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I can't believe the 4th is this weekend. Do you have fun fireworks and BBQ's planned to celebrate our wonderful country?
We are going to be busy hanging out with friends, grillin' up some serious food, lighting off fireworks, going to parades, and trying to stay cool. I am quite excited, almost as much as the kids, but's that is probably because I am in charge of the desserts and I can't wait.
These strawberries are perfect for a party. They are so easy but fit the 4th of July theme so well. The best part is that every person I know loves dipped strawberries. And all it takes are a few ingredients, even better!
4th of July Dipped Strawberries
Strawberries, rinsed and dried (very important that they are dry)
White Candy Melts (I prefer Wiltons) or Almond Bark
Blue Candy Melts
1. In microwave safe bowl put white candy melts or almond bark. Microwave for 1 minute. Stir and return to microwave. Microwave for 30 second intervals, stirring between each one, until candy melts are melted and smooth. Dip strawberries, shake off excess, and place on wax paper to set up. Repeat with all strawberries. Let sit until candy is hardened.
2. Repeat the same procedure with melting blue candy melts as white. Dip strawberries in blue. Do this part quickly so the white doesn't melt into the blue. Lay on wax paper and let harden. Repeat with all strawberries. Serve, eat, and enjoy!
And if you feel like making something a little more involved, this Red Velvet Cupcake is perfect for the 4th. Add some blueberries and you are ready to go!
14 comments:
Love the strawberries -
These are awesome! What a great thing to take to a party! Thanks for sharing.
xo,
Sena
I've seen tons of dipped strawberries, but never red white and blue ones. Fantastic idea!
:)
ButterYum
Awesome idea! These are perfect...thanks for sharing! I'm bringing these over to a friends get together on the 4th!
LOVE these!
Thanks for linking up! I featured your post in my wrap up today http://tidymom.net/2011/im-lovin-it-wrap-up-4th-of-july-ideas/
Have a great holiday!
I love your post and all of your holiday spirit! I'm visiting from Be Different Act Normal! I’m hosting my first ever blog party and its all 4th of July-all Red, White, and Blue! I’d love for you to link up and share with me!
http://notsosimplehousewife.blogspot.com/2011/07/4th-of-july-link-party.html
Hope to see you over at my place soon!
Kaitlin-The Not So Simple Housewife
http://notsosimplehousewife.blogspot.com
Hi! I'm having a linky party called A Themed Baker's Sunday. Usually I have a theme every week, but this week I want to see what everyone is making for the 4th. I would love if you linked up your delicious and patriotic sweetness!
http://cupcakeapothecary.blogspot.com/2011/07/themed-bakers-sunday-12.html
Alyssa
What a darling idea! Why didn't I think of that?? I LOVE making patriotic themed foods...these are just perfect. I WILL be making them.
easy but really make an appereance, well done!
ooooh they look so delicious! like bomb pops! i have some strawberries in the fridge right now that i might just have to go get some chocolate for. :)
the style projects
These look really cool! I like recipes, but they never come out looking as nice as these dipped strawberries lol. I recently had a giveaway of 4th of July recipes if you'd like to share it. It's a Free 4th of July Recipes ebook. Keep up the delicious and detailed work!
What a great, simple, creative idea. I was wracking my brain trying to come up with different red, white and blue desserts and I wish I saw this before the 4th of July. I love it. I will remember this for next year :)
Ellen
Http://everyday sisters.bloodspot.com
AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME! You are being featured today on my blog. Come by and pick up a button (if you wish), or just stop by and see your recipe feature. Thanks for sharing with us on THIS WEEK'S CRAVINGS!
http://momscrazycooking.blogspot.com/2011/07/top-picks-red-white-and-blue.html
Thank you so much for linking this up! I love it! So cute! Perfect for my first blog party celebrating the 4th of July!
I'm hosting my first ever weekly blog party and it starts today! It is called {re}create into something new! So please link up anything that you have reinvented, repurposed, recycled, revamped, reused, reorganized or redone! http://notsosimplehousewife.blogspot.com/2011/07/recreate-into-something-new-blog-party.html
Thanks again!
Kaitlin--The Not So Simple Housewife
http://notsosimplehousewife.blogspot.com
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