No-Bake Berry Flag Cake

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This American flag cake has a no-bake cheesecake base and is decorated with fresh berries for a patriotic treat that takes just 20 minutes to assemble. Make this easy dessert recipe for a Fourth of July party or any festive summer occasion.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 pieces
Nutrition Profile:

Ingredients

  • 7 ounces graham crackers, broken into large pieces

  • ½ cup toasted pecans

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • cup canola oil

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages reduced-fat cream cheese, softened

  • 2 cups nonfat plain Greek yogurt

  • cup confectioners' sugar

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 ½ cups raspberries

  • 1 ¼ cups blueberries and/or blackberries

Directions

  1. Pulse graham crackers, pecans and salt in a food processor until finely ground. With the motor running, drizzle in oil, then pulse to combine. Press into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.

  2. Add cream cheese, yogurt, confectioners' sugar, lemon zest and lemon juice to the food processor. Puree until smooth, about 1 minute. Dollop the mixture over the crust, then gently spread into an even layer. Cover and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.

  3. To serve, arrange berries in a flag pattern on top of the cake and cut into 16 squares.

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Tips

To make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

234 Calories
14g Fat
20g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Serving Size 1 square
Calories 234
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 12g
Added Sugars 9g 18%
Protein 6g 12%
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 5g 24%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Vitamin A 213IU 4%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Folate 24mcg 6%
Sodium 224mg 10%
Calcium 67mg 5%
Iron 1mg 4%
Magnesium 15mg 4%
Potassium 131mg 3%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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