Patriotic Dining

by Jessica

Seeing as how tomorrow is the 4th of July, I thought I would post a few patriotic looking desserts! Enjoy!

Stars and Stripes Cake

Prep Time:10 min

Start to Finish:2 hr

Makes:12 servings

1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® yellow cake mix
(Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box)
1 container Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy or Whipped vanilla frosting
1/3 cup fresh blueberries
1 pint fresh strawberries

1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Make and cool cake as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan.
2. Frost with frosting. Arrange berries on frosted cake to make flag design. Serve immediately.
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Brownie 'n' Berries Dessert Pizza

Prep Time:20 min

Start to Finish:2 hr 50 min

Makes:16 servings

1 box (1 lb 6.5 oz) Betty Crocker® Original Supreme brownie mix
(Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box)
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh raspberries
1/2 cup apple jelly

1. Heat oven to 350°F (or 325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom only of 12-inch pizza pan with cooking spray or shortening.
2. In medium bowl, stir brownie mix, pouch of chocolate syrup, water, oil and eggs until well blended. Spread in pan.
3. Bake 28 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out clean or almost clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
4. In small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Spread mixture evenly over brownie base. Arrange berries over cream cheese mixture. Stir jelly until smooth; brush over berries. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until chilled. Cut into wedges. Store covered in refrigerator.