30 delicious 4th of July recipes

For a 4th of July party, red, white and blue party food is a must! It’s just way too much fun to resist making some themed patriotic food, whether you cut watermelon  into stars, ice a cheesecake with lines to look like the American flag, or cover everything in sight with red and blue M&M’s (always a solid plan). 😉 Here are 30 4th of July recipes that aren’t just delicious, they’re pretty, too:

1. Wave the flag cupcakes by the Blueberry Council

2. Candy bar flags by Oh Nuts. For instructions: Messy Momma Crafts

3. Flag shortbread cookies by Sugary Winzy. For similar: Haniela’s

4. Mini patriotic parfaits by Bubbly Nature Creations

5. Patriotic peppermint patties by Mom on Timeout

6. Star cookies by Gold Medal Flour. For instructions: The Baker Mama

7. Patriotic party dip by Hungry Happenings

8. Stained glass Jello stars by Brown Eyed Baker

9. American flag cheesecake bars by MyRecipes. For instructions: SheKnows

10. Patriotic white chocolate popcorn by A Pumpkin and a Princess

11. Star brownie sandwich cookies by This Silly Girl’s Life

12. Firecracker cupcakes by Oh Nuts. For instructions: Sweet Sweet Muffins

13. 4th of July Rice Krispie treats by Two Sisters Crafting

14. Patriotic cake pops by Party City. For similar: eHow

15. Red, white and blue berry trifle by Martha Stewart

16. Red, white and blueberry ice cream pie by Yummy Mummy Kitchen

17. Pretzel flag by Country Kitchen Sweetart

18. Patriotic berry kebabs by Marzetti Kitchens

19. Fondant-topped Rice Krispie treats by Bakingdom

20. Patriotic pudding pops by Meg’s Everyday Indulgence

21. Red, white and blue meringues by Farmgirl Gourmet

22. Ricotta cheesecake by My Baking Addiction

23. Marshmallow pinwheels by Home Cooking Memories

24. 4th of July ice cream cones by Roxana’s Home Baking. For similar: The Sweetest Occasion

25. Tie dye fudge by Taste and Tell Blog

26. Triple berry fruit drinks by Mom.me – simply freeze berries and water in an ice cube tray

27. Patriotic popsicles by The Things We’ll Make

28. Red, white and blue fruit salad by Spicy Southern Kitchen

29. Fourth of July fruit wands by Weelicious

30. Frozen triple berry smoothie by In Katrina’s Kitchen

For lots more 4th of July ideas plus fabulous FREE 4th of July printables, click here!