MEMORIAL DAY PARTY, DESSERTS!!

Memorial day is coming up, I go to the lake every year where we have an annual pig roast. People come from all over and everyone brings a dish or two, to go with the PIG..Yumm.. its all shredded with BBQ sauce on it and served on buns. They always have the standards, potato salad's, baked beans, lots of different side dishes, ice tea, lemonade, home made ice cream and on and on..Usually there are over 100 people there, its alot of fun and a great kick off to the summer. My family doesn't have to rough it we have a cabin at the lake with all the luxuries of home..comes in handy when you want to mke fun stuff like this..

I want to make something really fun so here are some great ideas I have found so far...What do you think? What special ideas do you have???

STAR STUDDED BLUEBERRY PIE

4 cups fresh frozen blueberries 

1 cup sugar 

1/4 cup quick-cooking tapioca 

1 tablespoon lemon juice 

1/4 teaspoon saltPastry for double-crust pie (9 inches) 

2 tablespoons butter

In a large bowl, combine the blueberries, sugar, tapioca, lemon juice and salt; toss gently. Let stand for 15 minutes. Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom pastry; add filling. Dot with butter; flute edges. Cover edges loosely with foil. Bake at 400° for 25 minutes. Remove foil; bake 20-25 minutes longer or until set. Cool on a wire rack. From remaining pastry, cut out 15 large stars with a 2-in. cookie cutter and 15 small stars with a 1/2-in. cookie cutter. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 5-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Randomly place stars over cooled pie. 

 STAR SPANGLED FRUIT TART: does this look good or what? if I make this it might not make it over to the party we might just keep it at the cabin...here is the recipe... 

1 tube (18 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough, softened

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 

1/4 cup sugar 

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

1 cup fresh blueberries, raspberries, and halved strawberries

Press cookie dough onto an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and extract until smooth. Spread over crust. In center of tart, arrange berries in the shape of a star; add a berry border. Refrigerate until serving.16 servings. 

WHITE CHOCOLATE FRUIT TART

3/4 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

FILLING:

1 package (10 to 12 ounces) vanilla white chips, melted and cooled

1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

1 package (8 ounces)cream cheese, softened

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks

1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced

1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained

2 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced

GLAZE:

3 tablespoons sugar

2 teaspoons cornstarch

1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour; mix well. Press into an ungreased 11-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom or 12-in. pizza pan with sides. Bake at 300° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. For filling, in a small bowl, beat melted chips and cream. Add cream cheese; beat until smooth. Spread over crust. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Drain pineapple, reserving 1/2 cup juice. Arrange the pineapple, strawberries, oranges and kiwi over filling. For glaze, in a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in lemon juice and reserved pineapple juice until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool. Brush glaze over fruit. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

Oh the decisions I might have to make them all who knows...Do you have any special dessert fitting for a great Memorial day Pig Roast? if so please share...