Description
Celebrate Memorial Day with these easy and delightful desserts that are perfect for gatherings and picnics. These recipes include refreshing fruit salads, simple cakes, and no-bake treats that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pre-made shortcake or sponge cake
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries.
- In a separate bowl, whip the cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Slice the shortcake or sponge cake into layers.
- On a serving platter, layer the cake with the mixed berries and the whipped cream.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with whipped cream on top.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and additional berries if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute any berries for your favorites or what’s in season.
- This dessert can be made a few hours in advance; just keep it chilled until serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 30
Keywords: Memorial Day desserts, easy summer desserts, berry shortcake, no bake desserts, holiday desserts