Easy and Festive Red White and Blue Dessert Platter Ideal for 4 July Parties
Putting together a Red, White, and Blue Dessert Board is one of the easiest ways to serve something fun and festive without turning on the oven.
It’s a simple mix of store-bought treats—think vanilla wafers, frosted cookies, yogurt-covered pretzels, and red & blue candies—that come together in minutes. You can customize it with your favorite snacks and arrange it in a way that looks party-ready with very little effort.
Whether you’re hosting a backyard cookout or just want something sweet to nibble on during the fireworks, this colorful dessert board is both eye-catching and delicious. It’s the kind of easy treat that makes summer celebrations feel extra special with minimal prep.
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Equipment You Will Need
- Parchment paper
- Glass serving bowls
- Serving tray or platter
Red White and Blue Dessert Board
This Red, White, and Blue Dessert Board is a festive mix of sweet treats like wafers, candies and pretzels. It’s a simple, colorful way to serve up patriotic fun for 4th of July celebrations or summer parties.
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 12-16
Ingredients
Red, white and blue Gummy Bears
Red, white and blue Sour Patch Kids
Red, white and blue Swedish Fish
Red, white and blue Airheads
Red, white and blue M&M candies
Vanilla wafers
White chocolate covered pretzels
Yogurt covered raisins
Strawberry thumbprints
Powdered sugar donut holes
Twizzlers, cut into pieces
Hostess 4th of July cupcakes
Instructions
- Prepare your serving platter. Cover with a sheet of parchment if desired.
- To assemble – have all the individual items prepared.
- On your serving platter, begin with the larger, more statement-piece items first (cupcakes, donut holes, pretzels, etc). Small loose items are also good in bowls to add dimension, keep them contained and are aesthetically pleasing.
- Then place the smaller, secondary items around the larger items (Twizzlers, cookies, etc).
- Finally, use the smaller items to fill in the remaining areas (M&M’s, Sour Patch Kids, etc.)
- If needed, continue to add and/or remove items to fill in voids and adjust the board to your liking.
- Keep in mind to alter the colors so that not all one color dominates one area of the board. The red, white and blues should be consistent across the board.
Notes
- Ingredients can be any variety or combination of items. Substitute accordingly to achieve the red, white and blue theme. The quantity of items will depend on the size of your serving platter.
- Storage: Charcuterie board items are best stored separately in air tight containers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sweet Treats
Step-By-Step Process
This Red, White, and Blue Dessert Board is perfect for the 4th of July, Memorial Day, or any summer get-together. It’s a great choice when you want something festive but easy to throw together. Guests of all ages will love the variety of sweet treats, and the bright colors always stand out on the table.
If you’re looking for more fun ideas like this, be sure to browse all our 4th of July party food recipes on the blog.
For more festive inspiration, check out the Bomb Pop Cookies or the Red White and Blue Shortcake Cups—both are colorful, crowd-pleasing desserts perfect for summer gatherings.
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