I've set my 4th of July tea table outside, atop my Big Star Quilt. The pretty carnations are from Costco and lasted several weeks. |
My teacup is Olde English Countryside, by Johnson Brothers. It looks so pretty with my Liberty plate, by Coventry.
My sister told me about this cute idea that was on the cover of Country Sampler magazine. I bought some marbles from the Dollar Tree and put in my battery operated candle and tied some ribbon around it.
I recently made this dessert to share at a luncheon. It's a wonderful recipe to take for a crowd, but it does need to be made ahead in order for the graham crackers to soften. I hope you try it!
graham crackers
2 boxes of instant vanilla, white chocolate or vanilla cheesecake pudding mix
3 cups milk
1 container of frozen whipped topping, thawed
about 2 cups strawberries, chopped
1 container of chocolate frosting, warmed slightly in the microwave (I actually made a quick chocolate frosting)
Line a 9 x 13" baking dish with graham crackers, breaking some if needed, to fit.
Mix the instant pudding and milk together until thickened, and then add the thawed whipped topping. Layer half of this on top of the graham crackers.
Add half of the chopped strawberries on top of the pudding mix.
Add another layer of graham cracker and then repeat with the pudding mix and strawberries. Finish with a third layer of graham crackers.
Pour the slightly warmed chocolate frosting on top (or make your own). Store in the fridge overnight or for about 8 hours.
Happy Independence Day !!!
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Thank you for your visit! xo

Lovin' your pretty topper Kitty and the dessert sounds great! Especially nice for summer time. Happy 4th of July-enjoy:@)
ReplyDeleteI love your red, white and blue quilted table topper with your JB teacup Kitty! Your dessert sounds wonderful and easy too! Happy Independence Day :)
ReplyDeleteSo nice of your sister to share her creative ideas with you. Love the marbles in the jar with a battery tea light! The dessert sounds wonderful and I'm sure your friends enjoyed it too. Happy Independence Day!
ReplyDeleteLove your Quilt, it makes a great table cover. That desert looks so yummy,Kitty, thanks for sharing the recipe.
ReplyDeleteHave a safe 4th
I love the big star quilt...wow! It's gorgeous! Happy 4th of July! Hugs, Diane
ReplyDeleteOh Kitty! What a pretty tea table you've created today...and I just adore the quilt:)
ReplyDeleteAnd oh my! That dessert looks absolutely scumptious!
Happy Fouth of July to you...I hope you are enjoying a beautiful day!
Hugs,
Kelly-Anne
Happy Independence Day, Kitty! Your patriotic tea setting is lovely and I'd love to sample your strawberry eclair.
ReplyDeleteYour tablescape looks great, perfect for the 4th of July. Oh and that eclair looks soooo yummy. Wishing you a wonderful 4th of July Kitty.
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❤️Ana
I love your patriotic table, Kitty! The quilt is a stunner! Such a cute idea with the marbles, too. This recipe looks so good and gooey! Like a strawberry s'more! Happy 4th, Kitty! xo Karen
ReplyDeleteKitty, your strawberry eclair dessert looks refreshing for a TX summer day. Add in the wonderful patriotic touches, and it's all perfect for the 4th. Hope you are enjoying a beautiful day.
ReplyDeleteHappy 4th of July!
Happy 4th of July Kitty, your table looks very festive. Yum, this dessert looks awesome, thanks for sharing the recipe.
ReplyDeleteYour dessert is pretty and sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe. I made your key lime pie today, for lunch tomorrow. We're having company and grilling steaks too. Happy 4th of July!
ReplyDeleteI so wish I had that dessert right now!!! Looks delish and I know it has to be. Love the star quilt ~ did you make it? Your table decor is all just perfect for a celebration.
ReplyDeleteHope all is well in your world!
xo
Pat
Happy 4th to you Kitty! This dessert looks luscious...sure wish I had a piece. Love your simple candle decoration....I have always favored carnations because they last so long and are so pretty. Yours are elegant in your vase. Thanks for sharing...it's all beautiful. XO
ReplyDeleteYour table is delightful and your dessert made my mouth water! I hope you had a beautiful 4th of July, sweet friend. Thinking of you.... Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a nice 4th of July Kitty! I love the table setting and the dessert you made. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely patriotic set up, Kitty! You always do such a nice job.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recipe & for the cute idea of a battery candle inside a Mason jar. I must dig mine out...I know I have one someplace.
Beautiful patriotic scape with another yummy sounding dessert. I will try to make this one up soon.
ReplyDeleteI have *such* a sweet tooth right now and would sure loooove to be noshing on that delicious looking dessert, Kitty!
ReplyDeleteNeat idea about the marbles and candle, too.
Hope you had a wonderful Independence Day weekend! Hugs!
Such a lovely star quilt and the candle idea is really clever too! As you can see from my latest post, I was searching for a new recipe using strawberries. Looks yummy and I love that I don't have to use the oven with the hot temps outside (and inside). I'm having company this weekend and I look forward to making this cake. Hope you had a nice 4th of July!
ReplyDeletewhat a festive tea table Kitty! Lovin your red white and blue! I love to buy flowers at Costco, not only are they a great price, they seem to be so fresh, they last and last! Dessert looks tempting, even for breakfast :)
ReplyDeleteJenna
Hi Kitty. I love your star quilt. What a perfect holiday setting. I haven't made that dessert for years! Used to be a frequent fav when the kids were still home. Thanks so much for linking to Tuesday Cuppa Tea!
ReplyDeleteRuth
The dessert looks delicious. Lovely patriotic table setting too
ReplyDeleteYour star quilt is wonderful, Kitty, and your dessert looks so good. Easy too which is what I like. I always enjoy seeing red transferware and yours really is pretty! The plate is pretty too. Lovely posting and thank you for sharing with us and joining me for tea. Have a beautiful day, my friend.
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Sandi
Hi Kitty! Your 4th of July day treat looks delish! I really like your patriotic vignette--it looks great!
ReplyDeleteKitty I love that star quilt, it looks great as a table cloth. desert looks lovely.. Happy July with love Janice
ReplyDeleteHey Kitty ..YourJuly 4th colour theme is inspiring... I'd just love to sit at that inviting table a for a cup of tea and a piece of that Strawberry eclair( yummy) as usual... Love red transfer ware... Your patriotic little candle made me smile so thanks ...ENJOY your day...Hugs
ReplyDeleteHoly cow this sounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Hi Kitty,
ReplyDeleteI love all of your red white and blue and your transferware teacup is gorgeous! Wow! You are really an amazing cook! Your strawberry eclair dessert looks fabulous! Happy Tea Day Sweet Friend! Karen
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ReplyDeleteHi Kitty, such a lovely dessert, especially with your prized transferware. The quilt is amazing and so perfect for this setting. Costco flowers are the best! Thank you again for the lovely card you sent me. I was touched by your kindness. xoxo
ReplyDeleteOh how yummy and simple it is! I want this for breakfast now:) Cheers, Ping
ReplyDeleteGreat looking dessert! And I love your table decor!
ReplyDeleteI'd love for you to share with us at our Friday Favorites link party!
This looks soooo delicious and your photos of it are beautiful...very nice, Kitty.
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Kitty,
ReplyDeleteI just love your Star Quilt, it looks so pretty. That Strawberry Eclair dessert will just be perfect for summer, cool, simple and delicious! Hope you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen
My mother used to make a variation of this without the strawberries, but I love the addition of them, so I'm just going to have to force myself to try it. ;-)
ReplyDeleteWow, that dessert looks good enough to eat right off the computer screen... yum. I love the idea with the marbles and candle in the jar. I'll have to remember that. I'm glad I found your blog today, I truly enjoyed the visit.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a wonderful weekend... :)
Kitty, love your teacup and plate! The marbles in the jar is a cute idea and your cake looks just as yummy as an éclair. You know, that I am not a big chocolate lover, but I can eat an éclair now and then. A small slice of this would be delish! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
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Jann