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Patriotic Blue Velvet Brownies a la mode

I’m all about fun holiday foods. They are just a lot of fun to create, share and enjoy. With summer comes hot weather and makes me wanting frozen goodies on holidays- with 4th of July coming up, I wanted to do something patriotic but with a little bit of a twist- using frozen custard in place of ice cream for some fabulous brownies a la mode.  Yes, I said Frozen Custard. Inspired by the classic American treat that has been enjoyed by families for almost a century, Dreyer’s/EDY’S® Frozen Custard is rich, extra thick and creamy and made with fresh milk from local farms, without any artificial colors or flavors. It’s the PERFECT frozen treat for an Independence Day celebration, although I could be swayed in a heartbeat to enjoy it any day, any time. For today, we’re going to take this delightful frozen yumminess and use it to top some blue velvet brownies…a little red, white and blue fun for the 4th of July! This blog post is sponsored by Dreyer’s/EDY’S® Frozen Custard​ ​and ​SocialMoms​. The opinions and ideas expressed here are my own.

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It’s a little thicker, richer and creamier than it’s more commonly found cousin, ice cream, and when you purchase Dreyer’s/ EDY’S® Frozen Custard, you can choose from six sensational flavors: Dreyer’s/EDY’S® Old Fashioned Vanilla Frozen Custard, Dreyer’s/EDY’S® Chocolate Malt Frozen Custard, Dreyer’s/EDY’S® Salted Caramel Pretzel Frozen Custard, Dreyer’s/EDY’S® Snickerdoodle Frozen Custard, Dreyer’s/EDY’S® Peanut Butter Pie Frozen Custard, and Dreyer’s/EDY’S® Mint Cookies ’N Cream Frozen Custard.

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Ingredients – 

1 box of Blue Velvet cake mix
1 egg
1/2 C. vegetable oil
1/3 C water
red, white and blue sprinkles
EDY’S® Salted Caramel Pretzel Frozen Custard (You can find in the freezer aisle at retailers such as; Safeway, Kroger, Walmart, Target, Delhaize, HEB and Publix, etc.).
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Directions – 

#1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
#2. Combine the blue velvet cake mix with the egg, oil and water, mixing well.
#3. Spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and pour the batter into the dish (see photo).
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#4. Bake for 30-35 minutes on 350 degrees. Test the brownies around 30 minutes by inserting a clean toothpick into the center of the brownies. If it comes out clean, the brownies are done.
#5. Allow the brownies to cool prior to serving.
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Serve with one of Edy’s delicious new Frozen Custards. We chose to try the Salted Caramel Pretzel flavor with our Blue Velvet brownies and Patriotc sprinkles on top.
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July Fourth is almost here! How will you celebrate and make fun memories with family, friends and food?

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Author: Brett
Ingredients
  • #1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • #2. Combine the blue velvet cake mix with the egg, oil and water, mixing well.
  • #3. Spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and pour the batter into the dish (see photo).
  • #4. Bake for 30-35 minutes on 350 degrees. Test the brownies around 30 minutes by inserting a clean toothpick into the center of the brownies. If it comes out clean, the brownies are done.
  • #5. Allow the brownies to cool prior to serving.
Instructions
  1. #1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. #2. Combine the blue velvet cake mix with the egg, oil and water, mixing well.
  3. #3. Spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and pour the batter into the dish (see photo).
  4. #4. Bake for 30-35 minutes on 350 degrees. Test the brownies around 30 minutes by inserting a clean toothpick into the center of the brownies. If it comes out clean, the brownies are done.
  5. #5. Allow the brownies to cool prior to serving.

This blog post is sponsored by Dreyer’s/EDY’S® Frozen Custard​ ​and ​SocialMoms​. The opinions and ideas expressed here are my own.

About Brett

I'm a 40 something lifestyle blogger living in Connecticut with my husband and our 3 kids, plus our two rescue pups. We love to hike, travel, play games, watch movies, and just be outside together! Having 3 active kids makes for a hectic schedule and I try to share content, recipes and other things that can help to make today's busy family life simpler, easier, or just plain more fun!

I started working full time at a local middle school in fall 2021 and some of my students are insistent that I am mean.

Comments

  2. Rosey says

    I would love to use this custard for a Summer Cub Scout party at the house. Edy’s is amazing and I know the kids would love it.

  3. Donna says

    What a fun (and yummy) idea! This would be perfect for me to do at my m-i-l’s this July 4th! Thanks for the idea!

  4. Jessica Simms says

    A blue brownies no way! That is so cool! I need to make these for our 4th of July BBQ, I would love to see everyones face when I put this on the table

  5. Tiffany says

    I’m obsessed with salted caramel! I am not sure if I like custard. What’s the difference between ice cream and custard? We have a custard shop and it isn’t very good!

  9. Liz Mays says

    Oooh good idea. That looks amazing with that frozen custard. I’m definitely going to have to pick some vanilla up.

  10. desirae young says

    Ohh my gosh that looks delicious! I have wanted to try this custard for the longest time!

  11. Kelly says

    I love Edy’s Ice Cream, and have not tried this flavor yet. And to serve on top of blue velvet cake? How fun!

  12. Jaime Nicole says

    Never have I ever seen this one before! I love the color – it’s so unexpected and so perfect for this time of year. Wonderful ideas!

  13. Jeanine says

    This is awesome. We are in Canada so we don’t do the 4th but my kids would get a huge kick out of BLUE brownies! These are fantastic!

  15. Michele D says

    What a awesome idea! We love brownies! I haven’t seen that Frozen Custard yet but I definitely will try it out when I do.

  16. Pauline C. says

    We’re so lucky to have these colorful and tasty foods in our time. It is inviting not only to the eyes, but also to the stomach.

  18. Michelle V. says

    Wow this recipe is AWESOME!!! I’ve never baked a blue brownie before plus topping that with ice cream!

  20. Ann Bacciaglia says

    I have never tried blue brownies before. I will have to try making this on the weekend. I am sure they will be a big hit.

  24. Sandy KS says

    Never tried frozen custard before. Does it have alot of sugar in it? Or is a sugar free version available? Love the blue cake.

  29. lisa says

    These brownies look more like cake to me! This dessert looks amazing. Definitely going to have to make this.

  31. Alli says

    I’ve been eating red velvet all my life, but I’ve never had blue velvet. What a beautiful, delicious, patriotic dessert.

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