Fourth of July Dessert Buffet

Whether you celebrate the Fourth of July with an afternoon barbecue or by watching the fireworks after the sun sets, a buffet of summery desserts is a perfectly sweet addition to the day. Seasonal fruits like strawberries and peaches take center stage, while a chocolaty s’mores-inspired sweet and individually sized coconut cream pies round out the menu. The showstopping blueberry pie topped with star-shaped pastry cutouts is surprisingly easy to make using star-shaped cookie cutters. Or, for the ultimate finale to your celebration, order a prepared Fourh of July Explosion Cake, six layers of red, white and blue vanilla cake plus a coordinating cascade of candy balls and sprinkles.