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Fresh Red White and Blue Dessert Cups Easy Recipe for Summer Parties

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A quick and easy layered dessert featuring fresh strawberries, blueberries, and fluffy whipped cream, perfect for summer parties and patriotic celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt or cream cheese (optional)
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish
  • Optional add-ins: mini chocolate chips or crushed graham crackers

Instructions

  1. Rinse and hull the strawberries, then slice into bite-sized pieces. Rinse the blueberries and pat dry with a paper towel.
  2. In a chilled mixing bowl, pour the heavy cream. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Whip on medium-high speed using an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
  3. If using Greek yogurt or cream cheese, gently fold about ½ cup into the whipped cream with a spatula until combined.
  4. Layer the dessert cups starting with a spoonful of strawberries at the bottom, followed by a layer of whipped cream, then blueberries. Repeat layers until the cup is filled, finishing with a dollop of whipped cream on top.
  5. Garnish each cup with a fresh mint leaf and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Keep mixing bowls and beaters chilled before whipping cream to achieve better volume. Pat blueberries dry to avoid watery dessert. Assemble cups shortly before serving for best texture. Optional add-ins like mini chocolate chips or crushed graham crackers add crunch. For dairy-free version, use coconut cream whipped with maple syrup.

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Keywords: summer dessert, layered dessert, red white and blue dessert, berry dessert, whipped cream dessert, easy summer recipe, patriotic dessert

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