Description
Celebrate Memorial Day with these easy and delicious desserts that are sure to impress your guests. From fruity tarts to creamy parfaits, these recipes are perfect for outdoor gatherings and picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix well until crumbly.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust.
- In another bowl, combine whipped cream, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Gently fold in the strawberries and blueberries.
- Pour the berry mixture over the crust and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to set.
- Garnish with mint leaves if desired and serve chilled.
Notes
- You can use other berries like raspberries or blackberries for variation.
- For a healthier option, substitute whipped cream with Greek yogurt.
- This dessert can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Prep Time: 20
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 20