We’ve all seen it before… It’s July 4th, and the dessert tables are full of red, white, and blue as far as the eye can see. There’s nothing wrong with sporting those patriotic colors for the Fourth of July celebrations – it just gets repetitive if everyone else is doing it too! To make a statement at this year’s festivities for the fourth, try making one of these unique summer desserts instead to impress all the guests!
Key Lime Trifle
You haven’t lived until you’ve had a trifle in the summertime! No matter what flavor it is, most trifles are light, refreshing, and the perfect treat for hot summer days. This key lime trifle is reminiscent of a lime cheesecake with its graham cracker layer and whipped cream filling. It’s much lighter than an actual cheesecake and takes waaay less time to make. You just need four simple ingredients from the store to make this showstopper – graham cracker crumbs, lime curd, lime zest, whipped cream, and condensed milk! On the other hand, if you are looking for cheesecake ideas…
Peach Cobbler Cheesecake Bars
Let’s all take a second to stare at that cheesecake bar… We’re drooling! Peach cobbler is one of the staple desserts for the summer, but sometimes it can make too many servings for just a small get-together. Cheesecake bars are a much more manageable task, and these only take 30 minutes to make. They’re full of peaches and cream cheese goodness, stacked on top of a cinnamon crust with a cinnamon crumble to match. This recipe makes 12 servings, so it’s a great option for smaller Fourth of July parties. If you’re having a huge, all-out bash…
S’mores Lasagna
This is a monstrous dessert, but if you’re ready to take on the challenge for a big guest list, we’re here to cheer you on with this one! The best part? It’s a no-bake lasagna, so it provides plenty of servings without too much work put into it. S’mores are another summer staple, but not everyone has access to a bonfire or fire pit, so this s’mores lasagna will still give you all the summer feels. You just need the s’mores essentials like marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate, with some yummy additions like cool whip and chocolate instant pudding. This is a mighty dessert, so if you need something less intimidating…
Strawberry Sorbet
Ice-cold sorbet sounds amazing with this summer heatwave in full effect. The base for this strawberry sorbet only takes three ingredients, and you probably have them in your kitchen already! Just mix together strawberries, lemon juice, and sugar with some water to get the sorbet set. Then, if you want an extra fresh sorbet, you can add mint leaves to lighten it up and give it a twist. It only takes 10 minutes to make but around four hours to freeze, so just keep that prep time in mind!
If you’re a creature of habit and insist on making a patriotic dessert, we’ve got you! We recommend this Patriotic Berry Trifle that celebrates those red, white, and blue colors loud and proud. Regardless of which route you take for your Fourth of July menu, your guests will be showing up to your party hungry and will enjoy whatever you put in front of them!
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