• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Meatloaf and Melodrama logo
  • Home
  • About
  • Collaborate
  • Recipes
  • Subscribe
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Bloglovin
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Home
  • About
    • Collaborate
  • Recipes
  • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Home
    • About
      • Collaborate
    • Recipes
    • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Recipes » Recipes

    Strawberry Blueberry Ice Cream Parfait

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: May 2, 2016 · Modified: Mar 13, 2021 by Dee

    This strawberry blueberry ice cream parfait is loaded with colorful fresh fruit and vanilla ice cream. It's the perfect patriotic summer dessert!

    Jump to Recipe -

    Strawberry-blueberry-parfait

    So, it's May, and that means summer is right around the corner -- yea! Personally, I couldn't be happier. I'm not thrilled about the inevitable triple-digit temperatures that will soon be here, but I love the freedom that comes with the season. The kids are out of school, I can sleep later than 5:30 and everyone is generally more relaxed. Even the desserts are easier and a lot lighter, like this simple parfait.

    We eat a ton of fruit in the summer, but my family especially loves strawberries and blueberries . They're just crazy about them, so I probably use these colorful fruits more than any others.

    Plus, with all of the patriotic holidays coming up in the summertime, strawberries and blueberries are perfect for making red, white and blue desserts.

    strawberry-blueberry-icecream-parfait

    This is one of those easy summer desserts that really doesn't require a recipe, but sometimes, we could all use a little extra inspiration. At least, I know I could!

    This parfait is super easy to prepare, and you only need three ingredients -- vanilla ice cream, strawberries and blueberries. The whipped cream on top makes four ingredients, but we'll say that it's optional -- just in case you don't have any. But if  you do, go ahead and indulge!

    So this dessert is simple enough -- it's basically fruit and ice cream, right? But what makes it a little extra special is that you layer the fruit and ice cream, and then you serve it in a tall glass or a mason jar.

    And if you want, you can even add whipped cream and more fruit. And voila -- dessert is served!

    How to Make a Strawberry Blueberry Ice Cream Parfait

    Strawberry-blueberry-parfait

    Strawberry Blueberry Ice Cream Parfait

    Published by Dee
    Strawberry Blueberry Ice Cream Parfait is an easy patriotic summer dessert made with fresh strawberries, blueberries and vanilla ice cream!
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Recipe Share by Email
    Prevent your screen from going dark
    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 to 6 servings
    Calories 107 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound fresh strawberries washed and sliced
    • 1 pint fresh blueberries washed
    • 8 scoops vanilla ice cream
    • whipped cream for garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare strawberries and blueberries
    • Layer the ice cream, strawberries and blueberries in tall, chilled glasses or clean mason jars
    • Top with whipped cream and additional fruit if desired

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 107kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 1gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 264mgFiber: 5gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 80IUVitamin C: 78.1mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 0.8mg
    Tried this recipe? Please comment and rate it! Show me your dish on Instagram!Mention @meatloafandmelodrama or tag #meatloafandmelodrama!

    strawberry-blueberry-red-white-blueberry-ice-cream-parfait-mason-jar

    To keep the parfaits from melting in a few seconds, I like to stick the glasses in the freezer for a few minutes before I add the ice cream and fruit. They last a lot longer this way, and you're not serving ice cream soup for dessert!

    I serve the adults and older kids the tall glasses, and the younger kids get smaller portions. But like I said, this strawberry blueberry ice cream parfait is so easy that you can pretty much make it any way that you want. 

    strawberry blueberry ice cream parfait

    This patriotic red, white and blue dessert is perfect for Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Flag Day or any summer gathering. 

    Happy Summer,

    sig%2B1.png

    Pin
    Share
    Tweet
    Pin
    Share
    Tweet
    « 12 Easy Mother's Day Treats
    One-Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff »

    You May Also Like

    ambrosia fruit salad recipe with sour cream and mandarin oranges in white serving bowl
    Ambrosia Fruit Salad Recipe
    marshmallow fruit salad with cool whip and maraschino cherry in a dish
    Marshmallow Fruit Salad with Cool Whip
    homemade drumsticks ice cream cones with chocolate coating on marble surface
    Homemade Drumsticks

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Kailyn Shippee says

      May 17, 2016 at 8:04 am

      Thanks for sharing on Welcome Home Wednesday! I love ice cream so this sounds like the perfect dessert for me!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        May 17, 2016 at 3:52 pm

        Thanks so much for stopping by, Kailyn! 🙂

    2. Miz Helen says

      May 16, 2016 at 10:08 am

      Congratulations!
      Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you had a great weekend and enjoy your new Red Plate!
      Miz Helen5 stars

      Reply
    3. Shirley Wood says

      May 09, 2016 at 11:14 am

      I have all but the blueberries! I could have my hubby stop by the store on the way home today. This looks so delicious!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        May 09, 2016 at 1:14 pm

        Thanks, Shirley. We have a bunch of strawberries, but if I get blueberries, I can make this again. Thanks for the idea! 🙂

    4. Ashleigh says

      May 08, 2016 at 1:14 pm

      YUM!! I love mixing fruit with icecream, it always makes you feel a little bit healthier:)

      I'd love it if you shared this at my weekly link party!

      Reply
    5. Tammy says

      May 04, 2016 at 4:28 am

      love the presentation!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        May 04, 2016 at 6:19 am

        Thanks, Tammy. I think just about anything looks better in a mason jar! 🙂

    6. Angelina @ Peonies & Orange Blossoms says

      May 03, 2016 at 5:44 pm

      oh yummy!! Perfect for the patriotic holidays... or for tonight's dessert!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        May 03, 2016 at 8:00 pm

        Thanks, Angelina. My family loves this dessert! 🙂

    Leave a Review Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    I’m the blogger, chief cook, recipe developer and photographer behind Meatloaf and Melodrama. I absolutely love to create easy, budget-friendly, homemade meals and treats for my family. I also love to think of new ways to repurpose leftovers so that my family will actually eat them!

    More about me →

    Trending Recipes

    • Strawberry Jello Fruit Salad
    • Red White and Blue Poke Cake
    • Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage
    • Easy Microwave Baked Potato
    • Red White and Blue Bark
    • Blackstone Griddle Smash Burger Recipe
    • Grilled Corn on the Cob in Foil
    • Instant Pot BBQ Chicken

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • All About Dee
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions

    Newsletter

    • Sign up for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact

    As Seen On

    as seen on buzzfeed delish country living forbes southern living

    Copyright © 2022 Meatloaf and Melodrama