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5 Patriotic Desserts to Celebrate Freedom With Flavor (PHOTOS)

by Julie Ryan Evans on July 2, 2012 at 11:51 PM

firecracker cakeAs the Fourth of July approaches, you're likely getting your festive fixings together. Whether you're attending a huge fireworks-filled bash or hosting an intimate little dinner for your family at home, it's the perfect time to get as patriotic as possible with your food in honor of our great nation.

There's no easier way to do so than with desserts that honor our heritage and the great red, white, and blue colors. Here are five fantastic Fourth of July desserts to show your patriotic pride. Eat them for your country!

What are your favorite patriotic desserts?

 

Image via Michelle Schrank/Flickr

Festive Freedom Trifle

The layers of cake, fruit, and pudding in this tempting trifle will make you appreciate the great bounty our nation’s land produces.

Image via Joe Shablotnik/Flickr

Filed Under: baking, desserts, holidays, themed, recipes

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    RhondaVeggie

    July 3, 2012 at 5:20 PM
    Festive freedom trifle, because nothing says "celebrate our independence from Britain!" quite like a traditional English dessert.
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    jessicasmom1

    July 3, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    Nice dessert


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    Aphrodisiac

    July 4, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    That is the worst flag cake I have ever seen.


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    Jerichos_Mommy

    July 5, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    Cute ideas


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    mommythree0508

    August 7, 2012 at 10:03 PM
    cute
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