Red White Blue Mixed Berry Yum Yum (Printable Version)

Layered no-bake dessert featuring creamy whipped filling, fresh berries, and buttery shortbread cookies for festive summer occasions.

# 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 fresh berries and mint leaves

# How To Make It:

01 - Beat softened cream cheese in a medium bowl until completely smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until fully incorporated. Gently fold in whipped topping until mixture is creamy and smooth.
02 - Distribute a layer of crushed shortbread cookies evenly across the bottom of a glass trifle bowl or individual serving cups.
03 - Spread a generous layer of the whipped cheese mixture over the cookie base, ensuring even coverage.
04 - Arrange sliced strawberries and blueberries over the cream layer, creating an even distribution of fruit.
05 - Repeat the layering process in the following order: crushed cookies, whipped filling, then mixed berries including raspberries. Continue until all ingredients are used, finishing with a decorative top layer of berries.
06 - Top with additional fresh berries and mint leaves if desired. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow layers to set before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No oven required means your kitchen stays cool even on the hottest July afternoons
  • It travels beautifully and actually tastes better after the flavors have time to mingle in the fridge
  • The layers come together so quickly you can make it the morning of a party and still have time for coffee
02 -
  • The cookie layer needs time to soften from the creamy filling, so do not rush the chilling step or the texture will feel too crunchy
  • Glass bowls show off the layers beautifully but clear plastic works perfectly for potlucks where you do not want to worry about breakage
  • This dessert does not freeze well because the texture changes completely, so plan to serve it within two days
03 -
  • Crush your cookies inside a sealed zip top bag to contain the mess and get even pieces without sending crumbs flying everywhere
  • Wipe down the inside of your glass bowl between layers with a paper towel so the stripes stay clean and defined

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