Easy summer dessert involving chocolate, candy, brownies, and your favorite ice-cream! Great for a 4th of July Treat! Red, White, and Blue Ice Cream & Brownie Parfaits.
Red, White, and Blue Ice Cream & Brownie Parfaits
I am feeling patriotic so in the spirit of all things patriotic, I am just going to pledge allegiance to our Red, White, and Blue Ice Cream & Brownie Parfaits. Showing die-hard loyalty to such a delicious creation isn’t very hard to do, especially when it’s this good. Check your calendar ’cause summertime in the good ole U.S. of A means there is gonna be a fair share of celebrating and honoring our heroes (as it should be). And having served in the United States Air Force, I get it. I have innumerable reasons to be equally proud to have served. And doubly appreciative and thankful for all of the men and women soldiers who served before, and those who are actively serving. And my hat is off, and my head is bowed for those brave Americans who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Related: If you love Red, White, and Blue, be sure to get our Captain America’s Patriotic drink (perfect for kids and adults!)
So, if you know, a veteran thank a veteran and shower them with lots of respect and love. And who can forget our national birthday? This year we will mark 240 years of independence and democracy! And yes, THERE IS something pretty darn important behind all of those hot dogs, hamburgers, parades, and spectacular fireworks. So, in honor of all of our veterans (past, present, and future) and with a nod to July 4th The Worthey’s are throwing our red, white and blue hat into the ring with a very star-spangled dessert!
And this isn’t just any old parfait either, nope not even close. We went big and baked up our favorite double chocolate and cherry brownie, added creamy scoops of cookie dough ice cream and fresh sweet strawberries, and a cherry on top (literally there is a real cherry on top). But the real “cherry” on top is the special edition M&M’s® Red, White, Blue Milk Chocolate, M&M’s® Red, White, & Blue Peanut and Skittles® Red, White, & Blue layered ever so sweetly throughout this mouthwatering dessert.
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup mixed with M&M’s® Red, White, & Blue Milk Chocolate, M&M’s® Red, White, & Blue Milk Peanuts, and Skittles® Red, White, & Blue
- 1/2 Double Chocolate Cherry Brownie (or your favorite box or scratch brownie recipe)
- 1 cup Cookie Dough Ice Cream (or your favorite ice cream)
- 2-3 sliced fresh strawberries
- 2-3 Maraschino Cherries
- Chocolate Syrup
Directions:
- Using a parfait glass start layering the ingredients.
- Add about a tablespoon and a half (1 1/2 Tbsp ) of mixed M&M’s® Red, White, & Blue Milk Chocolate, M&M’s® Red, White, & Blue Milk Peanuts, and Skittles® Red, White, & Blue.
- Spoon in the chocolate brownie.
- Add Ice Cream.
Side note: Building an incredibly delicious parfait can be very messy work, reference my finger down below.
- Continue layering the ingredients until the parfait glass is filled.
- Top with sliced strawberries, chocolate syrup, and a Maraschino cherry.
- Serve.
Do you know a veteran? If so, call them or visit and tell them, “Thank you for your service.” I also want to know (because nosy, okay!) what are some of your favorite 4th of July traditions. Leave me a comment below.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup mixed with M&M's® Red White, & Blue Milk Chocolate, M&M's® Red, White, & Blue Milk Peanuts, and Skittles® Red, White, & Blue
- 1/2 Double Chocolate Cherry Brownie or your favorite box or scratch brownie recipe
- 1 cup Cookie Dough Ice Cream or your favorite ice cream
- 2-3 sliced fresh strawberries
- 2-3 Maraschino Cherries
- Chocolate Syrup
Instructions
- Using a parfait glass start layering the ingredients.
- Add about a tablespoon and a half (1 1/2 Tbsp ) of mixed M&M's® Red, White, & Blue Milk Chocolate, M&M's® Red, White, & Blue Milk Peanuts, and Skittles® Red, White, & Blue.
- Spoon in the chocolate brownie.
- Add Ice Cream.
- Continue layering the ingredients until the parfait glass in filled.
- Top with sliced strawberries, chocolate syrup, and a Maraschino cherry.
- Serve.
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Tamara says
Consider me so impressed! I’d make these for July 4th too. I love M&Ms more than.. most things. And your photography here is stunning.
Lois Alter Mark says
Those look delicious! I know how we’re celebrating the 4th of July!
Melisa says
These are so cute! I need to bookmark this for our 4th Of July cookout. The kids will love it.
Rebecca Bryant says
now that’s a dessert to celebrate. So yummy adn perfect for any picnic.
Claudia Krusch says
These look great! I can’t wait to try them for 4th of July!
Carol Bryant says
Yum city here. I am going to try these for the fourth of July. We always stay in for that holiday because the dog gets afraid. Nice treat for us, too.
Milena says
These parfaits look to die for! I can’t wait to try to make them!
Tonya C says
Yummy! One of my favorite ways to eat ice cream is with brownies and adding M&M’s is just delicious! Thanks for the idea.
Emily says
This party looks so fun! My kids would love to make these parfaits!
Dawn Nieves says
WOW!! These look amazing! Such a perfect treat on a hot day. Not to mention I love M&M’s. I can’t wait to try these.
Rosey says
This just sounds decadent. I would love to try this here. It’s perfect for the 4th of july too. 🙂
Samantha K says
That sounds and looks delicious! Perfect for a patriotic summer party! (client)