Red White and Blue Fruit Skewers with Cheesecake Yogurt Dip
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Red White and Blue Fruit Skewers with Cheesecake Yogurt Dip
Description
The "Red White and Blue Fruit Skewers with Cheesecake Yogurt Dip" recipe assembles fresh strawberries, cubed angel food cake, and blueberries on skewers, creating a colorful and light snack. The accompanying dip blends softened cream cheese, fat-free yogurt, vanilla, and raw sugar to form a smooth, mildly sweet cheesecake-flavored sauce that complements the fruit and cake.
The method involves mixing the cream cheese with yogurt and vanilla until the sugar dissolves, then threading the fruit and cake pieces alternately on skewers to maintain the color pattern. The skewers are chilled before serving, enhancing their refreshing qualities.
This recipe is suitable for summer parties or any occasion needing a visually appealing and portable finger food. The combination pleases a variety of tastes with its contrasting textures and flavors, while the dip adds richness without heaviness.
Ingredients
- 4 oz cream cheese softened, 1/3 less fat
- 14 oz angel food cake cut about 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup yogurt fat free, Greek or plain
- 72-84 strawberry about 3.5 lbs stems removed, medium
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 pint blueberries
- 1/4 cup raw sugar
- 24 to 28 skewers
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese with yogurt, vanilla and sugar. Mix well until sugar dissolves; set aside.
- Thread 3 strawberries and 2 cubes of cake onto each skewer, alternating between strawberries and cake.
- Finish each skewers with 3 blueberries.
- Place finished skewers on a platter and refrigerate until ready to eat.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 105 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1skewer, 1 tbsp dip | |
| Calories | 105kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 18.5g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 2.5g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 1.5mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 147.5mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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