Description
Celebrate Memorial Day with these easy and delicious desserts that everyone at the party will adore. From red, white, and blue treats to refreshing fruit-based options, these recipes are perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Strawberries (Fresh, hulled and halved)
- 1 cup Blueberries (Fresh)
- 2 cups Whipped cream (For topping)
- 1/4 cup Sugar (For sweetening strawberries)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (For flavor)
- 6 Shortcake biscuits (Store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the halved strawberries, sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir gently and let sit for about 15 minutes until the strawberries release their juices.
- While the strawberries are macerating, prepare the shortcake biscuits according to package instructions or your favorite recipe.
- Once the biscuits are ready, split them in half horizontally.
- Spoon some of the macerated strawberries onto the bottom half of each biscuit.
- Add a generous dollop of whipped cream on top of the strawberries.
- Sprinkle fresh blueberries over the whipped cream.
- Place the top half of the biscuit back on and serve immediately, or keep them assembled in the fridge for a short time before serving.
Notes
- You can customize this dessert by adding other fruits like raspberries or peaches.
- Prepare the strawberries a few hours in advance for a more flavorful dessert.
- These desserts are best served fresh but can be made ahead of time by preparing the components separately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 20
Keywords: Memorial Day desserts, easy summer desserts, red white blue desserts, party desserts, fruit desserts