If a theme is your go-to when planning a party or cookout, make sure the theme carries throughout the entire meal. For a summer holiday (like Memorial Day, July 4th, or Labor Day) when patriotic colors take center stage, make sure to have an assortment of red, white, and blue dessert recipes handy. Desserts like fresh cherry pie, creamy banana pudding, blueberry cobbler, fruit-topped no-bake cheesecake, or a berry trifle are perfect for a party. There is an assortment of easy-to-make, tasty, and patriotic-themed recipes.
Patriotic Berry Trifle
“Just in time for the 4th of July!” – Macrayla
Blueberry Pie
“This pie recipe probably isn’t a far cry from other recipes you’ve seen, but boy – does it make one delicious pie! My mom has made it for years, and now I have started to do the same. It disappears quickly!” – Phyllis
Cherry Crisp
“Delicious, quick, and easy cherry crisp made with cherry pie filling and pantry ingredients. I made this recipe so that there is a generous amount of topping for a 9×9-inch baking dish.” – Lisa
Rich and Creamy Banana Pudding
“I got this recipe from a co-worker and have made it many, many times. Everyone raves about it.” – Becky
White Choco-Cheesecake Triple Berry Pudding Cups
“This dessert is a real conversation starter. People are always amazed that egg roll wrappers can be used for anything other than… well, egg rolls.” – Melissa
Fresh Cherry Pie
“Confession! This is the first cherry pie I’ve ever made, and the recipe I found from an old cookbook didn’t have any of the spices or extracts I used. So I played with my food. It turned out so good that even I liked it… and I don’t usually like cherry pie. Go figure!” – Angela (Grammy)
American Angel Food Parfait
“This is the perfect dessert for that Labor Day or July 4th picnic! It’s also a great, light dessert anytime! This recipe also calls for a pre-made cake. So… no cooking involved!” – Christi
4th of July Strawberries
“I saw something like this on the internet and decided to make my own. They are super easy and the strawberries turn out really pretty.” – Neely
Coconut Poke Cake
“This creamy coconut poke cake is a delicate cake drenched in coconut pudding, then topped with coconut whipped topping and flaked coconut.” – Debbie
Frozen Raspberry Layer Cake
“This is a refreshing cake, especially for the lazy days of summer. Very simple but time-consuming; the result is well worth the effort. I hope you will enjoy it.” – Linda
Cream Cheese Tarts
“These are so easy. They look and taste like you worked hard.” – Montra
Lisa’s Blueberry Cobbler
“My family loves blueberries very much and they are so delicious and moist and tasty. I make this cobbler for our home and parties.” – Lisa
Blueberry Strawberry Buckle
“A refreshing dessert for those summer barbecues.” – Billy
Strawberry Shortcake Red, White & Blue Bites
“Just a bite of deliciousness! Strawberry, cake, whipped cream and a blueberry topping to pop into your mouth and enjoy!” – Catherine
Mamaw’s No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake
“When I was a little girl, Grandma, whom we called Mamaw, brought this cheesecake to every church or family pot luck I can ever remember attending. It was everyone’s favorite. So yummy!” – Amy
Fresh Berry Pie
“This is such a great summer treat. It’s easy to use whatever berries are in season or your faves. I like to use strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries. I use honey vanilla yogurt but swap it with your favorite yogurt flavor. This can be made a day ahead for dinners, parties, potlucks, etc.” – Kathy
Mom’s Strawberry Shortcake
“We couldn’t wait for June and Mom’s strawberry shortcakes with these biscuits hot from the oven, slathered with butter, and topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. Sadly and oddly enough, this was the only time Mom ever made biscuits. The only other time I had biscuits was in school. I loved cafeteria biscuits so much. I TRADED stuff to get MORE biscuits.” – Jane
Blueberry Lemon Trifle
“This is delish. It is easy to make. All my family and friends love this.” – Patsy
Blueberry Cream Cheesecake
“This is a blueberry lover’s cake. I know because blueberry is my husband’s favorite anything. I made this concoction for him years ago, and this is what he asks for when I’m thinking of baking.” – Jane
Fourth Of July Cheesecake
“I make this every year on the Fourth of July. My family looks forward to it, and the little ones love to help decorate the top. It’s one of my favorite traditions.” – Faye
Patriotic Gelatin Fruit Salad
“The combination of cherry pie filling and strawberry gelatin came about by accident. I began to prepare this recipe, but my strawberries weren’t good. I substituted my regular recipe using canned cherry pie filling, and the taste was scrumptious!” – Fredda
Berry Salad
“A light, fresh, and summery berry salad in a honey and lemon yogurt dressing!” – Kevin