Description
Celebrate Independence Day with these easy and festive desserts that are perfect for any July 4th gathering. From berry parfaits to star-spangled cakes, these recipes will impress your guests and add a pop of color to your celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 2 cups Fresh blueberries
- 2 cups Whipped cream
- 1 large Vanilla cake or sponge cake (cut into star shapes)
- 1/2 cup Red and blue sprinkles
Instructions
- Start by preparing your star-shaped cake pieces. Use a star cookie cutter to cut the cake into star shapes.
- In a clear glass or dessert cup, layer the star-shaped cake pieces at the bottom.
- Add a layer of whipped cream over the cake pieces, followed by a layer of sliced strawberries and blueberries.
- Repeat the layers until the glass is filled, finishing with a layer of whipped cream on top.
- Sprinkle the red and blue sprinkles on top for a festive touch.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute the berries with any other red and blue fruits like raspberries or blackberries.
- For a fun twist, you can add a layer of raspberry or blueberry jam between the cake and whipped cream layers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dessert cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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