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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 middle, and a cool whip layer topped with bright strawberries and blueberries. The finished bars slice into clean squares showing four distinct layers, including a vivid red-and-blue patriotic berry topping.
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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: 320
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 cups 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, then press firmly into the bottom of a 9x13 dish.
  2. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set the crust before layering.
Build the cream cheese and whipped topping 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.
  2. Spread the remaining 1 cup whipped topping in an even layer over the cream cheese layer.
Add the berry topping and chill
  1. Arrange sliced strawberries and blueberries across the top in a patriotic pattern or scatter evenly so the fruit is visible across the entire surface.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours until fully set, then slice into squares and serve cold.

Notes

For the cleanest squares, chill the bars covered so the top fruit stays fresh and the layers firm up well; slice with a sharp knife wiped between cuts. Refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days. Freezing is not recommended because the berries and whipped topping texture can change. For a lighter option, use reduced-fat cream cheese and reduced-calorie whipped topping if you want fewer calories while keeping the same layered look.