Red White Blue Mixed Berry Yum Yum (Printable Version)

Layers of whipped cream cheese filling and fresh berries over crushed shortbread cookies create this festive no-bake summer treat.

# 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 mixed berries and fresh 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 the mixture is creamy and uniform.
02 - Spread an even layer of crushed vanilla shortbread cookies across the bottom of a glass trifle bowl or individual serving cups.
03 - Spoon a portion of the whipped cheese mixture over the cookie base, spreading gently to create an even layer.
04 - Arrange sliced strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries over the filling layer in an even distribution.
05 - Continue alternating layers: crushed cookies, whipped filling, and mixed berries until all ingredients are used. Complete the dish with a final topping of vibrant berries.
06 - Garnish the top layer with additional fresh berries and mint leaves for visual appeal.
07 - Refrigerate the layered dessert for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and layers to set properly before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • No oven required means your kitchen stays cool and you can assemble it last minute
  • The combination of creamy filling and tart berries creates that perfect sweet tangy balance that keeps everyone coming back for seconds
02 -
  • The chilling time is absolutely crucial for the layers to set properly otherwise it will slide when you serve it
  • Fold the whipped topping in by hand with a spatula rather than using the mixer to keep that light fluffy texture
03 -
  • Press some berries against the glass walls of your dish as you layer for the most stunning presentation
  • If your whipped topping is partially frozen the filling will be lumpy so make sure it's completely thawed

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