Red White & Blue Mixed Berry Yum Yum Recipe
This Red White & Blue Mixed Berry Yum Yum is a festive, no-bake layered dessert perfect for patriotic celebrations like the 4th of July or Memorial Day. Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, a creamy whipped cream and cream cheese mixture, and layers of luscious strawberry and blueberry pie fillings, it delivers a deliciously cool and creamy taste with iconic red, white, and blue colors. The dessert requires overnight chilling to allow the layers to meld together perfectly, resulting in a visually stunning and flavorful treat that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes plus overnight chilling
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Crust:
- 2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 4 cups whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
Mixed Fruit Filling:
- 1 (21 oz.) can strawberry pie filling
- 1 (21 oz.) can blueberry pie filling
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Blend with a fork until the crumbs are evenly moistened. Set aside 3 tablespoons of crumbs to be used for sprinkling on top later. Press the remaining crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan that has been lightly sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: Using an electric mixer, cream together the softened cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy. In a separate mixing bowl, whip the whipping cream, granulated sugar, and remaining 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Carefully fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture by hand until well combined and fluffy.
- Assemble the Layers: Spread about one-third (approximately 3 cups) of the cream cheese and whipped cream mixture evenly over the prepared crust. Drop large spoonfuls of the strawberry pie filling on top of this layer and gently spread it out to cover, connecting the dollops for even coverage. Next, spread another one-third of the cream cheese mixture over the strawberry layer, smoothing it evenly. Repeat the process with the blueberry pie filling: drop spoonfuls on top and gently spread to cover. Finish by spreading the remaining cream cheese mixture over the blueberry layer evenly. Sprinkle the reserved 3 tablespoons of graham cracker crumbs on top of the final layer.
- Chill: Cover the assembled dessert and refrigerate overnight. This resting time is essential as it allows the layers to set properly and meld together, ensuring the dessert holds its shape when sliced and served.
Notes
- Use premium strawberry and blueberry pie fillings with more berries for a fruitier texture and enhanced flavor.
- You can substitute two 8-ounce containers of Cool Whip non-dairy whipped topping for the homemade whipped cream if desired, but homemade whipped cream is preferred for best taste and texture.
- Do not shortcut the chilling time; overnight refrigeration helps the layers adhere better and prevents them from sliding apart when served.
- Gently spreading the pie fillings helps maintain the light texture of the dessert without mixing the layers too much.
