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4th of July Desserts

Patriotic 4th of July Dessert Recipes

By Stephanie Gallagher, About.com

These 4th of July desserts are as tempting for your taste buds as they are attractive to the eyes. Even better: These patriotic desserts can all be prepared in advance, so you don't have to be in the kitchen on 4th of July.

1. Red Velvet Cupcakes

Red Velvet CupcakesStephanie Gallagher
These red velvet cupcakes are moist and tender. And the color makes them perfect for a 4th of July dessert.

2. Apple Pie

Apple PieStephanie Gallagher
What could be more patriotic than apple pie? This recipe has a secret ingredient that makes this apple pie divine. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

3. Blueberry Pie

Blueberry PieStephanie Gallagher
This easy, no-bake pie gets a burst of extra flavor from lemon juice.

4. Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

Ice Cream Sandwich CakeStephanie Gallagher
This ice cream sandwich cake is a cinch to make -- even the kids can do it. Just be sure to allow several hours for the cake to freeze before serving.

5. Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Chocolate Covered StrawberriesStephanie Gallagher
Everyone loves chocolate-covered strawberries, especially when fresh strawberries are in season. Choose the biggest, juiciest strawberries you can for this recipe. To make them more festive, roll the chocolate-covered strawberries in red, white and blue sprinkles.

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