RED, WHITE AND BLUE DESSERT RECIPE

It's rich, fresh-tasting dessert. Decorated to resemble a flag, it's perfect for the Fourth of July or any other patriotic occasion.

Prep/Tot Time: 20 mins

Servings       : 18

INGREDIENTS

·         2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened

·         1/2 cup sugar

·         1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

·         1/2 teaspoon almond extract

·         2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped

·         2 quarts strawberries, halved, divided

·         2 quarts blueberries, divided

INSTRUCTIONS

1.   In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and extracts until fluffy. Fold in whipped cream. Place a third of the mixture in a 4-qt. bowl. Reserve 20 strawberry halves and 1/2 cup blueberries for garnish.

2. Layer half of the remaining strawberries and blueberries over cream mixture. Top with another third of the cream mixture and the remaining berries. Spread the remaining cream mixture on top. Use the reserved strawberries and blueberries to make a "flag" on top.

NUTRITION

1 cup: 168 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 44mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein.

Recipe from tasteofhome.com

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