Red White Blue Mixed Berry Yum Yum (Printable)

Layers of creamy whipped filling, fresh berries, and buttery shortbread create this festive no-bake summer dessert.

# 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 Steps:

01 - Beat softened cream cheese in a medium bowl until completely smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until fully incorporated. Gently fold in whipped topping until mixture is creamy and smooth.
02 - Sprinkle an even layer of crushed shortbread cookies 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 over the whipped filling in an even layer.
05 - Continue layering in the following order: crushed cookies, whipped filling, mixed berries. Repeat until all ingredients are used, ensuring the final layer is berries for a beautiful presentation.
06 - Top with additional 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 oven time means your kitchen stays cool even on the hottest summer days
  • Make it ahead and let the refrigerator do all the work while you handle other party prep
02 -
  • Cold cream cheese will leave you with lumps so take it out of the fridge at least an hour before you start
  • Individual serving glasses let you see all those gorgeous layers but a large trifle bowl feeds a crowd with equal impact
03 -
  • Fold the whipped topping in by hand with a spatula instead of using the mixer to keep it light and airy
  • Chill your bowl for ten minutes before layering helps everything stay put as you work

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