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    15 Red, White & Blue Memorial Day Desserts

    Published: May 8, 2024 · Modified: May 8, 2024 by Rachel Escolafogg

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    Memorial Day desserts are all about celebrating the start to summer and honoring our countries traditions with patriotic inspired treats. Fresh, red, white, and blue desserts are popular, like mixed berry desserts with colors that reflect the American flag, adding a patriotic touch to the table. Other delicious options include fruit salads, cookie, and no-bake treats that are perfect for a warm day. No matter what you choose, a Memorial Day dessert is a sweet way to end a day of remembrance.

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    4th of July Sour Cream Sugar Cookies 

    Photo Credit: Saving Talents

    These sour cream sugar cookies are visually patriotic and perfect for your 4th of July celebrations. The cream cheese frosting is easily dyed red, white, and blue, and the sugar cookie dough is sweet and delicious.

    Get the recipe: 4th of July Sour Cream Sugar Cookies

    Firecracker Cake

    Photo Credit: The Slow Roasted Italian

    This Firecracker Cake will be the star of your 4th of July celebrations. Make this red white and blue bundt cake with just 5 ingredients. Once baked you can decorate and celebrate.

    Get the recipe: Firecracker Cake

    Red White and Blue Ice Cream

    Photo Credit: The Slow Roasted Italian

    This super tasty Red White and Blue Ice Cream is a super smooth ice cream but with an Oreo crunch hidden inside. It’s sweet vanilla flavor creates the perfect patriotic dessert!

    Get the recipe: Red White and Blue Ice Cream

    Red, White, and Blue Fruit Pizza

    Photo Credit: Fit Mama Real Food

    The perfect sweet treat to bring along to a 4th of July celebration, or to enjoy at home with your family. Really easy to make and super delicious.

    Get the recipe: Red, White, and Blue Fruit Pizza

    Red, White, and Blue Oreo Balls

    Photo Credit: To Simply Inspire

    These delicious Red White and Blue Oreo Balls are a perfect fun treat to serve at 4th of July parties! These bite-sized truffles are easy to make with crushed Oreo cookies, cream cheese, and melting wafers for a sweet coating.

    Get the recipe: Red, White, and Blue Oreo Balls

    Red White and Blue Rice Krispies Treats

    Photo Credit: I Heart Eating

    Red white and blue rice krispies treats are an easy patriotic treat! These quick cereal treats are ready in no time and make a great dessert for Memorial Day or 4th of July.

    Get the recipe: Red White and Blue Rice Krispies Treats

    Red, White, and Blue Cake Balls

    Photo Credit: To Simply Inspire

    These Red White and Blue Cake Balls are the perfect festive treat for the 4th of July party or Memorial Day. They have a simple decorated candy coating on the outside but the surprise center of sweet cake.

    Get the recipe: Red, White, and Blue Cake Balls

    Grain-Free Berry Fruit Tart

    Photo Credit: What A Girl Eats

    The delicious, colorful, berry fruit tart can be made with a grain-free crust, or with a dough or graham cracker crust. Super easy to make and looks very patriotic.

    Get the recipe: Grain-Free Berry Fruit Tart

    4th of July Poke Cake

    Photo Credit: Crayons and Cravings

    An easy 4th of July poke cake recipe made with jello and topped with cool whip and an American flag made of fresh strawberries and blueberries.

    Get the recipe: 4th of July Poke Cake

    4th of July Jello Cups

    Photo Credit: Crayons and Cravings

    4th of July Jello Cups are an easy 4th of July dessert made with layers of red Jello, blue Jello, and Cool Whip.

    Get the recipe: 4th of July Jello Cups

    Red, White and Blue Bark

    Photo Credit: Love From The Oven

    This quick and delicious recipe for Red White and Blue Bark is here just in time for all your Fourth of July celebrations. The sweetness of the chocolate paired with the salty and pretzels is a flavor sensation.

    Get the recipe: Red, White and Blue Bark

    Red, White And Blue Bars

    Photo Credit: Love From The Oven

    Quick, easy, and delicious, these red, white, and blue bars can be whipped up in minutes!

    Get the recipe: Red, White And Blue Bars

    Patriotic American Flag Fruit Tart

    Photo Credit: Three Olives Branch

    This Patriotic American Flag Fruit Tart is a simple summer dessert featuring lemon, fresh strawberries, and fresh blueberries.

    Get the recipe: Patriotic American Flag Fruit Tart

    Patriotic Red, White, and Blue Puppy Chow

    Photo Credit: Three Olives Branch

    Patriotic Red, White, and Blue Puppy Chow is made with gluten-free rice Chex and colored candy melts. This is a muddy buddies recipe for Memorial Day, Labor Day, and 4th of July.

    Get the recipe: Patriotic Red, White, and Blue Puppy Chow

    Strawberry and Blueberry Panna Cotta

    Photo Credit: Cook With Kushi

    This Strawberry and Blueberry Panna Cotta is a 3 layered Italian no-bake dessert with delicious flavors in each layer. It's sweet, creamy, and tangy and an ideal dessert for Memorial Day.

    Get the recipe: Strawberry and Blueberry Panna Cotta

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