This patriotic dessert is perfect for any summer celebration.
Read the Story Behind the Recipe
You now are able to shop & buy these ingredients online! After you select your market, you decide if you want to have your items delivered or picked up today!
Crust
34 cup Land O Lakes® Butter, softened
12 cup sugar
1 23 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons milk
Filling
34 cup powdered sugar
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
Topping
1 pint (2 cups) strawberries, hulled, halved
14 cup apple jelly, melted
*Substitute 2 1/2 cups of your favorite fruit (kiwifruit, mandarin orange segments, pineapple, etc.) arranged in any design.
STEP 1
Heat oven to 400°F.
STEP 2
Combine butter and sugar in bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Add flour and milk; beat at low speed until well mixed.
STEP 3
Press dough onto bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan. Prick bottom with fork. Bake 14-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely.
STEP 4
Combine all filling ingredients in bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Spread over top of cooled crust. Cover; refrigerate 1-2 hours or until firm.
STEP 5
Arrange fruit on filling in design of American flag just before serving, using strawberry halves for stripes and blueberries for stars. Brush fruit and filling with apple jelly.
Read more about this recipe on Recipe Buzz® Blog.
Read more about this recipe on Recipe Buzz® Blog.
Who needs fireworks when you have such festive desserts? Whether you play up the natural red and blue of berries or go for sprinkles and frosting, you can show your spirit with these darling desserts.
See Recipes
