Red White & Blue Mixed Berry Yum Yum
A no-bake, patriotic 4th of July dessert with fresh mixed berries, tangy yogurt, and honey glaze. Light, refreshing, and customizable for vegan or gluten-free diets with vibrant red-white-blue colors.
- Prep Time: 15
- Total Time: 15
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: quick
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
4 cups mixed berries (strawberries, watermelon, blueberries)
1 cup plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free alternative)
1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup heavy cream (optional for whipped texture)
Pinch of salt
Fresh mint leaves
Edible hibiscus or blue flowers
Instructions
Toss strawberries, watermelon, and blueberries in a bowl; add lemon zest
Whisk Greek yogurt with honey, salt, and lemon juice
Layer berry mixture in a bowl or jars; spread yogurt sauce on top
Garnish with mint, edible flowers, and a honey drizzle
Chill for 10-15 minutes before serving
Optional: Use cookie cutters to shape watermelon/strawberries into stars
Notes
Substitute peaches or pineapple for watermelon
Add orange zest to yogurt sauce for extra tang
Chill at least 10 minutes to enhance flavor
Use crushed pistachios for texture and green accents
Vegan option: coconut yogurt + maple syrup
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g