Red, White and Blue Dessert

Name: Red, White and Blue Dessert
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 18 servings.
Ingredients: 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped; 2 quarts strawberries, halved, divided; 2 quarts blueberries, divided

I changed a recipe I found and ended up with this rich, fresh-tasting dessert. Decorated to resemble a flag, it's perfect for the Fourth of July or any other patriotic occasion. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Ingredients

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
2 quarts strawberries, halved, divided
2 quarts blueberries, divided

Directions

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and extracts until fluffy. Fold in whipped cream. Place a third of the mixture in a 4-qt. bowl. Reserve 20 strawberry halves and 1/2 cup blueberries for garnish.
Layer half of the remaining strawberries and blueberries over cream mixture. Top with another third of the cream mixture and the remaining berries. Spread the remaining cream mixture on top. Use the reserved strawberries and blueberries to make a "flag" on top.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 168 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 44mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Red, White and Blue Dessert in Taste of Home June/July 1994

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Dianna

May 30, 2018

I made this for a birthday party on memorial day. It was a hit. I did not have any almond extract, so I use 1 tsp. of vanilla. Will make it again for my next pitch--in dinner.
AZ Girl

Jun 11, 2017

Made this for an afternoon pool party/bbq. Omitted the almond extract due to a nut allergy--added a touch more vanilla and used powdered sugar and added to the whipped cream vs. adding to cream cheese. Added raspberries to the strawberries and blue berries. Was a hit!
bagelsis

Jul 3, 2016

Can you make this the night before, or does it need to be made the day of?
ShelbyTom

May 30, 2016

Another Memorial Day and another request for this delicious and easy dessert! Fresh tasting and full of summer flavor. I use Neufchatel (low fat cream cheese, ok, just a little lower, but every little bit helps) and no difference in taste.
skymom747

Jul 4, 2015

This is my summer go-to dessert! Everyone loves it, always a hit :) Thanks for a great recipe.
madraven4

Jul 4, 2015

Yummy and very pretty cake in a trifle bowl. Also added pound cake to the layers
arabakakra

Jul 1, 2015

Fantastic
DonnaJLuna

Aug 11, 2014

We love this!
fadiou

Jul 7, 2014

I 've made this before and it tastes wonderful! Delicious for sure!
mrsh318

Jul 4, 2014

This was delicious and very light. Great after a filling meal and elegant to serve to guests. My friends loved it!