Fresh No-Bake Loaded Flag Cake Recipe with Creamy Patriotic Layers Made Easy
A fresh, festive, and easy no-bake dessert featuring creamy layers, fresh berries, and cookies arranged to resemble a patriotic flag. Perfect for summer holidays and last-minute celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (225 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup (150 g) fresh blueberries
- Optional: fresh raspberries for extra pop
- 24–30 vanilla wafer cookies or graham crackers
- Optional: melted white chocolate or berry sauce drizzle
Instructions
- Prepare the Creamy Base (10 minutes): In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and lump-free. In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined but still light and airy.
- Layer the Base (5 minutes): Spread a thin layer of the creamy mixture evenly at the bottom of your 9×13 inch dish. Arrange a single layer of vanilla wafers or graham crackers on top, covering the entire base.
- Add Cream and Berries (10 minutes): Spread about one-third of the creamy mixture over the cookie layer. Arrange sliced strawberries on one side of the dish to create the red stripes of the flag. On the opposite corner, place a neat cluster of blueberries to mimic the star field. Leave space between berry sections for the white cream stripes.
- Repeat Layers (10 minutes): Add another layer of vanilla wafers, followed by the remaining cream mixture. Fill in with more strawberries and blueberries as before, building up the flag pattern. Finish with a smooth final coat of cream on top to seal it all in.
- Chill and Set (At least 4 hours): Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to let the cookies soften and layers meld.
- Final Touches & Serving: Just before serving, add extra fresh berries on top or drizzle with melted white chocolate if desired. Slice carefully with a sharp serrated knife for clean edges.
Notes
If cream mixture is too thick, add a tablespoon of milk or cream to loosen. Pat berries dry if they release too much juice to avoid soggy layers. Use a serrated knife for slicing to keep layers intact. Chilling overnight improves flavor and texture. Frozen berries can be used if thawed and drained. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese and heavy cream with dairy-free alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximate
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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