RED, WHITE AND BLUE DESSERT

Red, White and Blue Dessert image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 168 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.