These red, white and blue desserts are the perfect way to show off your patriotic side at Labor Day, July 4th and Memorial Day picnics!
42 Patriotic Red, White and Blue Desserts
Updated on Sep. 18, 2024
Patriotic Dessert
I took this red, white and blue dessert to a luncheon and came home with dozens of requests for the recipe! It was quite a success. People told me it looked as good as it tasted. —Flo Burtnett, Gage, Oklahoma
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Patchwork Quilt Cake
Total Time
1 hour 35 min
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This cake has a great homemade flavor and tender crumb. Be sure to pile on the buttery frosting, which adds a burst of vanilla. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
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Mixed Berry Tiramisu
Total Time
35 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Because I love tiramisu, I came up with this deliciously refreshing twist on the traditional coffee-flavored Italian dessert. Fresh softened berries star with crisp ladyfinger cookies and mascarpone cheese. Serve it from a glass bowl or in clear dishes to show off the luscious layers.
—Najmussahar Ahmed, Ypsilanti, Michigan
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Oatmeal Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Total Time
45 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
If you’re tight on time, you can use store-bought cookies, but I highly recommend making these oatmeal chocolate cookies from scratch. The dessert sandwiches are pure fun. Sometimes I decorate the sides of the sandwiches with colorful jimmies, too. —Diane Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas
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Banana Split
Total Time
5 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
In 1904, the first banana split recipe was made here in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, by David Strickler, an apprentice pharmacist at a local drugstore. We still use his original formula when we make banana splits in our restaurants. —Melissa Blystone, Latrobe, Pennsylvania
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Berry, Lemon and Doughnut Hole Trifle
Total Time
25 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
After my son called and said he was bringing home his college roommates, I was able to whip up this quick yet impressive red, white and blue dessert in only a few minutes. It’s been a family favorite ever since. —Ellen Riley, Murfreesboro, Tennessee
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Red-White-and-Blue Berry Delight
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Loaded with fresh strawberries and blueberries, this luscious red, white and blue dessert is perfect for any Fourth of July celebration! —Constance Fennell, Grand Junction, Michigan
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Patriotic Pizzas
Total Time
30 min
Servings
1 pizza
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a pie-in-the-sky-idea—fruit pizzas you decorate like a high-flyin' flag! You can decorate it with stripes for the U.S. or with a maple leaf for Canada. Both designs consist of tangy fruit and smooth cream cheese over a tender crust. Since each version is simple to make, you can quickly create either one for a summer picnic or patriotic party. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
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Berry White Ice Pops
Total Time
10 min
Servings
10 pops
From the Recipe Creator:
Nothing says summer like an ice pop. Kids and adults alike love this fruit-filled red, white and blue treat. —Sharon Guinta, Stamford, Connecticut
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Star-Spangled Parfaits
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The best time for this red, white and blue dessert is midsummer, right after an amazing barbecue feast. Red raspberries can be added to the mixed berries, too, to brighten the patriotic colors.—Anne Theriault, Wellesley, Massachusetts
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Red, White & Blue Cheesecake Bars
Total Time
45 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I’ve tried “light” cheesecake recipes before with mixed results. Making a few changes, I created a rich, creamy cheesecake filling that truly tastes like the real deal. —Katie Farrell, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Peach Blueberry Pie
Total Time
55 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
What a flavor! That's what I hear most often when guests taste this pie. —Sue Thumma, Shepherd, Michigan
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Berries with Vanilla Custard
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
What a simple, delectable way to enjoy fresh raspberries. For a change, you can also try the custard with strawberries or peaches. But you won’t have the same red, white and blue effect! —Sarah C. Vasques, Milford, New Hampshire
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Red, White & Blue Berry Trifle
Total Time
20 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This red, white and blue dessert tastes best if made the day before serving. Keep additional berries on hand for decoration. —Kaia McShane, Munster, Indiana
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Bomb Pop Cookies
Total Time
40 min
Servings
40 cookies
From the Recipe Creator:
The sound of the ice cream truck has even my husband running out to the curb with money in hand. Our neighborhood has a big potluck on the Fourth of July, so I decided to make cookies that resemble Bomb Pops. These were a big hit! —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon. Looking for more ideas? Check out our collection of easy 4th of July desserts.
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Easy Berry Cheesecake Parfaits
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These sweet little parfaits take everything that's wonderful about cheesecake and make it way easier. You get the rich creaminess, graham cracker crunch and bright berry flavor all in fun individual portions. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
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Elegant White Chocolate Mousse
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Simply elegant is a fitting description for this smooth treat. Whipped cream teams up with white chocolate to make this easy white chocolate mousse recipe extra special. —Laurinda Johnston, Belchertown, Massachusetts
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Springtime Beignets & Berries
Total Time
50 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I've always loved beignets, but never thought I could make them myself. Turns out they're easy! Sometimes I'll even make a quick berry whipped cream and pipe it inside for a fun surprise. —Kathi Hemmer, Grand Junction, Colorado
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Creamy Lime Pie with Fresh Berries
Total Time
40 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I combined the tangy tastes of lime and cilantro with cream cheese for this unusual berry pie that showcases seasonal fruit. The ginger cookies add zip to the crust. —Anneliese Barz, Fort Mill, South Carolina
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Two-Berry Fluff Salad
Total Time
15 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This fluffy salad is a welcome treat on warm Texas afternoons. Because there's a blueberry orchard near our home, we often pick up berries to use in this recipe and others. When blueberries and strawberries aren't in season, you can substitute frozen berries with equally good results. —Karen Wenzel, Conroe, Texas
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Mixed Berry Pie
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a delightful way to enjoy summertime fruits. If you're short on one of the berries, just make up the amount with one of the other fruits in the pie. —Elaine Moody, Clever, Missouri
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Patriotic Cookies & Cream Cupcakes
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Bring on the red, white and blue with these creative cupcakes. They’re the perfect Memorial Day dessert. With some delicious and colorful frosting and a careful arrangement, your sweet display will be a patriotic nod to our great American flag. —Rebecca Wetherbee, Marion, Ohio. Make sure you check out our collection of 4th of July cupcakes.
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Berries & Cream Torte
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
It's so easy to see why this fruity dessert always impresses dinner guests. I sometimes substitute the berries with sliced bananas.—Tina Sawchuk, Ardmore, Alberta
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No-Bake Cheesecake
Total Time
20 min
Servings
12 servings (3-1/3 cups topping)
From the Recipe Creator:
I've made many cheesecakes and enjoy them all, but they're usually time-consuming. When I first tried this recipe, my husband said it was better than the baked ones, and that was a big plus for me! —Joyce Mummau, Baltimore, Maryland
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Berry Tartlets
Total Time
50 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Bring red, white and blue together in these delectable miniature tarts. Raspberries and blueberries both work well with the whipped cream and lemon curd mixture—or choose your favorite berries instead. These sweet treats are great for a ladies tea, brunch or patriotic celebration. —Mary J. Walters, Westerville, Ohio
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All-American Sheet Cake
Total Time
45 min
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My sweet and tangy sheet cake piled with fresh whipped cream and juicy fruit is so good, you might just want to eat it for breakfast. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
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Red, White and Blue Frozen Lemonade
Total Time
10 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This red, white and blue drink is as pretty as it is delicious. With cherries, blueberries and lemon juice, we created a striped lemonade that is perfect for a Fourth of July celebration. —Shawn Carleton, San Diego, California
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Peach Blueberry Cobbler
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Everyone loves a peach blueberry cobbler. This one is the perfect, scrumptious treat! If you’re taking it to a party, you might want to make another one for yourself. There won’t be leftovers! —Laura Jansen, Battle Creek, Michigan
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Creamy Layered Blueberry Ice Pops
Total Time
35 min
Servings
10 pops
From the Recipe Creator:
These delicious ice pops can also be made with raspberries or blackberries. The rosemary sprig and lemon zest bring another layer of flavor. The pops are quick, easy, kid-friendly and freezable. —Gloria Bradley, Naperville, Illinois
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Red, White and Blue Dessert
Total Time
20 min
Servings
18 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I changed a recipe I found and ended up with this rich, fresh-tasting dessert. Decorated to resemble a flag, it's perfect for the Fourth of July or any other patriotic occasion. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
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Crispy Star Pops
Total Time
45 min
Servings
15 pops
From the Recipe Creator:
These red, white and blue patriotic pops are a hit at our annual Fourth of July get-together. Serve them as an after-picnic dessert. Or slip them into cellophane bags, tie on ribbons and give them as favors. —Colleen Sturma, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Chocolate Cherry Layer Cake
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This luscious cake is really versatile for all-year fun. I've changed the design on top to a heart for Valentine's, a pumpkin for autumn and a tree for Christmas. —Flo Burtnett, Gage, Oklahoma
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Patriotic Frozen Delight
Total Time
10 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and I pick lots of fruit at berry farms in the area and freeze it to enjoy all year long. This red, white and blue dessert has a refreshing lemon flavor. —Bernice Russ, Bladenboro, North Carolina
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All-American Pie
Total Time
2 hours
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
With apples, cherries and blueberries, this patriotic slab pie even tastes American. If the day doesn’t call for stars and stripes, feel free to use any shaped cookie cutters you like for this awe-inspiring potluck dessert. —James Schend, Culinary Deputy Editor, Taste Recipes
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Patriotic Gelatin Salad
Total Time
20 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Almost as spectacular as the fireworks, this lovely salad makes quite a "bang" at our July Fourth meal. It's exciting to serve, and our guests loved the cool fruity and creamy layers. This salad really added to my patriotic theme. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
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Red, White & Blueberry Poke Cake
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A sweet treat in the summer, this patriotic poke cake with dazzling red and blue stripes is a fun one to make with the kids. —Elisabeth Schulz, Blossvale, New York. Next, check out our collection of 4th of July cakes.
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Strawberry Shortcake
Total Time
45 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I grew up helping my mom make a lot in our farmhouse kitchen; strawberry shortcakes, roasts, soups and pies. This sunny strawberry shortcake recipe brings back memories of family summers on the farm. —Janet Becker, Anacortes, Washington
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Patriotic Ice Cream Cupcakes
Total Time
45 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These frosty cupcakes are practically a fireworks display on their own. The little treats feature red velvet cake, blue moon ice cream, a creamy white topping and star-spangled sprinkles. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
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Red, White ‘n’ Blue Torte
Total Time
10 min
Servings
8 pieces
From the Recipe Creator:
My guests see fireworks when I turn a frozen pound cake into a patriotic pleaser! Assemble this red, white and blue torte early in the day and keep it in the refrigerator until it’s time for dessert. It’s the best way to end your summer BBQ. —Margery Bryan, Moses Lake, Washington
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Patriotic Pops
Total Time
15 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My kids love homemade ice pops, and I love knowing that the ones we make are good for them. We whip up a big batch with multiple flavors so they have many choices, but these patriotic red, white and blueberry ones are always a favorite! —Shannon Carino, Frisco, Texas
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Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
Total Time
55 min
Servings
16 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
After sampling this flavor at an ice cream stand, I kept trying to duplicate it until it was just right. This blueberry cheesecake ice cream is a hit! —Melissa Symington, Neche, North Dakota
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Red, White 'n' Blue Salad
Total Time
30 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Our striking “flag” salad drew plenty of attention at our Independence Day party. The shimmering stripes are formed with distinctive gelatin layers. It makes you want to salute before spooning some up! —Laurie Neverman, Green Bay, Wisconsin
