No Bake Summer Berry Dessert
No Bake Summer Berry Dessert - a layered cheesecake with fresh berries, no bake graham crackers crust and whipped topping. Oh, is too good to be true.
Equipment
- Glass 8X8-inch Pan
Ingredients
CRUST
- 2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs divided
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 8oz containers whipped topping thawed, divided
- 1-2 pounds fresh berries strawberries & blueberries or your favorite, sliced, divided
Instructions
Crust
- Butter a 8x8 or 9x9 inch baking dish. Mix 2 cups of graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well blended.
- Press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Place in freezer while you make the filling.
Berry Cheesecake Filling
- Add cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice and vanilla to a large mixing bowl. Mix with a hand mixer until smooth, then mix in one container (8-ounces) of whipped topping.
- Slice or chop strawberries as desired. Spread half the cheesecake mixture on top the crust, arrange half the berries on top. Cover with the remaining cheesecake mixture, and top with remaining berries.
Topping
- Top the dessert with about half the remaining whipped topping. Chill for 2-3 hours before serving.
- Sprinkle remaining graham crumbs on top and decorate with remaining berries, if desired. Store in refrigerator for 1-2 days
Notes
- If you want to have clean edges and nice shape, leave it in the fridge overnight.
It will be more solid and easier to cut. - You can also add raspberries, blackberries or make a berry mix.
- Use only fresh fruit, if using frozen fruit, once it thaws it’s pretty wet and will make your dessert soggy.