50 4th of July Desserts That Never Go Out of Style

Photo: Mark Weinberg/Styling: Erin McDowell

Barbecue menus for the Fourth can turn real cheesy real quick. And between cocktails, apps, sides and a 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 fête that are tasteful—and tasty. Presenting 50 4th of July desserts that are guaranteed to impress.

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Photo: Mark Weinberg/Styling: Erin McDowell

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1. Cherry Slab Pie

When it comes to crust, more is more.

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50 4th of July Desserts That Never Go Out of Style

1. Cherry Slab Pie

2. 3-Ingredient Strawberry Ice-Cream Shell

3. Mini Strawberry Ice-Cream Pies

4. Peaches-and-Cream Ice Pops

5. Fourth of July Ice-Cream Cake

6. One-Ingredient Watermelon Sorbet

7. Grilled Angel Food Cake with Blueberry Sauce

8. Watercolor Doughnuts

9. Berry Galette

10. Peanut-Butter Freezer Pie

11. Berry-Coconut Rocket Pops

12. Mini Mason Jar Apple Pies

13. Strawberry-Mango Hawaiian Shave Ice

14. Chocolate Waffle Ice-Cream Sandwiches

15. No-Bake Berry Tiramisu

16. Strawberries and Crème

17. Grilled Pineapple Split Sundae with Cherry Sauce

18. Puff-Pastry Plum and Thyme Galette

19. Blackberry-Raspberry Skillet Cobbler

20. Skillet Peach Cobbler

21. Blackberry Jam Pie-Crust Straws

22. Blackberry Panna Cotta Tartlets

23. No-Bake Key Lime Cheesecake

24. Strawberry Pie with Strawberry Crust

25. Fresh Fruit Ice Pops

26. No-Bake Cheesecake with Raspberry Compote

27. Pink Lemonade Bars

28. Peach Cobbler

29. Glazed Blueberry Cake

30. Lemon-Berry Sheet Pan Trifle

31. Sweet Corn Doughnut Holes

32. Blueberry Crumble Pie

33. Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes

34. Oven-Baked S’mores Bars

35. Patriotic Flag Fruit Platter

36. Blackberry Lime Bars

37. Berry Cream Fillo Baskets

38. Grilled Berry S’mores

39. Chocolate Cupcakes with Creamy Raspberry Frosting

40. Pop Rock Popsicles

41. Gluten-Free Dessert Cups

42. Key Lime Pie Bars

43. Pink Drink Pops

44. Red, White and Blue Ice Cream Floats

45. Light Berry Angel Food Cake

46. Vanilla Bourbon Cherry-Blueberry Pie

47. Cherry Cobbler Cupcakes

48. Nectarine Blueberry Pie

49. 5-Ingredient Frozen Yogurt Bites

50. Brown Butter Grilled Peaches with Cinnamon Toast Crumbs

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