Host a patriotic bash with dazzling desserts.
It’s easy to throw a 4th of July party that looks like you worked on it for weeks, even if you just started the planning process.
Celebrate the holiday in style with delicious, easy-to-make desserts. With the right recipes, your sweets will be as captivating as the colorful spectacle of fireworks above.
• Hot Cinnamon Fireworks Cake: Crushed cinnamon drops add color and a slight hot cinnamon flavor to the inside of the cake, while simple melted candy details make the cake look like a firework bursting.
• No-Bake Cheesecake Star Pops: Fun star-shaped pops of no-bake cheesecake will be a hit with adults and kids alike. Drizzled or dipped in melted Candy Melts candy, these festive star pops are easy to shape in star-shaped silicone treat molds.
Your party-planning confidence will skyrocket with these delicious dessert ideas from the Wilton test kitchen.
Source: Family Features.
Yield: 6 servings
1 envelope (2-1/4 tsp.) unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup boiling water
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/8 tsp. salt
1 bag (12 ounces) royal blue Candy Melts
(or similar candy wafers) candy
Lollipop sticks
Prepare the six-cavity Mini Star Silicone Mold with vegetable pan spray. In small bowl, combine gelatin, sugar and water; whisk until completely dissolved. In large bowl, beat cream cheese, vanilla and salt with electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add gelatin mixture, beating well. Scrape bottom and sides of bowl. Continue beating until fully combined. Pour into prepared pan. Refrigerate 2 hours or until completely set. Carefully unmold cheesecakes onto cookie pan. Melt small amount of Candy Melts candy. Dip lollipop stick in melted candy and insert 3/4-way into cheesecake stars. Freeze 30 minutes or until firm. In large bowl, melt remaining Candy Melts according to package directions. Drizzle or pipe candy over cheesecake stars as desired. Refrigerate 10 minutes or until set. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Note: Some cream cheeses are firmer than others. Firm is best for this recipe. Choose a brand name, full-fat cream cheese for best results.
Source: Family Features.
