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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 a vivid strawberry-and-blueberry topping. Chill until fully set for clean square slices showing four distinct layers—crust, cream cheese, cool whip, and berries.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 530
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup pecans, finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
Cream cheese layer
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whipped topping
Topping
  • 2 cup sliced strawberries
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup whipped topping

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Make the pecan crust
  1. Mix all-purpose flour, finely chopped pecans, melted unsalted butter, and powdered sugar until evenly combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13 dish.
  2. Refrigerate the crust for 30 minutes to set (no baking needed). Look for a firm, sliceable crust before layering.
Layer the cream cheese and whipped topping
  1. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping until the mixture is uniform.
  2. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled crust. Smooth the surface so the next layer sits flat.
  3. Spread the remaining whipped topping in an even layer over the cream cheese layer. Keep it level for crisp edges when slicing.
Add berries, chill, and slice
  1. Arrange sliced strawberries and blueberries across the top in a patriotic pattern or scatter evenly. Ensure the berries cover the surface without sinking into the whipped layer.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until fully set, then slice into squares and serve cold. The top should look firm and the layers should hold their shape as you cut.

Notes

For the cleanest square slices, chill the dessert uncovered for the last 30 minutes so the top sets firmly, then cover again. Store covered in the refrigerator up to 4 days; freezing is not recommended because whipped toppings can separate. If you want a slightly lighter dessert, swap whipped topping for light whipped topping while keeping the same chilling time for proper setting.