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May 24, 2017

Patriotic Desserts

Hi there friends! It’s me, Julie from redheadcandecorate.com. It is such a magnificent, warm sunny day here in Southeast Michigan (finally)! The birds are singing, my hostas are in full bloom, and I have a very pregnant robin living in my fern on our front porch. All of these are sure signs that it is indeed late Spring, so that means it’s time for us to think about celebrating our veterans on Memorial Day & of course the Fourth of July isn’t far behind. So, with all of that being said, this month I decided to ask my friends in blog land if I could feature some of their “Patriotic Desserts”. Wow, did they come through for us. I decided to throw in a a couple of mine as well. I hope you enjoy these sweet red, white, and blue desserts as much as I did writing about them.

Oh, but before we get to the recipes, I would like to extend an invitation to you to subscribe to our free weekly newsletter because our DIY Laundry Room reveal is coming up this week! I’m working on the light fixture tonight, and the new rug is in 😀

Patriotic Dessert Recipes

When I was a little girl visiting my best friend’s house, I remember her kind grandpa talking me into trying this easy strawberry dessert made with sour cream and brown sugar. I couldn’t believe how yummy it was. This is a must try.

Strawberry Delight by Julie Redhead Can Decorate

Oh yum! Check out these yummy patriotic desserts that sound simple to make!

Next up, is actually another “gramps” recipe, however this black berry pie recipe comes from my husband’s grandfather, Howie. Ohh, Howie was one of the sweetest men I have ever known and he really could bake up a storm. I never had his pie, but I’ve heard the story from my husband how Howie and Millie would make this black berry pie while they were camping. My husband claims it was the best pie he ever had. I hope you give it try…

Black Berry Pie Recipe by Julie from Redhead Can Decorate

Oh yum! Check out these yummy patriotic desserts that sound simple to make!

Here’s a few more patriotic desserts from our friends in blog land…

Summer Mixed Berry Salad by Pam from House of Hawthornes

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Patriotic Jello Dessert by Heather from Southern State of Mind

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Easy Fourth of July Ice Cream Sandwiches by Jennifer from The Craft Patch

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Berry Shortcake Trifle by Nancy from Artsy Chicks Rule

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Red, White, and Blue Sparkler Sugar Cookies by Lynn from Nourish and Nestle

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Easy Strawberry Shortcake Recipe by Tammy from Pink Peppermint Design

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Easy Fruity Patriotic Dessert by Wendi from H20 Bungalow

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Happy Memorial Day!

Love, Julie

Oh yum! Check out these yummy patriotic desserts that sound simple to make!


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  1. Wendi@H2OBungalow says

    May 25, 2017 at 4:09 AM

    Love your collection of recipes! Thanks so much for including my Easy Fruity Patriotic Desert. Pinned and shared your fun collection!

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  2. Diana Lopes says

    June 13, 2017 at 5:52 AM

    Loving the patriotic desserts, will try some of these for the 4th of July. I’m curious about that shortcake recipe, looks delicious.

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