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 blueberry 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
- Melt White Chocolate:
- Melt the white chocolate chips in a bowl as directed on the package.
- Decorate with Berries:
- Arrange sliced strawberries and blueberries on top of the Cool Whip layer.
- Drizzle White Chocolate:
- Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the decorated berries.
Chill and Serve
- 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!
No Bake Summer Berry Delight Recipe
- Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings
- 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.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
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
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