Last Updated on July 2, 2025 by Kimberly Stroh
When the summer heat is in full swing, the last thing you want to do is turn on the oven. No-bake desserts are a perfect solution for your 4th of July celebration! Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue, heading to a picnic, or just enjoying fireworks from your front porch, these no-bake treats are festive, easy to make, and guaranteed crowd-pleasers. From fruity delights to cool, creamy favorites, here are 10 no-bake 4th of July desserts that are as patriotic as they are delicious.
1. 4th of July Kids Rice Krispies Cones
Since the summer days are longer, it’s a great time to let kids be kids. Of course, somebody has to supply the snacks! These cute 4th of July Rice Krispies Cones are such a fun 4th of July kid’s snack idea. Serve them before fireworks or as a fun dessert option for a BBQ. Full Recipe: 4th of July Kids Rice Krispies Cones
2. 4th of July Oreo Cookies
Who doesn’t love an Oreo cookies? Fancy up your Oreo cookies to this patriotic version for the 4th of July. Grab a box of white fudge-covered Oreos and add the flag design. It doesn’t get any easier than that for the 4th! Full Recipe: 4th of July Oreos
3. Summer Berry Cheesecake Salad
This Berry Cheesecake Salad comes together with just 5 ingredients. Rich and creamy filling is folded into your favorite berries to create the most amazing cheesecake fruit salad ever! The fresh berries and the creamy cheesecake mixture are perfection! Full Recipe: Summer Berry Cheesecake Salad
4. Grilled Pound Cake With Berries and Cream
No need to turn on the oven for this easy dessert! Grilled Pound Cake with Berries and Cream starts with a store-bought pound cake, which we’ll grill, then top with berries and homemade whipped cream. It’s the perfect summer dessert. And, with its patriotic colors, it’s a delicious treat for the 4th of July! Full Recipe: Grilled Pound Cake with Berries and Cream
5. Patriotic Frozen Yogurt Pops
Made with wholesome ingredients like fruit and milk, these Patriotic Frozen Yogurt Pops taste just as good as they look! Plus, they’re the perfect way to cool off between your 4th of July festivities. Full Recipe: Patriotic Frozen Yogurt Pops
6. Red, White and Blue Bark
This easy no-bake Red, White & Blue Bark is the perfect sweet treat that anyone can make, even the kids. Did we mention it’s only four ingredients? All they need to do is to melt, spread and top! Then let it chill. It’s so fun to make for 4th of July parties. Full Recipe: Red, White and Blue Bark
7. Cute Patriotic Marshmallow Pops
Patriotic Marshmallow Pops are a fun and festive no-bake treat made by dipping marshmallows in melted candy coating and decorating them with red, white, and blue sprinkles. They’re quick to assemble, kid-friendly, and perfect for adding a pop of color to your 4th of July dessert table. Full Recipe: Patriotic Marshmallow Pops
8. Berry Tiramisu
Berry Tiramisu is a layered dessert of light, airy sponge cake soaked in a mixed berry and green tea syrup, marsala and berry brandy mascarpone filling, and fresh berries, all topped with a freshly whipped cream. It’s a lighter spin on the classic coffee-laced Italian dessert. Full Recipe: Berry Tiramisu
9. No-Bake Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake
This no-bake Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake recipe features a buttery Golden Oreo cookie crust topped with a creamy, divided cream cheese filling—one half flavored with strawberry purée—then layered and sprinkled generously with a crunchy strawberry shortcake-style crumb topping before chilling until set. Full Recipe: Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake
10. 4-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Delight
This 4-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Delight is a simple, yet scrumptious dessert, that’s both cool and indulgent. Made with just golden Oreos, melted butter, strawberry ice cream, and whipped topping, it’s a no-bake dessert that’s super easy. Full Recipe: 4-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Delight