We are coming upon the season of all things red, white, and blue! We will be grilling and chilling with family and friends. Maybe camping in the great outdoors or enjoying days in the water. This holiday is a time to celebrate, but there are also great treats to make with your kids. These 4th of July treats, guaranteed to please your crowd, require less baking and more memory-making.
Almost Homemade Pound Cake Trifle
Look in your grocery’s freezer section for any vanilla pound cake. Grab one along with instant vanilla pudding, whipped cream, and strawberries. Whip up the pudding according to the directions, cut up that cake and strawberries, then get those littles to help you make the layers. You can mix the whipped cream with the pudding or add the whipped cream to the very top. Make it fun and mix it up! No baking, no fuss.
American Flag Tray
No recipe here either! Gather all the red, white and blue treats you can find and layer each on a tray. Think blueberries, yogurt-covered pretzels and/or raisins, strawberries, and cherries, too! Arrange as close to a flag as possible then stand back to admire your Pinterest-worthy creation.
Fruit Sparklers
If you have a small star cookie cutter on hand, cut a watermelon into little stars and arrange at the top of a kabob stick. Add a handful of blueberries to the bottom, and boom – a fruit sparkler for your guests. Bonus – it’s a nice break from all the sugar. You’re welcome, moms!
Red, White, and Blue Charcuterie
Take that same small cookie cutter and find your favorite sliced cheese to cut out some stars. Use these cheesy stars to decorate a festive charcuterie board – crackers, sliced meats, fruit, olives and nuts. These boards are always a hit at gatherings. Add things red, white, and blue to complete your festive feast!
July 4th Jello Cups
For this less of a mess treat, get small plastic cups from a local grocery or party supply store. Make strawberry Jello and blue Jello. Now, have your kids simply layer Jello, whipped cream, more Jello, and top with mixed fruit. Your smaller guests will be able to grab one and go!
Happy Birthday to the USA!
Houston Moms, what are you plans for the 4th? If you are the host, tell us what you’re making. Even better, let us know if you make one of our 4th of July treats!