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15 Best Red, White and Blue Desserts

Get ready to celebrate summer with a splash of red, white, and blue! Discover the joy of vibrant desserts that enhance your patriotic gatherings. From the stunning Red, White, and Blue Berry Trifle to fun Jello cups, these delightful recipes make any festive occasion unforgettable. Perfect for backyard barbecues, picnics, and Fourth of July parties, these treats are as delicious as they are beautiful. Celebrate with sweetness! #RedWhiteAndBlue #PatrioticDesserts #SummerCelebrations #DessertIdeas #FourthOfJuly

Ingredients
  

2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced

2 cups blueberries

2 cups whipped cream

1 cup vanilla pudding

1 pound pound cake, cut into cubes

Fresh mint leaves for garnish

1 box red velvet cake mix

1/2 cup butter, melted

2 large eggs

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)

2 cups blueberries

1/2 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

1 cup Greek yogurt

1/2 cup honey or agave syrup

Zest of 1 lemon

1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed

1 cup white chocolate chips

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1 tsp vanilla extract

Fresh strawberries for garnish

1 box vanilla cake mix

3 eggs

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 cup buttermilk

Red and blue food coloring

2 cups buttercream frosting

Sprinkles (optional)

1 cup fresh raspberries

1 cup white chocolate, melted

2 cups whipped cream

1 cup granola

Mint leaves for garnish

2 cups vanilla ice cream

1 cup strawberries, sliced

1 cup blueberries

1/2 cup whipped cream

Chocolate syrup (optional)

1 pre-made sugar cookie dough

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup strawberries, sliced

1 cup blueberries

Fresh mint leaves for garnish

3 cups watermelon, cubed

1 cup strawberries, halved

1 cup blueberries

1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Fresh mint leaves for garnish

1 store-bought pie crust

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup strawberries, sliced

1 cup blueberries

1/4 cup apricot jam (for glaze)

2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)

1/2 cup sugar (or more, to taste)

1/2 cup water

Juice of 1 lemon

3 cups boiling water

3 cups cold water

1 package (6 oz) strawberry-flavored jello

1 package (6 oz) blueberry-flavored jello

1 cup whipped cream

1 cup strawberries, hulled

1 cup blueberries

1 banana, sliced

Mini marshmallows (optional)

Skewers

Instructions
 

In a large bowl, combine the sliced strawberries and blueberries.

    In a trifle dish or a glass bowl, layer half of the pound cake cubes at the bottom.

      Spoon half of the vanilla pudding over the pound cake layer, followed by half of the whipped cream.

        Add half of the mixed berries on top of the whipped cream.

          Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients, finishing with a layer of whipped cream.

            Garnish with fresh mint leaves and a few whole berries.

              Chill for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.

                Prep Time: 20 min | Total Time: 1 hr 20 min | Servings: 8-10

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                    🍰 Red Velvet Cheesecake Bars 🍰

                      Preheat the oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.

                        In a bowl, combine the cake mix, melted butter, and eggs until smooth.

                          Pour half of the batter into the greased baking pan, spreading it evenly.

                            In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until creamy.

                              Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the red velvet batter layer. Swirl with a knife.

                                Pour the remaining red velvet batter over the cream cheese layer and sprinkle with chocolate chips if desired.

                                  Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool before slicing.

                                    Prep Time: 15 min | Total Time: 1 hr | Servings: 16

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                                        🍦 Blueberry Lemon Cream Pops πŸŽ‰

                                          In a blender, combine blueberries, lemon juice, yogurt, honey, and lemon zest. Blend until smooth.

                                            Pour the mixture into popsicle molds, leaving a little space at the top.

                                              Insert sticks and freeze for at least 4-6 hours, or until solid.

                                                To release the pops, run warm water over the outside of the molds for a few seconds.

                                                  Enjoy the refreshing blueberry lemon pops!

                                                    Prep Time: 10 min | Total Time: 6 hr 10 min | Servings: 10

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                                                        πŸ“ Strawberry White Chocolate Mousse Cups 🍫

                                                          Melt the white chocolate chips in a double boiler or microwave until smooth. Let cool slightly.

                                                            In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add the melted white chocolate and vanilla extract; mix gently until combined.

                                                              Fold in the pureed strawberries into the mousse mixture.

                                                                Spoon the mousse into individual cups or glasses and chill for at least 2 hours.

                                                                  Garnish with fresh strawberries before serving.

                                                                    Prep Time: 15 min | Total Time: 2 hr 15 min | Servings: 6

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                                                                        🧁 Red, White, and Blue Cupcakes πŸŽ†

                                                                          Preheat the oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.

                                                                            Prepare the cake mix according to the instructions, substituting buttermilk for regular milk.

                                                                              Divide the batter into three bowls. Leave one bowl uncolored, tint one bowl red and the other blue using food coloring.

                                                                                Spoon the batters into the cupcake liners in layersβ€”red, white, and blue.

                                                                                  Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool.

                                                                                    Frost with buttercream icing and decorate with sprinkles if desired.

                                                                                      Prep Time: 20 min | Total Time: 45 min | Servings: 24

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                                                                                          πŸ”΄ White Chocolate Raspberry Parfaits πŸ”΅

                                                                                            In a bowl, mix the melted white chocolate with the whipped cream until well combined.

                                                                                              In parfait glasses, layer the white chocolate mousse, raspberries, and granola.

                                                                                                Repeat until the glasses are full, finishing with a layer of mousse on top.

                                                                                                  Garnish with a few raspberries and mint leaves.

                                                                                                    Serve immediately or chill for a bit before serving.

                                                                                                      Prep Time: 15 min | Total Time: 15 min | Servings: 4

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                                                                                                          🍨 Red, White, and Blue Ice Cream Sundae 🍧

                                                                                                            In a sundae glass, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream as the base.

                                                                                                              Layer with sliced strawberries, then add another scoop of ice cream.

                                                                                                                Top with blueberries and the remaining ice cream.

                                                                                                                  Drizzle with chocolate syrup if desired and finish with a generous dollop of whipped cream.

                                                                                                                    Serve immediately with a cherry on top!

                                                                                                                      Prep Time: 10 min | Total Time: 10 min | Servings: 4

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                                                                                                                          πŸŽ‚ Patriotic Fruit Pizza πŸ•

                                                                                                                            Preheat oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Roll out the sugar cookie dough on a baking sheet into a large circle and bake according to package instructions until golden.

                                                                                                                              In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.

                                                                                                                                Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled cookie crust.

                                                                                                                                  Decorate with sliced strawberries and blueberries in a flag pattern.

                                                                                                                                    Garnish with fresh mint leaves and slice to serve.

                                                                                                                                      Prep Time: 20 min | Total Time: 40 min | Servings: 10-12

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                                                                                                                                          πŸ‰ Watermelon and Berry Salad πŸ‰

                                                                                                                                            In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, strawberries, and blueberries.

                                                                                                                                              Gently toss the fruit together.

                                                                                                                                                Top with crumbled feta cheese and mint leaves.

                                                                                                                                                  Serve chilled in a salad bowl or platter.

                                                                                                                                                    Prep Time: 10 min | Total Time: 10 min | Servings: 6

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                                                                                                                                                        πŸ₯§ Fourth of July Fruit Tart πŸ’

                                                                                                                                                          Preheat the oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Bake the pre-made pie crust according to package instructions and let cool.

                                                                                                                                                            In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until creamy.

                                                                                                                                                              Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled pie crust.

                                                                                                                                                                Carefully arrange the strawberries and blueberries in a decorative pattern on top of the cream cheese.

                                                                                                                                                                  Warm the apricot jam in a small saucepan and brush it over the fruit for a glaze.

                                                                                                                                                                    Chill in the fridge until ready to serve.

                                                                                                                                                                      Prep Time: 25 min | Total Time: 40 min | Servings: 8

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                                                                                                                                                                          🍨 Patriotic Berry Sorbet 🎨

                                                                                                                                                                            In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Heat until sugar is dissolved, then cool.

                                                                                                                                                                              Blend the mixed berries and lemon juice until smooth.

                                                                                                                                                                                Combine the berry puree with the cooled sugar water and mix well.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Pour the mixture into a shallow dish and freeze for about 1 hour.

                                                                                                                                                                                    Fluff with a fork to create a slushy texture every 30 minutes until fully frozen.

                                                                                                                                                                                      Serve in bowls or cups.

                                                                                                                                                                                        Prep Time: 10 min | Total Time: 2 hr 10 min | Servings: 6

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                                                                                                                                                                                            🍬 Red, White, and Blue Jello Cups 🌈

                                                                                                                                                                                              Prepare the strawberry jello by dissolving it in 1.5 cups boiling water. Once dissolved, mix in 1.5 cups cold water.

                                                                                                                                                                                                Pour the strawberry jello into cups, filling halfway. Refrigerate until set (approximately 1-2 hours).

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Once set, prepare blueberry jello the same way and pour it on top of the strawberry layer. Refrigerate until fully set.

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Top with a dollop of whipped cream before serving.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep Time: 15 min | Total Time: 4 hr | Servings: 10

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                                                                                                                                                                                                          πŸŽ† Flag Fruit Skewers 🍑

                                                                                                                                                                                                            On skewers, start by threading a strawberry, then a banana slice, followed by a blueberry.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Repeat the pattern until the skewer is filled, leaving some space at the end.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Optionally, you can place mini marshmallows at the end for a fun touch.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Arrange skewers on a platter and serve as a festive dessert.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Prep Time: 10 min | Total Time: 10 min | Servings: 8-10

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                        These dessert recipes are perfect for celebrating the Fourth of July or any patriotic occasion. Enjoy the colors and flavors of this festive selection!