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12 Red, White, And Blue Desserts That Will Make This Fourth Of July Feel Extra Sweet

No Fourth of July barbecue is complete without an assortment of red, white, and blue desserts. Whether you want to whip up some star-spangled cupcakes or take it up a notch with berry-filled creme puffs, as long as there's some sugar involved, you really can't go wrong. These 12 July 4th-inspired dessert recipes are some of the best you will see this season, and I'm pretty certain your sweet tooth will agree with me on that. Go on, start drooling.

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by Chelsey Grasso

Red, White, And Blue S'mores Stars

I feel like the Super Mario Bros would make these on July 4th. Check out Bake Love Give’s tasty recipe to make some for yourself this holiday.

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Red Velvet Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting

You can never go wrong with red velvet — especially when it’s topped with cream cheese frosting, like in this recipe by Baked by Rachel.

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Red, White, And Blue Layered Finger Jello

Brown Eyed Baker’s red, white, and blue layered finger jello is a sure hit at any July 4th barbecue.

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Red, White, And Blue Bundt Cake

The best part of BruCrew Life’s bundt cake recipe? It’s marbled red, white, and blue inside.

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Easy Star Cupcake Toppers

These easy-to-make cupcake toppers by Confessions of a Cookbook Queen are perfect for decorating your July 4th treats.

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Roasted Berry And Ricotta Crostini

For the fancier feasts, try out Cookie Monster Cooking’s roasted berry and ricotta crostini recipe to impress your guests.

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White Chocolate Firecracker Brownies

Not only are these bad boys by Deliciously Yum topped with red, white, and blue sprinkles, but you’ll also find them melted in the middle. Yum, indeed.

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Red, White, And Blue Jello Poke Cake

Strawberries, cake, and jello… a deadly, delicious combination by Dessert Now, Dinner Later.

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Gluten-Free Mini Cheesecakes

Mini cheesecakes topped with raspberries and blueberries? Don’t mind if I do. Thanks for the recipe, My Baking Addiction.

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Patriotic Vanilla Filled Cupcakes

Fill your cupcakes with a surprise red or blue filling like Short & Sweets’ recipe. It’s always fun to find a tasty surprise inside your dessert.

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Choux Puffs With Mascarpone And Berries

These choux puffs by Simmer & Boyle look absolutely delectable — I’m talking not a crumb left on the plate afterwards.

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Red, White, And Blue Berry Cheesecake Trifle

This trifle by Something Swanky? Just yes. Yes, yes, yes.

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