Red, White and Blue Mixed Berry Yum Yum

Red, white and blue mixed berry yum yum is a no-bake layered dessert with a golden pecan crust, fluffy cream cheese layer, and cool whipped topping. Finished with a patriotic strawberry-and-blueberry arrangement, it slices into neat squares after a 4-hour chill.

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Prep Time 20

Chilling 4

Total Time 4 20

Servings: 12 servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

For the crust

1 cup all-purpose flour
0.5 cup pecans, finely chopped
0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 tbsp powdered sugar

For the cream cheese layer

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup whipped topping

For the topping

2 cup sliced strawberries
1 cup blueberries
1 cup whipped topping

Equipment

1 sheet pan

Method

Make and chill the pecan crust

Mix all-purpose flour, pecans, melted unsalted butter, and powdered sugar until evenly combined, then press firmly into the bottom of a 9x13 dish. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.

Layer the cream cheese filling

Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth, then fold in 1 cup whipped topping. Spread evenly over the chilled crust.

Add the whipped topping and berries

Spread the remaining 1 cup whipped topping into an even layer over the cream cheese layer. Arrange sliced strawberries and blueberries across the top in a patriotic pattern or scatter evenly.

Chill until fully set and slice

Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until fully set. Slice into squares and serve cold.

Notes

For clean, distinct layers, chill the dish fully (at least 4 hours) before slicing, and wipe the knife between cuts. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; freezing is not recommended because the whipped topping can weep when thawed. For a lighter option, you can use reduced-fat cream cheese and light whipped topping to cut calories while keeping the same layered texture.