There’s something about the Fourth of July that calls for a little extra sweetness—maybe it’s the crackle of fireworks, the backyard laughter, or the way a popsicle melts just a little too fast in the summer sun. Whether you’re planning a star-spangled cookout, packing treats for a picnic, or looking to keep things cool between sparklers, these 10 red, white, and delicious recipes bring just the right mix of festive fun and nostalgic flavor. From frozen s’mores and fruity popsicles to bite-sized pies and patriotic snacks, this list is bursting with easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing ideas the whole crew will love.
S’mOreos
Cook time: 6 min
Ingredients:
- 12 Double Stuffed Oreo Cookies
- 12 large marshmallows
- 12 thin squares Hershey’s chocolate bar
Instructions:
- Preheat the broiler with the rack in the second highest position.
- Twist the tops off the cookies. Arrange the cookie bottoms, cream-side up, on a baking sheet.
- Put a piece of chocolate on the cream filling and then top with a marshmallow, laying on its side (not upright).
- Broil until the marshmallows are golden, about 30 seconds (watching closely so they don’t burn).
- Sandwich each with the remaining cookie tops.
- Eat while they’re melted and gooey! (These can, of course, also be made over a campfire!)
Frozen S’mores
Cook time: 7 hours
Ingredients:
- 1 (5.9-ounce) box instant chocolate pudding
- 2 ½ cups whole milk
- 2 ½ cups Cool Whip, defrosted
- 12 graham crackers
- 5 oz room temp cream cheese
- 7 ounces marshmallow creme
Instructions:
- Line a baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang. Lay half of the graham crackers along the bottom of the dish.
- In a bowl, combine the pudding mix, milk, and ½ cup of the cool whip. Stir until well combined. Spread the mixture over the graham cracker layer, and refrigerate.
- In another bowl, mix the cream cheese and marshmallow crepe until well combined. Fold in the remaining cool whip. Remove the baking dish from the fridge, and spread the cream cheese mixture over the pudding layer. Top with remaining graham crackers. Cover with foil.
- Freeze for 6 hours or overnight. Use a sharp knife to cut and serve.
S’mores Pops
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients:
- Large marshmallows
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- ¼ cup graham cracker crumbs
Instructions:
- Insert a popsicle stick into the center of a marshmallow.
- In a small bowl, melt the chocolate and coconut oil together in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time until melted.
- Dip the marshmallow halfway into the chocolate, then into the graham cracker crumbs. Refrigerate for a few minutes to set the chocolate before serving.
Watermelon Popsicles
Cook time: 10 min / Freeze time: 4 hours
Ingredients:
- Watermelon
- Kiwi
- Lime
Instructions:
- Fill a blender with watermelon chunks. Squeeze half a lime into the blender, then blend until smooth. (Note: If you’d like a sweeter popsicle, you can add honey before blending.)
- Pour the watermelon liquid into a popsicle mold, leaving ½ inch of space at the top. Put popsicle sticks into the center of each mold, and freeze for about 3 hours.
- Once the watermelon layer is frozen, add the kiwi to a blender. Squeeze the other half of the lime into the blender. Blend until smooth. Fill the rest of the popsicle mold with the kiwi liquid, and freeze for another hour.
Orange Coconut Popsicles
Cook time: 5 min / Freeze time: 4 hours
Ingredients:
- 1 can unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 ½ cups orange juice
- 2 Tbsp honey (you can add more if you want them sweeter)
Instructions:
- Blend the ingredients together. Once blended, pour the mixture into a popsicle mold.
- Add the popsicle sticks, then freeze for four hours before serving.
4th of July Berry Bites
Cook time: 5 min
Ingredients:
- Strawberries, halved
- Blueberries
- Mozzarella pearls
Instructions:
- Grab a toothpick, then pierce it through a blueberry.
- Add a mozzarella pearl, then a strawberry half.
- Repeat for as many bites as needed.
4th of July Pie
Cook time: 3 hours (including chill time)
Pretzel Pie Crust Ingredients:
- 3 cup small pretzels
- 4 Tbsp brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Layer Pie Filling Ingredients:
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
Fruit Topping:
- 1 cup strawberries, quartered
- ¼ cup blueberries
- 2 Tbsp strawberry jam
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Crush the pretzels in a food processor or blender. Add to a medium bowl with melted butter and brown sugar. Mix until it is the texture of wet sand.
- Press the crust mixture into the bottom of a 9″ pie pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool completely before filling.
- To make the filling, combine cream cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest and sugar in a large bowl. Use an electric mixer to mix, until light and fluffy. In a medium bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture just until combined, then spread into the prepared pie crust. Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- Add the jam and ¼ cup water to a saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk until well combined and the jam is thin. Cook it down a little until it forms a glaze-like texture. Drizzle the glaze over the strawberries and blueberries. Stir until the fruit is completely coated.
- Top the pie as if you are recreating the American Flag. Keep refrigerated until serving.
Independence Day Snacking Tray
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients:
- Strawberries
- Blackberries
- Red cherries, halved and pitted
- Burrata
- Olive oil
- Honey
- Pepper
Instructions:
- Add a bowl of mixed blueberries and blackberries to the top left corner of your tray.
- Add a strip of cherries on the top half, then a stripe of strawberries on the bottom half.
- On the remaining space in the middle, add your burrata and split it open with a fork.
- Drizzle the fruit with honey, and drizzle the burrata with olive oil and fresh cracked pepper. Enjoy!
Apple Pie Bites
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients:
- Crescent rolls
- Apple
- Brown sugar
- Pecans
- Butter
Instructions:
- Unroll and separate your crescent rolls.
- Sprinkle one side with brown sugar, then add a layer of chopped pecans.
- Top with an apple slice, then roll up.
- Brush with butter, then cook at 375º for 10 minutes.
- Once baked, dust with powdered sugar.
Frozen Yogurt Bark
Cook time: 5 min / Freeze time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
- Vanilla yogurt
- Mixed berries
Instructions:
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Dollop yogurt onto the paper, and spread into a thin layer, between ¼ and ⅛ inch.
- Sprinkle berries across the top, pressing into the yogurt. Freeze for at least one hour, then cut into pieces. Store in an airtight container in the freezer.
- You can try it with other types of fruit, nuts, chocolate, or any other fun toppings! It’s a great, simple recipe to make with young kids.
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