Best Star Spangled Fruit Platter Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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STAR-SPANGLED FRUIT SKEWERS RECIPE BY TASTY



Star-Spangled Fruit Skewers Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: strawberry, bananas, blueberry, wooden skewers

Provided by Mercedes Sandoval

Categories     Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 8 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups strawberry, halved
5 bananas, sliced into 1-inch pieces
½ cup blueberry
8 wooden skewers

Steps:

  • For 3 of the skewers add one strawberry and one banana, alternating colors until you have about 2 inches left on the end of skewer. To represent the flag, start with a strawberry and end with a strawberry. Then add 5 blueberries to the end. Set on the left side of a platter or tray.
  • For the rest of the skewers, add alternating strawberries and bananas until you run out of room on your skewer, again starting and ending with strawberries. Set to the right of the other skewers.
  • Bring to your party, serve, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 15 grams

STAR-SPANGLED PARFAITS



Star-Spangled Parfaits image

The best time for this dessert is midsummer, when the blueberries are thick in our northern woods. Red raspberries can be added to the mixed berries, too, to brighten the patriotic colors.-Anne Theriault, Wellesley, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups fresh strawberries, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 cups fresh blueberries
4 teaspoons reduced-fat raspberry walnut vinaigrette
3/4 cup fat-free vanilla or strawberry Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons minced fresh mint
Unsweetened shredded coconut, optional

Steps:

  • Place strawberries and blueberries in separate bowls. Drizzle each with 2 teaspoons vinaigrette; toss to coat. In a small bowl, mix yogurt and mint., Spoon strawberries into 4 parfait glasses. Layer each with yogurt mixture and blueberries. If desired, top with coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 7g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

STAR-SPANGLED FRUIT TART



Star-Spangled Fruit Tart image

This crispy, creamy dessert is perfect for a Fourth of July celebration! With patriotic colors and a light, fluffy filling, this summery delight will be the hit of your get-together. -Renae Moncur, Burley, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tube (18 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh raspberries
1 cup halved fresh strawberries

Steps:

  • Press cookie dough onto an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and extract until smooth. Spread over crust. In center of tart, arrange berries in the shape of a star; add a berry border. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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