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Team USA Cheesecake Fruit Tarts

Nicole Hood — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 10:18:58 +0000

Today is the start of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France!

To celebrate we made these pretty patriotic desserts.

Filled with cheesecake and topped with diced fruit and whipped cream, these tasty bite size tarts are perfect for enjoying during the summer games!

Welcome to this year’s #SummerDessertWeek event hosted by Angie from Big Bear’s Wife. We’ve got 15 spectacular bloggers creating summer-themed dessert recipes that we’re going to be sharing with you all week! You can find them on our blogs (some of those recipe links posted in this post) and on social media with the hashtag #SummerDessertWeek.

Team USA Cheesecake Fruit Tarts

Ingredients

1/2 cup cheesecake filling
2 tbsp mini blueberries
2 strawberries diced small
12 pack mini tart shells
whipped cream for topping

Instructions

Fill each tart shells with the chilled cheesecake filling. Only add a spoonful or less to fill evenly to the top, smoothing flat.
Add a row of diced strawberries on the left and a row of 3 mini blueberries on the right on top of each cheesecake tart.
Next, add a small squirt of the whipped cream to the middle of each tart in between the fruit. You should now have a red, white, and blue design.
Serve immediately and enjoy !

Start by making the cheesecake filling. Since this was a kid created dish we used cheesecake pudding which was more like a chilled custard but very tasty!

You could also use premade cheesecake filling or, of course, you can make your own!

Prepare cheesecake pudding according to package.

It is an instant mix and the box said to whisk in 2 cups of milk with the dry mix then chill for 5 minutes.

Obviously you won’t use the whole bowl but you will need about 1/2 cup of filling.

I found these mini shortbread tart shells for this dessert at Walmart. They come in a 12 pack.

Now you need two types of fruit- one red and one blue. Since this is a mini dessert I went with small blueberries and diced strawberries.

I used about 1/4 cup diced strawberries and 2 tbsp mini blueberries.

Once the cheesecake filling is chilled and thickened, it’s time to fill the tarts!

Using a small scoop or spoon fill each tart shell with the cheesecake filling.

Only add a spoonful or less to fill evenly to the top, smoothing flat.

Add a row of diced strawberries on the left and a row of 3 mini blueberries on the right on top of each cheesecake tart.

Now you have a red. white, and blue Team USA themed treat!

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Check out Friday’s Recipes:

Glazed Blueberry Cake Donuts from Jolene’s Recipe Journal
Cranberry Posset from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
Strawberry Piñata Cupcakes from Blogghetti
Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Terrine from Sweet ReciPEAs
Snickers Apple Salad from Cheese Curd In Paradise
Mango Sorbet from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
Blackberry Lemon Bread from Jen Around the World
Cookie Dough Cupcakes from It’s Shanaka
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Military Dad Father’s Day Gift Guide

Nicole Hood — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 13:00:00 +0000

This post contains affiliate links.

Happy June y’all! I have been searching on Amazon for gifts for a month now, both for Father’s Day and for my birthday this month. My family and I, including my parents, my husband and my kids, like to make Amazon gift lists since we are all Amazon Prime members. So every holiday and birthday we simply log in and pick a gift and have it shipped. I love it because you know you are getting something that they really want and it’s more personal than a gift card.
I had my husband, who is in the Army, make a Father’s Day gift list and most of his choices were military themed. I decided to add a few of my gift ideas to the list and share it with y’all today because I just love all the fun and patriotic presents we found!
This Military Dad Father’s Day Gift Guide makes finding a gift for your veteran husband, father, uncle, brother, or friend as easy as 1,2, 3. Check out our top 20 military themed gift items and let me know your favorite!

1. Tactical Molle Apron: this apron is a great gift for a dad who loves to grill! It even has pouches for condiments, a drink, phone, or grilling tools.

2. Gerber Suspension Multi-Plier: a practical, useful, stainless multi-tool that is useful in so many situations. It’s made so well and a perfect gift especially if you’re all out of gift ideas for dad.

3. ‘Merica Beer Belt: what better novelty gift for the summer?! This patriotic beverage holder has an adjustable belt and is perfect for the 4th of July or any other party you host this summer.

4. Black Rifle Coffee Kit: not only is this coffee gift set perfect for the military dad, it also comes with a variety of the very best coffee flavors and is an American, veteran owned brand. You can’t go wrong!

5. Wood Framed Prayer for Dad: a sweet and sentimental gift for the kids to give to dad this Father’s Day. It’s also an easy piece of decor that he can add onto his desk, dresser or nightstand.

6. Flag & Certificate Display Case: this is the most beautiful wooden case for a military dad to showcase all of his most prized possessions that he wants to remember the most! The top section is made for a flag, while you can display awards, pins and more in the bottom section.

7. Down the Pike Sgt Pryer Green Army Man Bottle Opener: this has to be the most unique bottle opener out there! And really, what dad wouldn’t love this?

8. U.S. Army “Proud Dad” Double Sided Collectible Challenge Pewter Coin: a great addition to any military dad’s coin collection or just for him to carry around daily in his wallet.

9. Multi-use Tactical Pen: EVERY dad needs a tactical pen in his life. This is not only a pen, but also a flashlight, bottle opener, window breaker and self defense tool. It’s the ultimate gift idea and another great option if you’re all out of ideas for Father’s Day!

10. Veteran, Myth, Legend ‘DAD’ T-Shirt: no matter how old your dad is, or if you’re shopping for something for your kids to give your husband, this is the sweetest t-shirt I’ve ever seen! It’s a must have and well under $20.

11. 50 Caliber Shot Glasses: this set of shot glasses are fun and something so different that he’ll love and most certainly doesn’t already have!

12. Protein Beef Jerky Snack Set: the perfect snack that all dads love, ready to be gifted in this gift box! We love this idea!

13. Flag Printed Diaper Bag: for the military dad with young kids, this is the ultimate gift! It has compartments for everything and is much more manly than any other diaper bag out there.

14. American Flag Challenge Coin Display: this wooden American flag display is incredibly made and has the flag engraved beautifully into the wood. It’s a perfect way for dad to display his challenge coins in the most patriotic way possible!

15. The Military Father: this is the ultimate book for any and every deployed dad out there. It’s a great read for every deployed serviceman and a must have for them.

16. American Flag Tumbler: dad can show his patriotism with this American flag printed tumbler! It’s great for keeping your drink cold (or hot!) all day long.

17. Military Veteran Flag Novelty Metal Sign: this Veteran’s Oath sign is the perfect decor piece for a Veteran’s favorite spot in the house, or can even be hung outside. It’s beautifully made and a gift he’ll cherish!

18. Military War Double Feature DVD Set: this set comes with two DVD movies – Lone Survivor and American Sniper. Two patriotic movies that the military dad no doubt already loves, or will love when he watches them!

19. Novelty Grenade Mug: a perfect novelty mug that dad’s will LOVE to drink their coffee out of!

20. LED Flag Net Lights: believe it or not, this flag is made from lights! It’s perfect to hang outdoors and enjoy all summer long, or even in a basement or garage. Perfect for the patriotic dad!

New for 2021:

21. Beef Jerky Flower Bouquet : this one of a kind gift from Manly Man Co. is made with a dozen beef jerky designed flowers arranged in a pint glass.

Check out this awesome veteran owned company for so many fun gift ideas!

22. Folding Camping Chair Stool Backpack : this handy camo printed backpack is also a chair, stool, and an insulated cooler bag

23. Men’s Folding Pocket Comb : a wooden comb with a leather travel case printed with a skull design screams “Dad gift” !

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