The Fourth of July is an underrated holiday in the food department. Pinterest pages abound with red, white and blue desserts, often Jell-O or cake-based. A no-bake, simple dessert is especially crucial for a holiday spent outdoors that kicks off early in the morning, especially if you forgot about that one party you’re supposed to bring patriotic food or drink. Whether you’re poolside, at a parade or picnicking before fireworks, whip up then pack up these fluffy cheesecake parfaits, spangled with red and blue, to celebrate America’s liberty.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes assembly
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
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Ingredients:
1 package of Philadelphia cream cheese, softened
¼ cup sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¾ cup Cool Whip Lite topping
8 shortbread cookies, crushed
2 cups sliced strawberries
½ cup blueberries
Directions:
1. Add cream cheese, sugar, milk and lemon juice into a medium bowl.
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2. Mix ingredients until blended.
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3. Stir in ¾ cup of Cool Whip to even out the cream cheese mixture.
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4. Spoon cookie crumbs to create a bottom layer. Top with cream cheese mixture.
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5. Cover the existing layer with strawberries, remaining cookie crumbs, cream cheese mixture and blueberries.
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Photo by Katherine Richter
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