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Red, White, and Blue Berry Dessert

No-bake Red White and Blue Berry dessert

  • Total Time: 5 hrs 40 mins
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: N/A

Description

A festive, layered no-bake dessert featuring strawberry and blueberry gelatin, a creamy cheese filling, and pound cake, perfect for patriotic celebrations.

Ingredients

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2 (3-ounce) packages strawberry gelatin
2 c. boiling water
2 c. ice water
24 oz. strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced, plus more for decorating
2 (3-ounce) packages blueberry gelatin
16 oz. blueberries (about 3 cups), plus more for decorating
3 c. heavy cream
2 c. powdered sugar
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 (16-ounce) pound cake loaf

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, dissolve the strawberry gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water. Stir in 1 cup of ice water, then add the sliced strawberries.
  2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, dissolve the blueberry gelatin in the remaining 1 cup of boiling water. Stir in 1 cup of ice water, then add the blueberries.
  3. Step 3: Refrigerate both gelatin mixtures for 35 to 45 minutes until they are softly set but still spoonable.
  4. Step 4: While the gelatin chills, prepare the cream filling. In a stand mixer, beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Transfer to a separate bowl.
  5. Step 5: In the same mixer bowl, beat the cream cheese and vanilla until light and fluffy. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined.
  6. Step 6: Slice the pound cake into 24 thin slices. Arrange 12 slices in a single layer in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  7. Step 7: Spoon the strawberry gelatin over the cake layer, then carefully spread half of the cream cheese mixture on top.
  8. Step 8: Add another layer using the remaining 12 cake slices. Spoon the blueberry gelatin over the cake, then spread the remaining cream cheese mixture on top.
  9. Step 9: Decorate the top with additional sliced strawberries and blueberries.
  10. Step 10: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight, to allow the dessert to set completely before serving.

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth, lump-free filling.

Chill the gelatin until it is softly set but still spoonable for easy spreading.

For the best result, let the dessert chill overnight to fully set.

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

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