17+ 4th Of July Dessert Recipe Ideas Savor The Mouthwatering Goodness!

Red, White, and Blue Trifle

Ingredients:

• 1 package of white cake mix
• 1 package of instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 cup of milk
• 1 cup of heavy cream
• 1 cup of fresh blueberries
• 1 cup of fresh raspberries
• Whipped cream for topping

Instructions:

1. Prepare the white cake mix according to package instructions and bake in a 9x13 inch pan. Once baked, let it cool completely.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together the vanilla pudding mix and milk until well combined. Set aside.
3. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold in the vanilla pudding mixture until well combined.
4. Cut the cooled cake into small cubes and place half of them in the bottom of a trifle dish.
5. Add a layer of blueberries and raspberries on top of the cake cubes.
6. Add a layer of the vanilla pudding mixture on top of the berries.
7. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used up, ending with a layer of the vanilla pudding mixture on top.
8. Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving.
9. Before serving, top with whipped cream and more berries for garnish.

Star-Spangled Cheesecake Bars

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup of sugar
• 1/2 cup of melted butter
• 4 packages (8 oz each) of cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup of sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 tsp of vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup of raspberry jam
• Red and blue food coloring

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup of sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
3. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes and let it cool.
4. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and 1 cup of sugar until smooth.
5. Add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
6. Stir in the vanilla extract.
7. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust.
8. In a small saucepan, heat the raspberry jam over medium heat until it becomes smooth and liquidy.
9. Divide the mixture into two bowls and add a few drops of red food coloring to one bowl and blue food coloring to the other.
10. Using a spoon, drizzle the red and blue raspberry mixtures over the cheesecake filling and use a toothpick to create a swirl pattern.
11. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set.
12. Let it cool completely before slicing and serving.