Berries And Stars Recipes

STAR AND STRIPES BERRY TRIFLE

Steps:

• FOR THE STARS:.
• Slice each cake lengthwise into 6 equal pieces. Spread 2 teaspoons jam each on 6 slices and top with remaining slices to create jam sandwiches. Using 2-inch star cookie cutter, cut out 3 stars from each sandwich. Chop remaining sandwich scraps into 1/2 inch pieces. Set aside.
• FOR THE BERRIES:.
• Toss blueberries, 1 tablespoons sugar, and water in bowl. In separate bowl, toss raspberries with remaining sugar. Let sit until sugar dissolves and berries are glossy, about 5 minutes.
• TO ASSEMBLE:.
• Arrange 7 stars upright around bottom of 3-quart trifle dish. Place 2 cups sandwich scraps in center of dish. Arrange 3 cups blueberries around stars, piling blueberries so that they surround all edges of stars. Spread custard in even layer on top of blueberry and cake layer. Place 1 cup sandwich scraps in center of custard layer. Arrange 3 cups raspberries around perimeter of dish. Spread remaining custard in even layer on top of raspberries. Arrange 9 star sandwiches upright around perimeter of dish. Arrange remaining blueberries around stars and pile remaining raspberries in center of dish. Spoon whipped cream on top of of raspberries and top with remaining 2 stars.

BERRIES AND COCONUT CREAM

Steps:

• In a large bowl, gently toss the berries, sugar, and lime juice.
• With an electric mixer, beat the heavy cream and cream of coconut until soft peaks form. Serve with the berries.

BERRY SHORTCAKE STARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450°F. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until mixture looks like fine crumbs. Stir in 1 1/2 cups milk just until blended.
• Place dough on lightly floured surface. Gently smooth into a ball. Knead 20 to 25 times. Roll dough 1/2 inch thick. Cut into 10 stars with floured 3-inch star-shaped cutter. Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
• Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Make pudding mix as directed on package for pudding, using 4 cups milk. Split warm shortcakes. Fill and top shortcakes with pudding, raspberries and blueberries.

STARS AND STRIPES FOREVER DESSERT

Steps:

• 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-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.