Hi lovelies + Happy 4th of July! So, you’re supposed to go to Aunt So-and-So’s BBQ this afternoon and “bring a dish to pass”, but you just now realized you’ve got zip? Fear not. In this post, we’ve rounded up eight festive, totally easy last-minute 4th of July desserts. So, grab a cup of coffee, wakey wakey, and get ready for an explosion of deliciousness just in time for the 4th. With each of these, it’s just a quick hop to the store + a quick whip-up in the kitchen. Of course, #1 looks the hardest of all, but it is dubbed ‘easy’ sparkler cake. So, it’s gotta be, right? Regardless, we’ll save your bbq. And you’ll save some face. Enjoy!

Last-Minute 4th of July Desserts

1. Easy 4th of July Sparkler Cake

Try it out here.

2. White Chocolate, Red + Blue Dipped Strawberries

This recipe recipe looks super delicious and easy!

3. Patriotic Cones

Ooh, I can’t wait to try out these patriotic cones!

4. Cheese + Fruit Platter

Made with blueberries, watermelon, and feta cheese!

This recipe looks delicious!

5. Easy Red White and Blue Cupcakes

These are probably the cutest cupcakes ever.

6. Red White and Blue Fruit Skewers (with Cheesecake Yogurt Dip)

Recipe here.

7. Flag Rice Krispie Treat

I HAVE to make this! I hope you will, too.

8. Festive Meringue Treats

The easiest of them all! See why… It’s cheating, but we won’t tell. ;)

Get the recipe here!

Happy 4th of July! Home of the Free… Because of the Brave. ♥

xo
-E.