Red White Blue Mixed Berry Yum Yum (Printable)
Festive no-bake layers of whipped filling, fresh berries, and buttery shortbread create this stunning patriotic dessert.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 1 cup fresh blueberries
03 - 1 cup fresh raspberries
→ Whipped Filling
04 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
05 - 1 cup powdered sugar
06 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
07 - 2 cups whipped topping, thawed
→ Base
08 - 2 cups vanilla shortbread cookies, crushed
→ Garnish
09 - Additional berries and mint leaves
# How to Make It:
01 - Beat cream cheese in medium bowl until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; beat until fully incorporated. Fold in whipped topping until mixture is creamy and smooth.
02 - Sprinkle a layer of crushed shortbread cookies in the bottom of a glass trifle bowl or individual serving cups.
03 - Spread a layer of the whipped cheese mixture evenly over the cookie base.
04 - Arrange a layer of sliced strawberries and blueberries over the whipped filling.
05 - Repeat layering process: crushed cookies, whipped filling, and mixed berries until all ingredients are used, finishing with berries on top for visual appeal.
06 - Garnish with additional berries and mint leaves if desired. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow layers to set before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- No oven required when summer heat has already claimed your kitchen
- Makes you look like a dessert genius at parties without breaking a sweat
- The red, white and blue layers somehow make everything taste more festive
02 -
- Room temperature cream cheese is non-negotiable unless you enjoy tiny lumps in your life
- Do not overfold the whipped topping or it will start weeping, which sounds sad because it is sad
- This actually tastes better on day two, if you have that kind of self-control around berries and cream
03 -
- A splash of lemon juice in the cream cheese mixture cuts through all that richness beautifully
- Toast the crushed cookie crumbs for 5 minutes at 350°F to add a surprising depth of flavor
- For a boozy version, brush the cookie layers with a little berry liqueur before adding cream