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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 layer, and cool whipped topping. Finish with a vivid strawberries and blueberries topping for a clean, sliceable patriotic square.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
chilling 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340
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 cups sliced strawberries
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup whipped topping

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 baking dish

Method
 

Make the pecan crust
  1. Mix all-purpose flour, pecans, finely chopped, melted unsalted butter, and powdered sugar together until evenly combined, then press firmly into the bottom of a 9x13 dish. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set, until the crust feels firm to the touch.
Build the cream cheese layers
  1. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth, then fold in 1 cup whipped topping and spread evenly over the chilled crust. Smooth the surface so it forms an even layer.
  2. Spread the remaining whipped topping in an even layer over the cream cheese layer. Use gentle, flat strokes to keep the top level.
Top and chill
  1. Arrange sliced strawberries and blueberries across the top in a patriotic pattern or scatter evenly, making sure the berries cover the surface. Aim for visible red and blue contrast in each section.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until fully set, so the layers slice cleanly. Slice into squares and serve cold.

Notes

Pro tip: press the crust firmly and keep the dish chilled between steps so the layers stay distinct for clean slices. Store covered in the refrigerator up to 4 days; freeze is not recommended because berries and whipped layers can lose texture when thawed. For a lighter option, use reduced-fat cream cheese and a whipped topping labeled low-fat, keeping everything else the same.