Don’t let the fireworks outshine the true star of 4th of July: dessert!
Independence Day means the freedom to eat dessert first.
Or just dessert all day, right?
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So liberate yourself from the annual tricolor fruit kabobs and try one of these patriotic dessert recipes.
That white stripe, which keeps this dessert patriotic, occurs naturally when the fruit separates during freezing.
Add some blueberries to the mix for a red, white, and blue dessert.
Emily Kinni
Enter thisbrownie recipewith chocolate or vanilla malted milk powder mixed with cocoa powder.
The batter also includes a generous handful of chopped malted milk balls, which is genius.
The result is a confection that is equal parts malty, salty, and sweet.
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Once the marshmallows are done, use cookie cutters to transform them into patriotic star and flag shapes.
The end result is basically a refreshing fruit salad atop a sweet meringue.
In-seasonfresh pineappleand kiwi also work well if you prefer those fruits over berries and mango!
Caitlin Bensel
Serve them with fresh orange slices and cherries for optimal refreshment.
Easy Ice Cream Cake
You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream cake!
Use store-bought cookies to save time and add strawberry ice cream for an extra dose of fruit flavor.
Victor Protasio
Try cutting the cookies with star-shaped cookie cutters for a Fourth of July flair!
Serve warm for the perfect Independence Day treat, and add vanilla ice cream for another layer of yum.
Of course, a little whipped cream is the perfect addition when serving.
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