32 Party Ready Red, White, and Blue Snack Ideas
Hosting a summer party? You’ll enjoy these 32 red, white, and blue snack ideas for Memorial Day or July 4th!
Celebrate Independence Day, Memorial Day, or any patriotic holiday with these festive and easy red, white, and blue snack ideas! Whether hosting a backyard BBQ, heading to a potluck, or enjoying a quiet summer party with family, this list has something for everyone.
From savory dishes to decadent blue desserts, these recipes are as fun to make as they are to eat. Think red bundt cakes, sweet cake ball treats loaded with blue sprinkles, and refreshing options featuring fresh fruit like strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries.
You’ll find simple snack recipes like patriotic-themed dips and easy-to-assemble graham cracker treats. These ideas aren’t just about delicious food—they also double as colorful party décor, adding a touch of patriotic red, white, and blue to your summer holidays.
Making Patriotic Treats Ahead of Time
Save yourself stress on party day with these tips:
- Bake Dessert Early: Treats like bundt cakes, cookie cakes, and patriotic recipes with cream cheese frosting can be made the night before. Store in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
- Prep Fresh Ingredients: Wash and prep fresh berries and cut fruit the day before.
- Freeze Treats: For items like the Bomb Pop drinks or red, white, and blue pudding pops, make ahead and freeze until ready to serve.
Cute Ways to Display Your Patriotic Dishes
Let your snacks shine while enhancing your party décor:
- Tiered Trays: Use a tiered tray to showcase cupcakes, cookies, or recipes like trifle.
- Piping Bag Designs: Decorate your desserts with whipped cream, blue sprinkles, or a swirl of frosting.
- Mini Mason Jars: Fill with layered red, white, and blue trifle desserts for a stylish, grab-and-go option.
Festive Platters: Arrange fresh fruits and dips to resemble a flag or other patriotic shapes.
Festive Red, White, and Blue Party Decorations
Easy Red, White, and Blue Snack Ideas
The Best Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars (Perfect for Holidays!)
Make your next BBQ or holiday gathering a hit with these easy and festive frosted sugar cookie bars! Perfect for busy families, these red, white, and blue treats are simple and delicious.
Savory Snacks
Red White Blue Cheese and Fruit Charcuterie Board
This easy patriotic fruit and cheese board is perfect for summer gatherings -- or any time of year.
American Flag 4th of July Taco Dip Appetizer For Your Next Party
Whip up a patriotic snack to serve at your holiday celebration with no baking involved when you prepare this easy American flag taco dip
No Bake Snack Ideas
Non-Alcoholic Bomb Pop Drink
This red, white and blue drink tastes like a classic Bomb Pop and is a favorite with kids!
Red, White and Blue Fruit Kabobs (Appetizer or Dessert!)
Red, White and Blue Fruit Kabobs are surprisingly easy to make! Use the easy tips to spin them two ways: as either a refreshing fruit skewer appetizer with a sweet Yogurt Dip, or as a light but decadent dessert with cake and Chocolate Lava Dip!
4th Of July Kids Rice Krispies Cones
These 4th of July Rice Krispies Cones are the perfect treat for kids to enjoy! They're a chocolate dipped cone, with festive patriotic color sprinkles and a Rice Krispies topping.
Red White and Blue Berry Trifle Recipe
This mouthwatering Patriotic Berry Trifle recipe with fresh berries and angel food cake is the perfect light dessert in the summer months. It comes together quickly and will impress your guests!
Red, White and Blue Jello Cups
A delicious Patriotic dessert inspired by the American Flag! These red, white and blue star-spangled jello cups are made with affordable ingredients and perfect for cookouts and summer holiday parties!
Red White and Blue Pudding Pops
Looking for a fun and festive dessert option for the kids? Make these scrumptious and simple Red, White and Blue Pudding Pops! A delicious twist on a classic.
4th of July Oreos
Celebrate Independence Day with 4th of July Oreos dipped in creamy white chocolate and decorated with festive red, white, and blue sprinkles. These patriotic treats are perfect for holiday parties, BBQs, or as a fun dessert everyone will love!
No-Bake Chocolate Truffles with Oreos
Made with just 4 ingredients (plus sprinkles) these delicious and easy no-bake chocolate truffles are sure to bring smiles at your next get-together!
No Bake Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake
No need to heat up the kitchen with this easy dessert. These No-Bake Red, White, and Blue Cheesecakes come together easily, and will be the hit of any summer party.
Patriotic Snack Pretzels
Celebrate with flair using this fun and colorful recipe for Patriotic Pretzels!
Greek Yogurt Berry Trifle
Make this super easy patriotic low-carb & gluten-free Greek Yogurt Trifle with only 4 ingredients! With its Red, White and Blue colors this deliciously healthy dessert is perfect for the 4th of July or Memorial Day!
Red, White & Blue Fudge
Red, White, and Blue Fudge is made with just a few simple ingredients and much easier than you might think! Your guests will devour it.
Red White and Blue Cheesecake Salad
This Red White and Blue Cheesecake Salad recipe is a no-bake dessert perfect for any summer celebration such as Memorial Day, Fourth of July, picnics, potlucks, and more! Fresh strawberries, blueberries, mini marshmallows, and a creamy cheesecake filling combine into a refreshing salad everyone will enjoy.
4th of July No Bake Pie
This delicious red, white and blue 4th of July No Bake Pie is perfect for your summer celebrations! With a fun fruit flag decoration, this patriotic pie has a pillowy lemon filling and a crunchy gingersnap crust that your family will love.
Patriotic Cookies
Favorite M&M Pudding Cookies
These family favorite M&M Pudding Cookies are easy to make and are always the first cookies to disappear! Both dough and baked cookies freeze well, making these a party-perfect hit!
Red White & Blue Cookie Cake
If you need a dessert for your next Memorial Day or 4th of July party, this Red White & Blue Cookie Cake will be perfect for you! With red, white, and blue sprinkles dotting the inside, and star shaped sprinkles on top, this cookie cake screams patriotism.
Red White and Blue Cream Cheese Cookies
This patriotic themed cookies are sweet and delicious. Bake them with the kids and they will love it.
4th of July Cookie Cake (Patriotic Cookie Pie)
This cookie cake is a fun way to celebrate July 4th. Easy to bake using simple ingredients.
4th of July Fruit Pizza
This 4th of July fruit pizza is sure to be a hit this summer! Display your red, white, and blue pride with this fun, festive, and tasty dessert made with a sugar cookie crust, whipped topping, and fresh berries
Cakes and Baked Goods
Red White & Blue Marble Cake
Easy red, white, and blue marble bundt cake recipe! This moist vanilla bundt cake makes a perfect Memorial Day or 4th of July dessert!
Firecracker Cupcakes
Celebrate the 4th of July or Memorial Day with these fun and festive Firework Cupcakes. Bright red, white, and blue designs make them a showstopper!
Red, White, and Blue Poke Cake - Perfect for 4th of July!
This Red, White, and Blue Poke Cake is so easy you can have the kids help! It is a delicious addition to any 4th of July dessert table.
Patriotic M&M Brownies
Calling all chocolate lovers! There is no easier patriotic dessert than these Patriotic M&M Brownies. They are fast and easy, and oh so delicious.
Red, White, & Blue Firecracker Cake
This Red, White and Blue Firecracker bundt cake recipe made with both white cake mix and vanilla pudding mix is perfect when you want to impress family and friends. It is such a stunner.
Patriotic Unicorn Sprinkle Cupcake Recipe
This Patriotic Unicorn Sprinkle Cupcake recipe, made with French vanilla cake mix, creamy homemade vanilla frosting, and festive sprinkles, is a perfect dessert for any patriotic holiday.
Patriotic Cupcakes: A 4th of July Dessert in Red, White & Blue
These Patriotic Cupcakes have an eye-catching red, white, and blue swirl! They're perfect for any dessert table and very festive.
Flag Cake with Cheesecake Topping
A tender strawberry poke cake is topped with a creamy cheesecake inspired topping and fresh summer berries.
4th of July cupcakes
These gorgeous 4th of July cupcakes are tender, moist, and full of cocoa-rich swirls. One simple batter is transformed into white, red velvet and blue velvet batters, and they’re marbled together for swirly color in every bite.
Knickerbocker Glory (the Harry Potter Treat!)
It's so easy to make Knickerbocker Glories to celebrate with red white and blue! Everyone loves them, and they are the perfect American treat!
Which red, white, and blue snack idea are you making for your next BBQ? Let me know in the comments below!