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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, Cool Whip, and a bright berry topping. Chill until set, then slice clean squares with four distinct layers for a patriotic 4th of July dessert look.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
chilling 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
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 9x13 dish

Method
 

Make and set the pecan crust (no bake)
  1. Mix all-purpose flour, finely chopped pecans, melted unsalted butter, and powdered sugar together until evenly combined, then press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13 dish. Refrigerate at 32-40°F (0-4°C) for 30 minutes to set the crust.
Build the cream cheese layers
  1. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping and spread evenly over the chilled crust.
  2. Spread the remaining 1 cup whipped topping in an even layer over the cream cheese layer, creating a smooth top surface.
Add the red and blue berry topping, chill, and slice
  1. Arrange sliced strawberries and blueberries across the top in a patriotic pattern or scatter evenly, then press them very lightly so they adhere without sinking.
  2. Cover and refrigerate at 32-40°F (0-4°C) for at least 4 hours until fully set. Slice into squares and serve cold, aiming for clean edges that reveal all four layers.

Notes

Pro tip: for crisp, clean squares, chill until fully firm and wipe the knife between cuts. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; freezing isn’t recommended because the berry and whipped layers can weep after thawing. For a lighter swap, use reduced-fat cream cheese and light whipped topping while keeping the same chilling time for best structure.