This No Bake Summer Berry Delight is a festive and colorful dessert perfect for Memorial Day, Fourth of July BBQs, or any family gathering. Featuring layers of golden Oreos, creamy b
lueberry cheese, strawberry pudding, and topped with fresh berries and white chocolate, this dessert is as delightful to look at as it is to eat!Ingredients
- 1 package of Golden Oreos
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup confectioners' (powdered) sugar
- 1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen (thawed if frozen)
- 1 (16 ounce) container Cool Whip, thawed and divided
- 2 (3.4 oz.) packages instant strawberry pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- Fresh strawberries (sliced) and blueberries for decoration
- 2 ounces white chocolate chips
Instructions
Prepare the Crust
- Crush the Cookies:
- Crush the whole package of Golden Oreos. You can use a food processor for a fine crumb or a rolling pin for a coarser texture.
- Mix with Butter:
- In a small bowl, mix the Oreo crumbs with melted butter until well combined.
- Form the Crust:
- Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan to form a crust. Set aside.
Make the Cream Cheese Layer
- Mix Cream Cheese Base:
- Using an electric mixer, blend the softened cream cheese with confectioners' sugar in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add Cool Whip and Blueberries:
- Stir in 2 cups of Cool Whip and gently fold in the blueberries.
- Layer Over Crust:
- Evenly spread the blueberry cream cheese mixture over the Oreo crust. Place in the freezer briefly to firm up.
Prepare Strawberry Pudding
- Make Pudding:
- Prepare the strawberry pudding according to the package directions using the 3 cups of cold milk. Allow it to set in the fridge.
Assemble the Dessert
- Add Pudding Layer:
- Once set, spread the strawberry pudding over the firm blueberry cream cheese layer.
- Top with Cool Whip:
- Spread the remaining Cool Whip over the strawberry pudding layer.
Decorate
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Melt White Chocolate:
- Melt the white chocolate chips in a bowl as directed on the package.
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Decorate with Berries:
- Arrange sliced strawberries and blueberries on top of the Cool Whip layer.
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Drizzle White Chocolate:
- Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the decorated berries.
Chill and Serve
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Refrigerate:
- Refrigerate the dessert for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the layers to set and flavors to meld together.
Notes
- Strawberry Pudding Substitute: If you can't find strawberry pudding, use two boxes of instant vanilla pudding and add 2 teaspoons of strawberry extract when preparing.
- Handling Frozen Blueberries: If using frozen blueberries, ensure they are rinsed and thoroughly drained, preferably patted dry with paper towels, to prevent bleeding into the cream cheese.
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 288 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Protein: 13g
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 44mg
- Sodium: 268mg
- Potassium: 208mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 14g
- Vitamin A: 268IU
- Vitamin C: 1mg
- Calcium: 80mg
- Iron: 1mg
This No Bake Summer Berry Delight is not only a visually appealing dish but also a deliciously refreshing treat that is perfect for celebrating any festive occasion with friends and family!
PrintNo Bake Summer Berry Delight Recipe
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This No Bake Summer Berry Delight is a light and refreshing dessert that combines layers of creamy filling with fresh summer berries. Perfect for hot days or when you need a quick and delicious treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of a 9x9 inch baking dish to form the crust. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the chilled graham cracker crust.
- Top with an even layer of mixed fresh berries.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
Notes
- You can customize the dessert with your favorite berries or other fruits.
- For added indulgence, drizzle with chocolate or caramel sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: no bake summer dessert, berry dessert, easy no bake recipe
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