14 Easy 4th of July Desserts for a crowd
Got a big crew you need to feed for the 4th of July?: these easy 4th of July desserts for a crowd are the great way to end your cookout meal in a memorable way.
From sheet pan desserts to easy cookies and portable pies, you’re going to find something here to help you plan an epic Independence Day cookout for America’s 250th celebration this year!
The 4th of July is my family’s favorite non-religious holiday, and it’s not even close. The parades, the food, sparklers, firecrackers on the street, the fun events in our town, spending time with our family, and watching fireworks. It’s a wonderful day for sharing and celebrating that’s wholly unique on the calendar.
And fun days deserve fun desserts. All of these easy family favorite 4th of July desserts will feed a huge crew, and most are very portable. That’s great if you’re driving to your Independence Day festivities and are in charge of bringing dessert to your 4th of July potluck.
4th of July Cookout desserts for a crowd
Whether you have a neighborhood block party for the 4th of July or are just hosting your extended family, you’ll want to try one of these crowd pleasing desserts to serve everyone between all the sparkler waving.
Patriotic sugar cookies: dye free for the 4th of July
These happy red white and blue star cookies will make the most cheerful ice cream sandwiches for the 4th of July. Fill them with softened ice cream, dip the edges in sprinkles if you’d like, and then pop them back in the freezer for an easy ready-to-go dessert everyone will love to snack on during fireworks.
Oatmeal M&M cookie bars: insanely easy potluck dessert
One of the fastest, easiest bar cookies you can make also serves the most people. Bring a pan of these easy sheet pan Oatmeal M&M bars to a potluck, and there won’t be a single crumb leftover for the mice.
Perfect berry crisp is the easiest and best Summer dessert
Tender tart strawberries topped with the sweet crunch of nutmeggy streusel come together to make one of Summer’s simplest and most refreshing desserts.
Double the recipe and bake it in a deep 13×9 pan for an easy, portable dessert that will feed a whole lot of people.
Dairy Free Peanut Butter Pie that’ll always bring a smile
Freezer pies are so great for feeding a lot of people, and peanut butter pie is the queen of them all. Mix up a couple of pies in minutes and toss them in the freezer for the most refreshing, creamy, indulgent pie ever.
Fruit Pizza Sugar Cookies are the colorful Summer dessert you crave
If you’re on the look for a red, white, and blue dessert that’s not too fussy, these cookies have your back. With a soft sugar cookie base topped with easy cream cheese icing and fresh summer berries, these fruit pizza cookies will be a colorful dessert that draws everyone’s eyes.
My family’s famous yeast dough strudel is surprisingly easy
Generations of my family have gone home with a loaf of this bread, probably next to a suitcase full of stuffed peppers if my great-grandma had her way. Filled with cinnamon, nuts, and honey, this bread feeds a veritable army on the cheap, making it awesome for feeding a crowd.
Poppy seed babka is full of hidden flavor and is so so pretty
This is one of the most striking breads you’ll ever make. The crunchy poppy seed filling is floral and mysteriously enchanting. The complicated looking but actually easy twisted design makes this cinnamon roll alternative a standout among a dessert table for any holiday.
Apple Crumble Bars are the best Sunday lunch dessert
Made in a 13×9 pan, these portable pie bars that will feed a big crew are the best part of apple pie with less of the work.
Pillow soft chocolate sandwich cookies for a happy fridge
These are perfect make-ahead cookies for any party. Make up a couple batches and store them filled in the fridge or even better, use them as a base for the best ice cream sandwiches that will garner all the oohs and ahs from your guests.
Traditional apple strudel recipe is a dessert worth preserving
Granted, this one is a little more involved than the rest, but this incredible pastry, filled with tender unbelievably flavorful apples is one of the best recipes around for feeding a crowd. You’d have to make 3 apple pies to equal the servings in this!
Frozen Key Lime Pie is the most refreshing pie of Summer
This pie tastes like limeade in pie form! Because this pie is frozen and takes just minutes to prep, you can make several ahead of time for your party to feed as many people as you need.
The most tender German crumb cake for better coffee
German crumb cake couldn’t be easier, cheaper, or feed more people. Top this easy sheet pan cake with whatever fruit you have on hand, and watch it disappear.
Banana Pudding Pie: easy generous sheet pan dessert
Classic banana pudding gets a revamp in this sheet pan pie made with a homey peanut butter cookie crust. This sheet pan pie will feed at least 20 with big honking slices you’d only get at your Grandma’s house, who was obviously on a mission to spoil you. Use my transportation hack, and this pie travels just about anywhere.
Hands down the best chocolate pie ever
There is absolutely no holiday worth celebrating that could not be made better by this luxuriously rich chocolate pie. One pie feeds more than you think because the filling is so rich, making it great for a big meal for extended family.
