This strawberry blueberry ice cream parfait combines fresh, colorful fruit with creamy vanilla ice cream for a simple, patriotic summer dessert.
May signals that summer is near, and with it come warmer days, more relaxed schedules, and lighter desserts. This parfait fits that season perfectly — easy to assemble, bright in color, and refreshing on a hot afternoon.
Strawberries and blueberries are summer favorites in our house. They’re versatile, vibrant, and ideal for creating red, white, and blue desserts for patriotic holidays like Memorial Day or the Fourth of July.
This parfait is one of those no-fuss desserts that doesn’t really need a strict recipe, but a short guide can help when you want a quick plan. It uses just a few ingredients and comes together in minutes.
The basic ingredients are vanilla ice cream, strawberries, and blueberries. Whipped cream is optional but adds a classic finishing touch if you have it on hand.
The trick to elevating this simple mix of fruit and ice cream is the presentation: layer alternating scoops of vanilla ice cream with strawberries and blueberries in a tall glass or mason jar. The layers create a festive, appealing look and make the dessert feel special.
How to Make a Strawberry Blueberry Ice Cream Parfait
Strawberry Blueberry Ice Cream Parfait
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh strawberries washed and sliced
- 1 pint fresh blueberries washed
- 8 scoops vanilla ice cream
- whipped cream for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Prepare the fruit: wash the strawberries and blueberries, then slice the strawberries.
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If desired, chill tall glasses or mason jars in the freezer for a few minutes to help keep the ice cream from melting too quickly.
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Layer vanilla ice cream, sliced strawberries, and blueberries alternately in the glasses or jars until filled.
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Top with a dollop of whipped cream and extra fruit if you like, then serve immediately.
Nutrition
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Additional Info
A helpful tip: chill the serving glasses in the freezer for a few minutes before assembling. Cold glasses slow melting so the parfait stays beautiful longer and you avoid serving melted ice cream.
Serve larger portions in tall glasses for adults and older kids, and smaller portions for younger children. The recipe is flexible — adjust amounts and presentation to suit your gathering.
This red, white, and blue dessert is ideal for summer celebrations like Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Flag Day, or any warm-weather get-together.
Happy Summer,
