Description
A festive and refreshing dessert made with layers of fruit, whipped cream, and cake, perfect for celebrating Independence Day.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup raspberries
- 2 cups whipped cream or whipped topping
- 2 cups pound cake or angel food cake, cubed
- Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and prepare the blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries.
- Cut the pound cake or angel food cake into small cubes.
- In clear glasses or jars, layer the ingredients starting with cake cubes, followed by a spoonful of whipped cream, and then a layer of berries.
- Repeat the layers until the glass is full, ending with a dollop of whipped cream and a few berries on top.
- Garnish with mint leaves if desired.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- For a healthier option, use Greek yogurt instead of whipped cream.
- You can substitute any red and blue fruits of your choice.
- Make sure the whipped cream is cold for better texture and layering.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
