Red White Blue Mixed Berry Yum Yum (Printable)
Layers of creamy whipped filling and fresh berries over crushed shortbread cookies make this colorful no-bake dessert a crowd-pleasing favorite for patriotic celebrations.
# 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, mint leaves (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; beat until incorporated. Fold in whipped topping until creamy and smooth.
02 - In a glass trifle bowl or individual cups, sprinkle a layer of crushed shortbread cookies.
03 - Add a layer of the whipped cheese mixture over the cookie base.
04 - Top with a layer of sliced strawberries and blueberries.
05 - Repeat layers: cookies, whipped filling, mixed berries, until all ingredients are used, finishing with berries on top.
06 - Garnish with additional berries and mint leaves if desired. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to set.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Its the ultimate make ahead dessert that actually gets better as it sits
- You can assemble it in 20 minutes and look like you spent hours
02 -
- The layers look best in a clear glass trifle bowl so everyone can see the beautiful stripes
- Do not assemble this more than a day ahead or the cookies will get too soft
03 -
- Crush the shortbread cookies in a food processor for uniform crumbs
- Gently press each layer down slightly to remove air pockets