Fourth of July Parfaits: Patriotic Red, White, and Blue Treats in a Cup

Are you looking for an eye-catching, festive dessert that will be a huge hit with your guests this Fourth of July? Look no further than these delicious and patriotic red, white, and blue parfaits! Made with vanilla pudding, cool whip, and blueberry pie filling, these will be the tastiest parfaits you’ve ever had. These patriotic Fourth of July parfaits are kid-friendly, so get into the kitchen with your kids and dive into these parfaits that will have your taste buds bursting like fireworks!

Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, heading to a fireworks show, or just looking for a festive kitchen activity, these red, white, and blue parfaits are the perfect no-fuss dessert to celebrate the Fourth of July. They're easy to customize, fun to assemble, and guaranteed to add a pop of patriotic flair to your holiday table. So grab your ingredients, layer up the love, and enjoy a sweet, star-spangled treat with family and friends!

A Few Stats:

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Chill Time : 4 hours

Servings: Approximately 10 parfaits (depending on your glass/cup size) I used the 10 pack clear plastic cups from the Dollar tree.

What You’ll Need:

Ingredients:

15 Vanilla Sandwich Cookies

1 (3.4 oz) box of Vanilla Instant Pudding

2 Cups of milk

1 (8 oz) tub of Cool Whip

1 (21 oz) can of blueberry pie filling

1 1/2 – 2 cups sliced strawberries

Tools:

Food processor or blender (if you don’t have either, you can crush the cookies in a bag)

Large mixing bowl

Whisk

Spatula or Spoon

Approximately 10 Cups or Glasses

Knife

Aluminum foil

Cue the fireworks and crank up the fun—it’s time to layer up some patriotic sweetness!

Here’s how to make your own patriotic parfaits that stack up to the stars and stripes—layered, delicious, and ready to wow your Fourth of July crowd!

Break Up the Cookies

Place the cookies into a food processor or blender and blend until they are small crumbs. Set these aside for later.

Combine the Ingredients

In a mixing bowl, combing the pudding mix and milk. Whisk until thickened.

It’s Cool Whip Time!

Fold in the Cool whip to the pudding and mix well until combined.

Start to Build the Parfaits

Lay out the parfait cups or glasses and add a large spoonful of the crushed cookies to the bottom.

It’s Time to Layer

Divide the blueberry pie filling into all of the cups. Add the pudding mixture on top of the blueberry pie filling. Top each cup with fresh strawberry slices.

Chill & Enjoy!

Cover the parfaits with foil and refrigerate until you’re ready to serve. It’s best to chill the parfaits for about 4 hours.

Why Kids and Adults Love these Patriotic Fourth of July Parfaits

They are quick and easy. While these do require time to chill in the fridge, the actual prep time is only 15 minutes!

The parfaits are bursting with flavor. These dessert parfaits taste so much better than a regular yogurt-based parfait.

They are the perfect patriotic snack. These parfaits will be a hit with both adults and kids at any Fourth of July celebration.

Make the Parfaits Even Better with These Variations

Don’t like strawberries? Switch out the strawberry toppings with another red fruit – try cherries or raspberries!

Can’t find blueberry pie filling? Make your own by cooking down fresh blueberries with a pinch of sugar!

Add various toppings. Add granola, chia seeds, or sprinkles to the top of the parfait. Better yet, make a topping bar for guests to choose their own!

To give your parfaits a fun, tiered look, simply use smaller amounts of each ingredient per layer. Instead of one thick stripe of red, white, and blue, alternate thinner layers to create a beautiful, striped effect that really shows off those patriotic colors. Not only does this add visual appeal, but it also gives each bite a balanced mix of flavors and textures.

Make these parfaits vegan by swapping out a few ingredients. Use almond milk and Coco Whip (coconut whip) to make this a delicious vegan treat! *Most Jell-O product bases do not include animal products. Please check the pudding box ingredients to make sure it’s vegan!

Patriotic Parfaits You’ll Want to Make All the Time (Not Just in July)

Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue, heading to a fireworks show, or just looking for a festive kitchen activity with your kids, these red, white, and blue Fourth of July parfaits are the perfect low-mess dessert to celebrate the holiday. They’re easy to customize, fun to assemble, and guaranteed to add a pop of patriotic flair to your holiday table. So grab your ingredients, layer up the love, and enjoy a sweet, star-spangled treat with your family and friends!