Topped with whipped cream and fresh berries, mini brownie bites are the perfect, no-fuss dessert for your 4th of July celebration.
4th of July Traditions
Like so many holidays, the 4th of July in our home is synonymous with two words. Family and food!
Over the years, it has become a tradition to visit my hometown during the 4th. We love to enjoy all of the charm and fun that a small town has to offer. There is a parade, a pancake feed, a fun run, turtle races, and so much more. And, of course, I can’t forget about the fireworks!
But honestly, one of the things that I look forward to the most is my mom’s cooking. My mom is an ah-mazing cook, and everything I know, I learned from her. Every 4th of July, we enjoy spending time in the kitchen together making all of our favorites like cucumber pasta salad and grilled chicken wings. Then there is broccoli salad, potato salad, and jello fluff salad. (Are you sensing a trend?) And there always HAS to be dessert!
Mini 4th of July Brownie Bites
With all of the other food prep, we start to lose a bit of steam when it comes time to make the dessert. Mini 4th of July brownie bites to the rescue!
They are the perfect no-fuss option, and the red and blue berries add a festive pop of color. These bite-sized treats are ready in less than 10 minutes, which means less time spent in the kitchen and more time spent having fun and making memories.
Ingredients For Mini 4th of July Brownie Bites
- 1 package (32 oz.) store-bought brownie bites. For this recipe, I like to use the mini brownies from Target, but any brand will work.
- 1 can whipped cream
- 1/4 carton (4 oz.) strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 carton (3 oz.) blueberries
Instructions For Mini 4th of July Brownie Bites
Remove the brownies from the package and place them on a plate or platter.
Rinse all of the fruit and slice each strawberry into fourths.
Add a dollop of whipped cream to the top of each brownie bite.
NOTE: To save time, I used whipped cream from a can. If you want to make your own, I suggest using this recipe for homemade whipped cream from Sally’s Baking Addiction.
Then top each brownie bite with fresh strawberries and blueberries and enjoy!
As you can see, my whipped cream melted faster than I could snap photos. But melty whipped cream didn’t stop my family from devouring them! And I’m sure they will be a hit with your family and friends too.
That’s it! An easy-peasy, fun, and festive red, white, and blue dessert that’s ready in a snap.
If you need more easy dessert ideas for your 4th of July BBQ, check out my recipe for a summer berry trifle. And for party styling ideas, be sure to read my post with tips for setting a red, white, and blue summer table.
Happy Independence Day!
Recipe for Mini 4th of July Brownie Bites
Mini 4th of July Brownie Bites
Ingredients
- 1 package (32 oz.) store-bought brownie bites
- 1 can whipped cream
- ¼ carton (4 oz.) strawberries, sliced
- ½ carton (3 oz.) blueberries
Instructions
- Wash and cut fruit as needed.
- Add a dollop of whipped cream to the top of each brownie bite.
- Top each brownie bite with fresh strawberries and blueberries and enjoy!
Notes
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I love this fun and festive dessert! I am so excited to feature your post at Tuesday Turn About this week. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much for the feature, Lynne. I appreciate being included in your TTA round-up amongst such wonderful bloggers.
These seriously look SO yummy girl!
They are delish! You can’t go wrong with chocolate and fresh berries. Thank you, Ana!
Those look so pretty and are the perfect touch for a 4th of July celebration.
thank you, Shawna. They are so yummy and a perfect dessert for our Independence Day.
This is my kind of recipe…yummy and quick! I can’t wait to try these! We usually host a 4th of July party and these would be perfect! I love how you and your mom have your special time in the kitchen together! Oh and ps…I want to find out more about these turtle races you speak of! Ha!
Thank you, Kelly! These are super easy to make when you’re in a pinch and soooo addicting! I may or may not have eaten several of them in one sitting. And the turtle races are BYOT…bring your own turtle! Kiddos get to race their turtles on the courthouse lawn. The last turtle standing after several heats of races is declared the winner. The winner gets a trophy, and the turtle gets bragging rights before being returned back to the pond where it came from.😉
This looks so good!
Thank you, Paula. I confess that I have a major sweet tooth. I had a hard time eating just one!😘