Red, White & Blue Dot Cakes

Prep Time: 25 minutesBake Time: 30 minutesServings: 6–8 individual dot cakes Ingredients 1 box white cake mix Ingredients called for on the cake mix box (typically water, oil, and eggs) 1 (16 oz) can vanilla frosting 1 cup red, white & blue nonpareil sprinkles 6–8 clear 8-ounce dessert cups with lids Optional: extra sprinkles for between the cake…

4th of July Fruit Salad

Prep Time: 20 minutesChill Time: 30 minutesServings: 8–10 Ingredients 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced 2 cups blueberries 2 cups red grapes, halved 2 cups pineapple, cut into bite-sized pieces (use a star-shaped cookie cutter for extra fun!) 2 cups watermelon, cut into bite-sized pieces (use a star-shaped cookie cutter for extra fun!) 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice…

Firecracker M&M Cookie Bars

Prep Time: 15 minutesBake Time: 22–26 minutesCool Time: 1 hourServings: 16 bars Ingredients 1 (24 oz) tub Pillsbury Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ½ cup red, white & blue M&M’s, plus more for topping ½ cup white chocolate chips 2 Tbsp red, white & blue jimmies, plus more for topping ¼ cup additional M&M’s (for pressing into the tops after…

Bomb Pop Cheesecake Bars

Prep Time: 20 minutesChill Time: 4+ hoursServings: 16 bars Ingredients Crust 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs ¼ cup granulated sugar 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Cheesecake Layer 16 oz cream cheese, softened ½ cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs ½ cup sour cream Blue Layer ½ cup cheesecake batter (reserved) ½ teaspoon blue raspberry…

American Flag Taco Dip

Prep Time: 20 minutesChill Time: 1 hourServings: 8–10 Ingredients 1 lb lean ground beef 1 (1 oz) packet taco seasoning 1 (16 oz) can refried beans 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened 1 cup sour cream 1 cup salsa 2 cups shredded lettuce 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese 2 cups diced Roma tomatoes 1 (2.25 oz) can…

Patriotic Rice Krispie Treat Stars

Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 5 minutesCool Time: 30 minutesServings: 12 star treats Ingredients 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal 1 (10 oz) bag mini marshmallows 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Red gel food coloring Blue gel food coloring ½ cup white chocolate chips or white candy melts (optional, for drizzling) Red, white & blue sprinkles Instructions…

No-Bake Oreo Firecracker Cheesecake Bars

Prep Time: 20 minutesChill Time: 4 hoursServings: 16 bars Ingredients 24 Oreo cookies, crushed (about 2 cups crumbs) 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 16 ounces cream cheese, softened ½ cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 8 ounces whipped topping, thawed 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted Red, white & blue sprinkles 6 Oreo cookies, roughly chopped Instructions…

4th of July Berry Cheesecake Trifle

Prep Time: 15 minutesChill Time: 2 hoursServings: 10–12 Ingredients 1 (30 oz) tub Philadelphia No Bake Cheesecake Filling 1 (16 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 prepared pound cake, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced 2 cups fresh blueberries 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional) 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional) Instructions In a large bowl, gently…