17 Easy 4th of July No-Bake Dessert Cups to Feed a Crowd

These 4th of July dessert cups are the kind of treats people notice right away on a party table. They’re colorful, easy to grab, and made with simple ingredients like whipped cream, berries, pudding, cookies, and cake.

I love dessert cups for summer parties because they feel a little more special than a big pan dessert, but they’re usually even easier to serve. No slicing, no messy plates, and no oven needed. Just layer everything in clear cups, chill them, and let the red, white, and blue colors do the work.

You can make these in small 5-ounce cups for a big crowd or larger 8-ounce cups if you want them to feel more like individual desserts.

1. No-Bake Red, White & Blue Cheesecake Cups

These cheesecake cups taste rich and creamy, but they are still very easy to make. The graham cracker crumbs on the bottom make them feel like mini cheesecakes without any baking.

Ingredients

• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups whipped topping or whipped cream
• 1 cup sliced strawberries
• 1 cup blueberries
• Clear dessert cups

Directions

1. Mix the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter.
2. Spoon a small amount of the crumb mixture into the bottom of each cup.
3. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Fold in the whipped topping until creamy.
5. Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling over the crumbs.
6. Top with strawberries and blueberries.
7. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

2. Classic Berry Trifle Cups

These are light, colorful, and always one of the first desserts to disappear. The soft cake, whipped cream, strawberries, and blueberries make them perfect for a simple patriotic party dessert.

Ingredients

• 2 cups angel food cake, cut into small cubes
• 1 cup sliced strawberries
• 1 cup blueberries
• 2 cups whipped topping or homemade whipped cream
• 1 teaspoon sugar, optional
• Clear dessert cups

Directions

1. Add the sliced strawberries to a bowl and sprinkle with sugar if you want them a little sweeter.
2. Place a few angel food cake cubes in the bottom of each cup.
3. Add a spoonful of whipped cream over the cake.
4. Add a layer of strawberries, then a few blueberries.
5. Repeat the layers until the cups are full.
6. Finish with whipped cream, strawberries, and blueberries on top.
7. Chill until ready to serve.

3. Strawberry Shortcake Cups

These cups are simple, sweet, and perfect for a backyard cookout. They have all the flavor of strawberry shortcake, but they’re easier to serve at a party.

Ingredients

• 2 cups pound cake or angel food cake, cubed
• 2 cups sliced strawberries
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 cups whipped cream or whipped topping
• ½ cup blueberries
• Clear dessert cups

Directions

1. Stir the sliced strawberries with sugar and let them sit for 10 minutes.
2. Add cake cubes to the bottom of each cup.
3. Spoon strawberries and a little strawberry juice over the cake.
4. Add a layer of whipped cream.
5. Repeat the layers if your cups are tall enough.
6. Top with blueberries and a small spoonful of whipped cream.
7. Keep chilled until serving.

4. Patriotic Banana Pudding Cups

Banana pudding is already a party favorite, and adding strawberries and blueberries makes it perfect for the 4th of July. These are creamy, nostalgic, and so easy to make ahead.

Ingredients

• 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix
• 2 cups cold milk
• 1 cup whipped topping
• 2 bananas, sliced
• 1 cup vanilla wafers
• 1 cup sliced strawberries
• ½ cup blueberries
• Clear dessert cups

Directions

1. Whisk the pudding mix with cold milk until thickened.
2. Fold in the whipped topping for a lighter filling.
3. Add a few vanilla wafers to the bottom of each cup.
4. Add banana slices, pudding, and strawberries.
5. Repeat the layers if desired.
6. Top with blueberries, crushed vanilla wafers, and a little whipped cream.
7. Chill until ready to serve.

5. Patriotic Dot Cake Cups

These are fun, colorful, and very party-friendly. They’re inspired by the cute cake cup trend, but this version is easy to make with store-bought cake and festive sprinkles.

Ingredients

• 2 cups vanilla cake or pound cake, cubed
• 2 cups vanilla frosting, whipped topping, or buttercream
• Red, white, and blue sprinkles
• ½ cup strawberries, chopped
• ½ cup blueberries
• Clear dessert cups

Directions

1. Add a few cake cubes to the bottom of each cup.
2. Spoon or pipe frosting or whipped topping over the cake.
3. Add a few chopped strawberries and blueberries.
4. Add another small layer of cake and frosting if desired.
5. Cover the top with red, white, and blue sprinkles.
6. Chill until serving, especially if using whipped topping.

6. Red Velvet Cheesecake Cups

These cups look bold and festive with the red cake crumbs, white cheesecake filling, and blueberries on top. They’re great when you want something that looks a little richer and more dramatic.

Ingredients

• 2 cups red velvet cake or cupcakes, crumbled
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• ¾ cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups whipped topping
• ½ cup blueberries
• Clear dessert cups

Directions

1. Crumble the red velvet cake into small pieces.
2. Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Fold in the whipped topping.
4. Add a layer of red velvet crumbs to each cup.
5. Spoon cheesecake filling over the crumbs.
6. Add another small layer of crumbs if desired.
7. Top with whipped cream and blueberries.
8. Chill before serving.

7. Firecracker Oreo Dirt Cups

These are playful, colorful, and especially fun for kids. Golden Oreos keep the cups bright, while the berries and sprinkles make them look festive for the holiday.

Ingredients

• 20 Golden Oreos, crushed
• 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix
• 2 cups cold milk
• 1 cup whipped topping
• 1 cup chopped strawberries
• ½ cup blueberries
• Red and blue sprinkles
• Clear dessert cups

Directions

1. Whisk the pudding mix with cold milk until thick.
2. Fold in the whipped topping.
3. Add crushed Golden Oreos to the bottom of each cup.
4. Add a layer of pudding mixture.
5. Add strawberries and blueberries.
6. Repeat the layers if desired.
7. Top with more cookie crumbs and patriotic sprinkles.
8. Chill until ready to serve.

8. Berry Eton Mess Cups

These cups feel fancy, but they’re one of the easiest desserts to assemble. The crushed meringues, berries, and whipped cream make a light dessert that still looks beautiful.

Ingredients

• 2 cups whipped cream
• 1 cup strawberries, chopped
• ½ cup raspberries
• ½ cup blueberries
• 1 ½ cups meringue cookies, lightly crushed
• Clear dessert cups

Directions

1. Lightly crush the meringue cookies into bite-size pieces.
2. Add a spoonful of whipped cream to each cup.
3. Add strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries.
4. Add a few pieces of crushed meringue.
5. Repeat the layers.
6. Finish with whipped cream, berries, and meringue pieces on top.
7. Serve soon after assembling so the meringue stays crisp.

9. Patriotic Icebox Cake Cups

These are great because the cookies soften as they chill, almost like a little cake. They’re easy to make ahead and look pretty in clear cups.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers or vanilla wafers
• 2 cups whipped cream or whipped topping
• 1 cup sliced strawberries
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
• Clear dessert cups

Directions

1. Stir vanilla into the whipped cream if you want extra flavor.
2. Add a layer of graham cracker crumbs or vanilla wafers to each cup.
3. Add a spoonful of whipped cream.
4. Add strawberries and blueberries.
5. Repeat the layers until the cups are full.
6. Top with whipped cream and berries.
7. Chill for at least 2 hours so the cookie layer softens.

10. Cherry Cheesecake Pie Cups

These are one of the easiest options because cherry pie filling gives you a bright red topping with almost no work. The cheesecake filling and graham crumbs make them taste like mini no-bake pies.

Ingredients

• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• ¾ cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups whipped topping
• 1 can cherry pie filling
• ½ cup blueberries
• Clear dessert cups

Directions

1. Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter.
2. Spoon the crumbs into the bottom of each cup.
3. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Fold in whipped topping.
5. Spoon the cheesecake filling over the crumbs.
6. Add cherry pie filling on top.
7. Add a few blueberries for the patriotic look.
8. Chill until ready to serve.

11. Blueberry Lemon Cream Cups

These cups are bright, fresh, and perfect for summer. The lemon cream keeps them from feeling too heavy, and the berries make them look beautiful for the 4th of July.

Ingredients

• 1 box instant lemon pudding mix
• 2 cups cold milk
• 1 cup whipped topping
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1 cup blueberries
• ½ cup chopped strawberries
• Clear dessert cups

Directions

1. Whisk the lemon pudding mix with cold milk until thickened.
2. Fold in whipped topping for a softer lemon cream.
3. Add graham cracker crumbs to the bottom of each cup.
4. Spoon lemon cream over the crumbs.
5. Add blueberries and chopped strawberries.
6. Repeat the layers if desired.
7. Top with whipped cream, berries, or a little lemon zest.
8. Chill until serving.

12. Patriotic S’mores Cups

These are rich, fun, and perfect for a summer party. You get the graham cracker, chocolate, and marshmallow flavor without needing a fire pit.

Ingredients

• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1 box instant chocolate pudding mix
• 2 cups cold milk
• 1 cup marshmallow fluff
• 1 cup whipped topping
• ½ cup mini marshmallows
• ½ cup chopped strawberries
• ½ cup blueberries
• Clear dessert cups

Directions

1. Whisk the chocolate pudding mix with cold milk until thick.
2. Add graham cracker crumbs to the bottom of each cup.
3. Spoon chocolate pudding over the crumbs.
4. Add a small spoonful of marshmallow fluff.
5. Add whipped topping, strawberries, and blueberries.
6. Top with mini marshmallows and a few extra crumbs.
7. Chill until ready to serve.

13. Funfetti Cream Cups

These are bright, sweet, and perfect for a family party. The sprinkles make them look festive, while the creamy layers keep them easy and fun.

Ingredients

• 2 cups vanilla cake crumbs or crushed vanilla cookies
• 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix
• 2 cups cold milk
• 1 cup whipped topping
• Red and blue sprinkles
• ½ cup strawberries, chopped
• ½ cup blueberries
• Clear dessert cups

Directions

1. Whisk pudding mix with cold milk until thick.
2. Fold in whipped topping.
3. Add cake crumbs or cookie crumbs to each cup.
4. Spoon pudding mixture over the crumbs.
5. Add strawberries, blueberries, and sprinkles.
6. Repeat the layers if desired.
7. Finish with whipped cream and extra sprinkles.
8. Chill before serving.

14. Strawberry Pretzel Salad Cups

These cups have the best sweet, salty, creamy, and crunchy mix. They’re based on the classic strawberry pretzel salad, but this cup version is easier to serve at a party.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups crushed pretzels
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• ¾ cup powdered sugar
• 1 ½ cups whipped topping
• 1 cup strawberry topping or strawberry pie filling
• ½ cup blueberries
• Clear dessert cups

Directions

1. Mix crushed pretzels with melted butter.
2. Add a spoonful of pretzel crumbs to each cup.
3. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
4. Fold in whipped topping.
5. Spoon the cream cheese filling over the pretzel layer.
6. Add strawberry topping.
7. Top with blueberries and a small dollop of whipped cream.
8. Chill until ready to serve.

15. Patriotic Tiramisu Cups

These are a lighter, fruitier version of tiramisu that works really well for summer. They look elegant, but they’re still simple enough for a casual party.

Ingredients

• 12 ladyfingers, broken into pieces
• ½ cup milk
• 8 ounces mascarpone or cream cheese, softened
• ¾ cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups whipped topping or whipped cream
• 1 cup sliced strawberries
• ½ cup blueberries
• Clear dessert cups

Directions

1. Beat the mascarpone or cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
2. Fold in the whipped topping.
3. Quickly dip ladyfinger pieces in milk.
4. Place a few ladyfinger pieces in the bottom of each cup.
5. Add a spoonful of cream filling.
6. Add strawberries and blueberries.
7. Repeat the layers if desired.
8. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

16. Berry Yogurt Parfait Dessert Cups

These are a lighter option, but they still look pretty and feel like dessert. They’re especially nice for a daytime party, brunch, or anyone who wants something fresh.

Ingredients

• 2 cups vanilla Greek yogurt
• 1 cup whipped topping, optional
• 1 cup granola
• 1 cup sliced strawberries
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 tablespoon honey, optional
• Clear dessert cups

Directions

1. Stir the yogurt with honey if you want it sweeter.
2. Fold in whipped topping if you want a creamier dessert texture.
3. Add granola to the bottom of each cup.
4. Add a layer of yogurt.
5. Add strawberries and blueberries.
6. Repeat the layers.
7. Top with a little granola and more berries.
8. Serve soon after assembling so the granola stays crunchy.

17. Red, White & Blue Loaded Dessert Cups

These are the fun “grab first” cups for a busy dessert table. They’re loaded with cake, cream, berries, cookies, sprinkles, and a chocolate-dipped strawberry on top.

Ingredients

• 2 cups vanilla cake or pound cake, cubed
• 2 cups whipped cream or whipped topping
• 1 cup strawberries, chopped
• 1 cup blueberries
• ½ cup mini cookies or broken vanilla wafers
• Red, white, and blue sprinkles
• Chocolate-dipped strawberries, optional
• Clear dessert cups

Directions

1. Add cake cubes to the bottom of each cup.
2. Add a spoonful of whipped cream.
3. Add strawberries and blueberries.
4. Add a few mini cookies or cookie pieces.
5. Repeat the layers until the cups look full.
6. Top with whipped cream, sprinkles, and a chocolate-dipped strawberry.
7. Chill until ready to serve.

Tips for Making Dessert Cups Look Pretty

• Use clear cups so the layers show. Add the brightest ingredients near the outside of the cup so the red, white, and blue colors are easy to see.
• For the neatest layers, use a spoon or piping bag for the cream fillings. The cups do not need to look perfect, though. A slightly homemade look actually makes them feel more inviting.
• If you’re making these ahead, wait to add crunchy toppings like pretzels, granola, meringues, and cookies until closer to serving so they do not get too soft.

These 4th of July no-bake dessert cups are easy, colorful, and perfect for summer parties. They look festive on a table, they’re simple for guests to grab, and most of them can be made with ingredients you can find at any grocery store.

Whether you want something classic like berry trifle cups, fun like patriotic s’mores cups, or a little fancier like berry Eton mess cups, these recipes are simple enough to make without spending all day in the kitchen. Just layer, chill, and serve.