Flag Parfait

In a parfait glass, layer maraschino cherries, vanilla or strawberry ice cream, fresh blueberries, another layer of ice cream and canned Bing cherries in heavy syrup. End with a scoop of ice cream, top with whipped cream, red and blue jimmies, and a sparkler or a small paper American flag.

Makes 8 servings

• 1 quart vanilla ice cream
• 1/2 cup mixed candied fruit, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup almonds, slivered
• 1 pound cake about 9-1/2 inches long and 3 to 4 inches wide
• 1/4 cup orange-flavored liqueur

Chocolate Frosting:

• Favorite ice cream flavor (such as chocolate, vanilla or mint chocolate chip)
• Cookies (such as peanut butter, chocolate or sugar cookies)
• Dry toppings (such as chocolate chips or multi-colored sprinkles)
• Soft toppings (such as peanut butter, hot fudge or strawberry jam)

1. Choose flavor of ice cream and pick cookies to match.

Makes 1 serving

• 2 scoops (about 1/3 cup each) vanilla ice cream
• Chilled ginger beer or ginger ale
• Squeeze of fresh lime juice
• 3 tablespoons lightly sweetened whipped cream
• 1 tablespoon toasted shredded coconut*
• Lime slice, for garnish

Makes 1 serving

• 2 scoops (about 1/3 cup each) dulce de leche or vanilla ice cream
• 2 tablespoons caramel or butterscotch ice cream topping
• 2 tablespoons chocolate ice cream topping
• Chilled cream soda
• 2 tablespoons lightly sweetened whipped cream
• 1 1/2 tablespoons coarsely broken toasted pecans*

1. Place ice cream in a tall 16-ounce glass.
2. Spoon toppings over ice cream.

Makes 1 Sundae

For Sundae: