Red White Blue Mixed Berry Yum Yum (Print Version)
Layered no-bake dessert with creamy whipped filling and fresh mixed berries over crushed shortbread cookies.
# 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 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 achieves creamy, uniform consistency.
02 - Evenly distribute a 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 sliced strawberries and blueberries over the cream filling, distributing them evenly for visual appeal.
05 - Continue layering in sequence: crushed cookies, whipped filling, mixed berries. Repeat until all ingredients are used, ensuring the final layer consists of fresh berries on top.
06 - Top with additional fresh berries and mint leaves if desired. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and layers to set before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Zero baking required so your kitchen stays cool even on the hottest summer days
- Make it ahead and let the refrigerator do all the work while you handle party prep
- Those creamy layers mixed with tart berries create the most perfect sweet-tangy bite
02 -
- Make sure your cream cheese is genuinely softened to room temperature or your filling will have stubborn lumps that will not beat out
- Fold the whipped topping in by hand with a spatula rather than beating it to maintain all that precious air
- These taste best when they have had at least four hours to chill so the cookie layer softens into cake-like perfection
03 -
- If making ahead, add the final berry garnish right before serving so they stay fresh and vibrant
- Use a piping bag for the cream layers in individual cups for the most professional-looking results