Red White Blue Mixed Berry Yum Yum (Printable)
Layers of whipped filling and fresh berries over crushed shortbread make this festive no-bake treat perfect for summer celebrations.
# 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 as desired
# How to Make It:
01 - Beat cream cheese in medium bowl until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beat until fully incorporated. Gently fold in whipped topping until mixture is creamy and smooth throughout.
02 - Sprinkle an even layer of crushed shortbread cookies across the bottom of a glass trifle bowl or individual serving cups, pressing gently to create a stable foundation.
03 - Spread a generous layer of the whipped cheese mixture over the cookie base, ensuring complete coverage and maintaining an even thickness.
04 - Distribute sliced strawberries and blueberries evenly across the filling layer, pressing lightly to anchor them in place.
05 - Repeat the layering sequence—cookies, whipped filling, mixed berries—until all components are used. Conclude with a vibrant berry topping for visual appeal.
06 - Top with additional berries and fresh mint leaves if desired. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and layers to set before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Theres something magical about how the sweet cream cheese filling balances the tart berries while the buttery shortbread adds that perfect crunch
- People literally gasp when you bring this to the table because the layers are just so beautiful
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- Glass trifle bowls show off the layers beautifully but clear individual cups make serving so much easier at parties
- The longer this chills the better it gets. Those cookies soften into cake like layers that are just incredible
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- Room temperature cream cheese is non negotiable for that silky smooth filling texture
- Crush your cookies in a ziplock bag with a rolling pin to save on dishes