Serve it with strawberries, pineapple, apples, cherries, or raspberries, or use it as a dip for pretzels and cookies. Once you make it, you’ll find plenty of things to dip into it!

Sweet Cream Cheese Fruit Dip

The basic dip is made with just three ingredients: cream cheese, marshmallow fluff, and vanilla. That’s it! Mix everything together until smooth and creamy, and you have an easy dip ready for fruit, cookies, or pretzels.

Cream cheese gives it that slightly tangy flavor that keeps the dip from being overly sweet, while the marshmallow fluff makes it light, creamy, and fluffy.

It’s one of those recipes that’s great to have when you need something quick for a party, snack, dessert, or last-minute get-together.

What can you dip in sweet cream cheese fruit dip?

Of course, fruit is the obvious choice, and there are so many good options.

Try it with:

• Strawberries
• Pineapple
• Apples
• Cherries
• Raspberries
• Bananas
• Grapes
• mango
• cantaloupe
• watermelon
• Blueberries

Now to elevate them even further… dip them into graham cracker crumbs, Oreo crumbs, sprinkles, or nuts… all so yummy. The graham cracker crumbs make them taste like strawberry cheesecake!

But don’t stop with fruit! This easy 3-ingredient dip is also delicious with salty pretzels, graham crackers, vanilla wafers, shortbread cookies, or your favorite crisp cookies. And it’s great with chocolate items too. Slather it on cupcakes or cake, and give chocolate cookies a try too.

More no bake cheesecake recipes!

What else can you dunk into this dessert dip

• pretzels
• cookies (graham crackers, Nilla wafers, ginger snaps, animal crackers, oreos)
• pound cake or banana bread (you can spread it on slices)
  

Flavor up this marshmallow fluff cream cheese fruit dip:

• Blend strawberries for a strawberry flavor dip
• lemon juice
• maple syrup
• peanut butter
• Blend banana pieces for a fun banana flavor
• Add mini chocolate chips

Another fun dessert dip recipe is my Cannoli Dip.

Add sprinkles to make it more fun!

The simple ingredients

Let’s talk about the marshmallow fluff, it’s well… fluffy which is one reason it gives this dip a great texture, no gritty sugary feel, just puffy, fluffy, creaminess.

And the cream cheese, it blends best at room temperature, so that there will be no lumps.

Vanilla gives it a wonderful warm flavor!

The combination of sweet, creamy dip with salty pretzels is especially good.

Adjust the flavor

Vanilla is wonderful, and you can add other flavors in addition to vanilla for another version. It’s delicious on its own, but you can easily change the flavor depending on what you’re serving.

Try adding some:

• Lemon extract for a bright, fresh citrus flavor.
• Almond extract for a delicious almond cream flavor.
• Coconut extract for a tropical twist, especially with pineapple. Add shredded coconut if you like the texture of it!
• Banana extract for a fun banana cream flavor.
• Peanut butter for a richer dip that is especially good with apples, pretzels, and cookies.
• Cinnamon for a warm, cozy flavor that pairs beautifully with apples.
• Pumpkin pie spice for an easy fall version that’s great with apples, graham crackers, and cookies.
• Molasses, pumpkin pie spice, and ginger for a warm, cozy wintery gingerbread flavor

• 1st is this: sweet cream cheese dip
• pumpkin dip.
• cannoli dip
• apple pie dip
• peanut butter dip
• strawberry fruit dip, in this post

And if you’re making this for a birthday party, holiday, or just want to have some fun with it, stir in sprinkles. You can change the sprinkles to match any occasion. This recipe is fun and easy to make when camping, and no baking required!

And this is a fun dip too… Fig Jam Dip!

A fun dessert idea

I also love using this dip as part of a dessert instead of simply serving it alongside fruit.

One of my favorite combinations is grilled cake with pineapple and this sweet cream cheese dip drizzled over the top. The warm grilled cake, juicy pineapple, and creamy sweet dip make a really fun dessert. Using a sectioned tray for parties is a fun way to serve it.

It’s a simple way to take a few everyday ingredients and turn them into something that feels special.

This is the kind of recipe you can make when you suddenly realize you need something for a party or when you want a quick dessert without actually making a dessert.

Mix the cream cheese, marshmallow fluff, and vanilla together, choose your favorite flavor addition if you’d like, and you’re ready to serve.

Keep a few strawberries or other fruit on hand, and you have an easy snack or dessert that comes together in minutes. Adjust the portions smaller if needed.

Sweet Cream Cheese Fruit Dip is proof that sometimes the easiest recipes are the ones you make over and over again.

Where has this been all my life?

It’s a mixture of cream cheese, marshmallow fluff, and vanilla extract. Whip it all together and drizzle it over the grilled cake, dip fruit into it, and use it as a frosting. Add some milk or cream if you’d like the dip to be thinner, for a thinner drizzle consistency.

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Dessert Dip: Takes Fruit to a Whole New Level

Creamy, sweet, and delicious. Great on fruit, cake, cookies, and so much more. It's the perfect quick recipe to accompany any item for dessert or a party.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword dip

Author Diane Schmidt – createdbydiane.com

Ingredients

• 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
• 6 oz marshmallow fluff
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or other extract flavor

Instructions

• Place room-temperature cream cheese and marshmallow fluff, along with vanilla, into a bowl and mix until smooth and creamy. Serve, or keep it in the fridge until 30 minutes before serving, mix well so it's soft enough to dip into.

Notes

Try adding a little:

• Lemon extract for a bright, fresh citrus flavor.
• Almond extract for a delicious almond cream flavor.
• Coconut extract for a tropical twist, especially with pineapple. Add shredded coconut if you like the texture of it!
• Banana extract for a fun banana cream flavor.
• Peanut butter for a richer dip that is especially good with apples, pretzels, and cookies.
• Cinnamon for a warm, cozy flavor that pairs beautifully with apples.
• Pumpkin pie spice for an easy fall version that’s great with apples, graham crackers, and cookies.
• Molasses, pumpkin pie spice, and ginger for a warm, cozy wintery, gingerbread flavor

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This recipe uses simple ingredients and tastes so much better than store-bought sauce. Best of all, you can make it ahead of time and keep it in the refrigerator for an easy topping whenever you need it.

Strawberry sauce is also a great way to use fresh strawberries when you have more than you know what to do with. The berries cook down into a thick, glossy sauce with plenty of little pieces of strawberry throughout. Plus, you can make it ahead of time and keep it in the refrigerator, so it’s ready whenever you need a quick dessert topping.

Once you make this easy homemade strawberry sauce, you’ll find plenty of ways to use it. And honestly, grabbing a spoon and eating a little straight from the jar is perfectly acceptable too!

Why You’ll Love This Strawberry Sauce

• Easy to make with simple ingredients
• Works with fresh or frozen strawberries
• Ready in about 10 minutes
• Great for breakfast or dessert
• Can be made ahead of time
• Easy to adjust to your preferred sweetness and thickness

Tips for Making Strawberry Sauce

• Use fresh or frozen strawberries. Fresh strawberries are wonderful when they are in season, but frozen strawberries work just as well. There is no need to thaw frozen berries first.
• Cut the strawberries into similar-sized pieces. This helps them cook evenly. If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can mash the strawberries as they cook.
• Don’t skip the lemon juice. A little lemon juice brightens the strawberry flavor and keeps the sauce from tasting overly sweet.
• Adjust the thickness. The cornstarch thickens the sauce as it cooks. If you want a thinner sauce, use a little less cornstarch. For a thicker sauce, add a little more.
• Remember that it thickens as it cools. The sauce may look slightly thinner while it is hot. Once refrigerated, it will become thicker. Make it as thick or thin as you like.
• Taste before serving. Strawberries can vary quite a bit in sweetness. If your berries are very tart, you may want to add a little more sugar.
• For a smoother sauce, blend it. Once the sauce has cooled slightly, use an immersion blender or regular blender to make it smooth.
• Looking for a chunkier sauce, leave the berries alone. Simply stir occasionally while they cook and gently mash a few of the strawberries with the back of a spoon.

How to Use Strawberry Sauce

There are so many ways to use this homemade sauce. Spoon it over pancakes, waffles, French toast, cheesecake, ice cream, pound cake, or strawberry shortcake. You can also swirl it into yogurt or oatmeal for an easy breakfast.

It is especially good served warm over vanilla ice cream. The warm strawberry sauce melts into the ice cream and creates a simple dessert that tastes much more special than the amount of effort it takes to make it.

How to Store Strawberry Sauce

Allow the strawberry sauce to cool, then transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate. It is great to make ahead, so you can have it ready for breakfast or dessert.

You can also freeze the sauce for longer storage. Thaw it in the refrigerator and stir well before serving.

A Simple Homemade Topping

Once you see how easy it is to make strawberry sauce, you may find yourself making it often. It is a simple way to turn everyday foods into something special, and you can easily adjust the texture and sweetness to suit whatever you are serving.

Fresh strawberries, a little sugar, lemon juice, and a few minutes on the stove are all you need for a homemade topping that is hard to resist.

The fruit does rise to the top, so there is more sauce underneath, be sure to grab more sauce. Use a ladle style spoon

Ingredients

• strawberries (fresh or frozen, tops cut off)
• granulated sugar
• lemon juice
• cornstarch
• vanilla extract
• water

Instructions

• Strawberry Buttercream Frosting
• Cannoli Dip– Charcuterie with strawberries
• Strawberry Lemonade Mimosa
• 1 hour Strawberry Shortcake
• Frozen Strawberry Margarita Pie

I just love how cute strawberry items are, this strawberry tote is just too cute!

And I could see these strawberry towels tucked into a basket with jars of overnight oats to bring to a morning appointment or meeting.

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How to Make Strawberry Sauce

easy strawberry sauce recipe for pancakes and other breakfast items, along with desserts like ice cream and shortcake

Course sauce

Cuisine American

Keyword fruit

Author Diane Schmidt – createdbydiane.com

Ingredients

• 2 cups strawberries, 1 pint
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablspoon lemon juice, 1/2 a lemon
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

• In a 2-quart saucepan or frying pan combine strawberries and sugar.
• Mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water and vanilla
• Pour that mixture over the berries and stir to combine
• Heat over medium heat until it simmers, the berries soften and juices are released creating the sauce.
• Add more water if you'd like a thinner sauce, or if the berries are not juice, more dry and you need more sauce, add up to a cup of water. If you add more water than that, add some more sugar and cornstarch.
• Remove from heat, allow to cool 10 minutes.
• Pour it into a glass canning jar or similar.
• Serve or store in the fridge up to a month.
• Reheat before serving for best flavor.

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I’ll show you how to make a smooth, delicious cannoli dip and turn it into a gorgeous dessert board with plenty of dippers—cookies, cones, fruit, and more. It’s simple, fun, and guaranteed to disappear fast!

If you love the sweet, creamy flavor of cannoli but don’t want to fuss with frying shells, this Cannoli Dip is your new go-to dessert!

Made with smooth ricotta, powdered sugar, and vanilla, this easy no-bake dip is light, sweet, and totally irresistible.

Serve it on a fun dessert charcuterie board with your favorite dippers like ice cream cones, graham crackers, cinnamon sugar tortillas, and fresh strawberries.

No-Bake Cannoli Dip Dessert Board

Perfect for parties, holidays, or a simple treat night at home!

How to Make Cannoli Dip (printable recipe is below)

Ingredients:

• 16 oz cup ricotta cheese (pressed through a fine mesh strainer)
• 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
• 1- 1/4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon dry milk (optional) is best for using if not serving the day prepared, so it remains thick.
• Options: mini chocolate chips, chopped pistachios

Instructions:

1. Strain the ricotta cheese using a cheese cloth can be used, or a nylon cheesecloth
2. Then press the ricotta through a fine mesh strainer for a smooth texture and release excess moisture.
3. Mix with room temperature cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until creamy. By hand or with a mixer.
4. Spoon into a serving bowl(s) and refrigerate until ready to serve.
5. Mix in the chocolate chips or chopped pistachios or sprinkle them on top.

Dipping Ideas for Cannoli Dip

This dip goes with just about anything! Try:

• Ice cream cones – break into pieces or serve mini cones for scooping.
• Graham crackers – honey or cinnamon work great.
• Cinnamon sugar tortillas – cut into triangles and bake until crisp.
• Fresh fruit – strawberries, apple slices, or banana chunks.
• Vanilla wafers or ladyfingers – classic Italian dessert pairings.

Cannoli Dip Tips

This Italian Dessert Dip is a huge hit!!!

• Smooth texture: Straining the ricotta with cheese cloth, or paper towel, is key to that velvety texture.
• Removing as much moisture as possible, so it doesn’t weep later.
• Make ahead: Mix the dip up to 2 days in advance and refrigerate.
• Adding dry milk helps the mixture stay thick and look great, so a pool of liquid doesn’t sit on top.
• Flavor twists: Add mini chocolate chips, orange zest, lemon zest, or almond extract for a flavor boost.
• Presentation: Arrange your dip and dippers on a board for a dessert charcuterie that looks amazing and serves easily.

Q&A

Q: Can I use mascarpone or cream cheese instead of ricotta?
A: Yes! Mascarpone will give a richer, creamier flavor. Cream cheese makes it more like a cheesecake dip.

Q: How do I make it thicker?
A: Add a little more powdered sugar or mix in mascarpone cheese, add the dry milk and allow it to rehydrate and absorb the excess moisture in the ricotta cheese.

Q: Can I make this dip ahead of time?
A: Absolutely. Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. Stir before serving.

Q: What can I serve Cannoli Dip with for a party?
A: Arrange it as part of a dessert charcuterie board with a mix of crunchy, sweet, and fresh dippers, it looks stunning, and everyone gets to customize their own bite.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• No baking required
• Ready in minutes
• Crowd-pleasing and portable
• Fun to serve and totally customizable

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This makes a fun to-go treat! Pack it up in a small container, keeping the dip and cones, crackers, separate so they stay dry.

More fun recipes to try, these are all chocolate!

• Chocolate Funnel Cake
• Instant Chocolate Mousse
• Homemade Chocolate Syrup
• Chocolate Cannoli Cones
• Chocolate Oatmeal
• Chocolate Gravy
• Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting
• Chocolate Espresso Pudding Pie
• Chocolate Bread Pudding
• Old Fashioned Egg Cream Chocolate Soda
• Chocolate Spaghetti

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How to Make a Cannoli Dip and Dessert Charcuterie Board

This amazing and simple no-bake cannoli dip is the perfect dessert!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American, Italian

Keyword cheese, dip, sweet

Prep Time 30 minutes minutes

Author Diane Schmidt – createdbydiane.com

Ingredients

• 16 oz ricotta cheese
• 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup mini chocolate chips
• 1/2-1 cup chopped pistachios (optional)
• 1 tablespoon dry milk (optional) This will help the dip stay thick without water releasing as it sits, great if you don't eat it the day you make it.

Instructions

• Strain the ricotta cheese using cheesecloth (cotton or nylon, I linked options in the post), allow it to rest 15 minutes, then squeeze out the excess liquid (about a 1/4 cup may come out)
• Then press the ricotta through a super fine mesh strainer. It should be really smooth.
• Mix the ricotta cheese with room temperature cream cheese, powdered sugar (and dry milk if using) and vanilla, mix by hand or with a mixer.
• Place the cannoli dip in a serving dish or dishes. The chocolate chips and pistachios can be mixed in or just put them on top.
• Place the mixture in the fridge or serve immediately.
• Serve with cannoli chips, graham crackers, pieces of ice cream cones, cinnamon sugar tortillas/chips, and strawberries

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There are a few ways to flavor this frosting, to get the strawberry flavor you want.

I prefer using fresh strawberries, making a thick pudding type of puree (strawberry curd) then adding it to the frosting.

I have a few other versions, so you can easily choose which strawberry flavor will work for you best.

Continue reading: Strawberry Buttercream

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Chocolate and fruit is some sort of magical combination…

sweet and tasty,

juicy and delicious

and you’ll be happy to know it’s simple to make.

The better the fruit the better the results, which means great tasting fruit will taste best…

Continue reading: Chocolate Covered Fruit

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Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

It’s no secret cream cheese frosting is delicious, but add the great tasting flavor of real strawberry and it’s even a bigger winner!

Chocolate and strawberry together are a winning combination. I’m always looking for a simple cake and frosting combination that doesn’t take all day to make and tastes amazing. 

As with any fruit-flavored recipe, be sure the strawberries have great flavor, that will ensure a great result here.

I can’t resist the flavor of sweet strawberries, when they are in season and ripe, they taste amazing! You can usually smell them before you see them if they are ripe and delicious.

I made THIS 8″ round chocolate cake, it’s a really easy cake recipe, no mixer needed. I just use a bowl and whisk. I like that it comes together quickly. It bakes up nicely, and after it cools, it’s onto the frosting. Now that it’s strawberry seasons…  that means I want all things strawberry-related. 

To add a really fresh delicious flavor to this cream cheese frosting, I made it two ways.

1.  fresh-made strawberry curd this is my favorite to due, it gave the most delicious natural flavor
2. fresh-made strawberry syrup this is my second choice for adding flavor 

While both gave a great flavor (and color), I liked the more intense flavor of the strawberry curd added. But if you already have made the syrup or have both it, that worked nicely too.

You will want whatever you add into the recipe to be cold. I suggest making the strawberry syrup or curd first. Then put it in a shallow dish and refrigerate it so it’ll be cold by the time you bake and cool the cake.

Fresh Strawberries provide the best flavor

I’m all about fresh flavors, but if you just want to simplify things and add some strawberry extract, go right ahead. Add a teaspoon of strawberry extract and mix in well, and maybe add a drop of pink food coloring.

THIS is the strawberry flavor I would use if I wasn’t making the frosting with some sort of real strawberry mixture added in, I really like the flavor as it has both natural and artificial flavor. Most strawberry flavors you readily find are all artificial flavored, which I don’t prefer. I try to find all-natural or a mix of natural and artificial.

The same goes for raspberry which I don’t prefer any artificial at all, it tastes like medicine. Read the labels if you are buying extracts and baking emulsions.

I tend to make homemade syrup recipes, but if you want to give THIS one a try, I like a lot of their flavors, they do have natural flavors, not all artificial. If you want to see what else I use syrup for click here. 

Cake Recipes:

I have two recipes for single-layer cakes, I make them all the time. 

• HERE is the VANILLA CAKE RECIPE
• HERE is the CHOCOLATE CAKE RECIPE

Each cake is one 8″ round cake recipe, that can be made in a bowl without a mix, I just use a whisk. These cakes have become my go-to recipes for some time now. 

 The best way to ensure you won’t miss my recipes is to sign up to get my EMAILS here, and you’ll also get my free chocolate ebook too.

This is a small batch recipe for a single layer cake or  6-8 cupcakes, this recipe can be easily multiplied to make any size portion you would need.

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Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

A creamy delicious cream cheese frosting recipe with the addition of fresh strawberry flavor. Two options for adding flavor, one using a fresh-made strawberry syrup, and the second making a fresh strawberry curd. Great-tasting strawberries are what makes the frosting taste its best.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 8 servings

Author Diane Schmidt – createdbydiane.com

Ingredients

• 2 oz cream cheese at room temperature, or your frosting will have lumps
• 4 tablespoons butter at room temperature
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• pinch of salt
• 2-4 tablespoons of strawberry syrup or strawberry curd (add more if desired, but be careful not to make the frosting to”wet” add more powdered sugar if you need to thicken it a little even an additional cup of powdered sugar)

Options

• 1/2- 1 teaspoon strawberry extract or baking emulsion
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• top with fresh flowers or mint

Instructions

• In the bowl of a mixer beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy, start on medium-low speed then increase to high.
• Add in the powdered sugar and salt. Start by mixing on low so it doesn’t make a mess.
• Then add in the flavor. Add two tablespoons and mix in the flavor very well, then taste it and see if you need more.
• Typically I add a tablespoon or two of heavy cream to whip the frosting up but since there is the additional liquid in the strawberry syrup or curd it’s not necessarily this recipe, but if you are only adding extract and want to add heavy cream go right ahead.
• This frosting can be thickened by adding up to a cup of powdered sugar without making it overly sweet. The cream cheese and salt help balance the flavor.

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Whatever way you decide to enjoy this drink, your taste buds are sure to be delighted. Use the syrup or fresh strawberries in Italian Cream Sodas, Margaritas, or use it in Strawberry Milk for an indulgent childhood treat.

Alternately for a less sweet, lower carb option, you can simply muddle whole, ripe strawberries at the bottom of the glass, skip the lemonade and use fresh lemon juice and add in the seltzer, use lemon seltzer if you’d like.

And experimentation is a good way to keep your drink index fresh and never get bored with one thing. I have many mouth-watering varieties of syrup recipes which can be added to all kinds of beverages to spice it up, like this cherry margarita which is also a great alternative this time of year. Embrace summer fruit and enjoy!

Your kitchen is your creative world, explore, and have fun! And now on to the sweet stuff.

Continue reading: How to Make Strawberry Bourbon Lemonade

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No more orange juice only mimosas…. kick up your mimosa game with these, they’re irresistible!

Originally named after the yellow-flowered mimosa plant, the combination of sparkling wine and orange juice has been popular in Spain for centuries, eventually becoming synonymous with brunches all over the U.S. And if oranges are delicious in them, why not strawberries?

Continue reading: Strawberry Lemonade Mimosa

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This flag cake will put smiles on everyone’s faces…

And with smaller celebrating this cake will yield 8-10 servings that are a nice size without being huge, if you want large slices, you’ll get 6 slices.

I love simple recipes, and this cake can be mixed with a bowl and whisk, and since it’s not huge, you won’t need a few strawberries and a handful of blueberries.

The frosting on this cake is so delicious, it is made with whipped cream, but it won’t go flat or watery…

It’s stabilized with a little cream cheese, and OMG it gives the whipped cream a thicker texture and a cheesecake flavor that is so yummy.’

If you’re looking for a larger cake, be sure to check out my Vanilla Layer Cake, it’s perfect for large gatherings, parties, and great to take to the office to share. It’s 2 13×9 cakes, so plenty of cake for everyone and so delicious it’ll get rave reviews!

To ensure a level cake, I use baking strips around the outside of the 8″ round baking pan, they work great and produce level cake every time.

I spread the frosting with a small offset spatula

THIS is the vanilla cake recipe I used for this cake.

Having everything ready and having the right tools makes it easier when you begin a project. I store my baking strips inside my cake pans, so I don’t have to hunt around for them when I want to make a cake!

They are easy to use, you just dip them in water and wrap them around the outside of the cake pan before you put it in the oven. It helps the cake bake evenly. I used to use strips of towels; these are far easier to put on.

The frosting for this cake is thick and creamy without being overly sweet, and it tastes a bit like cheesecake, which is always a good thing in my book!

What you’ll need for the stabilized whipped cream frosting 

• 5 oz heavy cream  
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 oz cream cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

If you want to frost the sides of the cake, you just need to add an additional 2 oz of heavy cream.

I use an immersion blender with a whisk attachment when I’m making a small batch of frosting, but you can use whatever mixer you prefer. 

First, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar, then add in the cream cheese and vanilla, this will ensure the frosting stays fluffy by whipping the cream first.

This recipe is AMAZING and so great for many desserts, top some brownies with it and add sprinkles for extra deliciousness.

What size cake pan to use?

I baked this cake in an 8″ round pan, the pan is 2 inches high.

You can bake this in an 8″ square pan, the cake will not be as high and will probably take about 5 minutes less time to bake, and will look cute decorated like a flag as well.

To ensure a level cake, I use baking strips around the outside of the 8″ round baking pan, they work great and produce a level cake every time. Here is a link to the baking strips. I used to use strips of towels, you wet either one, wrap and secure it around the outer edge of the pan to prevent the cake from baking a rounded dome shape, it’ll bake a nice even cake.

How much fruit should I need to decorate this cake?

Have about 1/2 cup blueberries and 6 or so strawberries to decorate the cake,

You can easily fit more berries if you prefer, make the stripes closer together, pile the blueberries on top of each other, leave the strawberries in larger pieces, cut them in half, replace strawberries with raspberries, or use blue and red m&m’s to decorate the cake if you don’t want to use berries.

Rows of sprinkles also work well too, gently place pieces of foil or wax paper to create a barrier to add sprinkles so they don’t stick to the frosting area you’d like to keep white.

I find it’s easiest to get the flag to look “even” is to slice similar size strawberries into small pieces and then lay them down so they are “pointed” in the same direction, but you can certainly alternate the pattern for a fun effect or just slice the berries in half, you will need more berries if you do that.

If you’re looking for more berry recipes, be sure to check these out:

• Strawberry Cake
• Strawberry Bourbon Lemonade
• Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
• Strawberry Lemonade Mimosas
• Blueberry Galette
• Banana Blueberry Cake
• Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothie

More American Flag, Patriotic, Red White and Blue Recipes

• Patriotic Spritz Cookies butter cookies perfect for celebrating the USA
• American Flag Cupcakes so cute, and easy to decorate
• Frosted Sugar Cookies to look like the US Flag
• Red White and Blue Colored Cake Batter- cupcakes

• Star Cookies with sprinkles in red white and blue and a template for giant cookies
• Red Velvet Pancakes with Cream Cheese Glaze perfect to start a patriotic day
• Fruit Squares Cake– apple, blueberry, cherry looks like a flag

• Red White and Blue Spaghetti a fun meal everyone will rave over
• Red White and Blue deviled eggs so fun every celebration needs these
• Red Velvet No Bake Cheesecake pretty, delicious and no oven needed
• Red White and Blue Tie Dye Cookies fun cut out cookies in patriotic colors
• Chocolate Ice Cream Shaped Cookies in cones with patriotic sprinkles

>>> Be sure to print the recipe for the Vanilla Cake Recipe HERE.

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stabilized whipped cream for American Flag Cake

cream cheese stabilized whipped cream, for a simple 8 inch round vanilla cake with strawberries and blueberries to represent the American flag.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 3 minutes minutes

Total Time 3 minutes minutes

Servings 1 .5 cups

Author Diane Schmidt – createdbydiane.com

Ingredients

• 5 oz heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 oz cream cheese cut into small pieces

Instructions

• I use an immersion blender (with the whip attachment) to mix small batches of frosting like this, but any mixer will work, or you can whisk it by hand if necessary, it’s often hard to whip a small batch with a big stand mixer, a hand held mixer will work better.
• First whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until it whipped fluffy and thick and a soft peak forms when the whisk is pulled out of the cream.
• Then add in the pieces of cream cheese and vanilla and mix until it’s smooth.

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There are so many reasons that strawberry frosting is bound to be on top of your next dessert, the flavor, and ohhh… the gorgeous color, it compliments so many items, from vanilla baked items, chocolate items, even red velvet, and strawberry is a great flavor combination.

With so many delicious options on strawberry flavored frosting, choose which one you think will be best based on your taste preferences, how you’ll be serving it, and the texture you’re looking for.

Continue reading: Strawberry Frosting Recipes

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