Treats such as cherry pie, strawberry-rhubarb pie, a flag cake, or red, white, and blue muffins are always a hit on an American holiday such as Memorial Day, July 4th or Labor Day.
However, you are not limited by these choices. You can make almost any dessert special for the occasion with a quick little candy treat. Cakes, pies, cookies, and bars can all be made patriotic and festive with them, and you can even place a candy garnish or two gently on the top of a pudding or custard (or on a plate beside them.)
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| I decorated individual servings of white chocolate mousse with snowflake candy decorations for a fancy winter party. |
Even if you buy a dessert instead of making one, you can make it more special with this decorating trick!
How to Make Candy Garnishes for Desserts
All that you need is a few minutes and:
