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