If you’re always seeing fun holiday recipes on social media but can never seem find them again, these ideas will be perfect for you. We’ve collected the best TikTok Fourth of July recipes to upgrade your festivities, whether you’re looking for a drink to sip by the pool or a dip to bring to a barbecue. Below you’ll find our best picks for Fourth of July desserts, drinks, dips and salads.
Desserts
@amykrebs 4th of July fruit parfait cups! Y’all these are so easy and so good!😋 You can make them gluten & dairy free like me or just regular! What you need: blueberries, strawberries(cut up small), dairy free cool whip or regular, vanilla cupcakes(I made gluten free ones but you could easily buy regular ones at the store and take the icing off) How to make: 1. Cut your cupcakes in half, you need about 11/2 per parfait 2. Layer them and first is half a cupcake, some cool whip, blueberries, two cupcake halves smooshed down, more cool whip, & strawberries 3. EAT & ENJOY!😋 #parfaitcups #dessertparfait #fruitparfait #4thofjulyparty #4thofjulydessert #4thofjulyparty #dessertideas #easydessert #4thofjulyfood ♬ Pumpin Blood - NONONO
Fourth of July Parfait Cups
These parfait cups are a perfect layered dessert showcasing red, white and blue with a fruity twist. You can use handmade or store bought cupcakes to adjust the amount of baking to your comfort level. Easy, aesthetic and tasty, parfait cups are all the perfect choice for your celebration.
Ingredients:
- Blueberries
- Strawberries (cut into small pieces)
- Cool Whip or whipped cream
- Vanilla cupcakes
@beyondfrostingofficial Anyone else looking for a festive dessert for Memorial day? -> FOR THE RECIPE: Go to my profile page, click the link “linktr.ee/beyondfrosting” and scroll to find “Patriotic Sugar Cookies” -> click to go to my website where you’ll find the recipe #memorialday #bbqszn #cookie #cookiesoftiktok #bakingtiktok #cookietok #redwhiteandblue #easydessert ♬ original sound - Julianne Dell
Patriotic Sugar Cookies
Patriotic sugar cookies are an easy and festive way to celebrate the Fourth of July. The process is simple, requiring you to split the dough into three parts and dye it before swirling together in a mesmerizing practice both kids and adults will enjoy. From assembly to eating, these multicolor cookies are a treat.
Ingredients:
- Butter
- Sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Flour
- Baking soda
- Cream of tartar
- Salt
- Blue and red food coloring
Drinks
@thegiftstagram Non Alcoholic 4th Of July Drink! Tastes good & so easy to make!🥤🇺🇸❤️🤍💙 . . . #4thofjuly #july4th #nonalcoholic #nonalcoholicdrink #nonalcoholiccocktail #festive #mocktails #mocktail #mocktailsummer #4thofjulydrink #4thofjulydrinks #july4thdrink ♬ original sound - Kaycee Greer
Fourth of July Mocktail
For the kids who are admiring your red, white and blue drink but can’t partake in the adult beverages, this non alcoholic drink is the perfect solution. Made by freezing different color gatorades and using them as ice cubes in Sprite, you get a color diffusion that represents the holiday and that they are sure to love.
Ingredients:
- Fruit punch (red) Gatorade
- Glacial Cherry (white) Gatorade
- Cool blue Gatorade
- Sprite
Dips
@vrogers17 Happy 4th of July ❤️🤍💙 #corndip #appitizers ♬ Party In The USA - Party All Night
Corn Dip
Dips are an easy appetizer to make and to serve, simply combining everything in a bowl and then leaving it for people to dig in with chips at their leisure. This corn dip showcases light summer flavors and is the perfect accompaniment to barbecue. Just toss all the ingredients together and enjoy!
Ingredients:
- Canned Mexican corn
- Salsa
- Mayonaise
- Sour cream
- Cheese
- Jalapeños (optional)
@styleitwithtrix Fourth of July S’mores Dip🍫🇺🇸 so easy to make, looks so fancy and tastes amazing!! #smoresdip #fourthofjuly #4thofjuly #fourthofjulydessert #4thofjulyrecipe #4thofjulysmoresdip #easyrecipe #smores #smoresrecipe #independenceday ♬ original sound - Mercedes Gonzalez Mayo
S'mores Dip
This s’mores dip is a cross between a dip and a dessert but who wouldn’t want another dish to sweeten up your holiday — especially this easy self serve. Layer chocolate under marshmallows dipped in sprinkles to represent the American flag, then broil until toasted before helping yourself to the melty delight with a graham cracker.
Ingredients:
- Chocolate
- Marshmallows
- Red and blue sprinkles
- Graham Crackers
Salads
@debtrette watermelon blueberry basil salad — a yummy side dish for the fourth of july! 🤍 3ish cups watermelon 1 cup blueberries feta honey (about 2tbsp) lime juice basil enjoy! #redwhiteandblue #fourthofjuly #happyfourth #watermelon #summer #summerrecipes #brunch #brunchideas #hostingtips #hostingideas #partyfood ♬ original sound - Jessica
Watermelon Blueberry Salad
This watermelon salad is the perfect healthy addition to the rich Fourth of July food. A simple fruit salad — with the addition of feta to complement the watermelon and bring the white to the red and blue — this is a refreshing but delicious recipe. Use a star cutter for the watermelon to add more patriotism to this recipe and enjoy!
Ingredients:
- Watermelon
- Blueberries
- Feta
- Honey
- Lime juice
- Basil
@thesaladlab Red White and Blue Potato Salad from the book available for preorder now. One of my favorites. A summer potato salad for Memorial Day, 4th of July or any bbq #salad #thesaladlab #dill #potatosalad #memorialdaysalad #4thofjulysalad #easyrecipe ♬ The Bug Collector - BEN SCOTT
Red, White and Blue Potato Salad
A light counterpart to the usual heavy, mayonnaise-based potato salad, this recipe uses an olive oil based vinaigrette and colored marble potatoes for the red, white and blue effect. Healthy and patriotic, this salad is sure to delight all ages.
Ingredients:
- Mini colored potatoes
- Olive oil
- White wine vinegar
- Lemon juice and zest
- Shallots
- Herbs
