Are you looking for easy, delicious, red-white-and-blue desserts to make for Memorial Day or 4th of July? Here are 30 simple and NO BAKE 4th of July dessert recipes you can whip up in a flash! Keep reading to get a fun dessert idea for your patriotic party – especially great for a last-minute treat!
Last updated: April 2022
Easy Red, White and Blue Treats
One thing I’ve learned since becoming a mom of twin boy toddlers is that you take advantage of any hack that you can find. Finding ways to simplify is a time and sanity saver. Since I’m not exactly Rachael Ray in the kitchen, cooking, and baking hacks are my absolute favorite. When you have a busy, active family, there’s not always a lot of time to whip up these cute meals and desserts you see on Pinterest.
Today, if you need easy recipes to make for a Memorial Day or Independence Day BBQ – that doesn’t require you to turn on the oven – I’ve got you covered.
The days between Memorial Day and 4th of July are all things red, white, and blue. There are so many fun options for a festive dessert. There are loads that you can also make in the oven, but today I’m all about the hacks, especially when your Fourth of July celebration is on a hot day, which it almost always is!
None of these patriotic recipes require baking, and many are just a red, white, and blue twist on an already easy dessert. Many are contain fresh fruit, so at least you can throw in a little bit of healthiness in the mix of all the celebrating.
If you are hosting a 4th of July BBQ or attending one, these no-bake patriotic desserts will definitely be a hit. There are great options for the kids as well – and many are so easy that you can probably even whip up more than one simple dessert if you are feeling ambitious!
Other Delicious Dessert Options for Summer
If you aren’t so hung up on serving a patriotic red, white, and blue dessert, you can try these other yummy desserts and treats, too! This key lime coconut parfait and trifle is a super-summery treat that is easy to put together and amazingly delicious. Strawberry desserts are always great for summer, and the red in the strawberry ties in nicely with the patriotic theme. Or, if you want to really be healthy for you and your friends and family, here are my favorite 25 easy and healthy summer dessert recipes!
30+ July 4th Patriotic No Bake Desserts and Treats
4th of July Cheesecake Ice Cream Cones
Made of cream cheese, sugar and Cool Whip, the filling of this cone is sooooo delicious. Think 'cheesecake in a cone.' The best flavor ever!!!
Fourth of July Dessert: Fruit Pops
If you're looking for a healthier variety of a 4th of July or Memorial Day treat, these star pops are a great mix of watermelon, pineapple and blueberries! Love the straws! And these star shapes are made with a simple cookie cutter!
Patriotic Red, White and Blue Graham Cracker Frozen Treat
This has been one of my go-to snacks for years! With the sprinkles, you can adapt it for any holiday or occasion, and they are Weight Watchers friendly, at 4 points! This simple treat is always a big hit!
4th of July No Bake Cheesecake Recipe
I love all-things-cheesecake - and when it's no-bake, well, you've just won my heart. This is a delicious cream cheese mixture that includes heavy cream and graham cracker crust for a mouthwatering patriotic cake! It would also taste amazing with an Oreo cookie crust as well!
American Flag Treats on a Stick
Kids will just LOVE this one! There's no way to go wrong with a Twinkie, but when you make them all cute with stars and stripes? This perfect treat will be a guaranteed hit!
No-Bake Captain America Shield Treats
If you have Marvel fans in the house or on the guest-list, I know they'll appreciate this combo of Captain America and Happy Birthday, America! A no bake cookie from the store + a little colored icing and you're good to go!
EASY Patriotic Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
This is a great option made with fresh strawberries and just a handful of ingredients! It's ideal as a finger-food or a little treat that you can stretch - so it goes a long way! Perfect dessert for little hands, too!
Easy Flag Fruit Dessert
This is another healthy dessert option for 4th of July or Memorial Day, and the arrangement is very forgiving! No Pinterest perfection required here - and a great way to include some healthy fresh berries - sweetness with no added sugar!
Patriotic Fortune Cookies
This is another quick-fix option! Grab some fortune cookies, dip in colored chocolate and sprinkles, and you have yourself adorable, patriotic no bake treats!
Firecracker Cupcakes
How cute are these?!? Just by adding a little bling to cupcakes (buy them in the grocery store if you don't want to bake), you can present these super-festive fireworks cupcakes! And the kids won't be disappointed with the extra candy!
No-Bake Graham Cracker American Flag
How cute is this to put on a graham cracker?!? So much deliciousness going on here for an easy healthy dessert!
Mixed Berry Mini Trifles
If you've stalked any recipes on my blog, you know trifles are one of my favorite no bake dessert recipes! This red, white, blue fruit combination work perfectly for a parfait or a trifle with a cream cheese layer and delicious fresh berries!
No Bake Summer Berry Icebox Cake
Just look at the layers on this icebox cake! Oh my goodness, this one is a for-sure winner - made with cream cheese, Cool Whip, and pudding mix!
No Bake Patriotic Cake
Here's another no-bake option for a flag cake! Strawberries and blueberries are perfectly in season this time of year, too! It's made with whipped cream, pound, cake, and berries. Angel food cake would also be a fun option, too!
Patriotic Party Mix
I love this alternative to chips for a Memorial Day or 4th of July party! This is soooo good for a sweet Chex-Mix, patriotic little treat!
Patriotic Push Pop Cake
What a fun idea for a push pop!!! The kids are gonna LOVE this one, made with a few simple ingredients!
No-Bake 4th of July Patriotic Pudding Pie
How adorable is this pudding pie! Love that this is an individual serving dessert, which are super-popular these days! Fun ways to customize it with berries and sprinkles!
Easy Patriotic Bark
Oh, this looks amazing!!! Those chunky peanut M&Ms?!? With all that chocolate? Yes, please! Such a fun patriotic dessert!
Patriotic Easy Fudge
This is such a great idea for fudge. It's something really different that everyone will just love!
Patriotic Potato Chip Candy
If you just can't give up your chips for a 4th of July or Memorial Day get together, this is a great way to include them with a little festive flair!
Red, White & Blue Chocolate Strawberries
This is another healthy-ish finger food treat made with a luscious strawberry! The white chocolate with the blue sprinkles and the red strawberry on top is perfect!
Red, White & Blue Fireworks Treats
Chocolate-covered chow mein noodles! This is genius!
Red, White and Blue Oreo Truffles
Aren't those truffles just the perfect little patriotic balls?!? Oh my goodness, they look amazing for an amazing Oreo dessert!
Red White and Blueberry Yogurt Popsicles
How good does this look on a hot 4th of July day?!? These yogurt pops have absolutely nailed it! They look perfect - and healthy besides - just berries and yogurt! This is a wonderful healthy ice cream alternative and perfect for those hot summer days!
Red, White and Blue Finger Jello
This is another fun, refreshing treat! I love the small finger-food types because they are especially perfect for kids (and by perfect, I mean, small and no-mess!).
Red, White & Blue Krispy Treat "Bundt Cake"
Can you believe this is a no-bake recipe?!? Rice Krispie treats are so nostalgic for me, and I love how it comes together in this patriotic bundt cake! A perfect way to add some fireworks to your dessert table!
S'more Recipe for Kids
Oh, s'mores. Sigh. Is there anything else that screams 4th of July and summer like a s'more?!? This spin on the traditional campfire s'more is outstanding.
Star-Spangled Gumdrops
These gumdrops are soooo festive, and perfect if you need a little sugar spike - just some Jello, sugar and applesauce!
No Bake Summer Berry Lasagna
I will never turn down any kind of lasagna, but when it's arranged like this? Oh, yes. Bring on the sweet berry flavor! Check out the recipe to see what's actually in it! It might surprise you! 🙂
4th of July Marshmallow Treat Pops
Here's another fun spin on the marshmallow treat! Decorated with sprinkles and made into a pop equals a super-fun treat for the kids!
4th of July Dessert Ice Cream Sandwiches
I love this one because honestly and truly does not get easier than this, and it delivers so much bang for the buck. Grab a box of vanilla ice cream sandwiches and some red, white, blue sprinkles and you're good to go!
No Bake Patriotic Desserts are a Blast for 4th of July and Memorial Day
So many options for sweet treats, right? Just having a few red, white and blue recipes thrown into the menu is a great way to add fun and festivity to the celebration. Your family and friends will truly enjoy these patriotic Fourth of July desserts- and I know you’ll love the fact that they are all a no bake recipe that didn’t require a hot oven, right? I’m all for the hacks, sister! Enjoy!
More Patriotic Ideas
If you need decorations to go along with your delicious food for your Memorial Day or 4th of July get-together, here are 25+ Easy Patriotic DIY Home Decorations! Just what you need to spruce things up! And if you happen to love farmhouse style, be sure to check out this Upcycled (read: free!) DIY Patriotic Centerpiece in minimalist, faux shiplap style!
If you want to look festive while celebrating, be sure to check out these 40 Best Patriotic T Shirts for the Whole Family!
The only thing left to consider are the noise makers and sparklers to say, “Happy Birthday, America!”
Thoughts? I’d love to hear them! Leave a comment below!
More Summer Desserts:
Key Lime Coconut Trifle and Parfait
25 Delicious Summertime Strawberry Desserts and Treats
25 Easy and Healthy Summer Desserts
These are amazing Katie! My G-Babies would LOVE to help me make some of these!! ❤
That sounds so fun, Donna! Some of them look SOOOOO easy, too! Perfect for getting kids involved! 🙂
These look so fun! I’m having a 4th of July party and plan on making 2 or 3 of these. Thanks so much for sharing!🇺🇸
Soooo glad you enjoyed it, Daniele! I hope you have a fabulous 4th of July party!