42 Patriotic Red, White and Blue Desserts

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42 Patriotic Red, White and Blue Desserts2/42 Patchwork Quilt Cake 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This cake has a great homemade flavor and tender crumb. Be sure to pile on the buttery frosting, which adds a burst of vanilla. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 3/42 Mixed Berry Tiramisu 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Mixed Berry Tiramisu Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Because I love

Serve it from a glass bowl or in clear dishes to show off the luscious layers

tiramisu, I came up with this deliciously refreshing twist on the traditional coffee-flavored Italian dessert. Fresh softened berries star with crisp ladyfinger cookies and mascarpone cheese. Serve it from a glass bowl or in clear dishes to show off the luscious layers. —Najmussahar Ahmed, Ypsilanti, Michigan If you like these red, white and blue desserts, you’ll love these 4th of July bars. 4/42 Oatmeal Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches Test Kitchen Approved Oatmeal Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you’re tight on

The dessert sandwiches are pure fun

time, you can use store-bought cookies, but I highly recommend making these oatmeal chocolate cookies from scratch. The dessert sandwiches are pure fun. Sometimes I decorate the sides of the sandwiches with colorful jimmies, too. —Diane Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas 5/42 Banana Split 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Banana Split Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: In 1904, the first banana split recipe was made here in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, by David Strickler, an apprentice pharmacist at a local drugstore. We still use his original formula when

we make banana splits in our restaurants

we make banana splits in our restaurants. —Melissa Blystone, Latrobe, Pennsylvania 6/42 Berry, Lemon and Doughnut Hole Trifle 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Berry, Lemon and Doughnut Hole Trifle Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After my son called and said he was bringing home his college roommates, I was able to whip up this quick yet impressive red, white and blue dessert in only a few minutes. It’s been a family favorite ever since. —Ellen Riley, Murfreesboro, Tennessee 7/42 Red-White-and-Blue Berry Delight 2 Reviews Test

You can decorate it with

Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Loaded with fresh strawberries and blueberries, this luscious red, white and blue dessert is perfect for any Fourth of July celebration! —Constance Fennell, Grand Junction, Michigan Ensure your holiday weekend goes off without a hitch with these Memorial Day cookout recipes. 8/42 Patriotic Pizzas 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 1 pizza Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a pie-in-the-sky-idea—fruit pizzas you decorate like a high-flyin’ flag! You can decorate it with

stripes for the U.S. or with a maple leaf for Canada

stripes for the U.S. or with a maple leaf for Canada. Both designs consist of tangy fruit and smooth cream cheese over a tender crust. Since each version is simple to make, you can quickly create either one for a summer picnic or patriotic party. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 9/42 Berry White Ice Pops 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings 10 pops Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Nothing says summer like an ice pop. Kids and adults alike love this fruit-filled red, white and blue treat. —Sharon Guinta, Stamford, Connecticut 10/42 Star-Spangled Parfaits

2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Star-Spangled Parfaits Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The best time for this red, white and blue dessert is midsummer, right after an amazing barbecue feast. Red raspberries can be added to the mixed berries, too, to brighten the patriotic colors.—Anne Theriault, Wellesley, Massachusetts 11/42 Red, White & Blue Cheesecake Bars 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Red, White & Blue Cheesecake Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Creator: I’ve tried “light” cheesecake recipes before with mixed results

Creator: I’ve tried “light” cheesecake recipes before with mixed results. Making a few changes, I created a rich, creamy cheesecake filling that truly tastes like the real deal. —Katie Farrell, Ann Arbor, Michigan 12/42 Peach Blueberry Pie 22 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Peach Blueberry Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: What a flavor! That’s what I hear most often when guests taste this pie. —Sue Thumma, Shepherd, Michigan Your holiday meal isn’t complete without a few of these killer summer side dishes. 13/42

For a change, you can also try the custard with strawberries or peaches

Berries with Vanilla Custard 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: What a simple, delectable way to enjoy fresh raspberries. For a change, you can also try the custard with strawberries or peaches. But you won’t have the same red, white and blue effect! —Sarah C. Vasques, Milford, New Hampshire 14/42 Red, White & Blue Berry Trifle 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Red, White & Blue Berry Trifle Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

This red, white and blue dessert tastes best if made the day before serving

This red, white and blue dessert tastes best if made the day before serving. Keep additional berries on hand for decoration. —Kaia McShane, Munster, Indiana 15/42 Bomb Pop Cookies 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bomb Pop Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 40 cookies Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The sound of the ice cream truck has even my husband running out to the curb with money in hand. Our neighborhood has a big potluck on the Fourth of July, so I decided to make cookies that resemble Bomb Pops. These were

—Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

a big hit! —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon. Looking for more ideas? Check out our collection of easy 4th of July desserts. 16/42 Easy Berry Cheesecake Parfaits 3 Reviews Easy Berry Cheesecake Parfaits Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These sweet little parfaits take everything that’s wonderful about cheesecake and make it way easier. You get the rich creaminess, graham cracker crunch and bright berry flavor all in fun individual portions. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 17/42 Elegant White Chocolate Mousse 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Elegant

I’ve always loved beignets, but never thought

White Chocolate Mousse Recipe photo by Nicole Perry for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Simply elegant is a fitting description for this smooth treat. Whipped cream teams up with white chocolate to make this easy white chocolate mousse recipe extra special. —Laurinda Johnston, Belchertown, Massachusetts 18/42 Springtime Beignets & Berries 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Springtime Beignets & Berries Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve always loved beignets, but never thought

I could make them myself

I could make them myself. Turns out they’re easy! Sometimes I’ll even make a quick berry whipped cream and pipe it inside for a fun surprise. —Kathi Hemmer, Grand Junction, Colorado 19/42 Creamy Lime Pie with Fresh Berries 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I combined the tangy tastes of lime and cilantro with cream cheese for this unusual berry pie that showcases seasonal fruit. The ginger cookies add zip to the crust. —Anneliese Barz, Fort Mill, South Carolina 20/42 Two-Berry Fluff Salad 5 Reviews

Test Kitchen Approved Two-Berry Fluff Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This fluffy salad is a welcome treat on warm Texas afternoons. Because there’s a blueberry orchard near our home, we often pick up berries to use in this recipe and others. When blueberries and strawberries aren’t in season, you can substitute frozen berries with equally good results. —Karen Wenzel, Conroe, Texas 21/42 Mixed Berry Pie 26 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mixed Berry Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25

They’re the perfect Memorial Day dessert

min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a delightful way to enjoy summertime fruits. If you’re short on one of the berries, just make up the amount with one of the other fruits in the pie. —Elaine Moody, Clever, Missouri 22/42 Patriotic Cookies & Cream Cupcakes Test Kitchen Approved Patriotic Cookies & Cream Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Bring on the red, white and blue with these creative cupcakes. They’re the perfect Memorial Day dessert. With some delicious and

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