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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    15 Last-Minute Desserts to Save Your Fourth of July Cookout

    Published: Jun 29, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Running behind but still want to impress? I’ve been there—when the burgers are almost done and you suddenly realize dessert’s not even a thought yet. That’s when last minute Fourth of July desserts totally save the day. They’re quick, festive, and guaranteed to keep everyone around the picnic table happy.

    Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

    Several square strawberry cheesecake dessert bars with pink topping, crumbly crust, and strawberry slices on top are arranged on a dark patterned surface. One bar is turned to show its creamy layers.
    Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Bars. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.


     

    Creamy cheesecake bars with a baked on strawberry topping are just the thing for your next party or gathering.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

    Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies With Pecans

    Two chocolate cookies sit on a black surface
    Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies With Pecans. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

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    With their gooey texture and subtle touch of espresso, these chocolate cookies are nothing short of heavenly.
    Get the Recipe: Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies With Pecans

    Five Minute Mini Raspberry Tarts

    A tray of raspberry tarts in phyllo cups.
    Five Minute Mini Raspberry Tarts. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Thanks to premade tart shells, these mini raspberry tarts come together in just five minutes and taste like raspberry cheesecake.
    Get the Recipe: Five Minute Mini Raspberry Tarts

    Old Fashioned Southern Pecan Praline Recipe

    Pecan pralines on a cooling rack.
    Old Fashioned Southern Pecan Praline Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Pralines are a Southern classic! Homemade caramel cross between a candy. and a cook. A heavenly treat that just takes 10 minutes!
    Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Southern Pecan Praline Recipe

    Cinnamon Roll Pretzels

    Cinnamon Roll Pretzels. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    Crunchy sweet Cinnamon Roll Pretzels are a delicious snack and also make a lovely gift! Super easy to make and so very good.
    Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Roll Pretzels

    No-Bake Homemade Cereal Bars With Chex Cereal

    A Chex cereal bar on a platter.
    No-Bake Homemade Cereal Bars With Chex Cereal. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Peanut butter Chex cereal bars are chock full of peanut butter and chocolate. Irresistible treats for any occasion. No-bake and ready in minutes!
    Get the Recipe: No-Bake Homemade Cereal Bars With Chex Cereal

    Easy Peanut Butter Bars (No Bake)

    A stack of chocolate peanut butter bars.
    Easy Peanut Butter Bars (No Bake). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    With just five ingredients, these No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars couldn’t be easier. Creamy peanut butter covered in chocolate, a great treat for any occasion.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Peanut Butter Bars (No Bake)

    Two Ingredient Mini Peach Pies

    A close-up of a sweet pastry filled with glossy apple pie filling and drizzled with white icing. Perfect for fans of quick dessert recipes, the golden-brown pastry is soft and fluffy, with a bite revealing its delicious inside.
    Two Ingredient Mini Peach Pies. Photo credit: Semi Homemade Kitchen.

    Easy mini peach pies with just two ingredients: cinnamon roll dough and peach pie filling. Perfect quick dessert using a muffin pan.
    Get the Recipe: Two Ingredient Mini Peach Pies

    Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats

    A brown butter Rice Krispie treat being pulled away from the rest.
    Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    With just three ingredients, it’s no surprise that these Brown Butter Rice Krispie treats are the best and only one extra step.
    Get the Recipe: Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats

    Old-Fashioned Banana Pudding With Meringue

    A glass bowl filled with layers of creamy dessert, likely banana pudding, showcases the irresistible appeal of layered desserts, topped with crumbled cookies or wafers.
    Old-Fashioned Banana Pudding With Meringue. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    This warm banana pudding is a deliciously creamy dessert made with fresh bananas and a rich custard.
    Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Banana Pudding With Meringue

    Homemade Blueberry Biscuits (Bojangles Copycat)

    Iced scones with visible raisins or currants cool on a black wire rack, viewed from above. With their light golden color and white glaze, these treats will inspire blueberry recipes and more for your next baking session.
    Homemade Blueberry Biscuits (Bojangles Copycat). Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Blueberry biscuits with a creamy lemon glaze are made with fresh blueberries, buttermilk, and a touch of cream cheese for the perfect sweet treat.
    Get the Recipe: Homemade Blueberry Biscuits (Bojangles Copycat)

    Healthy Snack Bites Recipe

    Healthy Snack Bites Recipe. Photo credit: Pip and Ebby.

    This healthy snack bites recipe takes less than 10 minutes to make and you probably have all of the ingredients in your pantry!
    Get the Recipe: Healthy Snack Bites Recipe

    Classic Peanut Butter Blossoms

    Classic Peanut Butter Blossoms. Photo credit: Savor the Best.

    Classic peanut butter blossoms are a holiday favorite! A rich chocolate kiss is pressed into a soft peanut butter cookie in this easy recipe.
    Get the Recipe: Classic Peanut Butter Blossoms

    Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe With Evaporated Milk

    peanut butter fudge on a platter.
    Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe With Evaporated Milk. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Made with peanut butter, marshmallow creme, and pantry staples, this Peanut Butter Fudge is the ultimate dream for peanut butter lovers.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe With Evaporated Milk

    No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

    A slice of peanut butter pie with a chocolate cookie crust, perfect for fans of chocolate desserts, is topped with chopped peanut butter cups, peanuts, and drizzled with chocolate syrup on a white plate.
    No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie has a creamy, nutty filling, with peanut butter richness, resting atop a delectable Oreo chocolate crust.
    Get the Recipe: No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

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    Barbara Curry is the culinary adventurer of Butter & Baggage. With a dedicated enthusiasm for real butter made from happy cows she is in constant pursuit of delicious recipes and tasty dishes. She shares her experiences, ventures, and occasional misadventures because let’s face it things can get messy in any kitchen.

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