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Dairy-Free Recipes of All-American Classics

By Ashley Skabar, About.com

The Fourth of July is a time for picnics, barbecues and enjoying the warm weather with friends and families. These dairy-free dessert recipes will add color, flavor and flair to your lactose-free celebration.

Classic Apple Pie

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When I think of All-American desserts, nothing comes to my mind as readily as apple pie. This dairy-free Classic Apple Pie recipe is easy to make and prepare in advance, which helps with party planning, and it is also easy to transport if attending a potluck or picnic.

Cobblers

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Cobblers are perfect for outdoor celebrations like the Fourth of July, as they are easy to transport, stay beautiful with minimal effort and are All-American classics that suit a variety of palates. This dairy-free Red, White & Blue Cobbler is colorful, festive and vegan; combining strawberries and blueberries beneath a sweet biscuit crust, this is delicious served with a scoop of dairy-free ice cream.

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Cupcakes

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Cupcakes are fun, festive, simple delights that make serving cake at outdoor celebrations a little easier. For the Fourth of July, I like to make my dairy-free white cupcakes, top them with strawberry meringue frosting,add a few blueberries or blue sprinkles, and finish them off with flaked coconut for a red, white and blueberry treat.

Dairy-Free Cheesecake

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Topped with blueberries and cherries, strawberries or raspberries, this Vegan Cheesecake Recipe is a special treat, not to mention incredibly easy to prepare in advance. When hosting large parties, I like to make the crust and the cake the day before hand so that it has time to chill and doesn't take up valuable oven space the day of the event.

Fudge Brownies

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Quite possibly the most popular picnic dessert, brownies suit just about any festive occasion and please a variety of palates. These dairy-free fudge brownies are no exception. Rich, decadent and easy to eat, these vegan chocolate delights are also healthier without compromising on taste or texture.

Strawberry & Blueberry Shortcakes

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Simple to prepare, festive and colorful, these Strawberry & Blueberry Shortcakes are perfect for the Fourth of July. For large parties, I like to set out a plate of the biscuits next to a bowl of the sugared berries and the non-dairy ice cream, and let my guests help themselves.

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