Ingredients:

  • 225 g cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 120 g powdered sugar
  • 5 ml pure vanilla extract
  • 225 g whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
  • 30 g red, white, and blue festive sprinkles
  • 450 g fresh strawberries
  • 250 g fresh blueberries
  • 200 g vanilla wafer cookies or graham crackers

Instructions:

  1. Place the softened cream cheese in your mixing bowl. Beat on medium high speed until the texture is completely smooth and lump free.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Continue whipping until the mixture looks pale and velvety.
  3. Switch to a rubber spatula. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping using a 'cut and fold' motion.
  4. Gently fold in the patriotic sprinkles. Stop as soon as they are evenly distributed so you don't over mix.
  5. Transfer the mixture to your serving bowl and smooth the top with a spoon.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until the dip feels firm and set.
  7. Wash and dry your strawberries and blueberries thoroughly.
  8. Arrange the fruit and vanilla wafers around the bowl.