Your Guide To Throwing The Ultimate DIY 4th Of July Party

It wouldn’t be a party without dessert, right? Check out these recipes for fun sweet treat ideas. Stars and Stripes Popsicles Beat the heat with this classic summer treat. With a flavorful mix of watermelon, coconut, and blue raspberry, you can’t lose with these refreshing frozen fruit pops. Star-Spangled Strawberries This dipped strawberry recipe is quick and easy, and can be done in 5 minutes. If you’re a fan of chocolate-covered strawberries, switch from milk or dark to white chocolate for the day, dip it in some blue sprinkles, and voilá! Firecracker Flag Cake Though this recipe might take a little longer to prep, this Betty Crocker layered flag cake is certainly worth it. Full of flavor, this delicious and festive cake is so beautiful, it'll be the star of the party. Check out more tasty treats here and here. [Photo via @piggyandbubba]