5 Easy Dessert Recipes to Make This 4th of July

Easy dessert recipes can make 4th of July preparations much smoother and more enjoyable.

The Independence Day is a time known for family gatherings, celebrations, community participation, festivities, and delicious food. Lanning a menu for this day when hosting a bunch of people or even just loved ones can become challenging and overwhelming.

With that, here are some curated family-friendly 4th of July desserts you can try that you can try on the day or could even be a staple in your summer dessert recipes.

From red, white, and blue treats to refreshing popsicles, these are five desserts will make your 4th of July celebration even more memorable.

5 Easy Dessert Recipes for Independence Day

1. Blue, Red, and White, Berry Trifle

Ingredients

• 1 pound of strawberries, peeled and sliced

• 1 pound of blueberries

• 1 pound of raspberries

• 1 pound cake, cut into cubes

• 2 cups of whipped cream

• 1 cup of vanilla pudding

Place the pound cake cubes on the bottom of your chosen dish or large glass bowl container.

On top of the cake, place a layer of vanilla pudding. To start layering, you can now add your strawberries and layer them with whipped cream. Then continue to repeat the layers with other fruits, such as blueberries and raspberries, in between the whipped creams until you reach the top of the bowl. Before serving, to get the maximum amount of sweetness, refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

2. Nationalistic Ice Cream Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 1 package of sugar cookies

• 1 pint of vanilla ice cream

• Red, white, and blue sprinkles

Prepare some vanilla ice cream and wait for it to soften lightly before making this sandwich. Just like a sandwich, take a sugar cookie, scoop an ice cream in between it, and cover with another sugar cookie. Cover the ice cream sandwich edges with sprinkles by rolling them in. Wrap these sandwiches in plastic cling wraps and place it in the freezer for a minimum of 60 minutes before to serving.

3. Colorful Rice Krispie Treats

Ingredients

• 6 cups of rice krispies cereal

• 1 package of marshmallow (10 oz)

• 3 tablespoons of butter

• Red and blue food coloring

• Star- shaped and colored sprinkles

Start by melting the butter on low heat in a large saucepan of your choice. Add in the mashmallows and continuously stir until they are fully melted. Once melted, remove them from the heat and separate them into three distinct bowls. Put red in one bowl, blue in another, and keep the third bowl without color.

Place 2 mugs of Rice Krispies cereal into each bowl and mix until they're coated equally. Spread the red mixture evenly in a greased 9x13-inch pan, followed by the plain mixture, and finally the blue mixture.

After that, apply light pressure to compress the layers, and sprinkle star-shaped decorations on top. Allow to cool completely before slicing into places.

4. Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles

Ingredients

• 2 mugs of fresh strawberries, peeled and sliced

• 1 mug of lemonade

• 1 mug of sparkling water

• 2 tablespoons of honey

Mix together the strawberries, lemonade, sparkling water, and honey in a blender. Mix until well combined. Transfer the blend into popsicle molds, making sure to leave some room at the top for expansion.

Place the popsicle sticks in and freeze for a minimum of 4 hours or until fully firm. To free the popsicles, simply place the molds under warm water for a brief period.

5. American Flag Fruit Pizza

Ingredients

• 1 package of cooled sugar cookie dough

• 1 mug of cream cheese, softened

• 2 mugs of powdered sugar

• 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract

• 1 mug of blueberries

• 1 mug of sliced strawberries

• 1 mug of raspberries

Prepare the oven as directed on the sugar cookie dough package before baking. Spread the cookie dough onto a pizza or baking sheet and bake until it turns golden brown. Allow it to cool down fully. Mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until well combined. Easily layer the cream cheese mixture on top of the cooled cookie crust.

Organize the blueberries in the upper left corner to symbolize the stars. Make rows of strawberries and raspberries that alternate to mimic the flag's stripes. Chill in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve, also slice into squares for accessible serving.