50 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 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.
3. Mini Strawberry Ice-Cream Pies
Roasting the strawberries will bring out all their sweet, juicy flavor.
4. Peaches-and-Cream Ice Pops
Roasted peaches and brown sugar bring summery sweetness to tangy Greek yogurt.
6. One-Ingredient Watermelon Sorbet
Does it get any easier than twice-frozen watermelon? We think not.
13. Strawberry-Mango Hawaiian Shave Ice
This DIY gem doesn’t require a shave ice machine or a flight to Maui.
14. Chocolate Waffle Ice-Cream Sandwiches
Bring on the sprinkles, chopped nuts and caramel sauce.
26. No-Bake Cheesecake with Raspberry Compote
For those of you who avoid the oven at all costs come summer.
39. Chocolate Cupcakes with Creamy Raspberry Frosting
No holiday is complete without chocolate.
40. Pop Rock Popsicles
Pop these into your mouth now. They rock. See what we did there?
41. Gluten-Free Dessert Cups
Filling blueberry muffins with ice cream and fresh fruit? Genius.
43. Pink Drink Pops
Strawberry + white chocolate + coconut + green tea = cool, creamy magic.
46. Vanilla Bourbon Cherry-Blueberry Pie
We’ll never get over these cute star cut-outs.