These showstopping Fourth of July desserts are so bright and colorful, they might inspire as many oohs and aahs as the fireworks overhead.
Crown the end of your mid-summer cookout with a swirly strawberry roll cake or a lofty mille feuille studded with peak-season fruit, or channel classic Americana with a crumb-topped apple pie. Homemade no-churn ice cream and fruity paletas feel celebratory without requiring an all-day stint in the kitchen. And there’s no better holiday to lean into an on-the-nose color scheme.
Whether you’re baking a pie for the neighborhood cookout, packing bars for a picnic, or looking for a last-minute frozen treat, this list of Fourth of July desserts has something for everyone. So grab a spoon—and don’t forget the sunscreen.
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