Fresh Patriotic Star-Spangled Cream Cheese Flag Dip Recipe Easy 4th July Snack
A festive and colorful cream cheese dip arranged like an American flag with fresh veggies and blueberries, perfect for 4th of July or summer parties. Quick to prepare and a crowd-pleaser with a creamy, tangy base and crunchy vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) sour cream
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried dill
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- 1 large red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
- 3–4 celery sticks, cut into strips
- 1 cup (150 g) blueberries
- 1 cup (100 g) cauliflower florets, small bite-sized pieces
- Baby carrots (optional, for extra orange color)
Instructions
- Soften the cream cheese by leaving it out for 30 minutes or microwaving for 10-15 seconds.
- In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese and sour cream. Add garlic powder, dried dill, salt, and black pepper. Stir until creamy and well combined. Add a splash of milk if too thick.
- Fold in chopped fresh chives.
- Spread the mixture evenly on a rectangular serving platter (about 10×14 inches) to form the flag base.
- Lay thin strips of red bell pepper horizontally across the dip to mimic flag stripes.
- Place small cauliflower florets between the red bell pepper strips to create white stripes.
- Spoon a cluster of fresh blueberries in the top left corner to represent stars.
- Use celery sticks to line the bottom or edges for extra green and crunch.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve with extra veggie sticks like carrots, cucumber slices, or snap peas around the platter.
Notes
Soften cream cheese properly to avoid lumps. Use fresh blueberries to prevent sogginess. For sharper edges on the dip base, use an offset spatula or butter knife. Chill dip for at least 30 minutes before serving to meld flavors and keep veggies crisp. Can prepare base a day ahead and assemble before serving. Vegan and low-carb adaptations available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/8 of
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4.5
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 3
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