Red White Blue Mixed Berry Yum Yum (Printable)

Layers of fresh berries, creamy whipped filling, and crushed shortbread create this festive no-bake 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 fresh berries
10 - Fresh mint leaves

# Steps:

01 - Beat the 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 the whipped topping until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
02 - Sprinkle an even layer of crushed shortbread cookies 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 a layer of sliced strawberries and blueberries over the whipped filling.
05 - Continue layering in the following order: crushed cookies, whipped filling, and mixed berries until all ingredients are used. Finish with a vibrant top layer of mixed berries.
06 - Top with additional fresh berries and mint leaves if desired. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the dessert to set and flavors to meld.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in twenty minutes flat but looks like you spent hours assembling something fancy
  • The no bake approach means your kitchen stays cool even on the hottest summer days
02 -
  • I once skipped the chilling step and the layers slid apart when I served it, so do not rush this part
  • The dessert tastes even better on day two when the cookies have softened slightly
03 -
  • Crush your shortbread cookies to varying sizes, from fine crumbs to pea-sized pieces, for better texture throughout
  • Slice your strawberries to the same thickness so they layer evenly and look uniform

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