Food is an essential part of any party or gathering. It's what brings all different types of people together for all different occasions, the Fourth of July being no different.

Here are seven great desserts that will ensure your Fourth of July party is super sweet:

1. The classic flag cake

2. Cheesecake stuffed strawberries

Without even having to take out any of the strawberries, cheesecake filling can be piped right in. Another fruity one, but a bite size must for any Fourth of July celebration. For the recipe click H E R E.

3. Ice cream cone cupcakes

Ones that all of the kids will love and can help make. Just put some batter into an ice cream cone, bake, and decorate to have a dessert that people of all ages will love. You can even get white cake mix and dye it red or blue for the holiday. For the recipe click H E R E.

4. Berry mini pies

Pie is a year-round favorite, that can fit any holiday. For the Fourth of July, you can make them patriotic by using a star cookie cutter on your pie dough and filling it with red and blue berries such as strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. Sure to be a hit at any party. For the recipe click H E R E.

5. Pop rock Firecracker Mini Cakes

This idea is insanely creative and fairly simple. First, you have to bake three different colored cakes, that are red white, and blue. Then get a thick cookie cutter or napkin ring and make circles throughout the cake. Then on the blue pieces cut out a small circle in the middle. Once that's done put the icing on the top of the white and red one so all three layers stick together. Finally, put pop rocks in the hole on top and you've got yourself an edible firecracker.

6. Red, White, And Blue Ice Box Cookies

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7. Patriotic Pretzel Bites

Bite size, patriotic, and sweet equals the perfect combination. These pretzel bites can be the finishing touch on your party. You can even put them in a gift bag to take home. These pretzel bites can also be converted into an everyday dessert without the American flag design on top. Click H E R E for the recipe

I hope this helped you in deciding your menu for your party, or at least inspired you to create your own treat. Hope everyone has a very sweet Fourth of July.