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Patriotic Parfait

Patriotic Parfait by www.whatscookingwithruthie.com

Patriotic Parfait is a mouth-watering dessert that’s a lot of fun to serve this time of year… quick, easy, and delicious!  Perfect.

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Patriotic Parfait

Patriotic Parfait by www.whatscookingwithruthie.com

Patriotic Parfait is quick, easy, and delicious dessert to serve this summer!

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/4 C sugar
  • 1/4 C water
  • 1 C fresh blueberries
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 C light cool whip
  • 10 oz angel food cake, cut into 1-in cubes
  • 2 C strawberries, sliced
  • 1/2 C sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
  • 4 8oz canning jars
  • ribbons, if desired

Instructions

  1. In a small sauce pan, combine water and sugar.
  2. Bring to boil on high; stir in blueberries, lemon juice, and salt.
  3. Cook for 30 seconds or until blueberries burst and liquids colors purple.
  4. Remove from heat.
  5. Let cool completely.
  6. In large bowl combine cooled blueberries and cool whip.
  7. In the bottom of canning jar layer angel food cake, 2 Tbsp strawberries, 2 Tbsp blueberry cool whip.
  8. Repeat layering again, top with 1 Tbsp toasted coconut.
  9. Repeat with additional jars.
  10. Serve and Enjoy!

 

Patriotic Parfait by www.whatscookingwithruthie.com

Patriotic Parfait is the perfect dessert to take along to any BBQ celebrations for the 4th of July that you’ll be going to this year!  Delish and lovely all wrapped up in one!

Plus… you’ll just LOVE  the whole ‘no cooking’ required part of this recipe 🙂

Happy Monday everybody!!  Make it a great one…

xoxo~ Ruthie

Patriotic Parfait on www.cookingwithruthie.com is a mouth-watering dessert that’s a lot of fun to serve this time of year… quick, easy, and delicious!

Chef Ruthie

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Chef Ruthie is a professionally trained chef who specializes in bringing cuisines, cultures and culinary adventures to your kitchen. Chef Ruthie inspires readers to create in the kitchen, explore the world and find joy in all the many aspects of living!

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