Rich No-Bake Cheesecake Cups

This easy to make No-Bake Cheesecake Cups recipe has a homemade graham cracker crust and a rich creamy cheesecake filling.
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Strawberry Jam Cake With Strawberry Frosting

Strawberry Poke Cake in a baking pan. — Strawberry Jam Cake With Strawberry Frosting. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Loaded with fresh strawberry sauce and a cream cheese whipped topping, this updated Strawberry Poke Cake will be your new go-to dessert.
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Peach Cake Recipe With Blueberries

Close-up of a sliced bundt cake on a glass plate, with blueberries and bits of orange zest visible. A stainless steel server is partially inserted under a slice. In the background, a floral napkin and some forks are visible. — Peach Cake Recipe With Blueberries. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Are you looking for a light and simple bundt cake to make with sweet summer peaches, try a homemade peach cake with blueberries and top it with a peach glaze.
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Raspberry White Chocolate Bars

Raspberry White Chocolate Bars are a blondie with white chocolate mixed in and topped raspberries. Almond meal and browned butter make these magical.
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Five Minute Mini Raspberry Tarts

Thanks to premade tart shells, these mini raspberry tarts come together in just five minutes and taste like raspberry cheesecake.
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