As we're moving into our new place on the 4th of July, we've invited some friends over in the evening to see the flat with the offer of some sort of American-themed dessert. How appropriate that we would gain residential independence (yay, no more flatmates!) on Independence Day. Scouring allrecipes.com for ideas has made me value the 4th of July like I never have before, as meat pies on a rainy winter day just don't compare with parades, summer cookouts, and fireworks. I suppose that's what I get for moving back into the Queen's territory. Any ideas for something incredibly cheap and simple that I can make for about 10 people? What I'd really like to make is a red, white and blue trifle, but in the absence of a trifle bowl (and time) I was thinking about this flag cake instead.-Rachel
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i have a recipe!
ReplyDeleteHoneymaid (or any other graham cracker of your choosing) Cheesecake Topper!
Ingredients:
1-8oz package neufchatel cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup thawed whipped topping
10 graham crackers (20 squares total)
1- 1/2 cups of raspberries and blueberries
Directions:
1. Beat cheese and sugar together until well blended
2. Fold in whipped topping
3. Spread approx 1 tbsp of topping onto graham cracker squares just before serving
4. place blueberries and raspberries on top
It takes about 10 minutes to make and is pretty darn good. Not sure the availability of the fruit but its easy, its red, white and blue and its yummy!
Hope that helps. Miss you 'round these parts :
Cristin
how about a pavlova? you are going to have to learn to make one anyway!!
ReplyDeleteAndrew.