Red, White And Blue Desserts That Are More Patriotic Than You

Julie R. Thomson
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(Photo: Skinny Taste/Sallys Baking Addiction/Oh Sweet Basil)
(Photo: Skinny Taste/Sallys Baking Addiction/Oh Sweet Basil)

Independence Day is right around the corner, and that means that it’s time to start thinking about how to turn the colors of our flag into something sweet to eat.

The classic flag cake is always a good option, but there’s a lot more you can do with those three colors in the kitchen. For one, you can make flag brownies instead of cake (adding chocolate is always a good idea). Or consider making some very patriotic pies, cookies and other desserts.

We’ve got lots of ideas and recipes for you right here:

Fourth Of July Cake

<strong>Get the <a href="https://iambaker.net/fourth-of-july-cake-surprise-inside-cake/" target="_blank">Fourth Of July Cake</a> from I Am Baker</strong>
Get the Fourth Of July Cake from I Am Baker

Brownie Flag

<strong>Get the <a href="http://spicysouthernkitchen.com/brownie-flag/#_a5y_p=3904125" target="_blank">Brownie Flag recipe</a> from Spicy Southern Kitchen</strong>
Get the Brownie Flag recipe from Spicy Southern Kitchen

No-Bake Cheesecake Triple Berry Tart

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2017/06/no-bake-cheesecake-triple-berry-tart/" target="_blank">No-Bake Cheesecake Triple Berry Tart recipe</a>&nbsp;from How Sweet It Is</strong>
Get the No-Bake Cheesecake Triple Berry Tart recipe from How Sweet It Is

American Flag Pie

<strong>Get the <a href="https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/2017/06/12/american-flag-pie/" target="_blank">American Flag Pie</a>&nbsp;recipe from Sally's Baking Addiction</strong>
Get the American Flag Pie recipe from Sally's Baking Addiction

Checkerboard Cake

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.becca-bakes.com/home/how-to-checkerboard-cake?rq=july%204" target="_blank">Checkerboard Cake</a> recipe from Becca Bakes</strong>
Get the Checkerboard Cake recipe from Becca Bakes

Strawberry And Blueberry Cheesecake Icebox Cake

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.lifeloveandsugar.com/2014/06/04/strawberry-and-blueberry-cheesecake-icebox-cake/" target="_blank">Strawberry And Blueberry Cheesecake Icebox Cake recipe</a>&nbsp;from Life, Love And Sugar</strong>

Flag Cupcake Cake

<strong>Get the <a href="https://iambaker.net/flag-cupcake-cake/" target="_blank">Flag Cupcake Cake</a> recipe from I Am Baker</strong>
Get the Flag Cupcake Cake recipe from I Am Baker

Frankenstein Cake

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.hummingbirdhigh.com/2016/07/frankenstein-cake.html" target="_blank">Frankenstein Cake </a>recipe from Hummingbird High</strong>
Get the Frankenstein Cake recipe from Hummingbird High

Stained Glass Jello

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/stained-glass-jello/" target="_blank">Stained Glass Jello recipe</a> from Gimme Some Oven</strong>
Get the Stained Glass Jello recipe from Gimme Some Oven

Red, White And Blue Poke Cake

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.traceysculinaryadventures.com/2012/06/red-white-and-blue-poke-cake.html#.Ucr60D7wKmt" target="_blank">Red, White and Blue Poke Cake recipe</a> from Tracey's Culinary Adventure</strong>

Red, White And Blue Fruit Pizza

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2014/07/red-white-blue-fruit-pizza.html" target="_blank">Red, White And Blue Fruit Pizza recipe</a> from Skinny Taste</strong>
Get the Red, White And Blue Fruit Pizza recipe from Skinny Taste

Red, White And Blueberry Cheesecake Cupcakes

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/05/red-white-and-blueberry-cheesecake.html" target="_blank">Red, White and Blueberry Cheesecake Cupcakes recipe</a> from Skinny Taste</strong>
Get the Red, White and Blueberry Cheesecake Cupcakes recipe from Skinny Taste

Red, White And Blue Cheesecake Cake

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.recipegirl.com/2013/06/24/red-white-and-blue-cheesecake-cake/" target="_blank">Red, White and Blue Cheesecake Cake recipe</a> from Recipe Girl</strong>
Get the Red, White and Blue Cheesecake Cake recipe from Recipe Girl

Red, White and Blue Layered Finger Jello

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.browneyedbaker.com/red-white-blue-finger-jello/" target="_blank">Red, White and Blue Layered Finger Jello</a> recipe from Brown Eyed Baker</strong>
Get the Red, White and Blue Layered Finger Jello recipe from Brown Eyed Baker

Red, White And Blue Berry Trifle

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.browneyedbaker.com/red-white-blue-berry-trifle/" target="_blank">Red, White & Blue Berry Trifle recipe</a> from Brown Eyed Baker</strong>
Get the Red, White & Blue Berry Trifle recipe from Brown Eyed Baker

Berry Poke Cake

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.completelydelicious.com/berry-poke-cake-scratch/" target="_blank">Berry Poke Cake</a> recipe from Completely Delicious</strong>
Get the Berry Poke Cake recipe from Completely Delicious

Star-Spangled Cookies

<strong>Get the <a href="https://sugarspunrun.com/star-spangled-cookies/" target="_blank">Star-Spangled Cookies recipe</a>&nbsp;from Sugar Spun Mama</strong>
Get the Star-Spangled Cookies recipe from Sugar Spun Mama

Scratch Flag Cake

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.browneyedbaker.com/flag-cake-recipe-from-scratch/" target="_blank">Scratch Flag Cake</a> recipe from Brown Eyed Baker</strong>
Get the Scratch Flag Cake recipe from Brown Eyed Baker

Red, White And Blue Cheesecake Strawberries

<strong>Get the <a href="https://spicysouthernkitchen.com/red-white-blue-cheesecake-strawberries/" target="_blank">Red, White And Blue Cheesecake Strawberries recipe</a>&nbsp;from Spicy Southern Kitchen</strong>

Red, White And Blue Funfetti Sandwich Cookies

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/red-white-blue-funfetti-sandwich-cookies/" target="_blank">Red, White and Blue Funfetti Sandwich Cookies recipe</a> from Two Peas and their Pod</strong>

Reese's Firecracker Oreos

<strong>Get the <a href="https://ohsweetbasil.com/reeses-firecracker-oreos-recipe/" target="_blank">Reese's Firecracker Oreos</a> recipe from Oh Sweet Basil</strong>
Get the Reese's Firecracker Oreos recipe from Oh Sweet Basil

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