Desserts

Happy almost 4th of July!  We usually entertain a crowd for this particular holiday, and it is almost always blistering hot outside.  Keeping that in mind,  I went in search for a do-ahead dessert that was relatively quick, easy, and cold that could also feed a small army.  And here you have it.  To be fair, this is a translation of a dessert that Neeners used to make when we were kids.  We have unofficially named it ‘Blueberry Surprise’ since Neeners was surprised when I mentioned it because she does not recall making it and cannot find her recipe.  If memory serves, hers was made when the very first boxed cheesecake kits came out on the market.  This is why she cannot find a recipe, although she blames me for stealing it.  Situation: normal.

We begin with a graham cracker crust.  Get those puppies into your food processor, or put them in a ziplock bag and hit them with a hammer or rolling pin until you have crumbs.  Feel free to grab a few for yourself.  This will not affect the final outcome of the crust.  I am speaking from experience.

Add sugar and melted butter…

Mix it all up until it looks like this:

 

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My mother has had a rough week. On Monday, she has left a message on my phone. “Hello. This is your mother speaking.” (I know – we’ve met – I recognize your voice.) “My septic tank is on tilt. I will be staying at your sister’s tonight until your brother can figure out where it is and how to fix it. Goodbye.” Later that evening, I called my sis to check in on how she and Neeners were doing. She replied, “Fine. At about 5:00 Neeners came into the kitchen and said ‘I am in need of nourishment. Where do you keep the gin?’ She was in bed by 8:00. All good.”

And after the septic dilemma, there was the Morning Glory infestation. And finally, to top it all off, she lost her glasses. In an attempt to hide them from the dog, she misplaced them and they have yet to turn up. I would say she requires some ice cream. Lucky for Neeners, so do I. I have no reason, I just want it.

I’m going to show you how to make the easiest soft serve ice cream you ever saw. Three ingredients. Five minutes. Done. Because it is so easy, we’ll fancy it up some and make three different kinds and layer them in a loaf pan. When you slice off a piece, you’ll see a rainbow. Let’s get started.

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