4th of July “Wave your Flag”

Independence Day honors the birthday of the United States of America and let’s celebrate with delicious patriotic cake.

Serves 12

Ingredients

3 cups boiling water, divided

2 pkg Jell-o Strawberry Flavor gelatin

2 cups ice cubes, divided

1 tub cool whip whipped topping, thawed, divided

2 pkg jell-o strawberry flavor gelatin

2 pkg cream cheese, softened

2 cups halved strawberries

½ cup blueberries

Directions

In medium bowl mix 1-1/2 cups of the boiling water with dry blue gelatin at least 2 min. until completely dissolved. Add 1 cup of the ice cubes; stir until ice is completely melted. Pour into 13×9-inch dish. Refrigerate 20 min. or until gelatin is set but not firm.

In large bowl beat cream cheese, sugar and half of the whipped topping; until well blended. Spoon over blue gelatin layer in dish; spread carefully to evenly cover gelatin layer. Stir remaining 1-1/2 cups boiling water into strawberry gelatin in separate bowl at least 2 min. until completely dissolved. Add remaining 1 cup ice cubes; stir until ice is completely melted. Let stand at room temperature 5 min. or until slightly thickened. Spoon over cream cheese layer in dish. Refrigerate 3 hours or until set.

Spread remaining whipped topping over dessert just before serving.

Arrange berries on cake to make flag design.

Serve immediately.