As you get ready for Fourth of July this year, you’ll definitely need a little sweet patriotic indulgence to serve your guests. Our party experts found some great 4th of July dessert ideas from marthastewart.com to help you create deliciously decadent desserts. There’s something fore everyone to enjoy!
Fruited Cheesecake
Cheesecake alone is always a great dessert choice. But with blueberries, strawberries and raspberries arranged so creativly, this rich, creamy, and indulgent dessert even more perfect. By cutting into small squares, each person can enjoy this patriotic cake one delicious bite at a time.
Flag Cupcakes
Cupcakes are easy to make and easy to eat. Generally a hit with the kids, they’ll enjoy the sweet licorice toppings! The best thing is that these cupcakes can be baked ahead of time and frozen. Just decorate no more than one day before serving.
Summer Shortcake
Strawberry shortcake and summer go hand in hand so this is the perfect dessert for your Fourth of July gathering. With cream cheese and buttermilk, it’s rich and delicious. The tangy biscuits stay crisp even with the cream-and-fruit filling. It’s hard to go wrong with berries and cream!
Star Tarts
These red, white and blue tarts will look great on your table. They are the perfect combination of crisp topped soft buttery cookie and delicious sweet-tart berry jam. The flavors are even more enhanced since you assemble them before baking, the stars’ rich dough and fruity filling melt into each other.
Patriotic Parfaits
This striking dessert definitely will be a hit at your 4th of July party. With two kinds of smooth gelatin — red currant and panna cotta made with cream! It’s so delicious. Top it off with currants and blueberries, it’s a tart and creamy way to finish of Independence Day!
Happy 4th of July! Be sure to check out all of PurpleTrail’s 4th of July ideas and tips.
Wow, these would be impressive to any guest! Thanks for sharing them.
Love your website, it’s full of great ideas.
- by Fiona