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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, cool whip, and a vivid red-and-blue berry topping. Slice clean squares after chilling for four hours to reveal crisp layers from bottom to top.
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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: 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 baking dish

Method
 

Make the pecan crust
  1. Mix all-purpose flour, finely chopped pecans, melted unsalted butter, and powdered sugar until evenly combined, then press into the bottom of a 9x13 dish. Chill for 30 minutes to set, until the crust feels firm when you press lightly.
Assemble the cream cheese layers
  1. Beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth, then fold in 1 cup whipped topping. Spread this mixture evenly over the chilled crust to form a thick, level layer.
  2. Spread the remaining 1 cup whipped topping in an even layer over the cream cheese layer. Smooth the surface so it’s flat before topping with berries.
Top and chill
  1. Arrange sliced strawberries and blueberries across the top in a patriotic pattern or scatter evenly. Make sure berries sit snugly on the whipped topping for a clean, bright finish.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until fully set, then slice into squares and serve cold. The layers should hold together cleanly when you lift a slice with a spatula.

Notes

For the neatest square slices, chill until fully set (at least 4 hours) and use a sharp knife wiped clean between cuts. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; freeze is not recommended because the berries and whipped topping can weep after thawing. For a lighter option, use reduced-fat cream cheese and light whipped topping to reduce overall calories while keeping the layered texture.