Red, White and Blue Ice Cream Sundaes

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

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Directions

1. Purée strawberries or raspberries (or both) in a blender. Sift 1/2 cup of the confectioners’ sugar on top (depending on how sweet the berries are); blend until smooth. Stir in 1 teaspoon 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 blueberries or blackberries (or both) in a blender. Sift the remaining 1/2 cup of the confectioners’ sugar on top (depending on how sweet the berries are); blend until smooth. Stir in remaining 1 teaspoon of the lemon juice.
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.

From Good Housekeeping Blend It!i ©September 2003 Hearst Books - Buy the book

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