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    22 Festive Desserts to Sweeten Your Fourth of July Celebration

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on July 3, 2024, updated July 4, 2024 - Leave a Comment

    These 22 festive desserts are perfect for sweetening your Fourth of July celebration this year. All quite easy to make and bursting with flavor, these recipes will delight your guests and add a sweet touch to your holiday festivities. Enjoy a variety of delicious treats that are sure to impress!

    4th of July Cupcakes

    4th of July Cupcakes.
    Photo credit: Spatula Desserts.

    These 4th of July Cupcakes are a delicious way to show off your American spirit! Decorated in red, white, and blue to match the American flag, this festive and easy-to-make dessert will be the star of your Independence Day gathering.

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    Strawberry Filled Cupcakes

    A strawberry filled cupcake.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    These are the ultimate summer cupcakes, and loved by kids and adults alike. Super easy to make with just vanilla cupcakes, fresh strawberries and whipped cream they come together in under 1 hour.

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    Lemon Meringue Cake

    Lemon Meringue Cake.
    Photo credit: FODMAP Everyday.

    Who doesn't love lemon meringue pie? This is the cake version, and just as delicious.

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    No Bake Cookies

    No bake cookies.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    The best no-bake cookies are all done with just 15 minutes of actual baking. Made with staple ingredients, these cookies are loaded with chocolate flavor, coconut, and a hint of salt.

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    Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler

    Easy Homemade Peach Cobbler.
    Photo credit: Sense and Edibility.

    This old-fashioned peach cobbler recipe is made with fresh peaches tossed in a brown sugar and bourbon mixture and baked until bubbly beneath a homemade buttery dough.

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    Raspberry Passion Fruit Gino

    Raspberry white chocolate gino.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Gino is a beloved Swedish dessert, with baked fruit covered in lots and lots of white chocolate. It's easy to make in under 20 minutes and perfect to prep ahead for dinner parties. This version has bananas, kiwis, raspberries and passion fruit - but you can use most fruits and berries. Serve hot over vanilla ice cream for the ultimate experience!

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    Cake Batter Cheese Ball

    Cake Batter Cheese Ball.
    Photo credit: The Quicker Kitchen.

    Say hello to your new favorite effortless dessert! This cake batter cheese ball is a fun, easy sweet that features birthday cake flavors and lots of cheerful sprinkles for a treat everyone will love.

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    Double Chocolate Chip Muffins

    a double chocolate chip muffin.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    These are a chocolate lover's dream that you can make in just 25 minutes. With cocoa powder, white chocolate chips and a pinch of salt they're moist, flavor packed and so easy to make - and not too sweet. But definitely sweet enough!

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    Rum Pineapple Upside Down Cake

    Pineapple Upside-Down Cake.
    Photo credit: Garlic & Zest.

    This pineapple upside-down cake has a shot of rum for that little extra kick. Great with a scoop of vanilla or a puff of whipped cream.

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    Raspberry White Chocolate Muffins

    raspberry white chocolate muffins.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    With the perfect balance of sweet & tart, these Raspberry White Chocolate Muffins are done with just 10 minutes of prep. They come out juicy, delicious and not too sweet - with chunks of white chocolate melted on top.

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    Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

    Strawberry Rhubarb Pie.
    Photo credit: Retro Recipe Box.

    This summery pie is a delicious, classic dessert with a tart-sweet flavor. This easy recipe can be made with fresh or frozen fruit, and homemade or store-bought crust.

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    Lemon Meringue Tart

    Lemon Meringue Tart.
    Photo credit: Spatula Desserts.

    This lemony tart is a decorative, individual dessert version of the well-known lemon meringue pie. A beautiful contrast of flavors and textures, and surprisingly easy to make.

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    Summer Berry Gino

    Berry gino.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This super easy berry bake is filled with bananas, strawberries and blueberries and topped with white chocolate for a delicious dessert. Perfect for any dinner party - and great to prep ahead of time. Serve over vanilla ice cream for the ultimate, indulgent experience!

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    Cherry Cheesecake Dip

    Cherry Cheesecake Dip.
    Photo credit: I Heart Eating.

    This Cherry Cheesecake dip is made with light ingredients but is still so rich and creamy! It has all of the cheesecake flavor without the hard work of making an actual cheesecake.

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    Chocolate Chip Cookies Without Brown Sugar

    A chocolate chip cookie.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Make the best chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies without brown sugar and baking soda. This easy recipe will quickly become your go-to for an easy cookie treat the whole family loves. Loaded with two types of chocolate chips and topped with just a tiny bit of salt!

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    Cherry Blackberry Chocolate Cheesecake

    Cherry and Blackberry Chocolate Cheesecake.
    Photo credit: A Pinch of Zest.

    A decadent and moody chocolate cheesecake with a burst of juicy cherry freshness.

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    Chocolate Walnut Brownies

    Brownies.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    These brownies are done in 35 minutes with super simple prep and sure to satisfy all your chocolate cravings. Sweet & salty, crunchy & chewy, with a fudgy center - no wonder everyone loves them!

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    Key Lime Cupcakes

    Key Lime Cupcakes.
    Photo credit: FODMAP Everyday.

    These cupcakes showcase the flavor of that beloved dessert, key lime pie. And, to make things easier than ever, we are starting with a a boxed baking mix. Vanilla cake on top of a layer of graham cracker crust, lime curd filling and a zesty lime cream cheese frosting complete the recipe, which is definitely party-worthy.

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    S'Mores Casserole

    Smores casserole.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This S'mores Casserole is a simple version of everyone’s favorite camping treat. Made in a baking dish so you can make it even without a campfire, and perfect to make for a crowd. Use graham crackers or digestive biscuits, and your favorite milk chocolate!

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    Meringue Nests with Lemon Curd & Berries

    Meringue nests with lemon curd and berries.
    Photo credit: FODMAP Everyday.

    This is a lovely party dessert for many reasons. The Meringue Nests and Lemon Curd can be made ahead, and you can vary the fillings as you like. They also look fantastic on a big platter!

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    Mango Yogurt Mousse

    mango yogurt mousse.
    Photo credit: xoxoBella.

    Sweet meets nutritious in this healthy mango mousse recipe bursting with flavor in every mouthful. You only need 3 ingredients plus for a perfect mango yogurt mousse. This is a great healthy dessert for kids and adults!

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    4th of July Brownie Cupcakes

    4th of July Brownie Cupcakes.
    Photo credit: Spatula Desserts.

    Make these 4th of July Brownies to celebrate Independence Day in style! These brownie cupcakes have a classic chocolate taste and fudgy texture, and both kids and adults will love the red, white, and blue frosting.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has more than 20 years of experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN  and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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