4th of July Round-Up Part One

4th of July Round-Up Part One 

4th  of July charcuterie Cups

a step-by-step tutorial on how to assemble so easy 

https://www.number-2-pencil.com/fourth-of-july-charcuterie-cups/

My tutorial on how to assemble ice cream sandwiches was challenging 🤣, as I had to work quickly and needed my husband's help with taking photos. The beauty of this recipe is that any ice cream flavor works, and any cookie, whether homemade or store-bought, can be used. I just happened to have chocolate chip cookies on hand. For me, there's something nostalgic about peppermint bonbon ice cream, and pairing it with chocolate chip cookies. 

1. I used a small cookie sheet with sides and spread out 1/2 qt of ice cream in an even layer. I  covered the ice cream layer with wax paper and put it in the freezer to harden.  

+Use a metal spatula to assist with assembly. 

2. I placed one cookie on the baking sheet and, using my biscuit cutter, cut out an ice cream circle, which I then placed on top of the cookie. Then I added another cookie on top. I used a butter knife to trim off the edges of the ice cream to equal the size of the cookie.  

3. The sandwich was rolled in sprinkles and placed in a pie pan and put in the freezer to harden before adding plastic wrap. 

3. If not serving right away, wrap each one individually in plastic wrap and put in a freezer bag for storage.

4. Take out sandwiches 10 minutes before serving.

Option (dare I write this?) sprinkles could be eliminated.  

  

Another recipe using sprinkles offers numerous possibilities, especially when paired with ice cream, sorbet, or yogurt flavors. 

Sparkle Cones

Ingredients:

• 1 box of ice cream cones, either cake or sugar
• 1 container of microwavable white chocolate for dipping fruit
• Red, White, and Blue sprinkles and/or sanding sugar

Directions:

• Melt the white chocolate according to the instructions. Dip the edge of each cone and spread melted white chocolate with the back of a spoon. 
• Holding the cone over a plate, add sprinkles and sparkles. 
• Allow to dry and serve with your favorite ice cream, sorbet, or yogurt.

Ideas for 4th of July Charcuterie Boards 

A Toast to the 4th 

Mango Margarita

The recipe serves 2 and was adapted from Food Network Magazine, June/July 2026

Optional: moisten the rim with lime juice and dip it into sea salt. 

Ingredients:

• 3 oz. Blanco tequila
• 4 oz. orange flavored liqueur liqueur( such as Cointreau) 
• 2 cups from a package of frozen mango chunks
• 1 cup classic tequila mix with no alcohol, such as  Jose Cuervo

Directions: 

• Add the ingredients to a blender with 2 cups of crushed ice.
• Mx well and serve immediately or place in a covered container in the freezer.