Planning the perfect Canada Day celebration means finishing with a spectacular, festive dessert. Whether you're looking for a last-minute no-bake treat, a showstopper cake for a crowd, or fun red-and-white ideas for the kids, we've got you covered! In honour of Canada Day, I have gathered 21 Canada Day Desserts from my fellow food bloggers for your Canada Day Celebration.
In this round-up of delicious recipes for July 1st, I have a big selection of delicious red and white desserts, including summer desserts, like frozen cheesecake, strawberry desserts, raspberry desserts and no bake desserts, Canada Day cupcakes, as well as fun desserts, and classic Canadian desserts like Nanaimo bars, butter tarts, Beaver tails, and Saskatoon berry pie! I also have included a couple of lighter (WW) and gluten-free options. So if you're looking for Canada Day desserts for your Canada Day party, you've come to the right place!
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In this recipe roundup, you'll discover:
- Easy No-Bake Desserts for when you're short on time.
- Festive Red and White Treats are perfect for the theme.
- Classic Canadian Desserts like Nanaimo Bars and Butter Tarts.
- Showstopper Cakes to wow a crowd.
❤️🤍Red & White Canada Day Desserts
🍁Classic Canadian Desserts
And if you LOVE Butter tarts, be sure to try my Butter Tart Ice Cream!
🍁What to Serve to Compliment your Canada Day Menu
Hopefully, the weather is beautiful and you're enjoying an outdoor cookout, BBQ, or picnic for Canada Day! If you're looking for recipes for Canada Day (to serve with your dessert), this Slow Cooker Beef on a Bun (shown below) is ideal for feeding a crowd!
If you're looking for something a little lighter, try these Banh Mi Turkey Dogs or my Grilled Steak Salad with Feta.
Planning a picnic? This Shortcut Skillet Fried Chicken with Healthy Potato Salad, or Artichoke and Red Bell Pepper Coleslaw are the perfect accompaniments.
❔ Recipe FAQ's
Our top picks are the Raspberry No-Bake Cheesecake and the Strawberry Jello Parfaits. They require no oven time and can be made ahead.
Absolutely! Cakes and cheesecakes are often better the next day. We recommend making them the day before. For desserts with fresh whipped cream, it's best to add that just before serving.
Many of these recipes can be adapted, including the butter tarts and Rice Krispie treats (Kellogg's Rice Krispies contain gluten, but there are other brands that don't. The Strawberry Fool is naturally gluten-free.
There you have it—21 incredible desserts to make your Canada Day celebration extra sweet! Whether you choose a classic Canadian butter tart or a festive red-and-white cheesecake, you're sure to have a hit on your hands.
Whether your Canada Day plans involve a small or large gathering this year, with everything from traditional Canadian desserts to no-bake red and white, these Canada Day desserts are sure to be a hit!
We'd love to know which one you're planning to make! Leave a comment below and tell us your favorite. Happy Canada Day!
Heather PAINCHAUD
Love them! Thanks for including our Rice Krispie treats!!
Joss
These are great! Happy Canada Day!