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Stars and Stripes Forever Dessert

Stars and Stripes Forever Dessert
Served with a creamy, full-bodied dip, sugared puff pastry stars and a fresh berry medley make a festive dessert. It's pretty, delicious and easy to prepare for the Fourth of July or any summer gathering. —Gail Sykora, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
8 ServingsPrep: 30 min. Bake: 10 min. + cooling

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar
  • 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
  • 1-1/2 cups fresh raspberries
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream

Directions

  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry to 1/8-in. thickness.
  • Cut with floured star-shaped cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on
  • parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 8-10
  • minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Brush lightly
  • with water and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine berries and 1/4 cup sugar; set aside. In a
  • small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add remaining
  • sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Place sour cream in a small
  • serving bowl; fold in whipped cream.
  • Place bowl on a serving platter. Spoon berry mixture onto platter;
  • top with pastry stars. Yield: 8 servings.
© Taste of Home 2013

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Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 332 calories, 19 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 40 mg cholesterol, 123 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 4 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2013