Description
These festive dessert cups are perfect for celebrating July 4th! Layered with creamy vanilla pudding, fresh strawberries, and blueberries, they are as delicious as they are beautiful.
Ingredients
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- 1 package vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups whipped cream
- 1 cup, sliced fresh strawberries
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- as needed miniature American flags (for decoration)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and milk until smooth. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it thickens.
- Fold in the whipped cream until fully combined.
- In clear cups or dessert glasses, layer the ingredients: start with a layer of graham cracker crumbs, followed by a layer of the pudding mixture, then add a layer of sliced strawberries, followed by a layer of blueberries.
- Repeat the layers until the cups are filled, finishing with a layer of blueberries on top.
- Garnish with a miniature American flag for a festive touch.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- You can use store-bought whipped cream for convenience.
- Feel free to substitute with other berries like raspberries or blackberries.
- Make these dessert cups a day ahead of time for an easy, no-fuss treat on July 4th.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dessert cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 31
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
Keywords: July 4th desserts, red white blue dessert, patriotic dessert, berry dessert cups, summer dessert recipe