What the heck is this?
Looking for something that’ll make your Fourth of July spread the talk of the neighborhood? Say hello to Red, White and Blue Funfetti Dip — the dessert that’s basically a party in a bowl. We’re talking about the creamiest, dreamiest vanilla-funfetti dip that tastes like birthday cake had a baby with a cheesecake, then got dressed up in its finest patriotic outfit. It’s sweet, it’s festive, it’s ridiculously easy to make, and it disappears faster than fireworks in the sky. This is the kind of dessert that makes kids squeal with excitement and adults secretly go back for thirds when they think no one’s looking. Pro tip: make a double batch because this stuff doesn’t last.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Takes 10 minutes to make — because who has time for complicated on a holiday?
No baking required — your oven gets to take a holiday too
Crowd-pleaser supreme — works for kids’ parties, adult gatherings, and everything in between
Instagram-worthy gorgeous — those colors are pure eye candy
Customizable AF — swap the toppings, change the colors, make it your own
Make-ahead friendly — prep it the night before and just add toppings before serving
The Good Stuff You’ll Need
For the Dip Base:
8 oz cream cheese, softened (don’t skip this part — cold cream cheese is the enemy)
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup funfetti cake mix (dry, straight from the box)
Pinch of salt
For the Patriotic Topping Party:
1/2 cup mini marshmallows
Red star-shaped cookies or candies (think sugar cookies, gummy stars, whatever floats your boat)
Blue star-shaped cookies or candies
Red, white, and blue sprinkles (go wild with these)
Fresh strawberries, diced (optional but fresh AF)
Blueberries (because actual fruit makes us feel better about this sugar fest)
For Dipping:
Graham crackers
Vanilla wafers
Animal crackers
Fresh fruit (strawberries, apple slices)
Pretzel sticks (sweet and salty combo FTW)
Let’s Do This
Step 1: Cream Cheese Magic
Make sure your cream cheese is actually soft — like, poke-it-with-your-finger-and-it-gives soft.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add powdered sugar and beat until combined. Don’t worry if it looks a little lumpy at first.
Step 2: Whip It Good
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. This takes about 3–4 minutes with an electric mixer.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture — be gentle here, we want to keep it fluffy.
Fold in the dry cake mix and pinch of salt until just combined. Don’t overmix or you’ll deflate all that gorgeous fluffiness.
Step 3: Chill and Thrill
Transfer to your serving bowl — a clear glass bowl shows off those pretty layers later.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. This lets everything set up and the flavors meld together.
Step 4: Dress It Up
Right before serving, go absolutely nuts with the toppings.
Arrange red and blue star cookies on top like you’re creating edible art.
Scatter those sprinkles everywhere — more is more in this case.
Add marshmallows, fresh berries, whatever makes your patriotic heart happy.
Step 5: Serve and Watch It Disappear
Surround with all your dipping options and watch the magic happen.
Don’t forget to take a pic before everyone destroys your beautiful creation.
Serving Suggestions
Set up a little dipping station with bowls of different dippers — it’s like a dessert charcuterie board.
Serve alongside other red, white, and blue treats for maximum patriotic impact.
This is perfect for poolside parties, backyard BBQs, or any time you need a crowd-pleasing dessert.
Switch It Up
Birthday Party Version: Use rainbow sprinkles and colorful cookies for any celebration.
Halloween Twist: Orange and black cookies with Halloween sprinkles — spooky good.
Christmas Magic: Red and green toppings with crushed candy canes mixed in.
Chocolate Lovers: Swap the funfetti cake mix for chocolate and add chocolate chips.
Healthier-ish: Use Greek yogurt cream cheese and sugar-free pudding mix (still delicious, less guilt).
Make-Ahead Tips
The dip base can be made up to 2 days ahead — just add toppings right before serving.
Store covered in the fridge and give it a gentle stir before adding toppings.
Don’t add the cookies too far ahead or they’ll get soggy — nobody wants sad, mushy cookies.
Leftover dip (if there is any) keeps for 3–4 days in the fridge.
Questions People Actually Ask
Q: Can I use store-bought whipped topping instead of heavy cream?
A: You can, but fresh whipped cream tastes SO much better. If you must, use about 2 cups of Cool Whip, thawed.
Q: What if I don’t have funfetti cake mix?
A: Regular vanilla cake mix works fine, or just add extra sprinkles to regular dip for that funfetti vibe.
Q: Can I make this sugar-free?
A: Absolutely! Use sugar-free pudding mix and sugar-free whipped topping. It won’t be exactly the same but still tasty.
Q: My dip turned out runny. What happened?
A: Probably the cream cheese wasn’t soft enough, or the whipped cream wasn’t whipped enough. Next time, make sure both components are properly prepared before folding together.
Q: Can I double this recipe?
A: Yes! This recipe doubles beautifully for big crowds. Just use a bigger bowl for mixing and serving.
Festive Red, White and Blue Funfetti Dip: The Party Starter That Screams ‘MURICA
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
Description
Looking for something that’ll make your Fourth of July spread the talk of the neighborhood? Say hello to Red, White and Blue Funfetti Dip — the dessert that’s basically a party in a bowl. We’re talking about the creamiest, dreamiest vanilla-funfetti dip that tastes like birthday cake had a baby with a cheesecake, then got dressed up in its finest patriotic outfit. It’s sweet, it’s festive, it’s ridiculously easy to make, and it disappears faster than fireworks in the sky. This is the kind of dessert that makes kids squeal with excitement and adults secretly go back for thirds when they think no one’s looking. Pro tip: make a double batch because this stuff doesn’t last.
Ingredients
For the Dip Base:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (don’t skip this part — cold cream cheese is the enemy)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup funfetti cake mix (dry, straight from the box)
- Pinch of salt
For the Patriotic Topping Party:
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
- Red star-shaped cookies or candies (think sugar cookies, gummy stars, whatever floats your boat)
- Blue star-shaped cookies or candies
- Red, white, and blue sprinkles (go wild with these)
- Fresh strawberries, diced (optional but fresh AF)
- Blueberries (because actual fruit makes us feel better about this sugar fest)
For Dipping:
- Graham crackers
- Vanilla wafers
- Animal crackers
- Fresh fruit (strawberries, apple slices)
- Pretzel sticks (sweet and salty combo FTW)
Instructions
Make sure your cream cheese is actually soft — like, poke-it-with-your-finger-and-it-gives soft.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add powdered sugar and beat until combined. Don’t worry if it looks a little lumpy at first.
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. This takes about 3–4 minutes with an electric mixer.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture — be gentle here, we want to keep it fluffy.
Fold in the dry cake mix and pinch of salt until just combined. Don’t overmix or you’ll deflate all that gorgeous fluffiness.
Transfer to your serving bowl — a clear glass bowl shows off those pretty layers later.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. This lets everything set up and the flavors meld together.
Right before serving, go absolutely nuts with the toppings.
Arrange red and blue star cookies on top like you’re creating edible art.
Scatter those sprinkles everywhere — more is more in this case.
Add marshmallows, fresh berries, whatever makes your patriotic heart happy.
Surround with all your dipping options and watch the magic happen.
Don’t forget to take a pic before everyone destroys your beautiful creation.
Notes
Set up a little dipping station with bowls of different dippers — it’s like a dessert charcuterie board.
Serve alongside other red, white, and blue treats for maximum patriotic impact.
This is perfect for poolside parties, backyard BBQs, or any time you need a crowd-pleasing dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: ~280 kcal
- Fat: ~18g
- Carbohydrates: ~28g
- Protein: ~4g