Red, White and Blue Berry Dessert

Red, white and blue berry dessert with creamy cheesecake layers and a buttery graham crust. This easy patriotic dessert is perfect for 4th of July, Memorial Day, and summer parties.

Prep Time5

Cook Time12

Resting Time6

Total Time6 17

Servings:

Calories: 185kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

Crust

2 cups graham cracker crumbs or 320 grams
½ cup butter unsalted and melted or 1 stick
¼ cup light brown sugar packed or 50 grams

Filling

2 bricks (8 oz) cream cheese full fat and room temperature
1 tub (8 oz) Cool Whip thawed and divided
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
2 cans (21 oz) blueberry pie filling
2 cans (21 oz) cherry pie filling

Topping

red, white and blue sprinkles

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F and prepare a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray and set aside.
In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and brown sugar until combined. Transfer mixture to preprepared dish and pack in until evenly (the bottom of a measuring cup works well), then bake for 12 minutes. Remove and let cool completely before adding the next layer to prevent sogginess.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth. Add ¾ the Cool Whip, powdered sugar, and lemon juice and mix again just to combine. Set aside for a moment.
Spread blueberry pie filling evenly over crust, followed by the cream cheese mixture, spreading carefully edge to edge (I like to place dollops all around and carefully spread each one outward to not mix the layers).
Spoon on the cherry pie filling, then with the remaining Cool Whip add the last layer.
Refrigerate, not freeze, for about 6 hours or overnight to allow the layers to set a little, and garnish with any sprinkles or fresh fruit once you are serving.

Notes

Bake crust until lightly golden: Prevents crumbling when slicing
Cool crust completely before layering: Prevents melting and keeps layers defined
Beat cream cheese until smooth first: Prevents lumps in your filling
Fold whipped topping gently: Keeps the mixture light and airy instead of dense
Layer using small dollops instead of spreading all at once: Prevents mixing colors and layers
Use a glass dish for presentation: Shows off the red, white, and blue layers beautifully
Refrigerate at least 6 hours (overnight best): Ensures firm, defined slices and better flavor
Wipe knife between slices: Keeps presentation clean and sharp

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