It’s almost time to celebrate America’s independence from Great Britain — and what better way to celebrate than baking one of our best Fourth of July dessert recipes? As we prepare for , it’s time to get to cooking. If you’ve already planned your main menu — featuring everything from and burgers, cocktails and canapés — today, we’ve got you covered with patriotic desserts to end your fête on a sweet note. And boy are they glorious: you’ll find easy recipes such as no-churn ice cream and icebox desserts, , seasonal fruit pies and more.
Whether you’re turning on the oven or making room in your freezer, keep some of our go-to baking guidelines in mind. First, utilize make-ahead dessert recipes that can be prepared in advance of your gathering and follow shortcut techniques like using store-bought crusts or pre-made puddings to save time on Independence Day. Second, remember that summer is hot.
Look for recipes that are no-bake or have a cool, creamy component to round out your dessert offerings. Whether you are in the mood for something cooling such as this or a or want to indulge with kid-friendly or a , we’ve got something for everyone with these all-American desserts. Celebrate America’s birthday with this easy-to-make pie.
This no-bake recipe employs a two-ingredient crust that’s far more than the sum of its parts. Just combine vanilla wafer cookies and melted butter in your food processor, then press it into a pie crust and freeze. The filling .