Red White Blue Mixed Berry Yum Yum (Printable version)

Layered no-bake dessert with whipped cream cheese filling, fresh berries, and crushed shortbread cookies.

# List of ingredients:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Beat cream cheese in a medium bowl until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; beat until fully incorporated. Gently fold in whipped topping until the mixture becomes creamy and smooth.
02 - Sprinkle a layer of crushed shortbread cookies evenly across the bottom of a glass trifle bowl or individual serving cups.
03 - Spread a layer of the whipped cheese mixture over the cookie base, ensuring even coverage.
04 - Arrange sliced strawberries and blueberries in an even layer over the cream filling.
05 - Repeat the layering process with remaining cookies, whipped filling, and mixed berries until all ingredients are used. Complete the final layer with berries on top for an attractive presentation.
06 - Garnish with additional fresh berries and mint leaves if desired for visual appeal and extra flavor.
07 - Refrigerate the assembled dessert for at least 1 hour to allow the layers to set properly and flavors to meld together.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No oven required means your kitchen stays cool even when summer temperatures climb
  • The layers look impressive but come together in about twenty minutes of actual work
  • You can assemble it hours ahead and let the fridge do the rest of the work
02 -
  • The whipped filling can separate if your cream cheese was too cold or you overmixed it, so patience with softening ingredients is essential
  • The cookie layer needs time to soften slightly in the fridge, so don't serve immediately after assembling
03 -
  • Clear glass bowls or trifle dishes show off those beautiful layers
  • Wait to add mint garnish until right before serving, or it will wilt and look tired

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