Independence Day Desserts: Star-spangled sweet treats for the Fourth of July

June 30, 10:37 AMHolidays ExaminerJace Shoemaker-Galloway

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You can’t have a smokin’ hot barbecue for the Fourth of July without a few Independence Day sweet treats. Whether they are star-spangled or all decked out in red, white and blue glory, take a look at these yummy desserts!

Independence Day Desserts

Frozen Fourth Treats:

• Star-Spangled Ice Cream Sandwiches – These cool treats from No Fuss Fabulous are too pretty to eat!
• Patriotic Pops – These fun red, white and blue Popsicles are going to be a smash with the kids!
• Yankee Doodle Sundae – This fun recipe calls for vanilla ice cream, strawberry syrup, whipped cream, blueberries and red colored sugar.

Berry Good!

• Cookies n’ Cream Berry Dessert – Sweet and fresh.
• Fruit Flag – This recipe, from Family Fun, calls for strawberries, blackberries and bananas.

Independence Day Cakes and Pies to Die For!

• Simple July 4th Dessert – As the name suggests, this recipe is just plain simple. Layer Lady fingers, whipped cream, strawberries and blueberries. That’s it!
• Flag Cake – From Food Network’s Ina Garten. Watch the video for step-by-step directions.
• Wave the Flag Cupcakes – These little cakes from SheKnows are too cute to eat!
• Wave Your Flag Cheesecake – A video is also included for step-by-step instructions from Kraftsfoods.
• Caramel Apple Pie – What could be more American than a heapin’ slice of warm apple pie?
• Patti’s All American Trifle - Cut an angel food cake into cubes, add vanilla instant pudding, whipped topping and strawberries and blueberries. Simple.
   

Miscellaneous Treats:

• Sparklin’ Marshmallow Crispy Treats – Rice Crispy Treats, all decked out! Not only are these adorable, they are simple to make too! This is a must-have for the kids!
• Fourth of July Jello – From Marie LeBaron, this pretty patriotic dish is sure to be a great big hit! The simple recipe just uses Jello, whipped cream and red, white and blue fruit.
  Old Glory Cheesecake Bars
  Two-Tone Lemonade Mousse – This refreshing recipe that calls for lemonade and berries, is from Better Homes and Gardens.
• Patriotic Pretzel Sparklers – This recipe could be used as a dessert or just a little something to munch on. Take long rod pretzels and dip them in melted white chocolate. Sprinkle with red, white and blue sprinkles and cool.
   

For more Fourth of July recipes, crafts and fun, visit  the Holidays Fourth of July special series.