43 Easy Patriotic Desserts
If you’re looking for easy patriotic desserts that are festive and fun, you’re in the right spot. I love making colorful treats that scream stars and stripes without stressing in the kitchen.
These desserts are my favorite kind of Patriotic Holiday Ideas—low effort, high wow factor! I like to keep things simple but still super cute and tasty. Whether you’re team fruit, frosting, or full-on chocolate, there’s something here to make your sweet tooth happy.
I always make a few ahead so I’m not rushing on the day.
And most importantly, I really can’t stress it enough how satisfying when people ask, “Did you really make that?” Yes! – if you know me, I always say this in my blogs but it’s true!
Nothing really beats that feeling! So grab your red, white, and blue sprinkles—we’re about to turn dessert into a party!
Why I Love Making Patriotic Desserts Every Year
There’s just something about easy patriotic desserts that makes me ridiculously happy every single year. Maybe it’s the bright colors. Maybe it’s the excuse to eat way too much sugar. Either way, I’m not complaining!
I love turning basic treats into stars, stripes, and sparkly masterpieces. Red, white, and blue sprinkles? Always in stock at my place. I like baking things that look like I tried—without actually trying too hard.
A no-bake cheesecake with berries? My kind of party move. Everyone always expects me to bring dessert now, and honestly, I kinda love it. These desserts bring people together and make everyone smile.
Plus, I get to sneak a few bites while decorating. That’s the best part. Patriotic Holiday Ideas always inspire me to go overboard in the best way.
I’ve made flag brownies, firecracker cookies, and more berry combos than I can count. It’s my favorite excuse to get playful in the kitchen. Nothing feels more festive than seeing a dessert table glowing with red, white, and blue.
It’s sweet, it’s nostalgic, and it’s totally my jam. No holiday feels complete without a sugar overload—and I wouldn’t have it any other way!
Easy Patriotic Desserts You Can Make the Night Before
I love desserts you can make ahead because they give me one less thing to stress about on party day. I’m a planner at heart, so make-ahead treats are my sweet spot.
If I can chill the night before and just pull something out of the fridge—yes, please! No one has to know I made it in my pajamas at 10 p.m. Some of my favorite patriotic desserts taste even better the next day!
I swear my berry trifles soak up the goodness overnight. I like knowing I can focus on other things, like setting out decorations or pretending I’m not behind schedule. These desserts also save space in the oven, which is always packed with last-minute stuff.
I’m talking cold cheesecakes, chilled cookie bars, frozen yogurt bites, and no-bake flag cakes. All of them look festive, taste amazing, and require zero effort on the actual day. That’s a win in my book.
And another thing I love is, I get to clean up the mess before guests arrive, which makes me feel like I have my life together. Spoiler: I don’t—but they don’t need to know that.
Need More Dessert Ideas? I Got You!
Still hungry for more sweet fun? Don’t worry—I’ve got even more red, white, and yum ready for you!
- Need something fun and crunchy? These Fourth of July Firework Chocolate Pretzels are an explosion of color and chocolatey goodness. They’re super kid-friendly too, so invite the little ones to help decorate!
- If you’re hosting a star-spangled bash this summer, these Fresh Fruit Red White And Blue Popsicles are a total showstopper. They’re refreshing, naturally sweet, and scream “party” with every bite—perfect for your next patriotic holiday hangout!
- If you love easy treats on a stick, these Strawberry Shortcake Dessert Kabobs are basically summer fun on a skewer. You can even change the drizzle to match other holidays, but the patriotic version is my favorite!
- Cool off with these Make Ahead Red, White and Blue Frozen Yogurt Bites, which are as cute as they are tasty. They’re perfect all summer long and ridiculously easy to prep the night before—major win in my book!
I always say: you can never have too many desserts. Especially when they’re festive, fruity, and loaded with chocolate.
Try one or try them all—just don’t forget to save me a bite, okay?
43 Easy Patriotic Desserts
These 43 desserts include all kinds of tasty options. There are cool treats like trifles and parfaits, sweet cakes, and even no-bake snacks.
Soft cake and juicy strawberries go on a stick. Blue and white melted chocolate adds a fun look. Great for any red, white, and blue party.
Red, white, and blue candy bark made using melted candy in fun colors. Topped with mini Oreos, Skittles, M&Ms, and star sprinkles. Break into pieces after it sets.
Popcorn drizzled with red and blue candy melts and topped with star sprinkles. Served in cupcake liners with tiny flags or packed in sandwich bags for easy sharing.
Blue raspberry gelatin layered with fluffy whipped topping, topped with a Twizzler and a sprinkle of red, white, and blue nonpareils.
Filled with fresh raspberry jam and creamy vanilla cream cheese frosting. Finished with a drizzle of white chocolate and festive sprinkles!
It has soft vanilla cake layers in bright colors and smooth buttercream in between. The outside is covered with colorful sprinkles and pretty firework shapes made with icing.
Soft cake donuts covered in white candy coating and decorated with red and blue sprinkles for a festive patriotic look.
Patriotic Jello Parfaits feature bright red and blue layers with creamy white in the middle.
They have small chocolate chips and white vanilla chips inside. These bars taste sweet and yummy.
Sweet and creamy white chocolate fudge swirled with red and blue colors. It’s smooth, rich, and perfect for a patriotic dessert table.
Make your 4th of July cupcakes look great with this set of paper toppers and wrappers. There are 48 toppers with three designs: Uncle Sam’s hat, fireworks, and balloons.
Fresh Fruit Red, White, and Blue Popsicles mix juicy watermelon, tangy lemonade, and sweet blueberries for a cool, tasty treat.
A festive 4th of July dessert featuring melted chocolate and marshmallows styled like the American flag. Perfect for dipping with graham crackers at any summer celebration.
It can also be made into a layered ice cream sandwich cake topped with whipped cream, cookies, and various sauces for added flavor and texture.
Soft strawberry cake rolled up and dipped in white chocolate. Red and blue chocolate and colorful sprinkles make them look like fireworks.
This no-bake dessert is soft and sweet. It mixes cream cheese, butter, cake mix with sprinkles, and sugar. Then it’s rolled into a ball and covered in red, white, and blue sprinkles.
A crunchy and sweet snack made with popcorn, pretzels, and red, white, and blue candy. White chocolate helps it stick together!
Crunchy, sweet, and colorful, these patriotic Rice Krispies treats bring red, white, and blue fun to any July 4th celebration. Perfect for a simple, tasty holiday snack.
Bite-sized strawberries and juicy blueberries stack perfectly on skewers with fluffy white mini marshmallows for a fun red, white, and blue treat.
They mix red velvet, white chocolate, and blue fudge for a bold layered look. Whipped cream and festive sprinkles on top!
. They are topped with red and white candy and fun sprinkles in red, white, and blue. Kids and adults will love these fun treats!
This dip is sweet, creamy, and easy to make. Just mix soft cream cheese, sweet milk, and vanilla. Serve it with fruit, cookies, or crackers!
A soft, buttery crust holds a smooth vanilla custard made from scratch. Juicy strawberries and blueberries sit on top to give a red, white, and blue look.
Firecracker Marshmallow Pops look like little fireworks you can eat. Marshmallows are dipped in water, then rolled in red and blue Pop Rocks or sugar sprinkles.
Shaped like the Statue of Liberty and covered in red, white, and blue, it stands tall with three sturdy tiers to hold lots of cupcakes or treats.
Each pop has a fresh strawberry, a jumbo marshmallow, and a blueberry. The marshmallows are dipped in red, white, and blue candy melts and covered in matching sprinkles.
Red, white, and blue drinks freeze into bold rocket-shaped popsicles. They’re cool, refreshing, and great for hot days or any patriotic celebration.
It has sprinkles, pearls, and sugar pieces that look great on cupcakes, cookies, and more. You can mix them into batter or sprinkle them on top.
Soft vanilla dessert shells are filled with a creamy mix of whipped cream cheese, milk, and vanilla, then topped with juicy strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries. Each
Soft sugar cookie crust, creamy topping, and fresh fruit make this flag-shaped dessert simple and sweet. Just slice, serve, and enjoy!
Sweet and salty come together in these easy 4th of July Pretzel Bites. Square pretzels hold melted red, white, and blue Wilton candy melts topped with matching M&Ms.
Make your 4th of July sweeter with these easy patriotic pretzel rods. Each pretzel is dipped in red, white, or blue candy melts and topped with sprinkles!
Crunchy pretzels dipped in red, white, and blue candy melts hold a soft caramel center. They’re topped with gold star and white sprinkles!
The creamy white buttercream frosting gets a patriotic twist with swirls of red and blue gel colors. Top with candies or sprinkles for extra fun and flair.
Mini frosted cupcakes topped with red candy wafers and decorated mini marshmallows striped with a red edible marker.
This set includes 72 pieces with 12 unique designs like flags, fireworks, stars, and hats — plenty to decorate cupcakes, cookies, and more.
Topped with creamy vanilla frosting made from butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and a little cream, also colored red and blue.
Soft vanilla cupcakes are made with red and blue colors. These cupcakes are great for 4th of July or any patriotic party.
These cheesecake bars have a crunchy graham cracker crust and a creamy, smooth filling made with cream cheese and sour cream.
Red, White, and Blue Rice Krispie Treat Stars
Crispy, chewy treats made with classic Rice Krispies cereal mixed with festive red and blue pieces. Melted butter and gooey marshmallows hold everything together in star shapes!
A light and fluffy cake made with whipped egg whites and creamy butter. Sweetened with sugar and flavored with almond or vanilla extract, it’s soft and rich.
No baking needed—just stack the ingredients in a glass and enjoy a fresh, easy dessert everyone will love.
Fresh mixed berries sit on soft pound cake chunks. Creamy vanilla pudding and whipped topping have a light texture.
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