After a year when many of us were locked down inside, this 4th of July is going to feel extra celebratory. To hit that fact home, why not whip up a festive 4th of July dessert?
Even if you're not gathering with a large crowd, baking can be a fun activity and way for you to celebrate Independence Day on your own. After all, we'll use any holiday as an excuse to make a dessert that's both dazzling and delicious.
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1. Little Sweet Baker Cheesecake Rice Krispies Treats
Cheesecake and Rice Krispies treats combined? We're crying.
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2. Emily Enchanted 4th of July Push Pops Dessert With Fruit
Once you purchase the push-pop containers, the assembly part is a breeze.
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3. The Woks of Life Flaky Apple Pie
What's more patriotic than a slice of warm apple pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream?
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4. Kimchimari Bingsu (Korean Shaved Ice Dessert) With Watermelon
Made with shaved ice, sweetened condensed milk, and fruit, this is a sweet summer dessert that will truly hit the spot.
5. Simply LaKita No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake
Other than looking simply perfect, this blueberry cheesecake is no-bake, making it ideal for a hot July day.
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6. Grandbaby Cakes Southern Peach Cobbler
It's peach season, baby!!
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7. A Cozy Kitchen Strawberry Shortcake Biscuits
This description is mouth-watering: "These biscuits are sky-high, super flaky, and buttery. They're layered with juicy, sweet strawberries and topped with the fluffiest sweet whipped cream."
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8. The Hungry Hutch Homemade Banana Pudding
If you make these adorable individual banana pudding servings for July 4, we promise your guests will love you forever.
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9. Muy Bueno Cooking Mango-Chili Paletas (Popsicles)
Homemade popsicles are a seriously celebratory summer dessert — especially when they have such a special sweet and spicy flavor.
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10. Meaningful Eats Gluten-Free 4th of July Angel Food Cake Roll
This gluten-free angel cake roll is filled with cream cheese and berries. A true treat!
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11. From My Bowl Vegan Key Lime Pie
In addition to being vegan, this pie is also gluten-free, nut-free, oh-so-delicious, and only requires seven ingredients.
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