Red White Blue Delight

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Red White Blue Delight combines layers of pound cake, strawberry gelatin, blueberries, creamy vanilla filling, and whipped topping into a colorful dessert that's as festive as it is easy. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, cookouts, and any summer gathering that could use a little extra color.

Prep Time30

Chill Time4

Total Time4 30

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bright and colorful, cool and refreshing, fresh berries, make ahead, No bake, patriotic

Yield:

Calories: 163kcal

Author: Sweet Ordeal

Materials

3 oz. box strawberry gelatin mix
1 cup boiling water, divided
1 cup ice water, divided
12 oz. fresh strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced
3 oz. box berry blue gelatin mix
8 oz. fresh blueberries
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
OPTIONAL: extra berries and sprinkles for decorating

Instructions

Prepare Strawberry Layer: In a medium bowl, whisk together the strawberry gelatin and boiling water for about 2 minutes, or until completely dissolved. Stir in the ice water, then fold in the sliced strawberries.
Prepare the Blueberry Layer: In a second bowl, whisk together the berry blue gelatin and boiling water until dissolved, about 2 minutes. Stir in the ice water, then add the blueberries.
Refrigerate both bowls for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the gelatin is softly set but still easy to spoon and spread.
Make the Cream Cheese Layer: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in 1 cup of thawed whipped topping until combined.
Assemble Dessert: Arrange slices of pound cake across the bottom of an 8 x 8-inch dish with sides at least 2 inches high, trimming as needed to cover the bottom.
Spoon the strawberry gelatin mixture over the cake and gently spread into an even layer.
Dollop half of the cream cheese mixture over the strawberries and carefully spread to cover.
Add a second layer of pound cake slices.
Spoon the blueberry gelatin mixture over the pound cake and spread evenly.
Dollop the remaining cream cheese mixture over the blueberries and carefully spread.
Top with 1/2 cup whipped topping.
Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving. Optional: Add additional berries to the top for a splash of color. Enjoy!

Notes

Reduce the sugar by using the sugar-free gelatin. The boxes have a different weight, but the serving amount is the same. A sugar-free box weighs .3 oz vs. the regular weighing 3 oz. You can also change out the whipped topping to sugar-free.

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