Description
Red White & Blue Mixed Berry Yum Yum is a creamy no-bake layered dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, luscious cream cheese filling, fluffy whipped topping, and fresh strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. This patriotic dessert is perfect for the 4th of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day, summer cookouts, and backyard BBQs. It’s simple to prepare, refreshingly light, and always a crowd favorite.
Ingredients
Ingredients
For the Graham Cracker Crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
For the Cream Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz whipped topping, thawed
For the Berry Layer
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Optional Garnishes
- Extra whipped topping
- Fresh mint leaves
- White chocolate shavings
- Patriotic sprinkles
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until evenly combined. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Make the filling: Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in the whipped topping until light and fluffy, then spread evenly over the chilled crust.
- Add the berries: Toss the strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries with the lemon juice, then evenly distribute them over the cream layer.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until fully set.
- Garnish and serve: Top with extra whipped topping, fresh berries, mint, or patriotic sprinkles before slicing and serving chilled.
Notes
For the best texture, prepare this dessert the night before serving. You can substitute blackberries for raspberries or use a vanilla wafer crust instead of graham crackers. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve, and enjoy within 3 days for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: red white and blue yum yum, patriotic no bake dessert, 4th of july dessert, berry yum yum, mixed berry dessert, memorial day dessert
