One of our friends is making red, white, and blue cake pops. But we’re making a very easy—and impressive—red, white, and blue sundae (photo #1).

There’s no better “win” than finding a recipe for a dramatic dessert that can be assembled quickly.

For more July 4th treats, check out these recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, snacks, and drinks.

> The history of the July 4th holiday.

> The history of ice cream.

> The history of the ice cream sundae.
 
 
RECIPE: JULY 4TH SUNDAE
 
Ingredients

 
Preparation

1. SCOOP the ice cream into dishes. You can scoop it in advance and place the balls on a cookie sheet in the freezer until you’re ready to assemble. Cover them with plastic wrap.

2. DRIZZLE some purée and add a few pieces of fruit on top of the ice cream.

3. TOP the ice cream with whipped cream. The photo of the sundae shows a lot of whipped cream.

If you want to pile it high, we recommend stabilized whipped cream, which won’t collapse.

As you layer the whipped cream…

4. DRIZZLE some purée between the “layers” of whipped cream.

5. GARNISH with blueberries and raspberries. Serve.
 
 
 
 

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[1] A red, white, and blue sundae (photo © Saraghina Caffe | Brooklyn | Instagram).

[2] Last year we bought vanilla iced cupcakes and added fresh blueberries and raspberries (photo © Go Bold With Butter).

[3] With a bit more effort, you can buy a pound cake loaf, slice it, and fill it with whipped cream and berries (photo © The Baker Chick).