Red, White and Blue Berries and Cream (Easy No Bake 4th of July Dessert)

This red, white and blue berries and cream is an easy no bake dessert for the 4th of July. Layered with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and coconut whipped cream, it's perfect for cookouts, fireworks, and hot summer days.

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This is the easiest red, white and blue dessert for the 4th of July. Fresh summer strawberries and blueberries are so naturally sweet, you don't need to add much to them or to the coconut cream. Layer them up in a glass for the red, white, and blue stripes.

To make it quick, keep a can of full-fat coconut milk in the fridge so it's ready whenever you want to make coconut whipped cream. Then it's just fresh berries and cream, layered and served. You don't have to bake a thing.

If you're planning a BBQ, here's my easy 4th of July menu to go with it.

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Ingredients

A few simple ingredients make this dessert, plus a little vanilla and a drizzle of sweetener to finish the cream if you like.

• Strawberries - Fresh, quartered (or sliced if they're large). This is the red layer.
• Blueberries - Fresh blueberries, for the blue layer. No prep needed.
• Full-fat coconut milk - Refrigerate the can overnight so the cream firms up and whips. Look for one with just coconut and water, no additives (this is the one I use).
• Vanilla extract - A little whipped into the cream for flavor.
• Honey or maple syrup - A small drizzle to sweeten the cream, only if your berries need it.

How to make it

1. Chill the can of coconut milk overnight. Open the bottom of the can, pour off the liquid, then scoop the thick cream into a bowl. Whip it to the consistency of whipped cream, then whip in the vanilla and the honey or maple syrup.
2. Quarter or slice the strawberries. Layer the blueberries, coconut cream, and strawberries in a glass for the red, white, and blue stripes.

Variations

• Raspberries. Swap them for the strawberries or add them as another red layer.
• Crumbled cookies. Add a layer of crumbled cookies, like these hazelnut cookies for added texture.
• Top with cream and sprinkles. Add a layer of whipped coconut cream on top and finish with red, white, and blue sprinkles. Look for naturally colored ones with no artificial dyes like these.

How to serve

I love serving something colorful and festive for Independence Day. This red, white and blue berries and cream dessert is great for watching fireworks, as a healthy treat for your summer barbecue, or to pair alongside something chocolate if you're feeding a crowd (I recommend these easy brownies).

Storing

Leftovers keep a day or two in the fridge. Store the berries and cream separately. They're great straight out of it for breakfast the next morning. It makes a great substitute for a yogurt parfait, and you can top it with granola or slivered almonds for a little crunch.

More easy dessert recipes

• Strawberry Shortcake with Lime Coconut Cream - Fresh strawberries and lime coconut whipped cream piled on tender almond flour biscuits.
• Healthy Fruit Popsicles - Real-fruit pops to stash in the freezer for a hot afternoon.
• Homemade Coffee Ice Cream - A simple 5-ingredient coffee ice cream no one will know is dairy-free.

Red, White and Blue Berries and Cream

The easiest red, white and blue dessert for the 4th of July. This no bake treat comes together in minutes, great for cookouts, fireworks, and hot summer days.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Total Time: 10 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Keto, Low Carb, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30

Author: Lisa Wells

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 cups strawberries quartered
• ▢ 1 cup blueberries
• ▢ 1 can full fat coconut milk (13.5 oz.) refrigerated overnight
• ▢ ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
• ▢ honey or maple syrup to taste, optional

Instructions

• Open bottom of can of coconut milk and pour off liquid. Scoop coconut cream into large bowl and whip to consistency of whipped cream. Whip in vanilla and honey, if using.
• Layer blueberries, coconut cream and strawberries in glasses.

Notes

For low carb: use stevia or omit sweetener

For Whole30: omit sweetener

For vegan: use stevia or maple syrup, or omit sweetener

Nutrition

Calories: 156kcal Carbohydrates: 9g Protein: 2g Fat: 14g Saturated Fat: 12g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat: 1g Sodium: 9mg Potassium: 233mg Fiber: 2g Sugar: 5g Vitamin A: 19IU Vitamin C: 31mg Calcium: 21mg Iron: 2mg

Keyword: no bake 4th of july dessert

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