The 3 P’s For Patriotic Party Dessert Ideas!

For the Patriotic Holidays (Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day) stick with an Americana theme straight through dessert and serve up some fun and festive food.  The 3 P’s below are perfect and pack the big bonus of being easy on you and your wallet!

Popsicles – Always a kid favorite on a hot day and serves as entertainment.  For red, white and blue try the original Bomb Pop.

Pie  – It’s as American as Apple, Blueberry and Cherry Pie ( and it’s a buy ahead no stress dessert) !  Let your guests top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a cherry.

Penny Candy Bar – Create a Retro Penny Candy Bar with all your childhood favorites!  Provide small paper bags for collecting their favorites.  Display your Penny Candy Bar in an easily accessible spot.  You’ll be surprised at the reaction of the adults – everyone has a favorite and you’ll feel like a kid again making up your own bag.

Tips:  Make your candy bar picnic-friendly and swap the glass jars for plastic wide-mouthed containers. This is our pick for picnic friendly parties. here>

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