This 5-ingredient oven baked Independence Day sweet is a fun, homespun dessert that turns pantry staples into something festive and unexpected. Using dry spaghetti noodles as the base gives it a crispy-chewy texture a little like a sweet noodle kugel crossed with a holiday bake, and the red, white, and blue theme makes it especially nice for summer gatherings, backyard cookouts, and simple family celebrations when you want a budget-friendly treat with a little novelty.
Serve this dessert slightly warm or fully cooled with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a dollop of whipped topping, or a side of fresh strawberries and blueberries. It also pairs nicely with iced tea, lemonade, or coffee after a cookout, and if you are setting out a holiday dessert table, it fits right in beside fresh fruit and simple cookies.
5-Ingredient Oven Baked Independence Day Sweet
Servings: 8
Ingredients
8 ounces dry uncooked spaghetti
1 can sweetened condensed milk, 14 ounces
1 cup white chocolate chips
1 cup strawberries, chopped
1 cup blueberries
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease an oven-safe roasting pan so the sweet mixture is easier to lift and serve later.
2. Break the dry spaghetti noodles into shorter pieces and spread them evenly in the roasting pan.
3. Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the noodles as evenly as you can, then sprinkle the white chocolate chips across the top.
4. Scatter the chopped strawberries and blueberries over everything, aiming for a nice red, white, and blue look.
5. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the fruit softens, the white chocolate melts, and the top turns lightly golden around the edges.
6. Let the dessert cool for at least 15 minutes so it can set a bit, then scoop into bowls or cut into loose squares for serving.
Variations & Tips
Berry swap: If strawberries are not in season, use raspberries for the red portion of the dessert. They bake up softer and give the top a slightly more jammy look.
Make it easier to serve: Breaking the spaghetti into 2-inch to 3-inch pieces before adding it to the pan makes the finished dessert much easier to scoop for kids and guests.
For a softer texture: Cover the pan loosely with foil for the first 15 minutes of baking, then uncover for the rest of the baking time. This helps the noodles soften more as they absorb moisture.
For extra holiday flair: Add whipped topping right before serving, along with a few fresh berries on top, so the red, white, and blue colors really stand out on the dessert table.
Picky eater tip: If your family is unsure about baked fruit, serve each portion with a little extra melted white chocolate or whipped topping. That familiar sweetness often helps win people over.