4th of July Goodies

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RED, WHITE, BLUE DESSERT
2 -8 ounce packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. almond
2 cups whipping cream, whipped
2e quarts strawberries, halved, divided
2 quarts blueberries

In mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and extracts until fluffy. Fold in whipped cream. Spoon a third of the mixture into a 4-qt. bowl.
Reserve 19 strawberry halves and 1/2 cup blueberries for garnish.
Layer half of the remaining strawberries and blueberries over cream mixture.
Top with another third of the cream mixture and the remaining berries. Spread remaining cream mixture over top.
Use the reserved strawberries and blueberries to make a "flag" on top. Store in the refrigerator. from A Taste of Home-June/July 1999

Flag Cake

Prepare cake as directed on package. Pour batter into 9" x 13" pan.. Bake as directed. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pan; cool completely. Place cake (top side up) back into the cleaned pan. Prick with utility fork at 1/2" intervals. In glass bowl, pour 2 cups of the boiling water over gelatin and stir until Jello is dissolved. Spoon Jello over cake, allowing it to seep into holes before adding more. Refrigerate 3 to 4 hours. Spread whipped topping over top of cake. Place strawberry halves and blueberries over whipped topping to create a flag design. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

4th of July Recipes:

Flag Cake

Fourth Trifle

Firecracker Ribs

Firecracker Barbecue Pork
2# boneless pork loin
3/4 c. barbecue sauce
1/3 c. orange marmalade
½ tsp. hot pepper sauce
1 tsp. horseradish

Season pork with salt and pepper.
Place over indirect heat on medium-hot grill.
Stir together rest of ingredients and baste roast every 8-10 min.
Grill 30-45 min. Discard leftover basting sauce.