This year has gone by so quickly. I can’t believe that summer is already in full swing and that the 4th of July is almost here. We always get together with friends and family to celebrate the 4th of July, and we like to make sure that the occasion is fun and festive. We’re usually in charge of dessert, and this year I thought I would create something that is not only fun to eat but also has a colorful and patriotic presentation. This makes it ideal for a 4th of July party or get-together. I also wanted something that was refreshing since we will be spending a lot of time outdoors.
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I love summers in Florida. Yes, they can be a little hot, but you don’t really mind the heat when you are at the beach, and we spend a lot of time at the beach. Sometimes I do get a bit nostalgic remembering the summers I spent back home in Guatemala.
So for this recipe, I wanted to incorporate a flavor that always brings back memories of summer and the volcanic black-sand beaches back home: coconut. I remember my parents always stopping at Sarita, an ice cream shop on the way to the beach, and I would always get coconut ice cream.
My kids really like the Snack Pack Juicy Gels, and we usually have some around the house. Now they come in a new, larger presentation with 60% more per cup, and the bigger cups with more product are ideal for what I had in mind.
I started by designing a printable 4th of July cake banner and used two red-and-white paper straws, some twine, and 4th of July-themed ribbon to decorate the cups. Then I used the Juicy Gel to create some tropical-flavored cups, which I combined with coconut ice cream, fresh fruit, and Reddi-wip whipped cream.
The cups will be a huge hit at your 4th of July party! My kids love them, and so do the adults. The best part is how easy it was to put these together; even the kids helped, if eating half the Juicy Gels can be considered help. You can download the free printable 4th of July cake banner HERE and make it at home.
I bought the Juicy Gels at my local Walmart, and while I was there, I discovered the new Snack Pack Pudding Bars. My little guy is a fan of the chocolate pudding snack packs. We buy them every week, so I was excited to find these new snacks that have the pudding baked right into them because they are great to take on the road!
I’ve shared our favorite way to use Snack Pack Juicy Gels with you. I’d love to hear about yours! Leave a comment sharing your favorite easy recipe!
4th of July Fruity Cups
Patriotic dessert cups layered with gelatin cubes, coconut ice cream, fresh blueberries and raspberries, and topped with whipped cream.
Ingredients
- 1 pack of Snack Pack Juicy Gels (4 cups)
- ½ cup coconut ice cream (about 2 tbsp per cup)
- 1 cup blueberries
- ½ cup raspberries
- Redii-wip whipped cream, for topping
Instructions
Remove the gel from the cups and cut it into small cubes.
Put a few tablespoons of the cubed Juice Gel back in the cups to create a layer about 1 inch deep.
Add a couple of tablespoons of coconut ice cream.
Add a layer of fresh blueberries.
Top with whipped cream and decorate with blueberries and raspberries.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 94Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 2mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 4gSugar: 12gProtein: 1g
Nutritional values are estimates calculated using standard databases. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients and brands used.
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These are so fun and sound delicious! The perfect refreshing treat for a 4th of July bash–I hope you all enjoy it! #client
These look so cute and fun to make! Thank you for the printable!
Que linda idea para celebrar en familia!
Que buena idea Cesar, mis hijos mueren por las juicy gel cups y a mi me encanta el helado de coco! Gracias
That recipe is the perfecto representation of BB & Sweetie’s union. American July 4th, Cuban Coconuts, and the mixture of both makes a heck of a holiday!! I think BB will be making this one. BB2U
I love the colors! Nice idea 🙂
Me encanta, ideal para este 4 de Julio, muchas gracias por compartirlo, espero que pasará un lindo día del Padre con su hermosa familia. Saludos y
¡FELIZ DÍA!ॐ
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