Have you ever seen the ridiculously professional-looking food creations scattered all over bulletin boards on Pinterest and wonder if anyone normal can ever make them look as good? Well, this average Jane has taken to the Pinterest recipe grind to find five simple (and tasty!) Fourth of July recipes just in time for BBQ and “Darty” season that actually turn out similar to their Pinterest look-alikes. Get in the patriotic spirit with these unique and tasty treats, complete with my own tips and tricks! Now, you can party more and stress less while being the culinary envy of your social circle.
Tri-Color Toast
Supplies needed: Cream Cheese, Red Jelly, Bread, Blueberries and a Banana.
You can even be patriotic first thing in the morning with this multi-fruit flavored toast! Simply toast pieces of bread until they are firm, then layer cream cheese and strawberry, raspberry or cherry jelly to make the flag’s red stripes. Place blueberries in the left upper corner to make up the blue part of the flag. The look is completed by small slices of fresh banana to be the white stripes.
*My tip: The longer you leave the toast in the toaster, the easier everything will spread.
Taste: 2 stars
Easiness: 4 stars
Looks: 3 stars
Liberty Libations
Supplies needed: Sobe Pina Colada, Cranberry Juice, Blue Gatorade.
If you get assigned to drink duty, there’s a way to make it festive! Perfect for the beach, parks or your own backyard, this patriotic punch will both quench thirst and impress guests. The secret to the color separation is the sugar content; the drink with the highest amount of sugar goes on the bottom and so forth. If you feel extra ambitious, serve the punch in mason jars or adorn the cup with red, white and blue ribbon. For a small firework surprise, line the mouth of each glass with pop rocks, similar to how you would use salt on a margarita.
*My tip: Use lots of ice! The ice will help the colors separate much better. These can also be an adult version drinks, replicated with colored alcohols; just make sure they have different sugar contents.
Taste: 2 stars
Easiness: 4 stars
Looks: 4 stars
Star-Spangled Pie
Supplies needed: Cream Cheese (softened), Chocolate Chip Cookies, Sugar, Lemon Juice, Whipped Topping (such as Cool Whip), Pie Crust, and Sprinkles.
For those who love the taste of cheesecake, this pie is an interesting twist on the original. Nice and light for summer, it blends cream cheese and Cool Whip with chocolate chip cookies. Topped with patriotic sprinkles, this pie is both delicious and hassle-free!
*My tip: Store the pie in the freezer until you are ready to leave to avoid it getting runny. It also tastes much better cold!
Taste: 4 stars
Easiness: 4 stars
Looks: 3 stars
Firework Flag Dip
Supplies needed: Softened Butter, Softened Cream Cheese, Peanut Butter, Vanilla Extract, Powdered Sugar, Mini Chocolate Chips and Sprinkles.
For those who love to eat peanut butter out of a jar with a spoon, this dip is a great way to bring your food passion to the party. Comprised mostly of peanut butter and chocolate chips, this moldable dip looks great in American flag form! The sprinkles are what complete the look, creating an adorable mini flag to dip pretzels, cookies, or you can even just use your spoon.
*My tip: This dip is not just suited for July 4th! Try a heart for Valentine’s Day, a clover for St. Patrick’s or even a pumpkin for Halloween. The ingredients make for a dough-like dip, so it’s easy to shape into various designs.
Taste: 4 stars
Easiness : 2 stars
Looks : 4 stars
White Hot Strawberries
Supplies needed: White Chocolate Chips, Strawberries, Blue Sprinkles
This twist on the classic strawberry and chocolate combination is summer suited! Representing all three of America’s colors, these strawberries are a great last minute masterpiece. Perfect as either an appetizer or dessert, this dish will surely be the first plate to be emptied at your July 4th BBQ.
*My tip: Dipping the strawberries in the chocolate is more complicated than it looks. I found that if you dip and let the chocolate cool almost all the way before lightly rolling it in sprinkles, it looks more even and professional.
Taste: 4 stars
Easiness: 2 stars
Looks: 4 stars
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