40 4th of July Desserts That Never Go Out of Style

Barbecue menus for the Fourth can turn real cheesy real quick. And between cocktails, apps, sides and the hot dog bar, dessert might just be the easiest course to drop the ball on. Red, white and blue cupcakes? Boooring. Here are some festive treats to take to your fete that are actually tasteful—and tasty. Presenting 40 4th of July desserts that are guaranteed to impress.

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Mini Mason Jar Apple Pies

Also known as the most American dessert ever.

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40 4th of July Desserts That Never Go Out of Style

Mini Mason Jar Apple Pies

Berry Cream Fillo Baskets

Red, White and Blue Ice Cream Floats

No-Bake Berry Tiramisu

Strawberry Pie with Strawberry Crust

Berry Galette

Grilled Berry S'mores

Fourth of July Ice Cream Cake

5-Ingredient Frozen Yogurt Bites

Blackberry Lime Bars

Patriotic Flag Fruit Platter

Light Berry Angel Food Cake

Chocolate Cupcakes with Creamy Raspberry Frosting

Pop Rock Popsicles

Cherry Cobbler Cupcakes

Watercolor Doughnuts

Fresh Fruit Ice Pops

Peanut-Butter Freezer Pie

Gluten-Free Dessert Cups

Bite-Sized Almond Raspberry Spoon Cakes

Glazed Blueberry Cake

Lemon-Berry Sheet Pan Trifle

Sweet Corn Doughnut Holes

Pink Drink Pops

Blueberry Crumble Pie

Key Lime Pie Bars

Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes

Grilled Angel Food Cake with Blueberry Sauce

Mini Strawberry Ice-Cream Pies

Berry-Coconut Rocket Pops

Vanilla Bourbon Cherry-Blueberry Pie

One-Ingredient Watermelon Sorbet

No-Bake Cheesecake with Raspberry Compote

Browned Butter Grilled Peaches with Cinnamon "Toast" Brioche Crumbs

Chocolate Waffle Ice-Cream Sandwiches

Peach Cobbler

Strawberry-Mango Hawaiian Shave Ice

Nectarine Blueberry Pie

Peaches-and-Cream Ice Pops

Broiler S?mores

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