Description
A chilled layered dessert made with a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake-style filling, and a vibrant mix of fresh berries and pie filling, perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz whipped topping, thawed
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 21 oz can blueberry or mixed berry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until combined.
- Press mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish to form the crust.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, then allow it to cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Fold in whipped topping until light and fluffy.
- Spread the cream mixture evenly over the cooled crust.
- In a separate bowl, combine strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and pie filling.
- Spoon berry mixture evenly over the cream layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Thaw and drain frozen berries before using to avoid excess moisture.
- Chilling the dessert is essential for clean layers and better texture.
- Vanilla wafers or shortbread cookies can replace graham crackers.
- Reduced-fat cream cheese and light whipped topping can be used for a lighter version.
- Best served cold straight from the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of 9x13 pan)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
