Super Festive 4th of July Dessert Board
This festive 4th of July dessert board will be the star of your holiday spread! It’s creamy and sweet assembeled in the form of the American flag, perfect for dipping your favorite snacks. Plus, it’s super fun to put together!
Servings: 15
Calories: 209kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Start by printing out the American flag outline for easy piping later. Set aside.
- Wash and dry all your fresh berries. Then, remove the tops of the strawberries and slice them into 1/4-inch strips. Set aside.1 cup fresh strawberries, 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the softened butter, salt, vanilla, and about half of the powdered sugar. Mix on low until combined, then bump up the speed to medium and mix until fluffy, scraping the sides as needed.1 cup unsalted butter, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 3 cups powdered sugar
- Add the remaining powdered sugar and mix on low until combined. If the frosting appears dry, add a dash of water or milk.3 cups powdered sugar
- Mix until well combined and fluffy.
- Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. On wooden tray with a flat surface, place your printed flag outline under a piece of parchment paper.
- Pipe straight rows of frosting on the parchment for the red and white stripes of the flag, leaving the blue corner empty for now.
- Start placing the strawberries in horizontal lines to create the red stripes, leaving the white stripes empty. Alternate 13 rows of red and white, beginning and ending with red. Cut strawberries as needed to fit nicely in the rows.1 cup fresh strawberries
- Pipe the remaining corner of the flag with frosting and cover this area with a single layer of blueberries (here's a challenge for you - can you do exactly 50?).1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- Refrigerate your buttercream board for an hour to firm up a little.
- Before serving, surround your flag buttercream with an assortment of dippers such as Oreos, pretzels, wafer cookies, crackers, chocolate candies, and more. Place your board at the center of your dessert table and watch it wow the crowd!
Notes
Use Fresh Berries: Fresh berries will make a significant difference in the taste and appearance of your 4th of July dessert board board.
Bring Butter to Room Temperature: Ensure your butter is softened to room temperature before making the buttercream. This helps achieve a smooth and fluffy consistency.
Assemble with Care: When arranging the assorted dippers around your patriotic buttercream board, place them gently to avoid disturbing the details or formation of your frosting design. Use small serving utensils or tongs to handle the snacks without causing any unintended smudges or shifts. Place the smaller items around the edges of the board where the frosting is piped and assemble the larger items behind.
Keep It Cool: Store your buttercream board in the fridge until just before serving to keep it fresh.
Serve Immediately: Once the board is out of the fridge, serve it immediately to maintain the best texture and taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 382IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.1mg