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    21 Canada Day Desserts

    Published: Jun 28, 2022 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Jun 21, 2023 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    Red and white Canada Day cupcakes with decorations and red text on white background

    In honor 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.

    collage of 4 photos of Canada Day desserts with red text on a white circle in the middle

    So if you're looking for Canada day desserts for your Canada day party, you've come to the right place!

    Jump to:
    • ❤️🤍Red & White Canada Day Desserts
    • 🍁Classic Canadian Desserts
    • 📋Canada Day Recipes

    ❤️🤍Red & White Canada Day Desserts

    No Bake Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake
    This NO BAKE Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake with white chocolate, is red and white so it's the ideal Canada Day dessert! It's also a lighter cheesecake, boasting a dark chocolate Oreo cookie crust, coupled with a rich, creamy white chocolate and red rhubarb strawberry marble filling. Fennel gives this unique cake a subtle hint of licorice. And all of this in 30 minutes and without even turning on your oven!
    Check out this recipe
    a piece of strawberry rhubarb cheesecake on a white plate with a red napkin with Canadian flag napkin ring and remainder of cake in the background
    Festive Canada Day Cupcakes Recipe
    If you are celebrating Canada Day at home with your family and friends, you can make these festive Canada Day cupcakes for dessert! These look quite fancy; swirls of colour and an awesome topper totally make this treat stand out from the crowd. They are perfect for such a time of celebration and community. You can use a homemade cake recipe, which is provided below, or use a white cake mix.
    Check out this recipe
    Festive Canada day cupcakes on white plates
    📋 Miami Vice Frozen Cheesecake Recipe
    This Skinny Miami Vice Frozen Cheesecake Recipe takes the strawberry daiquiri and pina colada flavors in a Miami Vice to an entirely new level in the form of a no bake frozen cheesecake. With a chocolate crust and way fewer calories, this cheesecake is also Weight Watchers friendly! It makes a great summer dessert for your next BBQ and the perfect red & white cheesecake for your Canada Day celebration!
    Check out this recipe
    frozen cheesecake on faux wooden surface with red and white checkered napkins in the background
    Canada Day Oreo Pops
    A delicious treat to celebrate such an important national holiday! These Canada Day Oreo Pops are easy to make, a fun way to celebrate and are sure to be a hit!
    Check out this recipe
    3 Canada Day Oreo pops on a red and white background
    🍰 Red Velvet Ice Cream Cake Recipe
    This Red Velvet Ice Cream Cake recipe has layers of pillowy, fluffy and light Red velvet cake cushioning an easy no churn cream cheese ice cream filling, all smothered in dreamy creamy white chocolate cream cheese icing. 
    Check out this recipe
    Slice of red velvet ice cream cake with whole cake in the background and a bowl of no churn ice cream
    BEST Homemade Strawberry Shortcake
    This homemade strawberry shortcake recipe consists of a golden flaky biscuit piled high with macerated strawberries and sweetened whipped cream. They are the perfect dessert for Canada Day!
    Check out this recipe
    2 strawberry shortcakes on white plates, with a bowl of strawberries in background
    Canada Day Rice Krispie Treats
    Canada Day Rice Krispie Treats are delicious white chocolate loaded with candy for a sweet treat kids love to help make for July 1st! Since they are no bake, they're the ideal July dessert!
    Check out this recipe
    canada day rice krispie treats on white surface
    Canada Day Raspberry Cheesecake Shots
    These single serving shots of cheesecake topped with raspberries and strawberries are a simple and fun Canada Day dessert.
    Check out this recipe
    raspberry cheesecake shots in jars on a white surface
    📋 Mini Cherry Cheesecakes recipe
    These Mini Cherry Cheesecakes are individual cheesecakes, baked in muffin tins, quick and easy to make, with cherry pie filling and an easy Oreo cookie crust. They are a great party food and the ideal individual dessert and finger food dessert for baby showers, game day, potlucks, Canada Day, Mother's day, New Year's eve or any celebration!
    Check out this recipe
    a mini cherry cheesecake on a damask print muffin wrapper, with a red speckled muffin tin ofmini cherry cheesecakes in the background
    Canada Day Cookies with Cream Cheese Sprinkle Dip
    These Maple Leaf shaped cookies with cream cheese sprinkle dip and red sprinkles are the perfect addition for your Canada Day celebrations. They’re easy to make with a maple leaf cookie cutters and oh so delicious. These copycat Dunkaroo Canada Day cookies with cream cheese dip are always a hit.
    Check out this recipe
    maple shaped cookies with cream cheese dip in a white bowl, with red sprinkles all around
    Cranachan ( A Lovely Scottish Dessert)
    Cranachan is a lovely Scottish dessert with oats, raspberries, cream and whisky. Perfect for your Canada Day celebrations!
    Check out this recipe
    cranachan in a glass, with another glass of cranachan behind it
    Strawberry Pretzel Dessert
    Strawberry Pretzel Dessert - This classic, potluck favorite features a crunchy pretzel crust topped with sweet cream and an irresistible strawberry jello topping.
    Check out this recipe
    a slice of strawberry pretzel dessert on a white plate
    Raspberry Eton Mess
    The Raspberry Eton Mess is a twist on the classic dessert! It’s the perfect summer dessert – crunchy and sweet (but not too sweet!).
    Check out this recipe
    Raspberry Eton mess in a glass bowl
    Easy No Bake Strawberry Icebox Cake
    Take fresh strawberries and cream to the next level with this no-bake, one-pan Strawberry Icebox Cake. Easy to make with whipped cream, graham crackers and fresh strawberries slices!
    Check out this recipe
    strawberry icebox cake in a white rectangular dish (with a piece missing)
    Raspberry White Chocolate Truffles
    Sweet, fruity, and so easy to make! These Raspberry White Chocolate Truffles are the perfect red and white treat to make for Canada Day. The best part? They're naturally gluten-free and just melt in your mouth with every bite.
    Check out this recipe
    white raspberry truffles on a parchment lined wire rack
    Strawberry Parfait (Strawberry Fool)
    This strawberry parfait is a deliciously light dessert, with layers of whipped cream and strawberry puree. It makes a beautiful presentation for any occasion, including Canada Day.
    Check out this recipe
    2 strawberry fool parfaits in tall parfait glasses with whole strawberries in the background
    📋 Easy Black Forest Cake Recipe
    This Easy Black Forest Cake recipe is simply decorated, and a delectable combination of chocolate cake, whipped cream frosting and a luscious sweet cherry kirsch filling.
    Check out this recipe
    whole black forest cake on black cake stand


    🍁Classic Canadian Desserts

    World’s Best Nanaimo Bars
    These classic Canadian Nanaimo bars have a fudgy chocolate coconut cookie base, a creamy custard buttercream filling, and chocolate ganache on top. It's the perfect Canada Day dessert!
    Check out this recipe
    5 Nanaimo bars piled up on a white plate, with one on each side
    📋 Best Butter Tart Recipe
    This Canadian Butter Tart is the best butter tart recipe you'll ever find because it's simple, delicious and can be made in under 20 minutes with store-bought tart shells (or homemade no fail pastry). And if you like butter tarts without raisins then there is a pecan butter tart option too! 
    Check out this recipe
    Canadian butter tarts on a wire cooling rack
    Saskatoon Berry Pie Filling and Sauce Recipe
    This Saskatoon berry pie filling and sauce is cooked ahead, on the stove top, allowing time for the berries to soften and the flavors to merge, giving your pie a richer, thicker and tastier filling! The hint of almond also lends a delicious depth of flavor that's unlike any other Saskatoon berry pie out there! It also makes a great sauce for topping cheesecake, yogurt, vanilla ice cream or filling pierogies!
    Check out this recipe
    Saskatoon berry pie slice on a white plate, with whole pie in background
    Cinnamon Sugar Beaver Tails
    These Cinnamon Sugar Beaver Tails are a true Canadian classic! This fried-dough pastry is stretched and made flat to look like the tail of a beaver, then coated in cinnamon and sugar. It can be topped with jam, maple syrup, whipped cream or other toppings! It's the quintessential Canadian Treat!
    Check out this recipe
    2 cinnamon sugar beaver tails on a white plate

    And be sure to try my Butter Tart Ice Cream!

    butter tart ice cream in a loaf pan being scooped out with ice cream scoop a red napkin with silver maple leaf napkin ring and butter tarts in the background

    📋Canada Day Recipes

    Hopefully the weather is beautiful and you're enjoying an outdoor cook-out, BBQ or picnic for Canada Day! If you're looking for recipes for Canada Day (to serve with your dessert) give these a try:

    • Slow Cooker Beef on a Bun (shown below)
    • Banh Mi Turkey Hot Dogs
    • Healthy Potato Salad
    • Healthy Artichoke and Red Pepper Coleslaw
    • Camping Pizza (with grilled pizza toppings)
    • BBQ Beer Can Chicken Recipe (healthy)
    • Guber Burger (Peanut Butter Burger)
    • Onion Baked Potatoes in Foil (3 Ingredients)
    • Shortcut Skillet Fried Chicken
    • Grilled Steak Salad with Feta and Clamato Dressing (Moxie's Copycat)
    beef on a bun on a grey plate with coleslaw and beans

    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!

    Happy Canada Day!

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    1. Joss

      June 29, 2022 at 5:06 pm

      These are great! Happy Canada Day!

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    2. Heather PAINCHAUD

      June 29, 2022 at 7:52 pm

      Love them! Thanks for including our Rice Krispie treats!!

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