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Red, White and Blue Mixed Berry Yum Yum

Red white blue yum yum is a no-bake layered dessert with a golden pecan crust, fluffy cream cheese layer, and cool whipped topping. You’ll get perfectly sliced square layers topped with red strawberries and blue blueberries for a patriotic finish.
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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: 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 chill the pecan crust
  1. Mix all-purpose flour, finely chopped pecans, melted unsalted butter, and powdered sugar until evenly combined, then press firmly into the bottom of a 9x13 dish. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.
Build the cream cheese layers
  1. Beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth, then fold in 1 cup whipped topping and spread evenly over the chilled crust. Refrigerate for 0 minutes after spreading.
  2. Spread the remaining 1 cup whipped topping in an even layer over the cream cheese layer. Keep the dish level to maintain clean layers.
Top and chill to set
  1. Arrange sliced strawberries and blueberries across the top in a patriotic pattern or scatter evenly. Aim for an even cover so every slice shows both colors.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, until fully set and firm enough to slice. Slice into squares and serve cold.

Notes

For the cleanest square slices, chill until fully firm (4+ hours) and use a sharp knife wiped between cuts. Store covered in the refrigerator up to 4 days; freezing is not recommended because the berries and whipped layers can weep when thawed. For a lighter option, use reduced-fat cream cheese and reduced-fat whipped topping if available.