Get ready to create the most Instagram-worthy dessert that screams American pride! These patriotic desserts are not just a treat for your taste buds, but a feast for your eyes that will make your Memorial Day celebration unforgettable. With just a few simple ingredients and some creative food coloring, you'll transform an ordinary cake into a stunning tribute to American spirit that will have everyone asking, "How did you make that?"
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 servings
Ingredients
- Blueberries
- Strawberries
- Whipped cream
- Shortcake or sponge cake
- Food coloring (red and blue)
Instructions
- Begin by gathering all your ingredients: fresh blueberries, fresh strawberries, whipped cream, shortcake or sponge cake, and food coloring (red and blue).
- Wash the blueberries and strawberries thoroughly under cold running water. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- Remove the green tops from the strawberries and slice them into halves or quarters, depending on your preference for size.
- In a small bowl, mix a few drops of red food coloring with a tablespoon of water to create a vibrant red liquid. Set aside.
- In another small bowl, mix a few drops of blue food coloring with a tablespoon of water to create a vibrant blue liquid. Set aside.
- Prepare the shortcake or sponge cake by cutting it into 12 equal pieces, if not pre-sliced. You can use store-bought or homemade cake.
- To assemble your patriotic dessert, take a piece of shortcake or sponge cake and place it on a serving plate.
- Drizzle a small amount of the red food coloring mixture over the cake piece, allowing it to soak in slightly.
- Next, add a generous layer of whipped cream on top of the cake.
- Sprinkle a handful of fresh blueberries over the whipped cream, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Then, add a layer of sliced strawberries on top of the blueberries, creating a beautiful red layer.
- Finish off by drizzling the blue food coloring mixture over the top of the dessert for a festive touch.
- Repeat the assembly process for the remaining cake pieces, creating a total of 12 servings.
- Once all the desserts are assembled, you can chill them in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
- Serve the patriotic desserts on Memorial Day, and enjoy the vibrant red, white, and blue colors that celebrate the occasion!
Tips
- Use fresh, ripe berries for the most vibrant colors and best flavor
- Chill your whipped cream before using to help it hold its shape
- For a more intense color, use gel food coloring instead of liquid
- If you're short on time, store-bought pound cake works just as well as homemade
- Make sure to pat your berries completely dry to prevent soggy cake
- For a more elegant look, use a piping bag to apply the whipped cream
- You can prepare the components ahead of time and assemble just before serving
- Experiment with different cake bases like angel food or pound cake
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of whipped cream
- Always refrigerate these desserts if not serving immediately
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
