Betty’s Best Red, White & Blue Desserts

Published 06/05/2018

You might think fireworks are the big finale on the Fourth, but that just means you haven’t celebrated Independence Day Betty’s way. From fruit pies worthy of a blue ribbon to flashy flag cakes and cool ice cream desserts, these sweet treats are how Betty marks a special occasion. And special doesn’t have to mean fussy either. After all, you can serve up a Warm Toasted Marshmallow S’mores Bars with just four ingredients and 20 minutes of effort. The making of dessert can be as simple or elaborate as you wish, but one thing is true, every recipe on our list will taste as good as it looks– believe us, we’ve tasted all of these kitchen-tested recipes in the Betty Crocker Kitchens.

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Cakes & Cupcakes

Angel Food Pudding Cake with Berries
4.7 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 20 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 4 hr 20 min
Ingredients: 9
Servings: 24
Tender pudding-filled sheet cake layered with cool whipped cream and dotted with fresh berries in the form of a patriotic star. Don’t be surprised when this cake steals the show at your Fourth of July celebration!
Cake Ball Flag Cake
3.5 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 6 reviews.
Prep time: 60 min
Total time: 3 hr 20 min
Ingredients: 9
Servings: 63
A flag cake made up of tender vanilla cake-balls dipped in patriotic red, white and blue frosting. This Fourth of July you can have a ball preparing your cake and eating it too!
Firecracker Red, White and Blue Cake
4.6 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 102 reviews.
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 2 hr 20 min
Ingredients: 6
Servings: 12
Beautiful red, white and blue cake on the inside and a dazzling red, white and blue frosting design on the outside. This Fourth of July, the fireworks show won’t be the only thing that dazzles!
Red, White and Blue Cupcakes
4.4 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 5 reviews.
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 1 hr 35 min
Ingredients: 8
Servings: 24
These tender red, white and blue frosted, star-sprinkled cupcakes are sure to be the most festive (and the most delicious) dessert at the Fourth of July party.
Flag Cake
3.4 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 39 reviews.
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 2 hr 15 min
Ingredients: 5
Servings: 15
For a fresh and festive Independence Day treat, this berry-topped flag cake truly can’t be beat. It’s easy to prepare and can be topped with frosting and fresh berries right in the pan.
Red, White and Blue Layered Flag Cake
4.3 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 162 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 50 min
Total time: 5 hr 20 min
Ingredients: 9
Servings: 16
This Fourth of July, the only surprise isn’t in the sky but also in this seemingly understated red, white and blue-sprinkled cake. Inside hides a show-stopping American flag design that will blow everyone away–in the tastiest way possible!
Fourth of July Cupcake Flag Cake
4.3 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 6 reviews.
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 1 hr 45 min
Ingredients: 4
Servings: 48
When it comes to Fourth of July celebrations, we say the more, the merrier and since this patriotic cake serves up to 48 people, you’ll have no problem treating everyone at the party.
Red, White and Blue Fourth of July Poke Cake
4.4 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 168 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 4 hr 25 min
Ingredients: 10
Servings: 16
With just a few modifications and a little food coloring, your basic poke cake gets transformed into a fun and festive treat no one will believe is prepped in only 15 minutes.
Red, White and Blue “Tie-Dye” Jumbo Cupcakes
5.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 2 reviews.
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 1 hr 50 min
Ingredients: 6
Servings: 12
Your guests won’t be able to take their eyes off these mesmerizing jumbo tie-dye cupcakes—red, white and blue has never been this beautiful or tasty!
Mini Chocolate Cupcakes Flag
4.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 1 reviews.
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 1 hr 15 min
Ingredients: 7
Servings: 80
These adorably mini chocolate cupcakes get topped with cool whipped cream and fresh fruit. It’s the Independence Day treat that proves delicious things really do come in small packages!
Red, White and Blue Cake Pops
5.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 6 reviews.
Prep time: 1 hr 15 min
Total time: 3 hr 0 min
Ingredients: 8
Servings: 40
Why buy a centerpiece for the Independence Day Celebration table, when you could make this easy and delicious cake-pop dessert that doubles as a work of art?

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Pies & Tarts

Double Berry Slab Pie
5.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 5 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 3 hr 15 min
Ingredients: 8
Servings: 24
No one should miss out on this irresistible summer pie filled with fresh summer berries and luckily no one will. With a serving size of 24, everyone at the Fourth of July celebration gets a slice!
Triple Berry Pie
4.5 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 6 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 4 hr 0 min
Ingredients: 11
Servings: 8
When it comes to summer treats, we say the more berries, the better and it doesn’t get any better than this sweet and creamy pie filled with fresh strawberries, blueberries and raspberries.
Cherry Pie
3.8 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 25 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 3 hr 25 min
Ingredients: 11
Servings: 8
The beauty of this cherry pie is its ease and versatility. Whether making a pie with fresh, frozen or canned cherries, you'll find that either fruit option is just as delicious as the other.
3-Ingredient Mini Heart Cherry Pies
4.4 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 7 reviews.
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 4
Servings: 12
Heart-shaped desserts aren’t just for Valentine’s Day. With only three ingredients and 30 minutes, we think you’ll agree that cherry pie has never been as loveable or delicious as this.
Fabulous Three-Berry Tart
4.3 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 10 reviews.
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 2 hr 30 min
Ingredients: 13
Servings: 10
Some desserts are beautiful, some desserts are delicious, but this tart is both. Like the fireworks show, no one will be able to keep their eyes off of this bright mixed berry and creamy cheesecake treat.

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Bars & Brownies

Easy Berry Bars
4.6 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 9 reviews.
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 1 hr 45 min
Ingredients: 5
Servings: 48
Summer desserts should be fresh and simple and these Easy Berry Bars are both. Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ cake is layered with creamy frosting and topped with sweet berries for a showstopping finish. They prep in minutes and but you’ll devour them in seconds!
Brownie Trifle
5.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 5 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 1 hr 40 min
Ingredients: 8
Servings: 6
This impressive chocolatey treat is made with layers of fudge brownie chunks, cool whipped cream, fresh raspberries and a sprinkling of almonds for an absolutely irresistible dessert!
Warm Toasted Marshmallow S'mores Bars
4.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 283 reviews.
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 5
Servings: 24
Gooey toasted marshmallows, smooth milk chocolate and a buttery graham cracker crust come together to make the bar version of your favorite summer treat—no campfire required!
Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches
5.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 3 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 2 hr 0 min
Ingredients: 4
Servings: 8
It’s not a warm-weather celebration without an ice cream dessert—and these two-ingredient Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches made with Betty Crocker™ Supreme brownies are the perfect cool-down treat.
Red, White and Blue M&M's® Brownies
4.7 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 17 reviews.
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 1 hr 40 min
Ingredients: 3
Servings: 24
Turn basic brownies into celebration brownies with a sweet sprinkle of red, white and blue M&M's™ candies—it’s a no-fail treat everyone will love.

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Cookies

American Flag Dessert Pizza
0.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 0 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 1 hr 45 min
Ingredients: 7
Servings: 20
This patriotic version of fruit pizza can be whipped up in just three steps and has everything you love about the original–sugar cookie crust, creamy vanilla frosting and fresh summer berries.
Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies
4.1 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 54 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 50 min
Total time: 1 hr 40 min
Ingredients: 15
Servings: 60
A scratch dessert in one hour’s time is no time at all. Especially when this recipe yields 60 servings of tender sugar cookies layered with real vanilla cream-cheese-frosting. One bite and you'll taste why they were worth every minute!
Red, White and Blue Cookies
4.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 33 reviews.
Prep time: 1 hr 10 min
Total time: 2 hr 20 min
Ingredients: 7
Servings: 72
Although red, white and blue is the way to go for the Fourth of July, the best thing about these simple cookies (besides their incredible buttery taste) is that you can change the colors to match any occasion.
Red, White, and Blue Sugar Cookie Pie
4.8 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 9 reviews.
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 11
Servings: 8
Say hello to the easiest Fourth of July dessert there is! With just 45 minutes from start to finish, red and blue M&M's® totally transform a simple pouch of sugar cookie mix into a festive holiday treat.
Berries and Crème Sandwich Cookies
4.1 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 7 reviews.
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 hr 15 min
Ingredients: 7
Servings: 20
Fresh summer berries and sweet cream cheese frosting is a classic combination that’s particularly refreshing sandwiched between two Betty Crocker® sugar cookies.
Red Velvet White Chocolate Chip Cookies
4.6 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 11 reviews.
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 8
Servings: 20
In under 30 minutes, you can bring the red to your red, white and blue party with these delicious red velvet white chocolate chip cookies.
Red Velvet Whoopie Pies
4.5 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 42 reviews.
Prep time: 50 min
Total time: 1 hr 15 min
Ingredients: 12
Servings: 9
Bring the fun to your Fourth of July celebration with this playful sandwich treat made with marshmallow cream filling, fresh berries and two tender red-velvet whoopie pies.

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Cool Desserts

Fluffy Lemon Cheesecake Pie
5.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 5 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 5 hr 10 min
Ingredients: 13
Servings: 8
Fresh berries, a lemony no-bake cheesecake filling and a sweet Golden Grahams™ cereal cracker crust means that every bite of this patriotic pie is a celebration of flavors.
Berry Lush
4.8 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 19 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 5 hr 35 min
Ingredients: 11
Servings: 24
A sugar cookie crust layered with raspberry cream cheese, white chocolate-flavored instant pudding and fresh berries. This cool and creamy treat is sure to be a hit at your next summer soirée.
Angel Food Cupcakes with Whipped Cream and Berries
3.7 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 73 reviews.
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 8
Servings: 30
Sweet angel food cupcakes topped with cool vanilla-bean whipped cream and fresh berries are the lighter-than-air dessert perfect for summertime gatherings.
Mixed-Berry Cream Tart
4.1 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 22 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 3 hr 30 min
Ingredients: 10
Servings: 8
We can’t think of a more delicious use of up fresh berries than this Mixed Berry Cream Tart—crunchy Nature Valley® granola bar crust gets layered with a sweet cream cheese filling and topped with strawberries, blueberries and raspberries for a showstopping dessert.
Easy Lemon Berry Tiramisu
4.7 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 8 reviews.
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 2 hr 30 min
Ingredients: 10
Servings: 8
The warm-weather version of traditional tiramisu is this make-ahead treat made with lemony ladyfingers, cool whipped cream and fresh berries.
Brownie and Berries Dessert Pizza
4.3 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 96 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 2 hr 40 min
Ingredients: 9
Servings: 12
Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownies topped with cool cream and fresh berries is guaranteed to satisfy your chocolate cravings—and with a serving size of 12, there will be more than enough goodness to go around.
Gluten-Free Brownie and Berries Dessert Pizza
4.4 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 52 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 2 hr 40 min
Ingredients: 9
Servings: 12
The only difference between our Gluten-Free Brownie and Berries Dessert Pizza and the original is that it’s gluten-free. Which means each piece is just as chewy, chocolatey and delicious as the original.
Three-Berry Trifle
4.6 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 41 reviews.
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 2 hr 50 min
Ingredients: 9
Servings: 12
In 15-minute's prep time, you can throw together this quick and delicious dessert made with three kinds of fresh berries, Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake pieces and cool whipped cream.
Red, White and Blue Trifle
4.2 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 14 reviews.
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 2 hr 0 min
Ingredients: 13
Servings: 8
This Fourth of July, the real show stopper is this delicious trifle made with red, white and blue colored white cake, cream cheese filling and fresh ripe berries.

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