36 Fourth of July Desserts That Will Steal the Show

After a long day of barbecuing and feeding a crowd, there’s no better way to end the night than with a few star-spangled treats—and maybe a cocktail or two. Cakes, pies, ice cream, slushies: we’ve packed these sweets with plenty of red, white and blue! You can’t go wrong with an all-American blueberry pie, patriotic crispy rice treats or a berry trifle but, if you ask us, a flag cake is a must. This one is a breeze to decorate too, thanks to the clever use of piped frosting and fresh berries. It’s the perfect treat while watching the fireworks.

Bananas, candy melts and sprinkles are all you need to make these sparkling frozen treats.

These delicious cereal treats will be the talk of your Fourth of July cookout. The different layers are easily achieved with a few drops of food coloring, then the whole pan is topped with a dusting of red, white and blue sprinkles.

To end the day on a sweet note, serve these mini cherry pies with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.