I’m terrible at making decisions.
So when I tried to decide which recipes to include in my Fourth of July post, I had no idea where to start. Basically any dessert recipe could be good for a Fourth of July party, right?
Well, maybe not the Cake Batter Ice Cream.
To simplify things, I’m choosing to highlight only recipes with either red or blue berries. And you can add the other colored berry (as well as non-dairy ice cream or whipped cream) to complete the patriotic look.
Single-Serving Strawberry Shortcakes
Just swap some of the strawberries with blueberries, and voila! A patriotic cupcake for one. (Alternatively, you can make multiple cupcakes and sub all blueberries in some of them.)
Make one batch with raspberries. Then make another batch, subbing an equal amount of blueberries for the raspberries called for in the recipe.
Once again, just add some strawberries or raspberries for red, white, and blue oatmeal.
Ice with red frosting, or white frosting and red+blue sprinkles
I actually have a strawberry shortcake version of this too! I just haven’t gotten a chance to post it yet. The recipe is very similar, but if you need more specifics, feel free to ask and I can write it out quickly in a comment.
Okay, so I cheated with this one. It doesn’t have any berries. But you need something white to go with all that blue and red. Besides, this stuff tastes incredible when poured over fresh berries.
I’m a lucky girl because this year I get to celebrate Canada day and the Fourth! My family had a huge Canada day party last night, complete with fireworks and on the Fourth I’ll be in Boston watching fireworks 😀 I can’t wait!
Perfect foods for the holiday! Thanks girl!
I can’t believe the fourth of july is already on our toes!!! All of your food pichas are beautiful giiirl! I’m so ready to get in the “holiday” spirit!
We don´t celebrate Independence day in Slovakia, but I will make some dessert for sure 🙂
In Canada our celebration is today! July 1st. My area has a parade and such, but today I actually went state-side and blew all my money at Whole Foods 🙂 it was a great day!!
Happy early 4th July, I hope you have a great time celebrating!
As someone mentioned above, us brits are quite boring (though probably not the Irish with St Patricks day). Although I did go to Hastings to celebrate May Day this year. That was pretty awesome, lots of Morris dancers, both traditional and modern, beer, may pole dancing and crowning of the May Queen. I’m also (secretly) looking forward to Christmas!
Elise x
All these photos are so beautiful!
Our independence day in Norway is at May 17th. We usually have a huge BBQ, and something red, blue and white- like our flag!
Hey! Just found your blog and it looks wonderful! I heard you have some great recipe ideas and I can’t wait to search around.
Today happens to be Canada Day! We don’t have any real special food traditions. A lot of bbq-ing, I guess kind of similar to you guys. Of course I couldn’t resist making a nice batch of cupcakes to celebrate… any excuse!
Aww I’m so glad you found me! 🙂 🙂
I’m going to a family picnic for the 4th… & I’m planning on making the fruit salad that you posted the end of May! 🙂
Ooh I hope you like it! 🙂
Going to a hugeeeeee party for the 4th! My friend is moving to NY & is combining her 4th july bbq w/ her going away party so everyone and their mama (and their daddy, sister, brother, dog, neighbor, mailman,…) is invited!