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Fourth of July Food Spread

Fourth of July food spread featuring strawberry-blueberry flag parfait rows, star-cut watermelon, and red-white-blue berry skewers. Serve alongside smoky grilled corn and BBQ ribs or hot dogs for a vivid, patriotic party table.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Watermelon
  • 1 watermelon Cut into stars and cubes for serving.
Strawberries
  • 2 cup strawberries Halve and use for the berry flag rows and skewers.
Blueberries
  • 1 cup blueberries Use for the berry flag layers and skewers.
Whipped Cream
  • 1 cup whipped cream Fold or spoon to layer with strawberries and blueberries.
Grilled Corn on the Cob
  • 1 grilled corn on the cob Serve grilled corn on the cob as part of the spread.
BBQ Ribs or Hot Dogs
  • 1 BBQ ribs or hot dogs Grill until cooked through; arrange on the platter.
Star-Shaped Cookie Cutter
  • 1 star-shaped cookie cutter Use to cut star watermelon shapes.
Skewers for Berry Skewers
  • 1 skewers for berry skewers Use for red-white-blue berry skewers.
Marshmallow
  • 1 cup marshmallow Alternate with strawberries and blueberries on the skewers.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Make the berry flag and stars
  1. Layer the halved strawberries and blueberries with whipped cream in rows to build a berry flag presentation.
  2. Cut star watermelon shapes using a star-shaped cookie cutter, then keep remaining watermelon as cubes for side servings.
Assemble red-white-blue skewers
  1. Thread alternating strawberry, marshmallow, and blueberry onto skewers for berry skewers to create red-white-blue skewers.
Grill and arrange the party spread
  1. Grill the corn on the cob until lightly charred, then arrange it on the festive spread.
  2. Grill BBQ ribs or hot dogs until cooked through, then place them alongside the fruit and skewers.
  3. Arrange all items on a festive spread so watermelon stars, berry flag layers, and skewers are clearly visible.

Notes

Pro tip: prep all no-cook items the night before so fruit is chilled and easier to layer and skewer. Store assembled components separately in the fridge up to 2 days; assemble the final spread right before serving for best texture. Freezing is not recommended for the fresh fruit and whipped cream.