STARS AND STRIPES FOREVER DESSERT

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Served with a creamy, full-bodied dip, sugared puff pastry stars and a fresh berry medley make a festive dessert. It's pretty, delicious and easy to prepare for the Fourth of July or any summer gathering. -Gail Sykora, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 to 2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon coarse sugar
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1-1/2 cups fresh raspberries
1 cup fresh blueberries
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with floured star-shaped cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Brush lightly with water and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Cool., In a large bowl, combine berries and 1/4 cup sugar; set aside. In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add remaining sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Place sour cream in a small serving bowl; fold in whipped cream. , Place bowl on a serving platter. Spoon berry mixture onto platter; top with pastry stars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Nipa Nipa
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This is my go-to dessert for 4th of July. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit.


Shafim Islam
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I've been making this dessert for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect way to end a summer meal.


Nadia Balogun
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This dessert is always a hit at parties. It's so easy to make and it looks so impressive.


Champ 46
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I love that this dessert is so versatile. You can use any kind of berries you like and you can even add other fruits, like bananas or peaches.


Pentecost Jerry
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This is one of my favorite desserts to make in the summer. It's so refreshing and light.


Ehsan Khan
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I made this dessert for my kids' 4th of July party and they loved it. It's a fun and festive way to celebrate the holiday.


Doris Nonye
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This was a great way to use up some leftover berries. It's a simple dessert, but it's really delicious.


malak amin
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This dessert is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for a quick snack.


Szymon Zuchniak
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I'm not a big fan of blueberries, but I really enjoyed this dessert. The whipped cream and strawberries helped to balance out the tartness of the blueberries.


Halima Adegbite
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This was the perfect dessert for my 4th of July party. It was easy to make ahead of time and it looked so festive.


MD Al Mamun Hossain
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I made this dessert for my family's Memorial Day cookout and everyone loved it. It's a great way to celebrate the holiday.


Shahzaib Zafar
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This dessert is so simple to make, but it looks like you spent hours on it. It's definitely a showstopper.


Adam Guymon
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I'm not usually a big fan of fruit desserts, but this one was really good! The combination of berries and whipped cream was perfect.


A Sierra
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This dessert was a hit at my 4th of July party! It's so easy to make and looks so festive.


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