Ready to make your 4th of July celebration even sweeter? These 25 festive desserts are bursting with color, flavor, and summertime fun—from no-bake cherry delights and flag cakes to creamy banana split treats and red, white, and blue berry creations. This collection is packed with easy, crowd-pleasing recipes like layered Jello pies, fruity cobblers, patriotic cookies, and frozen favorites that’ll keep your dessert table cool and exciting.

No Bake Cherry Delight With Graham Crust

A close-up of a partially eaten cherry cheesecake in a white dish. The dessert has a crumbly crust, a creamy filling, and a vibrant red cherry topping. A spoon with some cheesecake and cherries is resting in the dish. A striped cloth napkin is visible nearby.
No Bake Cherry Delight With Graham Crust. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Creamy, sweet layers of Cherry Delight’s with a buttery graham cracker crust, smooth cream cheese filling, and luscious cherry pie topping will become a favorite dessert.
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No Bake Banana Split Cake Dessert

A slice of dessert is served on a plate, featuring a layered crumb crust, creamy filling, diced strawberries, nuts, whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, and a cherry on top. Colorful sprinkles decorate the plate, and another slice is visible in the background.
No Bake Banana Split Cake Dessert. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This no-bake banana split cake layers everything you love about the classic treat—bananas, whipped topping, fruit, and chocolate—into one stunning dessert. Grandma’s version may have been simpler, but this one brings the wow factor to summer parties. It’s fun, fruity, and always a favorite.
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American Flag Cake

A rectangular cake decorated to look like the American flag, topped with blueberries, raspberries, white icing, and white chocolate stars, sits on a counter with a piping bag and towel nearby.
American Flag Cake. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest

This American Flag Cake is the perfect dessert for Memorial Day and Fourth of July! It’s an easy vanilla sheet cake topped with frosting and berries.
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Cheesecake Cups with Blueberry Toppings

Five clear plastic cups filled with a dessert consisting of a crumbly base, creamy filling, and topped with blueberries and small green herb leaves. The cups are arranged on a white plate with more green leaves around, set on a light blue cloth.
Cheesecake Cups with Blueberry Toppings. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

These adorable no-bake cheesecake cups layer creamy filling and fruit over a graham cracker base. They’re quick to prep and make a lovely individual dessert for cookouts or baby showers. Grandma would’ve added her favorite berries on top—what will you choose?
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Colorful Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies

A light blue plate with a stack of cookies covered in colorful rainbow sprinkles sits on a pink striped cloth next to a cooling rack with more sprinkle cookies on a white background.
Colorful Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies are made with Funfetti cake mix and basic pantry staples for a shortcut recipe that feels homemade and festive. They’re chewy and soft, and the entire recipe takes about 20 minutes from start to finish!
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Toasted S’Mores Brownies Recipe

Top view of a baking dish filled with lightly toasted marshmallows, chocolate pieces, and graham crackers, resembling a s'mores dip. The marshmallows are golden brown, contrasting with the chocolate and cracker pieces.
Toasted S’Mores Brownies Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Make this quick and easy s’mores brownie recipe for a fun dessert! Combine boxed brownie mix, graham crackers, chocolate, and toasted marshmallows. Perfect for gatherings!
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Homemade Strawberry Shortcake

A layered strawberry shortcake on a white plate. The dessert features biscuit layers with whipped cream and sliced strawberries, topped with a strawberry and mint leaf. The background is a light pink striped cloth.
Homemade Strawberry Shortcake. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Bisquick strawberry shortcake is a sweet, nostalgic dessert that’s quick and crowd-pleasing. Made with tender Bisquick biscuits, juicy strawberries, and fluffy whipped cream, this treat is perfect for summer gatherings or weeknight indulgence. Enjoy it with family or share it with friends for an easy, heartwarming dessert that celebrates hospitality.
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Delicious Cherry Dump Cake Recipe

A close-up of a cherry dump cake served on a white plate with two scoops of vanilla ice cream. The cake is topped with a crumbly golden crust and shows vibrant red cherry filling. A baking dish with a partially served portion is in the background on a striped cloth.
Delicious Cherry Dump Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This sweet and creamy Cherry Dump Cake is like a fruit cobbler and cheesecake combined. The cherry pie filling is topped with rich cream cheese and soft sponge cake that turns golden brown in the oven. Finish it off with a scoop of ice cream and whipped cream for a decadent treat.
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Homemade Blackberry Pie with Double Crust

A freshly baked berry pie with a golden-brown lattice crust, set on a gray surface. Partial view of stacked white plates with a fork resting on top is visible in the background.
Homemade Blackberry Pie with Double Crust. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts

This homemade blackberry pie wraps juicy filling in a tender double crust with a rustic lattice top. It’s the kind of pie that’s passed down through generations—flaky, fruity, and full of summer charm. Grandma would’ve served it warm with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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Creamy No Bake Millionaire Pie

A slice of creamy, white dessert pie topped with shredded coconut, two red cherries, and pecans sits on a stack of white plates. In the background, there are bowls of shredded coconut, red cherries, and pecans on a pink and white striped cloth.
Creamy No Bake Millionaire Pie. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Millionaire Pie is a creamy, no-bake dessert that combines crushed pineapple, sweetened condensed milk, and Cool Whip for a light, tropical treat. The graham cracker crust adds a crunchy base, and the garnishes add the perfect touch. It’s perfect for a quick, indulgent dessert with minimal prep time and a chilling period that makes it easy to make ahead!
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No Bake Strawberry Angel Food Cake

A plate with a slice of pink strawberry dessert topped with whipped cream, a strawberry slice, and a mint leaf sits in the foreground. In the background, a glass dish filled with more of the same dessert shows additional strawberries and whipped cream on top. Fresh strawberries and a pink striped cloth are also visible.
No Bake Strawberry Angel Food Cake. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This no-bake strawberry angel food cake brings together the lightness of shortcake with a fluffy Jello twist—ideal for an easy summer dessert.
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Delicious Peach Ice Cream Sandwich

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Delicious Peach Ice Cream Sandwich. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This recipe creates a delicious ice cream sandwich with peach ice cream, sandwiched between two soft chewy sugar cookies. Learn my kitchen tested secrets so you can make your own famous Georgia Peach Ice Cream Sandwich.
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Lemon Jello Poke Cake

A slice of lemon poke cake topped with creamy frosting, a small lemon slice, and a mint leaf sits on a white plate, surrounded by additional plates and garnished with mint leaves. Lemons and a baking dish with more cake are visible in the background.
Lemon Jello Poke Cake. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This sweet and citrusy Lemon Poke Cake has a delicious vanilla sponge base soaked with ribbons of lemon Jell-O and topped with decadent lemon Cool Whip Frosting, fresh mint, and lemon slices.
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Classic Butterball Cookies

Classic Butterball Cookie rolled in powdered sugar with a bowl of the sugar by the plate
Classic Butterball Cookies. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

These classic butterball cookies are a delightful treat. One of our all time favorite cookies for the holiday season, these pillowy cookies are made with 6 simple ingredients and don’t require you to chill the dough. Full of chopped walnuts and coated in a blanket of confectioner’s sugar, these cookies are easy to eat, and you’ll be happy to share them with friends and family.
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No Bake Cherry Jello Pie

A pink cream pie in a metal pie dish is garnished with whipped cream, cherries, and chocolate pieces. Beside the pie, there is a small bowl of cherries and a small bowl of chocolate pieces. In the background, there are stacked white plates on a pink and white striped cloth.
No Bake Cherry Jello Pie. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

If you’re looking for a quick and easy dessert that combines the classic flavors of a Black Forest cake with a refreshing twist, then you will enjoy serving this Black Forest Cherry Jello Pie
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Twix Ice Cream Cake

A dessert cake with a caramel and chocolate drizzle is topped with mini Twix bars on a white plate. Unwrapped Twix minis are scattered in the background on a striped cloth.
Twix Ice Cream Cake. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This fun and frozen ice cream cake is layered with crushed cookies, caramel drizzle, and mini Twix bars. It’s ridiculously easy, no baking required, and destined to be a hit with kids and nostalgic grown-ups. Just like Grandma’s frozen desserts—only chocolatier.
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Moist Sour Cream Pound Cake Recipe

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Moist Sour Cream Pound Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This moist sour cream pound cake is rich and buttery, making it an ideal dessert for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a church gathering, a family dinner, or simply sharing with a neighbor, this cake is sure to make everyone feel welcome and cherished.
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Best Moist Chocolate Mocha Cupcake Recipe

Chocolate cupcakes with creamy frosting and a chocolate ball on top are arranged on a black cooling rack. The cupcakes are in brown and gold-striped wrappers, and the frosting is sprinkled with chocolate flakes.
Best Moist Chocolate Mocha Cupcake Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Looking for the perfect chocolate cupcake recipe, then look no further. This is the best moist chocolate mocha cupcake recipe creating a perfectly moist, extremely chocolate cupcake, topped with a supreme fudgy chocolate icing.
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Easy Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler

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Easy Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Old-fashioned peach cobbler is a sweet, warmly spiced dessert that’s easy to make. Made with juicy peaches, cozy spices, and a store-bought crust, this comforting recipe is perfect for casual gatherings or Sunday dinners. Serve it warm with ice cream and create a moment of meaningful hospitality around your table.
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Triple Berry Layered Lemon Cream Cake

A three-layer sponge cake topped and filled with whipped cream and fresh berries including strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, arranged on a white plate with extra fruit around the base.
Triple Berry Layered Lemon Cream Cake. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest

This easy-to-make Lemon Cream Cake is a light and delicious summer treat. layered with fresh ripe strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries!
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Lemon Bar With Cranberry Layer

Two layered dessert bars on a white plate. The top layer is lemon with a dusting of powdered sugar, and the middle layer is a bright red berry filling. The bars rest on a light, crumbly crust.
Lemon Bar With Cranberry Layer. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This easy-to-make lemon square recipe adds a fresh new twist to the classic recipe by adding a layer of cranberries. The fruity sweetness of the cranberry layer complements the tartness of the lemon filling well, creating a flavor everyone adores.
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Moist Cake Brownies Recipe

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Moist Cake Brownies Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

If you are a chocolate lover, you will want to make these moist cake brownies. Every time you make them, you will have a perfectly moist cake-like brownie loaded with dark chocolate flavor.
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Classic No Bake Strawberry Jello Pie

A strawberry cream pie topped with chocolate-covered strawberries and white meringue cookies. The pie is set on a red and white striped cloth, with a small bowl of chocolate chips beside it. A stack of white plates is visible in the lower left corner.
Classic No Bake Strawberry Jello Pie. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Jello Pie is a no-bake dessert that combines strawberries with creamy whipped Jello, in a chocolate cookie crust.
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Creative Apple Salad With Snickers Dessert

A creamy dessert salad in a white ramekin, topped with caramel and chunks of chocolate and apple. Green apples can be seen in the background, suggesting a sweet blend of flavors.
Creative Apple Salad With Snickers Dessert. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

This Apple Snickers Salad recipe is a crowd-pleasing dessert that’s perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or anytime you’re craving something indulgent.
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No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

A chocolate peanut butter pie topped with peanut butter cups, peanuts, and chocolate drizzle sits on a stack of plates. The pie has an Oreo crust, and a slice is cut out. Nearby are bowls of peanuts and Oreo cookies.
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie has a creamy, nutty filling, with peanut butter richness, resting atop a delectable Oreo chocolate crust.
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Grandma’s Best Kept Secret: 39 Slow Cooker Recipes for Pure Comfort

chicken and soft dumplings with peas and carrots
Grandma’s Best Kept Secret: 39 Slow Cooker Recipes for Pure Comfort. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Sometimes, the best recipes are the ones passed down through generations, kept as a family secret until now! These collection of 39 slow cooker recipes is your go-to collection for hearty, home-cooked meals that bring warmth to the table with minimal effort. From White Chicken Chili to Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup and Crockpot Pork Chops, each dish is loaded with comforting flavors and easy-to-follow steps. Don’t miss out—check out all recipes and discover your new favorite go-to meal! Get All The Recipes: Grandma’s Best Kept Secret: 39 Slow Cooker Recipes for Pure Comfort