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21 Easy 4th of July No-Bake Desserts

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Celebrate Independence Day with simple 4th of July no-bake desserts. Enjoy these easy recipes for a red, white, and blue sweet treat.

Strawberry Jello Pie slice with whipped cream

Indulge in the sweetest flavors of summer with easy no-bake recipes. From creamy cheesecakes to refreshing fruits, these red, white, and blue desserts are perfect for hot summer days and festive celebrations.

Whether you're hosting a backyard BBQ, celebrating Memorial Day, or joining a 4th of July cookout, these patriotic desserts will be the highlight of your dessert table. Enjoy these no bake 4th of July dessert recipes and satisfy that sweet tooth.

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Cake

No-bake cake? That's right! Try a colorful lush cake or a classic icebox cake for your patriotic party.

No Bake Red White and Blue Lush

This easy patriotic lush cake is light and refreshing. This layered dessert is made with vanilla Oreo cookies, cherry Jello, blue raspberry Jello, vanilla instant pudding mix, cream cheese, powdered sugar, whipped topping, and red, white, and blue sprinkles.

Strawberry Icebox Cake

A classic icebox cake is a no-brainer for the summer holidays. Homemade strawberry whipped cream is layered with softened graham crackers and fresh strawberries. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Cheesecake

Creamy cheesecake is always a crowd favorite. If a full-size cheesecake feels too daunting, bookmark a bite-size cheesecake recipe or individual dessert cups.

Layered no bake cheesecake cups with repeating layers of crust, cream cheese mixture, fresh blueberrie and diced strawberries, and whipped cream.

No Bake Berry Cheesecake Cups

These no-bake cheesecake dessert cups are so easy to make, all you need is a hand mixer, heavy cream, cream cheese, and fresh strawberries and blueberries to make these sweet treats. Dessert cups are perfect when you want pre-portioned, single-serving desserts for your guests.

Red, White, and Blue No Bake Cheesecake

This beautiful and impressive dessert is almost too pretty to eat. A delicious graham cracker crust is filled with red, white, and blue layers of cheesecake.

Mini Lemon Cheesecake Tarts

A tangy lemon cheesecake filling is at the center of these bite-size tarts. Skip the springform pan and use a mini muffin tin instead.
Strawberries and Cream Cheesecake Bars

Strawberries and Cream Cheesecake Bars

No-bake strawberries and cream cheesecake bars have a crunchy and buttery graham cracker crust and a sweet cream cheese layer topped with strawberry jam.

Pies and Tarts

From fresh fruit to decadent peanut butter, there are a ton of directions you can take for a delicious no bake pie.

Slice of strawberry jello pie with a dollop of whipped topping

Strawberry Jello Pie

This retro strawberry pie recipe is made with fresh strawberries, strawberry gelatin, and a graham cracker pie crust. This delicious dessert is a favorite for summer parties.

No Bake Fruit Tart

A graham cracker crust is filled with a deliciously sweet and tangy cream cheese filling and covered in fresh berries or your choice of fruit.
No Bake Peanut Butter Pie

No Bake Peanut Butter Pie

Skip the patriotic recipes. After all, there's nothing more American than Reese's peanut butter cups. Cream cheese, peanut butter, and powdered sugar create a rich, creamy pie filling in a chocolate graham cracker crust.
If this strikes your fancy, try my no-bake Oreo pie.

Mini Desserts

When it comes to parties, mini desserts, bite-size treats, and individual dessert cups are absolute game-changers. These small delights offer an adorable presentation, plus they are super convenient. Guests can effortlessly grab a mini dessert and enjoy it without waiting for someone to cut the cake.

4th of July Rice Krispie Treats

These star-shaped Rice Krispie treats are layered red, white, and blue for an easy make-ahead dessert.

Mini Strawberry Shortcake Bites

Mini strawberry shortcake bites are the perfect bite-sized dessert. It's a semi-homemade recipe with only 4 ingredients: pound cake, cool whip, fresh strawberries, and blueberries.

4th of July Jello Cups

There's nothing better than cold Jello on a hot summer day. Savor these layered Jello cups for a vibrant and refreshing holiday treat, perfect for when you want individual dessert cups.

Red, White, and Blue Chocolate Truffles

This 5-ingredient dessert recipe is the perfect recipe to impress your guests. Made with Oreos and cream cheese, these chocolate truffles are coated in white chocolate and covered in sprinkles.

Cheesecake Rice Krispies Treats

Rice krispies treats are topped with a decadent, silky-smooth cheesecake layer and fresh berries.

Patriotic Stained Glass Jello Stars

Thse fun Jello stars are perfect for patriotic summer holidays like Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. They are an easy no-bake finger dessert.

Angel Food Cake Dessert Cups

These mini trifles are light and delicious, made with angel food cake, berries, and a delectable homemade whipped cream. This is a 20-minute recipe that can be made with minimal effort.

American Flag Snack Cakes

Need a simple dessert? This is the ultimate easy patriotic dessert because all it requires is decorating pre-made snack cakes from the grocery store, great for last minute prep.

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Trifle, truffles, and Jello, oh my!

Summer Berry and Ladyfinger Trifle

This gorgeous ladyfinger trifle is a showstopper perfect for Memorial Day or 4th of July celebrations. This English dessert is made with heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, savoiardi (ladyfingers), and mixed fresh berries.

Watermelon Dessert Pizza

Sweet and refreshing watermelon is topped with whipped cream and fresh berries. Plus, this is incredibly easy to make 100% plant-based using vegan coconut whipped cream for an easy vegan dessert recipe.

Red, White, and Blue Funfetti Dip

Only five simple ingredients go into this fun and festive red, white, and blue funfetti dip. This kid-friendly treat is made with white cake mix, Cool Whip, vanilla yogurt, vanilla extract, and sprinkles, perfect for dipping graham crackers, vanilla wafers, pretzels, and more.

4th of July Fruit Kabobs

Make easy red, white, and blue fruit kabobs with bananas, strawberries, and blueberries. This is the perfect snack recipe when you need a healthy appetizer that's dairy-free and kid-friendly. Make them for Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day.

No-Churn Marble Ice Cream

This easy no-churn vanilla ice cream recipe is the perfect way to wow the whole family at your 4th of July cookout. This festive dessert is perfect to cool everyone down on a hot day by the pool.

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About Kelsey Smith

I’m Kelsey, a recipe developer and shortcut cook who believes dinner doesn’t need to be complicated. I focus on semi-homemade, pantry-based dinners and desserts that actually fit real life. If a recipe calls for more than a dozen ingredients, I’m out of here.

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