Red White Blue Mixed Berry (Printable)

Layered creamy dessert with fresh berries and crushed shortbread cookies

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Beat cream cheese until smooth in medium bowl. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beat until incorporated. Fold in whipped topping until creamy and smooth.
02 - Sprinkle a layer of crushed shortbread cookies in bottom of glass trifle bowl or individual serving cups.
03 - Spread a layer of whipped cheese mixture over the cookie base, covering evenly.
04 - Arrange sliced strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries over filling layer.
05 - Continue layering in order: cookies, whipped filling, mixed berries, until all ingredients are used. Finish with berries on top.
06 - Garnish with additional berries and mint leaves if desired. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving to set.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The no bake aspect means your kitchen stays cool even when temperatures outside are climbing
  • You can assemble it hours before guests arrive, leaving you free to actually enjoy the party
  • The layers look impressive but require zero special skills or techniques
02 -
  • The cookie layer needs time to soften, so do not skip the chilling step or you will be eating hard crunches instead of cake like texture
  • Glass bowls show off your layers, but clear plastic works too, just avoid metal which can give off flavors
  • If making ahead, add the final berry garnish right before serving so they do not weep into the cream
03 -
  • Warm your knife slightly under hot water to slice the strawberries cleanly without squishing them
  • If your cream cheese is still cold, cut it into cubes first so it softens faster
  • Tap your trifle bowl gently on the counter between layers to settle everything

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