The 4th with the almost in laws?

Question

tonight i am going to dinner at the soon to be in laws house... i have dinner with them often, when my man has his kids.. they are usually over their on the days he has them, and on thursdays, i usually am invited to eat dinner with all of them.. but tonight, its just me, him, and the parents.. they are from italy, so they dont really celebrate the 4th the same way we do.. not really into fireworks and all that.. if the kids were here, it would be different, but they're not, so, even tho its a holiday, its just like any other day... anyway, i was thinking about brining something.. last time they had a bbq, i brought his fathers fav wine and i made dinner a few weeks ago and brought pretty flowers.. i was thinking of a nice dessert, nothing fancy, but simple and yummy.... like mini cheesecakes with cherries and blueberries, something kinda easy, but also, italian, and also 4th-like.. know what i mean... gotta make a good impression with these people.. lol.. any great ideas

Answer 1

I gave you the mini-cheesecakes (and also a cheese pie) that you wanted, the last time you asked this...so here's an Italian dessert for you:

BISCUIT TORTONI

1-1/2 c. chilled whipping cream

1/3 c. sugar

1 c. almond macaroon or vanilla wafer crumbs (about 24 cookies)

1/2 c. toasted chopped almonds

1/4 c. chopped, drained maraschino cherries

2 TB. rum or dry sherry

1 tsp. vanilla

Beat cream and sugar in chilled bowl until very stiff peaks. Reserve 1/4 c. cookie crumbs;  fold remaining ingredients into whipped cream.  Divide among 12 small dessert dishes (or paper lined muffin cups).  Sprinkle with reserved crumbs.  Freeze until firm (about 4 hours)

Answer 2

if there is an italian grocery store near you, buy spumoni (ice cream).  it contains fruit, nuts and  liqueur- yummy!   and bringing  his dad's favorite wine is a great idea.  have fun!