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After a long day of barbecuing and feeding a crowd, there’s no better way to end the night than with a few star-spangled treats—and maybe a cocktail or two. Cakes, pies, ice cream, slushies: we’ve packed these sweets with plenty of red, white and blue! You can’t go wrong with an all-American blueberry pie, patriotic crispy rice treats or a berry trifle but, if you ask us, a flag cake is a must. This one is a breeze to decorate too, thanks to the clever use of piped frosting and fresh berries. It’s the perfect treat while watching the fireworks.

With printable templates, clip-art, and a little creativity, these DIY Father's Day cards are a sweet alternatives to store-bought. Highlight his interests, let the kids take the lead, or get creative with color and pattern to create an heirloom keepsake.

These chocolate desserts will satisfy your sweet tooth, whether you're in the mood for brownies, cake, cupcakes, cookies, or something else. We included recipes that highlight some of your favorite chocolate pairings, as well, including chocolate and peanut butter desserts and chocolate and mint desserts.

From gnocchi to quiche to classic shepherd's pie, these recipes provide year-round versatility to enjoy your potatoes as dinner, not just a side.

Some of our favorite desserts involve cream cheese, including cheesecakes, layer cakes iced with cream cheese frosting, and fruit tarts. Ultimately, there's no kind of dessert that isn't improved by making it with cream cheese. Here, discover 12 of our best cream cheese dessert recipes.