This 4th of July Fruit Kabobs recipe is a quick and easy way to add a festive touch to your Independence Day celebration. Perfect for parties, these patriotic kabobs feature fresh strawberries, blueberries, marshmallows, and angel food cake.
Serve them with our cream cheese fruit dip, and you’ll be the star of the potluck. Refreshing and fun, these kabobs are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Summer might be my favorite season because it’s a laid-back, lazy time when we get to hang by the pool, watch some fireworks, eat all the best grilled food, and indulge in our favorite summer treats.
I especially love July 4th, not just because of what it represents but also because it brings a little unity to our country. Everyone loves celebrating on July 4th!
We are always on the lookout for fun and festive treats that our grandkids will love, and this patriotic fruit kabobs recipe is a family favorite.
Why you’ll love this recipe
EASY – This is a really easy recipe that even young children can help with. They can thread the fruits onto the skewers and help place them on a platter. You can whip up the cream cheese dip in about five minutes! It does take a bit of time to get all the fruit on the skewers, but once you’re done, you’ll have a pretty and festive red, white, and blue presentation.
PRESENTATION – For just a little bit of effort, you can make a beautiful, patriotic platter of fruit kabobs. Add some sprinkles and flags, and whatever garnishes you like that will showcase July 4th.
VERSATILITY – You can change up the fruit for different occasions. For a baby shower, use watermelon and blueberries or just strawberries for a Christmas tray.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS – Serve your July 4th fruit kabobs alongside some traditional Independence Day dishes like Apple Pie, Blueberry Pie, Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Fried Chicken, zippy Jalapeno Pineapple Coleslaw, and hot dogs of course.
I hope you’ll make these July 4th fruit kabobs for your holiday party. I think you’ll love them!
What you’ll need for fruit kabobs
➡️➡️➡️ The full ingredient amounts and instructions are listed below on the printable recipe card. Scroll down for frequently asked questions and tips for success.
Fruit Kabobs
- Strawberries
- Lemon juice
- Blueberries
- Large marshmallows
- Angel food cake
Cream Cheese Dip
- Cream cheese
- Confectioners sugar
- Lemon juice
- Vanilla extract
- Heavy whipping cream
Patriotic Fruit Kabobs
Equipment
Ingredients
Cream Cheese Dip
- 1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup confectioners sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
Fruit Kabobs
- 72 fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, optional
- 72 large, fresh blueberries
- 24 large marshmallows
- Angel food cake, cut into 24 (1-inch) cubes
Instructions
Cream Cheese Dip
- In a medium bowl, add the cream cheese, confectioners sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, and beat on medium speed with an electric hand mixer until the cream cheese is smooth and free of lumps.
- Gradually add in the heavy whipping cream, and continue beating on medium speed until well mixed. Add in more whipping cream if you’d like a thinner dip. Cover and place in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve.
July 4th Fruit Kabobs
- In a medium mixing bowl, toss together the lemon juice and strawberries.
- Spear the strawberries, blueberries, marshmallows, and angel food cake cubes alternately onto 24 (8-inch) kabob sticks to make a red, white, and blue pattern.
- Store in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve.
Notes
- I recommend making the fruit kabobs 30 minutes to one hour before serving to ensure the strawberries and blueberries stay as fresh as possible.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Please note the angel food cake cubes and marshmallows may start to absorb the strawberry juices and turn red after a few hours.
Nutrition
How to make 4th of July fruit kabobs
*Recipe Tip*
I recommend making the fruit kabobs 30 minutes to one hour before serving to ensure the strawberries and blueberries stay as fresh as possible
Step 1. Make the dip. In a medium bowl, add the cream cheese, confectioners sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, and beat on medium speed with an electric hand mixer until the cream cheese is smooth and there are no lumps.
Gradually add the heavy whipping cream and continue beating on medium speed until well mixed. If you’d like a thinner dip, add more whipping cream. Cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Step 2. Make the fruit kabobs. In a medium mixing bowl, toss together the lemon juice and strawberries. (The lemon juice will help the strawberries keep their color and add some extra shine.)
Spear the strawberries, blueberries, marshmallows, and angel food cake cubes alternately onto 24 (8-inch) kabob sticks to make a red, white, and blue pattern.
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