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Fruit Kabobs with Cheesecake dip

Fruit Kabobs with Cheesecake Dip

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 10 kabobs with dip (easily doubled or tripled)

Equipment

  • Wooden skewers These make it easy to assemble and serve as 4th of July appetizers finger foods. You can also use reusable plastic picks for a more eco-friendly option.
  • Electric hand mixer or stand mixer For whipping the cheesecake dip until light and fluffy.
  • Mixing bowls One for the dip, one for prepping your fruit.
  • Serving platter To lay out your finished kabobs in a flag shape or other fun pattern — perfect for your fourth of July party ideas food spread.

Ingredients
  

For the fruit kabobs

  • 1 pint fresh strawberries hulled
  • 1 pint fresh blueberries
  • 2 bananas sliced thick (or substitute mini marshmallows for a longer-lasting option)
  • Wooden skewers 6-8 inches long

For the cheesecake dip

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whipped topping like Cool Whip or freshly whipped cream

Optional: A sprinkle of crushed graham crackers for garnish

Instructions
 

Prep your fruit

  1. Wash the strawberries and blueberries thoroughly. Hull the strawberries and cut in half if large. Slice bananas into thick rounds. If you're prepping ahead, substitute banana with mini marshmallows so the kabobs hold better through the party.

Assemble the kabobs

  1. On each skewer, alternate strawberries, blueberries, and banana slices (or marshmallows) in a red, white, and blue pattern. This adds a fun patriotic twist and makes them ideal for your 4th of July snacks parties food display.

Make the cheesecake dip

  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped topping until creamy and fluffy.

Plate and serve

  1. Arrange your kabobs on a festive platter, serve with a bowl of the cheesecake dip, and if you're feeling fancy, dust the dip with crushed graham crackers.