Celebrate with Fun & Flavor: Easy 4th of July Dessert Cups & Jello Shots!

The 4th of July is all about celebrating freedom, fireworks, and of course, delicious food! This year, ditch the stress of complicated desserts and impress your guests with these easy and festive red, white, and blue treats.

Patriotic Cake Cups:

These adorable cake cups are bursting with flavor and come together in no time. Here's what you'll need:

• Box of yellow cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)

• Graham crackers

• Frozen strawberries

• Raspberries

• Fresh lemon juice

• Coconut sugar

• Fresh strawberries (additional)

• Cream cheese

• Vanilla extract

• Powdered sugar

• Heavy whipping cream

• Blueberries

Berry Delight:

1. Whip up a quick and easy berry sauce by blending frozen strawberries and raspberries with fresh lemon juice and coconut sugar.

2. Cube some fresh strawberries and toss them in the berry sauce.

3. Creamy Magic: In a separate bowl, cream together softened cream cheese, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar.Beat in freshly squeezed lemon juice for a touch of tang.

4. In another bowl, whip heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold this whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.

Assembly Time:

1. Layer the fun in your serving cups! Start with crumbled graham crackers for a delightful textural contrast.

2. Add cubed yellow cake (bake according to box instructions) followed by a dollop of the cream cheese mixture.

3. Spoon in some of the berry mixture with fresh strawberries, then top it all off with a generous piping of the remaining cream cheese mixture and a sprinkle of blueberries.

Red, White, & Boozy (Optional):

Looking for an adult twist? Consider adding a splash of Kettle One vodka to the berry sauce or the unflavored gelatin mixture (for the jello shots) for a fun, boozy twist!

Simple Layered Jello Shots:

These festive jello shots are a breeze to make and perfect for a touch of boozy fun!

• Red and blue flavored gelatin (store-bought)

• Unflavored gelatin

• Hot water

• Cold water

• Sweetened condensed milk

• Kettle One vodka (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the red and blue jello according to package directions. Let them set in separate containers.

2. To make the white layer, bloom the unflavored gelatin in hot water for a few minutes. Stir in cold water and sweetened condensed milk. Add Kettle One if desired.

3. Once the red and blue jello layers have set, carefully pour the white layer on top. Let everything chill and set completely.

The Perfect 4th of July Treat:

These easy and delicious dessert cups and jello shots are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! With their festive colors and refreshing flavors, they're the perfect way to celebrate Independence Day.

So whip up a batch, grab your sparklers, and enjoy a fun-filled 4th of July!