You’re likely invited or hosting a barbecue for the Independence day weekend and a fresh, simple, delicious dessert is perfect addition to a warm summer’s day. Which is why I created this easy 4th of July fruit dip and berry platter.

Your family and friends are bound to enjoy a red, white, and blue themed fruit platter. As the temperatures rise, everyone will be reaching to get their hands on fresh fruit. What better than to serve it with a delicious, fluffy dip that sends your sweet cravings into overdrive. 

A 4th of July celebration is the perfect excuse to gather friends and family for a backyard barbecue or a day out on the lake. 

We plan on heading to the lake and will be packing up a cooler full of yummy snacks like this fruit dip along with bottles of Chardonnay and Viognier chilling on ice. The thing I miss most while living out in sunny California is not being able to meet up with the family in Wisconsin and head to the lake for a weekend of fun. It’s what summers are all about in the Midwest! 

4th of July Fruit Dip & Berry Platter

Ingredients:

• 8oz package cream cheese, softened (dairy free, optional) 
• 7oz jar marshmallow fluff 
• ½ tsp pure vanilla extract 
• 1 cup blueberries 
• 1 cup strawberries 
• 2 cups watermelon (use star shaped cookie cutter) 

Directions:

1. In a small mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and mix on high until well incorporated.   
2. Spoon into dish and chill for 2-3 hours prior to serving.

Let your patriotism shine bright this coming weekend and have a great time enjoying this fruit dip with all your family and friends!   

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Written By: Kristin Mansky of Modish & Main