Fourth Of July Parfait Recipes

PATRIOTIC PARFAITS

Steps:

• Gather ingredients. Wash berries. Chop strawberries into 8ths and angel food cake into cubes.
• If making your own whipped cream, make it just prior to putting parfaits together.
• Line up 4 mason jars or clear plastic cups.
• Place a small amount of whipped cream in the bottom of each jar.
• Add a layer of blueberries.
• Add 4-5 pieces of cubed angel food cake.
• Add another layer of whipped cream. If room, add another layer of angel food cake.
• Carefully place chopped strawberries on top.
• Add additional layers depending on height of glass.
• Finish with a nice swirl of whipped cream and top with a whole strawberry.
• Optional: For adults only, pour a tablespoon of Grand Marnier or your favorite liqueur on top of whipped cream for a really indulgent treat.

AMERICAN ANGEL FOOD PARFAIT

Steps:

• 1. Lightly rinse and pat dry the berries.
• 2. Tear the angel food cake into bite-sized chunks (no need to be even).
• 3. Start with placing half of the cake chunks in bottom of container.
• 4. Sprinkle a layer of strawberries (or raspberries) and blueberries.
• 5. Spread half of Cool Whip over berries.
• 6. Repeat steps 3-5. Decorate top with leftover berries. Serve :-)

4TH OF JULY FRUIT PARFAIT

Steps:

• In a medium mixing bowl, place the cream cheese, lemon juice, and powdered sugar. Whip with an electric mixer until fluffy. Slowly add whipping cream, a little at a time, and continue beating until the cream is incorporated and the mixture is fluffy.
• Into tall wine glasses or champagne flutes, spoon some blueberries into the glass, then a dollop of whipped cream mixture. Add some strawberries or raspberries, then another dollop of whipped cream. Continue until glass is full, then garnish with mint leaves or lemon balm.