Description
A no-bake, vibrant layered dessert with a buttery graham cracker crust, tangy cream cheese, and bold red-blue mixed berries, ideal for summer gatherings or patriotic events. Quick to assemble with customizable options for flavor and texture.
Ingredients
1 package graham crackers
1/2 cup butter or coconut oil
8 oz cream cheese
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup sugar
1 can strawberry pie filling or fresh strawberries
1 can blueberry pie filling or fresh blueberries
Instructions
Crush the graham crackers in a food processor until fine
Mix with melted butter or coconut oil
Press the mixture into a 9-inch springform pan
Chill in the refrigerator to firm up
In a bowl, beat the cream cheese with 1/2 cup sugar until smooth
Fold in the heavy whipping cream gently
Sprinkle half the cream cheese mixture over the crust as the base layer
Spread the strawberry pie filling (or crushed fresh strawberries) over the cream cheese layer
Top with a layer of blueberry pie filling (or crushed fresh blueberries mixed with a bit of sugar)
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before slicing into squares
Notes
Use gluten-free cookies for a gluten-free crust
Replace butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free crust
Swap canned fillings with fresh berries and adjust sugar accordingly
Opt for whipped topping instead of heavy cream for convenience
Chill the dessert overnight for optimal set
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 days
- Prep Time: 20
- Category: Baking
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg