Easy Fourth of July Desserts
Need last-minute Fourth of July treats? These easy desserts require no baking and just 5 ingredients. Perfect for BBQs!
Ingredients
For the Flag Cake:
- 1 store-bought sheet cake white or vanilla
- 2 cups whipped cream {480 ml}
- 1 pint strawberries sliced {300 g}
- 1 pint blueberries {300 g}
For the Berry Trifle:
- 1 pound cake cubed {450 g}
- 2 cups vanilla yogurt {480 ml}
- 1 pint strawberries sliced {300 g}
- 1 pint blueberries {300 g}
For Patriotic Popcorn:
- 8 cups popped popcorn {120 g kernels}
- 1 cup white chocolate chips melted {170 g}
- ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries crushed {15 g}
- ¼ cup blue candy melts {40 g}
Instructions
Flag Cake:
- Frost the Cake: Spread whipped cream evenly over the cake.
- Add Stripes: Arrange strawberry slices in horizontal lines.
- Create Stars: Pile blueberries in the top-left corner.
- Chill: Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
Berry Trifle:
- Layer Ingredients: In a trifle bowl, alternate cake cubes, yogurt, and berries.
- Repeat: Build 2–3 layers, ending with berries on top.
- Chill: Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
Patriotic Popcorn:
- Drizzle Chocolate: Toss popcorn with melted white chocolate.
- Add Color: Sprinkle with crushed strawberries and blue candy.
- Set: Spread on parchment paper to harden (15 minutes).
Notes
Substitutions: Use Greek yogurt instead of whipped cream for a lighter option.
Storage: Store desserts in the fridge for up to 2 days (add berries fresh).
Kid-Friendly: Let kids decorate their own flag cakes!