40 Best 4th of July Desserts for Your Summer Party

You know the kind from the ice cream truck? These are just like that, only better because you can make them in your own kitchen with whatever ice cream you like. Chocolate shell, chopped peanuts, the whole deal!

Get the Copycat Drumstick Ice Cream Cone recipe.

This pie is what happens when strawberries are at their best and you don’t want to mess with them too much. It’s glossy, sweet, and slices up like a dream. Ree loves it chilled straight from the fridge.

Get the Strawberry Pie recipe.

If you’ve got ice cream and a few cookies on hand, you can make this. It’s cold, creamy, and looks way fancier than it is. Bonus points if you throw on some berries for color!

Get the Ice Cream Icebox Cake recipe.

These summery bars are soft, buttery, and packed with juicy blueberries. They’re easy to slice and carry, which makes them perfect for beach days, park picnics, or handing out to hungry kids running through the yard.

Get the Blueberry Bars recipe.

This is the kind of dessert that makes you feel smart for making it ahead. It’s cool and fluffy with just enough lemon to keep things fresh, and it disappears fast when it’s hot outside.

Get the No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake recipe.

SHOP STAND MIXERS

This one starts with a boxed brownie mix, but nobody will care once they see the scoops of ice cream, drizzles of fudge, and bright red cherries on top. It’s basically a giant sundae in pie form.

Get the Brownie Sundae Ice Cream Pie recipe.

The peaches bubble up into syrupy goodness, and the biscuit topping bakes until golden and crisp on top. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and you’ve got something that tastes like summer should.

Get the Peach Cobbler recipe.

Soft, chewy blondies make a fun twist on the usual cookie sandwich. Store a batch in the freezer for easy treats all weekend long—just try not to eat them all on day one.

Get the Blondie Ice Cream Sandwich recipe.

This no-bake dessert layers chocolate cookies and whipped cream until everything softens into one cool, creamy slice. Ree adds raspberries for a patriotic pop, and they balance the sweetness perfectly.

Get the Oreo Icebox Cake recipe.

This sherbet gets its pretty pink color from fresh cherries, and a splash of cherry liqueur adds a little grown-up flavor. Cold, creamy, and just the right amount of tart.

Get Ree’s Cherry Sherbet recipe.

SHOP ICE CREAM SCOOPERS

Think Rice Krispies, but brighter and zingier. Ree stirs fresh lime juice into the marshmallow mix, and suddenly you’ve got a citrusy twist on a classic treat.

Get Ree’s Key Lime Pie Cereal Treats recipe.

Toss halved peaches on the grill for a few minutes and you’ll end up with caramelized fruit that tastes like dessert with almost no effort. Ree recommends serving them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Get Ree’s Grilled Peaches recipe.

These start with sprinkle-covered cookies and end with a scoop of your favorite ice cream tucked in between. They’re festive, colorful, and easy to make ahead for the whole crew.