There is no shortage of patriotic holidays, just begging me make something in red, white and blue to celebrate the occasion. Whether it be Memorial Day, Independence Day or Labor Day, I never turn down the chance to have a BBQ with family. We like to enjoy items on the grill like cheeseburgers or steaks and serve them up with some deliciously easy salads and sweet corn. But there is no easier way to make a colorful patriotic dish than with dessert. Berries are just such a delicious choice and a good way to enjoy the fruits of the season.
Because I’m part of the Kraft Tastemaker blogging program, I’ve been spending even more time on the Kraft website looking at recipes. I recently came across this awesome Flat Bottom Fruit Pie. I loved the idea of this using a ready-t- use pie crust but I happened to have a left over pastry sheet sitting in my freezer. I thought I it would be a great substitute. I also switched out the peaches for strawberries so I could stick with the red, white and blue theme and went with cheesecake pudding to shake things up.
- 1 ready-to-bake puff pastry sheet (1/2 of 17.3 oz. pkg.)
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon sugar
- 1-1/4 cups half-and-half
- 1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Cheesecake Flavor Instant Pudding
- 1 cup thawed COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
- ½ cup fresh raspberries
- Thaw pastry sheet according to package instructions.
- Preheat oven to 400ºF.
- Unfold pastry sheet on floured surface and slice along the seams to make three equal sized sections. Place on two baking sheets lined with parchment paper or silicone baking sheets. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the tops of two of the pastry sheet sections.
- Bake 15 or until a golden brown. Move to wire racks and cool completely.
- Beat pudding mix and half-and-half in medium bowl with whisk 2 minutes. Fold in COOL WHIP. Refrigerate until ready to use, at least 5 minutes.
- Split each pastry into two layers so you have six layers in all. Spread pudding mixture on one layer and top with berries. Repeat layers and continue with second dessert, making sure the two sugared layers are on top. Garnish with any excess pudding or COOL WHIP and berries.
- Refrigerate for one hour (or up to four) and use a serrated knife for easier slicing.
I used cheesecake pudding but so many other flavors would taste great as well such as vanilla, french vanilla, coconut cream (with a little toasted coconut even), lemon, etc. The possibilities are endless.
My raspberries were huge so I cut them in half as well so they would lay flat and I could spread them out better throughout the layers.
I thought this dessert might be very difficult to cut but I found that by waiting an hour and using a serrated knife, it was actually quite easy.
What is your favorite Patriotic dessert?
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Disclosure: This post was created for the Kraft Tastemaker Blogger Program. All thoughts remain my own and are not influenced by the monetary compensation received.
Tiffany Schmidt says
August 13, 2013 at 2:55 pmOh wow, this is really pretty! I can’t believe we’re discussing labor day already. It feels like summer just started….
Emilie says
August 13, 2013 at 7:38 pmI know, it makes me sad! Especially when this summer we’ve had below average temps so I didn’t really feel like we had much of a summer. I am however looking forward to school starting and getting into a nice routine. 🙂
Mer says
August 13, 2013 at 8:17 pmThat looks so pretty! I love using fresh fruit in my desserts and this really showcases it. I might try this for my next bbq.
Robin O says
August 14, 2013 at 6:52 amGorgeous! You are so talented. I definitely agree that berry-based dishes are the best patriotic desserts!
Felicia says
August 14, 2013 at 2:13 pmI want this in my belly now!!! Great job Emilie!
vickie couturier says
August 14, 2013 at 4:28 pmthat looks so good,,wish I could taste it
Sandy VanHoey says
August 15, 2013 at 9:53 amI have never used the pastry sheets but I need to try these out. I have seen so many great recipes using these…like yours. They look great!
Betsy Barnes says
August 16, 2013 at 8:08 pmThis looks so beautiful! I usually make cupcakes with red, white and blue icing for patriotic celebrations, might give this a try for Labor Day 🙂
Julie Wood says
August 17, 2013 at 9:42 amI love Puff Pastry with desserts and this dessert looks nice and refreshing for a Labor Day dessert. I like the berries and the look of this dessert! I have to make it! Thanks!
Brenda rodriguez says
August 17, 2013 at 12:56 pmI like this look
Michelle McCulloch says
August 17, 2013 at 6:08 pmLooks perfect for outdoor party..and very simple! Thank you soo much for the recipe!
April Conn says
August 17, 2013 at 7:36 pmwow these look so yummy and easy to make!
Michelle Hudak says
August 18, 2013 at 12:56 amWhat a perfect dessert…I can’t wait to try it at our next family picnic
Sarah L says
August 18, 2013 at 1:55 amPatriotic or not – this is beautiful and I can’t wait to eat it.
Emilia says
August 18, 2013 at 8:12 pmlike the detail, perfect recipe for this time of year with all the fresh fruit
Jerri Davis says
August 20, 2013 at 10:35 amThis is a beautiful desert that looks wonderful I would love try this out so I pinned it and Thank you, Jerri Davis
Isabel says
August 20, 2013 at 11:13 amLook delicious and easy to make
Thanks for sharing
Elena says
August 20, 2013 at 11:27 amLooks amazing! Than you for the recipe!
Jean says
August 20, 2013 at 1:18 pmThis looks incredible and right to my family’s tastes. I love it when desserts contain fresh fruit. Yum!
Meg Tucker says
August 22, 2013 at 5:00 amThis looks like something from a bakery. Very pretty and I love how it’s made with the puff pastry! Classy!
Meg Tucker says
August 26, 2013 at 6:16 amNever used pastry sheets before and I think it’s about time! Wow…this summer really flew by ( for me( and hard to believ labor day is almost here! We’ll have one last neighborhood BBQ for Labor Day .
gala says
August 26, 2013 at 9:35 amOh my, looks mouthwatering …
Patty White says
August 27, 2013 at 8:13 amI just love recipes like this one! you could actually swap the fruit for others at different holidays!
alicia k (Petite Pilates Pixie) says
August 29, 2013 at 7:14 ami’ve done this with angel food cake and its been good
Donna L says
August 29, 2013 at 9:35 amThis dessert looks delicious and so easy to make..
AmyK says
August 29, 2013 at 1:47 pmWow…that looks yummy. I think I am going to try making it this weekend for our Labor Day get together. My daughter LOVES all berries so I am sure she will be a fan 🙂 Thanks
Sarah L says
August 30, 2013 at 1:27 amIt’s a good concept for using other seasonal fruits.
Cristina Gomez Ruiz says
August 30, 2013 at 1:45 pmThis looks so beautiful !!!!! ….. this is good for my kids 🙂
John says
August 30, 2013 at 5:28 pmYour Patriotic Layered Berry Dessert looks so delicious! I like that it is fairly easy to make with easy ingredients also. My family would really enjoy this not only for the Summer, but year around!