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Red, White and Blue Ice Cream Sundaes

Give your ice cream some patriotic pizzazz with this berrylicious treat. Adapted with permission from Good Housekeeping Blend It

INGREDIENTS conv. chart U.S. Metric

1.5 cup(s) (or both) strawberries or raspberries, plus extra for garnish
.75 cup(s) confectioners’ sugar
2 teaspoon(s) lemon juice
1.5 cup(s) (or both) blueberries or blackberries , plus extra for garnish
1 pint(s) vanilla ice cream
(optional) whipped cream, for garnish
(optional) maraschino cherries and/or decorative sprinkles, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

  1. Purée strawberries or raspberries in a blender. Sift 1/4 to 1/3 cup of the confectioners’ sugar on top (depending on how sweet the berries are); blend until smooth. Stir in 1 tsp. of the lemon juice. Spoon a few tablespoons of the red berry sauce into each of 4 dessert glasses (set aside any extra sauce for garnish).
  2. Purée strawberries or raspberries in a blender. Sift 1/4 to 1/3 cup of the confectioners’ sugar on top (depending on how sweet the berries are); blend until smooth. Stir in 1 tsp. of the lemon juice. Spoon a few tablespoons of the red berry sauce into each of 4 dessert glasses (set aside any extra sauce for garnish).
  3. Dollop 1 scoop of the ice cream on top of red berry sauce in each glass. Top with a few tablespoons of the blueberry sauce and another scoop of ice cream (or two!). Top with fresh berries and any extra sauce. Garnish with berries, whipped cream, maraschino cherries and/or sprinkles, if you like.
red white and blue ice cream sundaes
Photo: Brian Hagiwara

COOKING INFO

Serves 4
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Yield 4 servings
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving)

Calories 303
Total Fat 12g
Saturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 45mg
Sodium 45mg
Total Carbohydrate 48g
Dietary Fiber 3g
Sugars --
Protein 3g
Calcium --
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