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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 fluffy cream cheese middle. You’ll get four clean layers—pecan base, cream cheese, cool whip, and bright strawberry-and-blueberry topping—perfectly set after chilling for 4 hours.
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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: 430
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 sheet pan

Method
 

Make the pecan crust
  1. Mix all-purpose flour, pecans, melted unsalted butter, and powdered sugar together until evenly combined, then press into the bottom of a 9x13 dish.
  2. Refrigerate the crust for 30 minutes to set.
Layer the cream cheese filling
  1. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth, then fold in 1 cup whipped topping.
  2. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled crust.
Add the final layers and chill
  1. Spread the remaining whipped topping in an even layer over the cream cheese layer.
  2. Arrange sliced strawberries and blueberries across the top in a patriotic pattern or scatter evenly.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until fully set, then slice into squares and serve cold.

Notes

For the cleanest four-layer slices, chill at least 4 hours before cutting and use a thin spatula to lift each square. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; freezing isn’t recommended because the berry topping and whipped layers can weep. For a lighter option, use reduced-fat cream cheese and lighter whipped topping if you want a lower-fat version while keeping the same layered texture.