4th of July Treats

Red, White, & Blue

What’s a celebration without some treats?! It’s July, so I’m talking about 4th of July treats! You’re probably thinking of some pies and cobblers, those are delish! However, here are some other fun treats you can make and take to your Fourth of July events!

Dessert Mom

Jo Ann Marie

“Dessert is like a feel-good song and the best ones make you dance.” – Chef Edward Lee

Fourth of July weekend, a summer holiday filled with barbecues, picnics, beach gatherings with family and friends. It’s even more exciting this year! You’ll be making memories by relaxing, playing, eating and/or watching fireworks.

Regardless where you’re at celebrating, food brings everyone together. One part of the meal I look forward to is the dessert! Here are my top four favorite treats for 4th of July!

Four Favorite Treats

Not your normal treats to bring to a cookout, but guaranteed everyone will enjoy throughout the day.

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1. Pavlova

First 4th of July treat is the pavlova. Meringue base with tasty curds in the center. Topped with a complimenting mousseline.

In the photo above is a pineapple strawberry jelly with a pineapple strawberry mousseline on a rose colored vanilla flavored meringue. Also pictured is a banana curd with a peanut butter chocolate mousseline on a blue colored vanilla flavored meringue.

2. Stuffed Cookies

Second is the stuffed cookies! Chocolate chip cookies are such a classic treat. Stuff it with marshmallow and you’ll have the tastiest cookie!

Eating it fresh out of the oven with vanilla ice cream and it’s heaven!

3. Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls

Red Velvet cinnamon rolls are perfect in the middle of the afternoon. Topped with a delicious cream cheese buttercream frosting!

The cinnamon roll itself already brings the festive red and the flavor will definitely spark your taste buds!

4. Cream Puffs

Lastly are some cream puffs! Personally love these served chilled. Even frozen, the cream pastry and mousseline melts in your mouth.

So easy to eat at least four or more of these pastries.

Tasty and Colorful

So many more desserts to share, but these four treats for the Fourth will keep you coming back for more. Believe it or not these are not as sweet as they may look. The recipes from How to Cake It are more tasty than sweet. So hard to explain, but you’ll understand once you eat them!

Have a great holiday weekend! You can find more of my baking journey here!

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