Fourth of July Mille-feuille
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4th of July Recipes
40 festive foods to celebrate Independence Day
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Red, White, and Blue Bomb Pops
Blast off! Get lifted this July 4 with one of these yummy fruit and vanilla popsicles — perfect for a hot and sweltering summer evening.
Make red, white, and blue bomb pops» -
Fourth of July Mille-feuille
Mille-feuille is a French dessert, but with a little white cream, strawberries and blueberries, your American guests won’t be able to resist having a taste!
Make fourth of July mille-feuille» -
American Pride Cupcakes
Spruce up boring white cake mix with red, white, and blue marble swirls. Top with vanilla icing and colored sprinkles to make them the perfect Fourth of July dessert!
Make red, white, and blue cupcakes» -
American Blue Cocktail
No holiday would be complete without its own cocktail. This refreshing concoction is just the drink to wash down all that red, white, and blue food.
Make a patriotic cocktail» -
Star-shaped Fruit Salad
Let the kiddies help out with this one. Use cookie cutters to shape your favorite fruits into the most American of shapes: stars!
Make star-shaped fruit salad» -
Red, White, and Blue Whoopie Pies
The whoopie pie is an American staple. Food coloring makes this version more fun to eat — and the perfect opportunity for a kid photo-op!
Make red, white, and blue whoopie pies» -
Berry Streusel Pancakes
Celebrate Independence Morning with some all-American pancakes!
Make these pancakes» -
Red-Velvet Pancakes
We'll salute to this breakfast! Pancakes get a patriotic upgrade when they're made with luscious red-velvet cake mix. Make red-velvet pancakes»
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Red, White, and Blueberry Smoothie
Slurp away for the USA with this dairy-free, vegan smoothie, packed with berries, bananas, and coconut. Make a red, white, and blueberry smoothie»
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Red, White, and Blue Parfaits
Swap plain old oatmeal for a playful 4th of July breakfast that's just as healthy. Make red, white, and blue parfaits»
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Patriotic Chips and Salsa
Pair these Freedom Chips with your favorite salsa to give a popular party appetizer an Independence Day spin. Make patriotic chips and salsa»
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Red, White, and Blue Citrus Spritzer
Wash those patriotic chips down with this kid-friendly summer sipper. Try this spritzer»
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Blueberry and Cherry Star Pies in a Jar
Celebrate these tart summer fruits — whose colors just happen to be perfect for the 4th — by bringing these portable mini-pies to a family picnic. Make star pies in a jar»
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Red, White, and Blue Nutella Napoleons
We bet Napoleon wouldn't have a complex about these sweet, flaky treats being named after him.
Make Nutella napoleons» -
Berry Buttermilk Panna Cotta
This jiggly red, white, and blue dessert is about as easy to make as Jell-O — and it's classy enough to serve to grownups.
Make panna cotta» -
Red, White, and Blue Snow Cones
Looking for a festive, kid-friendly treat to cool everyone off? These snow cones get our vote.
Make these snow cones» -
Red, White, and Blue Flag Cake
You might not have room for all 50 stars or 13 stripes, but the kids will have a blast assembling a fruit flag on top of their favorite cake.
Make this cake» -
Patriotic Krispies Star Pops
These pretty Rice Krispies treats remind us of those 4th of July sparklers — except they're edible!
Make these star pops» -
Watermelon Almond Tart
We can't believe it's not ... cake. Who can resist such a well-decorated slice of this juicy summer fruit?
Make watermelon almond tart» -
Red, White, and Blue Jell-O Stars
If you're feeling really ambitious (and patriotic), you could make one of these tri-layer Jell-O stars for each state in the U.S.
Make these Jell-O stars» -
Red, White, and Blue Cake in a Jar
Baked in jars, these colorful cakes give you the, er, freedom to transport them wherever the 4th takes you!
Make cake in a jar» -
Red, White, and Blue Stuffed Strawberries
Half craft, half fruity treat to make with the kiddos. They come together in a snap! Make red, white, and blue stuffed strawberries»
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Patriotic Jell-O Parfaits
Looking for some lighter Independence Day fare? These Jell-O parfaits are easy on your waistline and your wallet!
Make a patriotic parfait» -
Stars and Stripes Cupcakes
Win the vote of your partygoers by whipping up these star-and stripe-spangled cupcakes (don't worry, they're easier than you think!).
Make stars and stripes cupcakes» -
Red, White, and Blueberry Shortcake
Simple and delicious with all our flags colors, this festive shortcake actually saves you time and calories.
Make red, white, and blueberry shortcake» -
Red, White, and Blueberry Popsicles
A frozen treat you can feel good about, these pops are flavored with just a bit of honey for that extra punch of sweetness.
Make red, white, and blueberry popsicles» -
Patriotic Flag Bark
"Oh, say does that chocolate banner yet wave" ... aren't those the right words? Make flag bark»
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Red, White, and Blue Jelly-Filled Donuts
We'll let you in on a secret: These little cuties aren't real donuts. But they are way easier to make, with the same yummy results.
Make red, white, and blue jelly-filled donuts» -
Red, White, and Blueberry Philly Cheese Pound Cake
This recipe uses Philadelphia cream cheese in honor of the city in which the Declaration of Independence was signed. (We'll take a history lesson any day if it means we get a dessert to go along with it!)
Make red, white, and blueberry Philly cheese pound cake» -
Red, White, and Blueberry Galettes
Uncle Sam wants you to try this no-fuss pie!
Make red, white, and blueberry galettes» -
Red, White, and Blue Star Cookies
Give little hands the liberty to decorate these star cookies however they want. It is a free country and all.
Make red, white, and blue star cookies» -
Red, White, and Blue Shooters
Toast to the Land of the Free with these shooters, which are just the right size to satisfy everyone's sweet tooth.
Make these shooters» -
Flag Cookies
We pledge allegiance, to the flag, of these insanely adorable cookies. Make flag cookies»
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Fourth of July Cake
We can just imagine the ooh-ing and aah-ing that's bound to happen when your guests cut into a slice of this American flag cake. Make a Fourth of July cake»
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Star-Shaped Donut Holes and Rings
Who says a donut hole has to be a circle? We took the liberty of bending the rules a little to make these fried puffs a little more patriotic. Make star-shaped donut holes»
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Fireworks Cookies on a Stick
This year, bring the fireworks into your kitchen with these pretty treats, which are just bursting with 4th of July spirit. Make fireworks cookies»
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Firecracker Cupcakes
Fireworks are one of the best parts about the 4th of July, and these insanely cool fireworks-inspired treats are no exception! Make firecracker cupcakes»
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Watermelon and Feta Flag
Put this simple party appetizer (or dessert!) on the table for an easy way to impress your guests. Make a watermelon and feta flag
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Red, White, and Blue Margaritas
Don't forget to make a virgin batch of these frozen drinks so your little ones can toast in 4th of July in style too! Make red, white, and blue margaritas»
Those pancakes look unreal. Yum!