4th of July Fruit Flag
Get ready to wow your Independence Day crowd with this vibrant and patriotic *4th of July Fruit Flag*! This no-bake recipe transforms fresh fruit into a stunning American flag design, perfect for adding a festive touch to your summer celebrations. Juicy strawberries, plump blueberries, and creamy banana slices come together to create a refreshing and healthy dessert that's as fun to make as it is to eat. Arranged on a rectangular platter, this colorful creation is completed with optional honey for a natural sweetness and served alongside fluffy whipped cream for dipping. Ready in just 20 minutes and requiring no cooking, it’s the ultimate easy and family-friendly treat to celebrate the Fourth of July in style.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Strawberries
- 1 cup Blueberries
- 3 Bananas
- 1 cup Whipped cream
- 2 tablespoons Honey (optional)
- 1 Rectangular serving platter or baking sheet
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the strawberries and blueberries. Remove the stems from the strawberries and slice them into thin, even pieces.
Peel the bananas and slice them into approximately 1/4-inch thick rounds.
If using whipped cream straight from a container, ensure it's chilled and ready to use. Alternatively, prepare fresh whipped cream by beating heavy cream with a touch of sugar until soft peaks form.
Lay out a rectangular serving platter or baking sheet to assemble your fruit flag.
Create the 'stars' section of the flag by arranging blueberries in the top left corner of the platter. Aim to fill about 1/3 of the width and 1/2 of the height of the platter for this section.
Form the horizontal red 'stripes' by laying down rows of strawberry slices, leaving a gap between each row for the white 'stripes'. Begin at the top and work your way down.
For the white 'stripes,' use banana slices, placing them in the gaps between the strawberry rows. Repeat the pattern until the platter is filled, mimicking the United States flag.
If desired, drizzle a light amount of honey over the fruit for added sweetness.
Serve the fruit flag immediately with a side of whipped cream for dipping. Enjoy this festive and healthy treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
771 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.2 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 42 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 45 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 160.0 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.0 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 109.9 g | ||
| Protein | 8.2 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 78 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1591 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
