Patriotic ice cream cones are a sweet treat that’s just right for celebrating the Fourth of July!
I have been so inspired by all the cute red, white and blue desserts out there! So festive and fun! I decided I wanted to try something patriotic and sweet, but I don’t have a lot of time right now, so I just did some colorful ice cream cones. Ice cream is the All-American treat, right?
And for some reason, in the summertime, it seems like I put more effort into the main parts of the meal…whatever we are going to grill, and then the salads: potato salad, tossed salad, fruit salad, etc. By the time I start thinking about dessert, I don’t have a ton of energy left, and IÂ certainly am not going to turn on a hot oven, so ice cream desserts are where it’s at! :)
These were so easy, and really tasty. Â Try them, you won’t be disappointed!
Recipe
Patriotic Ice Cream Cones.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
- 12 cups vanilla ice cream
- ¾ cup blueberries rinsed and patted dry
- 8 ice cream cones
- 4 Tablespoons red sprinkles
Instructions
- Line a cookie sheet or plate with waxed paper. Pour some sprinkles in a bowl.
- Put the chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for one minute, then stir, and microwave in 10 second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and melted.
- Take each cone and dip into the melted chocolate, and then into the red sprinkles. Place the dipped cone onto the waxed paper lined cookie sheet. Repeat with each cone. Place the cones on the cookie sheet in the freezer to harden up for a few minutes.
- When you are ready to serve, simply scoop some vanilla ice cream into the cones, and top each one with a few blueberries.
Nutrition
You can use gluten free ice cream cones if needed, and dairy free chocolate chips and dairy free ice cream as well. These patriotic ice cream cones can be customized to fit your family’s dietary needs! :)
Enjoy!
We’re taking it easy this weekend, just grilling, maybe going to a parade, and visiting with our families. What do you have planned? Do you have any patriotic desserts on the menu?
Anonymous
I know blueberries are better but I was thinking if I made this I would use blue sprinkles on top so I wouldn’t have to go to the store. I’m planning jello layered in a trifle bowl – blue jello with blueberries, red jello with strawberries and of course a layer of white whipped cream on top.
Lindy@Itsy Bitsy Paper
Yummy!
I am having a Red, White and Blue Linky Party that I’d love for you to join in on by adding your link!
http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2011/07/red-white-and-blue-linky-party.html
Krystal
oh gosh, that is really cute!! happy 4th! i guess i’m not celebrating it here but i am going to a bbq!!
Kaitlin Saenz
This looks SOO good! 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
Laura@Corner House
These look SO good. I featured this on my blog last night.
Kristin
Simple and tasty!
Christine
What’s better than easy, cute and delicious? Nothing! Especially for a holiday weekend–nice dessert!
Katie @ This Chick Cooks
What a fun and simple idea. Those ice cream cones are adorable. I wanted to invite you to come by for the recipe swap I host every Wedesnday where you can come and show off your best recipes. I’d love for you to stop by :)
Jill
Great idea!!
Jill @ http://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.blogspot.com/
Jenn
This is a great 4th of July barbeque dessert idea!
Jessica
yum!
sarah
such a cute idea! i love it! :) happy 4th of July weekend to you!
Meeling
That looks so yummy!
I haven’t decided on our 4th dessert yet…probably pretty low key, we’ve had a couple of hectic weeks so a nice laid back bbq is order.
Hope you have a great 4th!
Cas
No desserts here! Normally I’m all over it but this year I am just relaxing in the backyard with the fiance, dog and a few friends. :) I might whip something up really quick on Monday but I haven’t even thought about it yet!! We’re keeping it laid back this year. :)
Hope you have a wonderful 4th!