Can I use different berries for these 4th of July fruit kabobs?

Absolutely! The beauty of this recipe is its flexibility. Swap in cherries for extra red or use white grapes if you want more "white" in your patriotic pattern. Just keep those colors festive and make sure whatever you choose skewers well.

How long can the cheesecake dip sit out at a party?

I'd say 2 hours max in warm weather - nobody wants melted dip! Keep the bowl nestled in ice if you're serving outdoors. The berries are fine at room temperature, but that creamy dip needs to stay cool.

Can I make these Berry Patriotic Bites ahead of time?

You sure can! Assemble skewers up to 2 hours before (store them covered in the fridge) and make the dip a day ahead. Just give the dip a quick stir before serving - it might thicken up overnight.

What if I don't have wooden skewers?

No worries! You can serve the berries in little cups with dip on the side or even use pretzel sticks for edible skewers. Though I will say, those wooden sticks make them extra fun to carry around!

Berry Patriotic Bites: 15-Minute Festive Dessert Magic

Berry Patriotic Bites

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A festive and delicious treat perfect for 4th of July celebrations. These fruit kabobs paired with cheesecake dip are easy to make and loved by all.

Author: Sophia Collins
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 8 servings 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: No Cook
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
1 cup blueberries
1 cup raspberries
1 cup blackberries
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy cream
Wooden skewers

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Instructions

Wash and dry all berries thoroughly.
Thread berries onto wooden skewers in a red, white, and blue pattern.
In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mix well.
In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture.
Serve berry kabobs with cheesecake dip.

Notes

Use fresh berries for best results.
Chill dip for 30 minutes before serving for better consistency.
Skewers can be prepared a few hours ahead.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 skewer with dip
Calories: 180
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 80mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg

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