With the 4th of July fast approaching, I thought it’s be fun to take a classic summer classic dessert, like Strawberry Shortcake, and give it a little red white & blue twist.

This is a very easy-to-make recipe that can be made a day ahead. I think the simplicity of this dessert is quite elegant and is great for impressing dinner guests. Dust each serving with a little cocoa powder for that extra little “oomph”.

The idea for this recipe came from a similar dish I had – coconut crusted shrimp and mango salsa. I wanted to use peaches instead of the mango because they are in season. Besides, who doesn’t love peaches? I chose the tilapia because of it’s nice flaky texture that I think fairs very well with the coconut breading.