Festive Fourth of July Sweets

Dress up confetti cupcakes with festive, firework-inspired zigzags.

Brown sugar, toasted pecans, and sweet bananas give this velvety ice cream its homemade flavor.

A swirl of cream cheese frosting and a few berries are all it takes to transform vanilla cupcakes into a patriotic treat.

Chef Scott Peacock's sensational seasonal dessert comes together with ripe blueberries, vanilla ice cream, and a few kitchen staples.

For a creative cookout dessert, bake vanilla cupcake batter in cones, then top with a scoop of strawberry ice cream.

Enjoy the double delight of almond in both the filling and the pastry shell of these dainty tarts.

Satisfy your craving for crunch with this sweet and healthy treat.

Tart cherries balanced with a sweet powdered sugar icing make these start-with-a mix bar cookies a fruit-filled favorite.

For a sweet treat that doesn't pack on the calories and fat, try this pretty parfait. Layer blueberries, low-fat vanilla yogurt, and strawberries in a tall glass and serve cold. For an alternative to vanilla yogurt, try strawberry or raspberry.

This frozen dessert is festive, fun, and sure to be a hit. To make it, freeze slices of vanilla and raspberry sorbet in loaf pans overnight. Top with fresh blueberries and our easy-to-make hibiscus syrup.

This summer spin on dipped apples can't be beat. A sugary cinnamon coating gives the fruit a touch of heat; serve the apples on a layer of fresh blueberries.

Our simple-to-make glaze makes this fluffy butter cake stand above the rest. Fresh strawberries make a festive (and delicious) topper.

Fresh raspberries and blueberries are tucked between layers of luscious lemon filling and crispy pastry -- creating the ultimate Fourth of July dessert.

A layer of vanilla cake bakes over fresh blueberries and strawberries -- creating a light dessert that's just right for a hot summer night.

Here's a summer spin on classic creme brulee: Layer fresh raspberries and blueberries with creamy custard. Top with caramelized sugar.

With billows of whipped cream, crunchy chocolate meringue, and juicy berries, this dessert looks elegant but is simple to make.

This no-bake dessert combines sweetened brie and cream cheese with fresh blueberries in single-serving cups that are perfect for backyard parties.

Your guests will never guess that this beautiful dessert starts with a cake mix. A simple-to-make vanilla frosting dresses it up. Top each slice with a festive cherry.

This special-occasion dessert features an irresistible flavor pairing -- fresh berries and creamy chocolate. Serve it with vanilla frozen yogurt.

This creamy custard is the perfect ending to a heavy meal. Give it a patriotic spin by topping it with fresh blueberries, strawberries, and our simple-to-make berry sauce.