Red White Blue Mixed Berry Yum Yum (Printable)
Layered whipped filling and mixed berries over crushed shortbread create this festive no-bake summer dessert.
# 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 and mint leaves
# How-To Steps:
01 - Beat softened cream cheese in a medium bowl until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until fully incorporated. Gently fold in whipped topping until mixture reaches creamy, smooth consistency.
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 sliced strawberries and blueberries in an even layer atop the filling mixture.
05 - Repeat layering sequence: crushed cookies, whipped filling, and mixed berries until all ingredients are used, ensuring the final layer consists of fresh berries for visual appeal.
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.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in literally 20 minutes but makes everyone think you have been planning it for days
- The no bake situation saves your oven during the hottest months of the year
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- Shortbread cookies absorb moisture faster than graham crackers so assemble this no more than 24 hours before serving or the bottom layer gets too soft
- Pat your berries completely dry with paper towels before layering or you will end up with pink streaks running through your cream
03 -
- Use a clear glass bowl with straight sides instead of curved ones because the layers show up much better
- Crush the shortbread cookies into different sizes from fine crumbs to larger pieces for texture variety