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The Best 4th of July Fruit Recipes

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The Best 4th of July Desserts - 17+ Easy Recipes!

The best 4th of July fruit recipes for your independence day party. From easy no-bake desserts to beautiful cakes topped with fresh berries, this list is packed with 4th of July dessert recipes that everyone will love.

While I love a slice of rich chocolate cake, summer holidays call for light and fruity desserts. These red, white, and blue desserts are easy to make, loaded with fresh fruit, and the perfect way to celebrate the 4th.

4th of July Fruit Desserts - 17+ Easy Recipes.

Besides being perfect for independence day, these easy patriotic desserts would be great for Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Flag Day, Labor Day, and Election Day as well.

4th of July Flag Poke Cake

No patriotic celebration is complete with a flag cake! This easy 4th of July cake is poked with red and blue jello and topped with Cool Whip and an American flag made out of fresh berries.

Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips

Loaded with red and blue fresh berries, this fruit salsa makes a perfect no-bake 4th of July dessert. Serve with cinnamon pita chips, Ritz crackers, or use the recipe provided to make a batch of yummy homemade cinnamon chips. You could even top a scoop of vanilla ice cream with this fresh fruit dessert. However you serve it, this fruit-filled recipe is sure to be a hit!

Firecracker Strawberry Pops

Firecracker strawberry pops are a super easy independence day dessert made using fresh strawberries. The strawberries are placed on lollipop sticks and then dipped in red candy melts, white candy melts, and blue sanding sugar for a fun and festive 4th of July treat.

Strawberry Shortcake Trifles

Mini strawberry shortcake trifles make a perfect dessert for summer holidays, especially if you are looking for individual-sized desserts. Everyone at your party will love getting their very own trifle made with layers of angel food cake, fresh strawberries, and homemade whipped cream to enjoy.

Red, White, and Blue Popsicles

These easy yogurt popsicles are packed with fresh berries and granola to make for a fun frozen treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or anytime of the day.

Blueberry Delight

Blueberry desserts such as this blueberry delight recipe are especially perfect for the fourth of July. Also known as Blueberry Yum Yum, this cool and creamy no-bake dessert is made with a graham cracker crust topped with layers of sweetened cream cheese, blueberry pie filling, and Cool Whip.

Patriotic Berry Trifle

This 4th of July berry trifle is one of my favorite no bake desserts. Made with fresh berries, Nilla Wafers, vanilla pudding, and frozen whipped topping, this easy patriotic dessert is perfect for serving a crowd at your 4th of July party or any other special occasion this summer. It doesn't take much time to make so it is a great last minute recipe as well.

Strawberry Jello Pie

Cool and refreshing no-bake strawberry Jello pie makes a wonderful 4th of July dessert. Plus, you will love how easy the recipe is to make using Cool Whip, graham cracker crust, fresh berries, and Strawberry Jello.

Photo Credit: www.kyleecooks.com

Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza

This sugar cookie fruit pizza is topped with fresh summer berries for a delicious 4th of July fruit dessert. I mean with a sugar cookie base and cream cheese frosting, how could you go wrong?

Photo Credit: www.persnicketyplates.com

3-Step Mini Cheesecakes

Top these easy-to-make mini cheesecakes with red raspberries and blueberries for a delicious 4th of July party dessert. I mean who doesn't love getting their own little cheesecake all to themselves?!

Strawberry Fluff Salad

Strawberry fluff salad is an easy no-bake dessert that is perfect for your 4th of July bbq. Made with strawberry pie filling, pineapple chunks, Cool Whip, mini marshmallows, and a few other simple ingredients, you can make this light and fluffy, easy dessert salad ahead of time and let it chill in the fridge until ready to serve.

Photo Credit: twohealthykitchens.com

Red, White and Blue Fruit Salad

This 4th of July fruit salad is packed with fresh fruit including watermelon, bananas, berries, and melon. You can even use a cookie cutter to cut your melon in a star shape for a fun way to dress up the salad for the 4th.

Photo Credit: omgchocolatedesserts.com

No Bake Summer Berry Lasagna

When it comes to red, white, and blue recipes, this summer berry lasagna is the ultimate fun patriotic dessert. With a graham cracker crust and layers of no bake cheesecake, blueberry jello salad, whipped cream, and lots of fresh berries, the entire family will love this yummy no-bake recipe!

Strawberry Icebox Cake

Icebox cakes are another wonderful option for the 4th of July. And when it comes to easy recipes, it doesn't get any easier than this 3 ingredient dessert. The strawberry dessert is perfect for making ahead the day before your special occasion. You can easily add some fresh blueberries to the dessert as well to give it more of a patriotic treat look.

Photo Credit: onmykidsplate.com

Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries

What's better than perfectly ripe, fresh strawberries in the summertime? Strawberries filled with cheesecake, of course! This little treat takes it a step further with the addition of chocolate chips and fresh blueberries for the perfect red, white, and blue 4th of July dessert.

Photo Credit: tornadoughalli.com

Berry Ricotta Cake

Packed with berries and topped with a sweet glaze, this beautiful ricotta cake tastes like a delicious cross between a cake and a cheesecake.

Photo Credit: www.simplystacie.net

Cream Cheese Fruit Tarts

Miniature cream cheese fruit tarts topped with juicy berries make festive treats for independence day. The delicious dessert is also incredibly easy to make using frozen tart shells and just a handful of other simple ingredients.

I hope that you were able to find some 4th of July recipes perfect for your 4th of July celebration. Enjoy and have a very happy and safe 4th!

The best 4th of july desserts - 17+ easy recipes!

Originally Published 4/19/2017.

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By Jaclyn Shimmel | 05/13/2022
Filed Under: Dessert Tagged With: 4th of July, Fruit, Kid Friendly, Memorial Day, Party food

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Comments

  1. Jay Jackson says

    06/09/2017 at 11:03 am

    Thanks for the recipes, I will have to try some of them.

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  2. Kimberly Hillman says

    06/09/2017 at 6:45 pm

    Summer desserts are the best! Will be trying some of these! Thank you!

    Reply
  3. Adriane says

    06/09/2017 at 7:33 pm

    Thanks! Have a happy 4th!

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