Festive Fourth of July Desserts

Give pound cake the star treatment for a Fourth of July celebration. Use a 3-inch star-shape cookie cutter to cut slices of homemade pound cake (see our recipe, below) and use a 1-inch star-shape cookie cutter to cut strawberries for the ultimate patriotic presentation. To make the star-shape strawberries, cut off the green tops, slice them in half top to bottom, and cut with the 1-inch cookie cutter. Drizzle the star cakes with a store-bought sugar glaze, top with fresh blueberries, and serve.

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 syrup.

Mix red and blue fruit (we used blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries) into a creamy vanilla and cubed pound cake mixture for a simple and delicious Fourth of July dessert.

This festive layered cake is great for presentation at any Fourth of July party. Elevate it on a cake stand for majestic presence.

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

This sensational seasonal dessert comes together with ripe blueberries, vanilla ice cream, and a few kitchen staples.

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

Cool off on the Fourth of July with this refreshing berries-and-cream dessert that's easy to make and almost too pretty to eat.

Dress up confetti cupcakes with festive, firework-inspired zigzags made from red, white, and blue candy coating disks to make an eye-catching Fourth of July treat.

Fresh raspberries and blueberries are tucked between layers of luscious lemon filling and crispy pastry -- creating a stack of delicious goodness for a Fourth of July dessert.

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

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

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

Mini star-shape sugar cookies sit atop this tart with festive raspberries and blueberries for the ultimate patriotic dessert.

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 bright red cherry.

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