Red White Blue Mixed Berry Yum Yum (Print)
Layered no-bake dessert featuring whipped cream cheese filling, fresh mixed berries, and crushed shortbread cookies. Perfect for summer parties and patriotic holidays.
# What You 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 sliced strawberries and blueberries over the cream mixture in an even layer.
05 - Continue layering in the following order: crushed cookies, whipped filling, mixed berries. Repeat until all ingredients are used, ensuring the final layer is berries for presentation.
06 - Top with additional fresh berries and mint leaves if desired. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow layers to set properly.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- No oven required during hot summer months
- Make ahead friendly so you can actually enjoy your party
- The layers look stunning but take zero skill to assemble
02 -
- Straight from the fridge the flavors are muted, so let it sit on the counter for 15 minutes before serving
- Individual servings look elegant and help with portion control
03 -
- Crush cookies to different sizes for varied texture throughout the layers
- Use a glass bowl with straight sides for the prettiest presentation