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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 and a sliced, four-layer look. It chills into clean squares with fluffy cream cheese, cool whip, and a vivid strawberry-blueberry topping.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
chill 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
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 baking dish

Method
 

Make and chill the pecan crust
  1. Mix all-purpose flour, pecans, melted unsalted butter, and powdered sugar until evenly combined and looks like damp crumbs. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish, pressing firmly for a tight crust.
  2. Refrigerate the crust for 30 minutes to set, keeping it covered if possible. Visual cue: it should look slightly firm and hold its shape when pressed lightly.
Build the cream cheese and whipped layers
  1. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth, scraping the bowl as needed. Visual cue: no lumps remain before you add the next ingredient.
  2. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping until the mixture is light and uniform, then spread evenly over the chilled crust. Visual cue: the top should be smooth and fully cover the crust.
  3. Spread the remaining 1 cup whipped topping in an even layer over the cream cheese layer. Visual cue: the surface should be level with no visible gaps.
Add the berry topping and chill to set
  1. Arrange sliced strawberries and blueberries across the top in a patriotic pattern or scatter evenly. Visual cue: berries should be visible and cover most of the whipped layer.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until fully set, then slice into squares and serve cold. Visual cue: the layers should hold clean edges when cut.

Notes

For the cleanest, four-layer slices, chill until the dessert feels firm in the center before cutting, and wipe the knife between cuts. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; freezing is not recommended because whipped topping can soften when thawed. If you want a lighter option, use reduced-fat cream cheese while keeping the same chilling time.