On Independence Day, people across the country love to get together to celebrate with friends, family, fireworks and, of course, food.
Wow the crowd at your Fourth of July cookout, picnic or potluck with a dish that looks like it came from the pages of a magazine. Grab some inspiration from this collection of popular Fourth of July recipes that are sure to delight and impress.
No-Bake Berry Lasagna
The last thing you want to do on a hot July day is stand over the stove. This fruit-filled “lasagna” by OMG Chocolate Desserts is cool, creamy and gorgeous to behold.
Independence Day and sparklers go hand in hand. Whip up an edible version that doesn’t require any kind of flame. The blogger at This Healthy Table makes them by skewering blueberries and watermelon stars.
This all-American dessert by Spicy Southern Kitchen is quick to make, on the healthier side and tastes like summer! All you need to do to make these cheesecake-stuffed strawberries is slice the strawberries in half and fill them with cheesecake filling, which has a nice boost of flavor thanks to the almond extract. Then, decorate with blueberries and your festive bite-size desserts are ready to go.
Torn between creamy cheesecake and rich, moist cake? Make both! This Pinterest favorite from Recipe Girl hides a cheesecake between layers of frosted, homemade vanilla cake.
The beauty of Jell-O is its delicious simplicity, and when you combine layers of flavors, you can make an eye-catching dessert in a snap. This is certainly true of the recipe for these vibrant cherry-topped cups from Simple and Seasonal.
Yes, we know sangria isn’t technically a dessert, but it’s sweet and fruity and your guests will love it. On the Fourth of July, even beverages should sparkle, and this stunning sangria recipe from Gimme Some Oven definitely fits the bill. The tasty combo of apples, berries and sparkling wine is deliciously refreshing to boot.
Pretzel rods have a nostalgic, Americana appeal. Dipping, drizzling and sprinkling them with candy melts and embellishments transforms them into a portable Independence Day dessert. Check out this recipe from The 36th Avenue for inspiration.
At a fireworks show, everyone oohs and ahhs over the finale. This cake just might have the same effect at your Fourth of July gathering.
Jamie at Love Bakes Good Cakes shared a bundt cake recipe with a patriotic swirl inside and icing to match. This cake will help you end your summer celebration with a delicious bang.
Tricia Goss is a Texas-based writer and editor with nearly two decades of experience. She is passionate about helping readers improve their skills, gain knowledge and attain more happiness in life. When she’s not working, Tricia enjoys traveling with her husband and their dog, especially to visit their five grandchildren.
