Best Red, White and Blue Desserts
Between the all-American holidays, the fresh produce that feature this trio of colors and even the nautical color scheme that has everyone looking to get near the water during the summer months, red, white, and blue desserts are popular not just for Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day, but all summer long. Some red, white, and blue dessert recipes are light and fresh, like a coconut chia pudding parfait loaded with raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries, strawberries stuffed with a bit of cheesecake filling, or even yogurt dips for dunking your favorite fresh fruit. Others may be a bit more indulgent, but how can you resist cheesecake bars swirled with red, white and blue, cupcakes with striped frosting, or even a cake covered in all-American sprinkles? Then some are kind of in the middle, like a creamy tart or no-bake cake topped with berries to resemble the American flag. Bursting with American pride, these sweets are perfect for the holiday festivities or any summer party. From simple decorated strawberries to patriotic pies, these desserts are so good that you just might forget about the fireworks.The dessert recipes on this list are carefully chosen to cover a wide range of options: cake, cookie, ice pops, cheesecake—you name it, we found a recipe for it. These desserts will impress your friends and family to no end and the best part? They can all be made ahead of time! Plus it’s a blast for the kids to make and eat these fun red, white and blue desserts—and it gives you a reason to share with them why we celebrate that particular holiday! In fact, each of these sweet treats would be perfect for any summer celebration. Whether you use berries, break out the sprinkles, or add some color to your frostings, batters, and doughs, these red, white, and blue dessert recipes are as gorgeous as they are delicious. So set off some fireworks of color on your party buffet. Ready to celebrate? Get ready for the day with these inspirational 4th of July quotes.
