Today, Monday, May 31, 2021, is Memorial Day. It’s a federal holiday in the United States.
The purpose is for honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who have died
in the performance of their military duties.
This holiday is observed annually by Americans on the last Monday of May.
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorial_Day
Made a quick and easy dessert using the Patriotic colors of red, white & blue.
It’s refreshing and involves a healthy dose of fruit.
Here I used strawberries and blueberries.
You can use wafer cones or sugar cones.
Top off with red, white and blue Sprinkles for a Patriotic theme.
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PATRIOTIC THEMED
BERRY ICE CREAM CONES
By Carmen of Baking is my Zen
This is a loose recipe. Therefore, add amounts to your liking. Start with the amount of ice cream desired and embellish with berries.
INGREDIENTS:
Vanilla Bean ice cream [or your favorite flavor]
Strawberries
Blueberries
Ice cream cones [wafer or sugar cones]
Red, white & blue Sprinkles
DIRECTIONS:
PREP FRUIT:
Rinse, dry and cut a few strawberries into small pieces. Set aside.
Rinse and dry a handful of blueberries. Set aside.
ASSEMBLE THE BERRY ICE CREAM CONES:
Scoop vanilla ice cream into a bowl.
Toss in the strawberries and blueberries.
Gently combine fruits with ice cream.
Set in freezer for a few minutes.
Using an ice cream scooper, scoop the fruit filled ice cream into cones.
Adorn with red, white & blue Sprinkles over top.
Enjoy immediately!
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RECIPE PHOTO TUTORIAL
By Carmen Ortiz of Baking Is My Zen
PATRIOTIC THEMED BERRY ICE CREAM CONES
DIRECTIONS:
PREP FRUIT:
Rinse, dry and cut a few strawberries into small pieces. Set aside.
Rinse and dry a handful of blueberries. Set aside.
ASSEMBLE THE BERRY ICE CREAM CONE:
Scoop vanilla ice cream into a bowl.
Toss in the strawberries and blueberries.
Gently combine fruits with ice cream.
Set in freezer for a few minutes.
Using an ice cream scooper, scoop the fruit filled ice cream into cones.
Adorn with red, white & blue Sprinkles over top.
Memorial Day ~ May 31, 2021
“Our Flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.”– Unknown
~ Carmen
Baking is my Zen
…sweet nibbles for the soul
For savory dishes, visit my other blog, sometimes SAVORY.
Photography by Carmen Ortiz.
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Not to be used without permission.
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