When the 4th of July arrives, people often think about the backyard BBQ or camping trips, but there's also the many thoughts of the red, white and blue. And what better way to pay homage to those thoughts than to put together desserts with that theme that are as lovely as they are delicious?
Not surprisingly, desserts that feature these colors often incorporate fresh, seasonal berries. The great news about that is berries like blueberries and strawberries are both delicious and nutritious! High in antioxidants and vitamins and minerals, adding fresh fruit to your desserts can only help to make sure that you have many more years of fireworks displays to attend!
In honor of Independence Day and all the flag waving that accompanies it, here are three great ways to let your true colors (that is, red, white and blue!) shine on your dessert plate!
Serving this dessert in a large, clear trifle bowl makes for a beautiful presentation.
1 large pkg. berry blue jello
1 large pkg. red jello -- any flavor
4 c. boiling water
2 c. cold water
8 oz. non-diary whipped topping -- thawed
4 c. cubed angel food cake
2 c. sliced strawberries
1/2 c. blueberries
Dissolve the berry blue jello in 2 cups of boing water. In a separate bowl, dissolve the red jello the other 2 cups of boiling water. Stir in 1 cup of cold water into each bowl. Pour into the jello into separate 9x13" pans and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until firm. Cut each pan of jello into 1/2" cubes.
Place the blue jello cubes in the bottom of a clear glass trifle bowl. Top the jello with 1/3 of the whipped topping. Add the cake cubes, then the sliced strawberries. Top with another 1/3 of the whipped topping. Add the red jello cubes and then the remaining whipped topping.
Sprinkle the blueberries over the top. Assemble shortly before serving.
When the 4th of July arrives, people often think about the backyard BBQ or camping trips, but there's also the many thoughts of the red, white and blue. And what better way to pay homage to those thoughts than to put together desserts with that theme that are as lovely as they are delicious?
Not surprisingly, desserts that feature these colors often incorporate fresh, seasonal berries. The great news about that is berries like blueberries and strawberries are both delicious and nutritious! High in antioxidants and vitamins and minerals, adding fresh fruit to your desserts can only help to make sure that you have many more years of fireworks displays to attend!
In honor of Independence Day and all the flag waving that accompanies it, here are three great ways to let your true colors (that is, red, white and blue!) shine on your dessert plate!