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Greg Dupree / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Thom Driver
Whether you're on a beach vacation or celebrating the holiday in your own backyard, these 4th of July desserts will bring sweet joy to any event. Inspired by summer produce and the American flag, we picked out standout strawberry, blueberry, and vanilla sweets that pair well with picnics, cookouts, and parties. Choose from classic cobbler and pie, frozen treats, or simple cookies and ice cream to serve red, white, and blue desserts that rival the fireworks.
Strawberry-Buttermilk Cobbler
![Strawberry-Buttermilk Cobbler Recipe](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/nX4XYk0nMraG2FBlrX9bqDIM6b4=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/strawberry-buttermilk-cobbler-FT-RECIPE0420-1-3a51106c3a874946b3c3ec7c8ba090ce.jpg)
Combine tender, fluffy biscuits with Aria Alpert Adjani's juicy strawberry cobbler filling for this sweet, seasonal dessert.
Vegan Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
![Vegan Vanilla Bean Ice Cream](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/4NWm0ab_JjqPDJGAzByXPaKH7eE=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Vegan-Vanilla-Ice-Cream-FT-Recipe-0821-35796aab943442ef8fa3604f1d4c06bd.jpg)
Use pea milk and Xanthan gum for thick, sweet vanilla ice cream without the cream or eggs in this recipe from the Food & Wine Test Kitchen.
Blueberry Panna Cotta with Blueberry Chia Pudding
![Dessert glasses of blueberry panna cotta with blueberry chia pudding](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/iyUwJkKIkpr_ekedvIEBX22Qmhg=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/blueberry-panna-cotta-with-blueberry-chia-pudding-FT-RECIPE0721-2new-2ebb8fa72b6d4afca3722ddc4efc80fd.jpg)
Pile fresh blueberries on top of blueberry panna cotta with a blueberry and chia seed pudding, for a very blue treat with tons of texture.
Red Velvet Cake Ice Cream Sandwiches
![Red Velvet Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/EbhCMKU7mYdz6uUySrjXdZM7R6w=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Red-Velvet-Ice-Cream-Sandwiches-FT-RECIPE-0424-8828ad9537b84c388f9afdf555231046.jpeg)
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Serve a tangy no-churn cream cheese ice cream between cakey red velvet cookies with this recipe from chef Taffy Elrod. Plan for six hours of freeze time.
Old-Fashioned Blueberry Pie
![Blueberry Pie Recipe](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/BhOk79zhuzBhYiJigYn0iEaTdQg=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Blueberry-Pie-FT-RECIPE0523-cb0f22480005419784994ba3f581e1b6.jpg)
Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Debbie Wee
Celebrate peak blueberries in a flaky pastry crust with this comforting recipe that's ready in under three hours.
Red Velvet Beet Bars with Brown Butter Sour Cream Frosting
![Brown Butter Red Velvet Beet Bars with Sour Cream Frosting](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/6uCGg3PKmE5bWjEx7fn6znaGCtc=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Brown-Butter-Red-Velvet-Beet-Bars-with-Sour-Cream-Frosting-FT-RECIPE0323-d30b640dbacc4ce3a15dbc191d86ac74.jpg)
Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen
Use hearty beet puree and brown butter in the batter for earthy, toasty flavor and a dense texture, similar to that of blondies. Top with tangy sour cream frosting in this sweet recipe from chef Tanya Holland.
Easy Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta
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Cara Cormack
Heat rich cream with sugar and vanilla for this decadent base for mixed berries.
Blue Corn, Cherry, and Chocolate Chip Cookies
![Blue Corn, Cherry, and Chocolate Chip Cookies](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/8_sPTgMG4FMey6myNqYckmSY74s=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Blue-Corn-Cherry-and-Chocolate-Chip-Cookies-FT-RECIPE1022-2000-b15722d4e90c489ea6f236594e8d4051.jpg)
Incorporate red, white, and blue into crowd-pleasing chocolate chip cookies, using the essential all-purpose flour, nutty and hearty blue corn flour, and sweet and tart cherries.
Lemon-Olive Oil Semifreddo with Blueberry Compote
![Lemon-Olive Oil Semifreddo with Blueberry Compote](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/--MzqgdypkfLctWkR4ue-bEhS-w=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Lemon-Curd-Semifreddo-FT-RECIPE0622-4c34f03c33564b868f4e99a25f292186.jpg)
Make an impressive dessert from pastry icon Claudia Fleming in advance to serve a tart, sweet semifreddo with rich lemon cream and a bright blueberry compote.
Cherry-Lime Ice Pops
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Greg Dupree / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Thom Driver
Use tart cherry juice, lime juice, and simple syrup instead of Kool-Aid for an updated version of thrills, the frozen, no-frills treats that gained popularity in Savannah, Georgia, in the 1970s.
Blueberry Pomegranate Colada Agua Fresca
![Blueberry Pomegranate Colada Agua Fresca](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/nisbD7gU0k5gBgeeaM2zI50OXMg=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Blueberry-Pomegranate-Colada-Agua-Fresca-FT-RECIPE0423-7c7d364a3e0a4ab881972c9b8b03b0e1.jpg)
Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Lucy Simon
Serve tart pomegranate with sweet fresh blueberries in a fizzy, fluffy drinkable format.
Hibiscus Snow Cones
![Hibiscus Snow Cones](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/s0WyhFyQPvzG6KdqJV4B9bHExpA=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/hibiscus-snow-cones-FT-RECIPE0621-4fde3afa4bee4b938a1ddf451bc91ac6.jpg)
Serve snow cones at home with a sweet, tangy syrup made with dried hibiscus blossoms, whipped cream, and crushed pink peppercorns. You'll need a home ice-shaving machine.
Berry Ice Cream Pie
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Strawberry ice cream, graham cracker crumbs, and fresh blueberries come together for a crunchy and refreshing dessert mashup in 45 minutes.
Blueberry Cobbler
![Blueberry Cobbler](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/KkC-cPQGmbq2j1HoNVDRXZLWgxE=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/HD-201004-r-blueberry-cobbler-6fcfe7803f7642aaba504bc5427b2954.jpg)
Keep it simple with this not-too-sweet recipe from Lindsey Shere.
White Grapefruit and Star Anise Granita
![White Grapefruit and Star Anise Granita](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/iMp0SuXJsT1f2wboC-QfzZLKZIk=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/200402-xl-white-grapefruit-and-star-anise-granita-f1e52256e6fe4eed8656cecf311f2fde.jpg)
Incorporate stars into your celebration with this 20-minute tangy palate cleanser.