25 Impressive 4th Of July Desserts That Are Actually Easy To Make

These bite-sized treats are guaranteed to be the star-spangled sensation at your 4th of July party! With a soft and moist red velvet cake base, coated in luscious white chocolate and topped with vibrant red and blue sprinkles, these cake pops are the perfect festive indulgence for any patriotic celebration.

Get the recipe: American Flag Cake Pops

Prepare to ignite your taste buds with a recipe that takes the classic Rice Krispies treat to dazzling new heights. With a crispy, chewy texture and a burst of festive colors from the sprinkles and fizzy rock candy coating, these delightful desserts will bring an explosion of flavor and fun to your patriotic celebration!

Get the recipe: Firecracker Crispy Marshmallow Pops

Honestly, the only downside to s'mores is that they're a little bit messy. So we went ahead and combined rich chocolate, gooey marshmallows, and buttery graham crackers in a muffin tin to create these delightful treats. Now, enjoy the nostalgic flavors of campfire s'mores in a convenient, handheld form.

Get the recipe: Stars & Stripes S'mores Cups

There is truly nothing easier than chopping up some fruit and sliding it onto a skewer — and somehow, it's still a showstopper! A perfect last-minute dessert.

Get the recipe: Star-Spangled Fruit Skewers

I pledge allegiance to exceedingly festive desserts. (Like this one!) Pro tip: Spray your hands with a thin coating of nonstick cooking spray to prevent the Rice Krispies from sticking to you.

Get the recipe: American Flag Rice Krispies Treats

For those who prefer something savory to end the meal, this festive cheese board garnished with fresh fruit is a total crowd-pleaser.

Recipe: Red, White and Blue Fruit and Cheese Board

If you want to make these popsicles kid-friendly, just omit the rum.

Get the recipe: Coconut Cream Popsicles With Vanilla Bean and Rum

Because s'mores are the ultimate summer dessert — especially if they are in bar form.

Get the recipe: S'mores Fudge Bars

The star shaped apples are totally optional yet completely adorable.

Recipe: Red, White, and Blue Fruit Salad

Strawberries + blueberries + mini marshmallows = the most festive fruit kebabs you've ever seen.

Get the recipe: Patriotic Fruit Kabobs

No offense to strawberry short cake, chocolate cake, and carrot cake, but ice cream cake is in a league of its own.

Recipe: Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

Six ingredients are all it takes to make these homemade fudge pops that'll please both the kids and adults at the party.

Get the recipe: Homemade Fudge Pops

Feel free to assemble these individual trifles in shot glasses the night before the party and garnish them with fresh berries before serving.

Get the recipe: Red, White, and Blue Triflets

Make this sheet cake ahead of time, slice it, and set it out so guests can serve themselves. And to make it super festive, garnish the top with blueberries or blue sprinkles.

Get the recipe: Red Velvet Sheet Cake