And before you get baking, learn how to crimp dough like a pro with our step-by-step illustrated tutorial on how to crimp pie crust.
Best 4th of July Pie Recipes
1. Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Pie Recipe
Celebrate July 4 with a presidential favorite. From the kitchen of former president Barack Obama, former White House Executive Pastry Chef Bill Yosses shares a recipe for one of Obama’s favorite pies, a delicious strawberry rhubarb crumble. The resulting pie is a stunning creation that will have your guests oohing and aahing over the brilliant red hue. Then when they taste it: heaven. It’s an unforgettable pie recipe that will become a 4th of July favorite!
2. Raspberry Cream Pie with Coconut Crust
Tart, juicy raspberries complement the sweet cream base and coconut crust of this easy pie. Plus the gorgeous raspberries make for a patriotic and colorful dessert for your July 4th table.
3. Rocky Road Ice Box Pie
Cool off in the summer sun with this chilled rocky road pie. This no-bake dessert’s crust is made out of ground peanut butter sandwich cookies! It’s a hit with kids and adults alike, and this is one you’ll keep in your pie-baking rotation long after the 4th of July!
4. Blueberry-Cardamom Pie with Almond Streusel
While this pie is warm, gooey, and delicious when it’s fresh from the oven, it’s easier to slice up—and refreshingly tasty—after it’s been refrigerated for 6 or more hours.
5. Balsamic-Cherry Pie
You’ll need a small star-shaped cookie cutter (like one of these) to give the top crust some patriotic flair for your Independence Day celebration.
6. Caramel Apple Pie
Ree Drummond, the Pioneer Woman, shares her best caramel apple pie recipe—this is a surefire hit for those looking for delicious 4th of July desserts.
7. Mario Batali’s Cheddar Cheese Apple Pie
Add a bit of savory to your pie by baking cheddar directly into the crust. This is a game-changing pie recipe that will have your guests coming back for more!
8. Martha Stewart’s Mile-High Apple Pie
Learn how to make a “golden brown, perfectly flaky, double-crust apple pie” with this quintessential apple pie recipe from Martha Stewart. It’s the one dessert you can’t skip for your July 4th sweets table—your guests will expect it!
9. Fried Apple Pie
Celebrate the 4th with a unique take on the traditional apple pie. Swedish food stylist and photographer Linda Lomelino shares a delicious recipe for apple- and caramel-filled fried pies. These small pies are single-serving, which makes them a cinch to distribute at a festive summer cookout.
10. Fudge Pie
Calling all chocolate lovers! This is the summer pie for you—it’s a delicious pie that combines the best of brownies with the delight of a hot fudge sundae.
11. 3 Ingredient No-Bake Hershey’s Pie
This recipe could not be simpler, meaning it might be just the pie you need for your 4th of July cookout!
12. Creamy Orange Pie
A tangy treat that uses delicious vanilla wafers for a refreshing summer treat.
BONUS PIE! Ginger-Peach Pie
Perfectly peachy, spicy-sweet pie with a kick of ginger. Delish! Your 4th of July party guests will love this delicious pie idea that celebrates the freshest fruit available this season! Read Next: 5 Common Pie Problems and How to Fix Them
