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    Home » Recipes

    No Bake Red White and Blue Lush

    Published: May 6, 2023 · Modified: Jun 14, 2023 by Alison · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Red White and Blue Lush is a light and refreshing patriotic dessert that is easy to make and perfect for summer celebrations.

    no bake red white and blue lush

    This No Bake Red, White, and Blue Lush dessert is perfect for summer! It’s a crowd-pleaser and always a show-stopper. The best part is that it’s no-bake, which makes it a great choice during hot summer months.

    To make this dessert, you’ll layer a delicious cookie crust with a creamy white layer, then top it with a red cherry layer and a blue raspberry layer. Finally, it gets topped with whipped cream and festive sprinkles.

    This dessert is perfect for patriotic holidays like the 4th of July, Memorial Day, or Veteran’s Day. It’s refreshing, cool, and has the perfect colors for the occasion.

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    4th of July Layered Dessert

    Our easy red, white, and blue lush recipe is a great way to show your patriotic pride. Plus, it’s easy to make, and everything comes together in layers for deliciousness in every bite. You can even make it ahead of time and transport it to potlucks or backyard get-togethers.

    The patriotic colors of this dessert make it a fun and festive addition to any celebration. And because it’s a no-bake dessert, you can enjoy it all summer long without turning on your oven.

    So, grab your patriotic gear and sparklers, and let’s make this fun dessert. Trust us, it’ll be on repeat all summer!

    What is a no-bake lush dessert?

    A no-bake lush dessert is a type of dessert that does not require baking in an oven. It typically consists of layers of crushed cookies or graham crackers, creamy filling, and a variety of toppings, such as whipped cream, fresh fruit, or chocolate chips.

    Why You’ll Love This Dessert

    • Patriotic theme: perfect to serve at upcoming holidays.
    • Delicious: creamy and smooth texture makes it satisfying to eat.
    • Versatile: easy to swap out colors and flavors for other occasions.
    • Easy to make: minimal effort to make and no baking required.
    • Perfect for sharing: made is a large dish making it ideal for sharing with friends and family.

    Red White and Blue Lush Ingredients

    • Vanilla Oreo cookies
    • Butter
    • Cherry Jello
    • Blue Raspberry Jello
    • Boiling water
    • Vanilla instant pudding
    • Cold milk
    • Cream cheese
    • Powdered sugar
    • Whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
    • Red, White, Blue sprinkles (optional for garnish)

    How to Make Red, White and Blue Lush

    Step 1: Prepare the crust. Add Oreo cookies to a food processer an pulse until into crumbs. Add cookie crumbs and melted butter to a bowl and stir until combined. Press the cookie crumbs into the bottom of a 9X13 baking dish.

    Step 2: Prepare the Jello. In a small bowl add cherry gelatin and ⅓ cup boiling water. Whisk together until combined and most of the gelatin is dissolved. Repeat with the blue gelatin.

    Step 3: Prepare the pudding. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry pudding mixes and milk until combined.

    Step 4: Prepare the red layer. Whisk half the pudding mixture into the cherry gelatin.

    Step 5: Prepare the blue layer. Whisk half the pudding mixture into the blue gelatin.

    Step 6: Prepare the white layer. In a large bowl using an electric mixer combine the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in 1 container of whipped topping.

    Step 7: Assemble the layers. Spread the white layer over the cookie crust. Spread the red layer on top of that and the blue layer on top of the red, carefully so you don’t mix them.

    Step 8: Add the topping. Use the 2nd tub of whipped topping and gently spread on top of the gelatin layer. Garnish with red, white and blue sprinkles.

    Step 9: Let chill. Place in refrigerator for at least 4 hours. Slice with a knife and serve.

    Tips and Tricks

    • You can freeze this to make slicing a little cleaner but it is not necessary.
    • Chill the crust before in the refrigerator for at least 10-15 minutes before adding the creamy filling. This will help the crust set and prevent it from becoming soggy.
    • Let it chill to ensure that your no-bake lush dessert sets properly and has the best flavor.
    • You can pop this in the fridge between layers so make double sure they don’t get mixed together but as long as you are careful they should not.
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    How to Store 4th of July Lush

    • To Store: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

    FAQs

    Can I use different types of cookies for the crust?

    Yes you can other types of cookies such as gingersnaps or vanilla wafers.

    How long does a no-bake lush dessert need to chill in the refrigerator?

    It will need to go in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the filling to set and the flavors to meld together.

    Can I make a no-bake lush dessert ahead of time?

    Yes, a no-bake lush dessert is a great dessert to make ahead of time. You can prepare it a day or two before serving and keep it chilled in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

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    More Patriotic Desserts

    • Red White and Blueberry Dessert
    • Walking Berry Pretzel Salad
    • Gluten Free Patriotic Berry Pie
    • Twizzler Sparkler Cake
    • 4th of July Poke Cake

    Recipe

    Red White and Blue Lush

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    Red White and Blue Lush is a light and refreshing patriotic dessert that is easy to make and perfect for summer celebrations.
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    Prep Time 30 minutes mins
    Additional Time 4 hours hrs
    Total Time 4 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
    Course Desserts
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    Ingredients
      

    • 36 vanilla oreo cookies
    • 6 tablespoons butter melted
    • 1 3 ounce box cherry jello
    • 1 3 ounce box blue raspberry jello
    • 2/3 cups boiling water divided
    • 2 boxes 3.4 ounce each vanilla instant pudding
    • 2 ½ cups cold milk
    • 1 package 8 ounce cream cheese, softened
    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 2 8 ounce tubs whipped topping
    • Red White, Blue sprinkles for garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Step 1: Prepare the crust. Add Oreo cookies to a food processer an pulse until into crumbs. Add cookie crumbs and melted butter to a bowl and stir until combined. Press the cookie crumbs into the bottom of a 9X13 baking dish.

      Step 2: Prepare the Jello. In a small bowl add cherry gelatin and ⅓ cup boiling water. Whisk together until combined and most of the gelatin is dissolved. Repeat with the blue gelatin.

      Step 3: Prepare the pudding. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry pudding mixes and milk until combined.

      Step 4: Prepare the red layer. Whisk half the pudding mixture into the cherry gelatin.

      Step 5: Prepare the blue layer. Whisk half the pudding mixture into the blue gelatin.

      Step 6: Prepare the white layer. In a large bowl using an electric mixer combine the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in 1 container of whipped topping.

      Step 7: Assemble the layers. Spread the white layer over the cookie crust. Spread the red layer on top of that and the blue layer on top of the red, carefully so you don't mix them.

      Step 8: Add the topping. Use the 2nd tub of whipped topping and gently spread on top of the gelatin layer. Garnish with red, white and blue sprinkles.

      Step 9: Let chill. Place in refrigerator for at least 4 hours. Slice with a knife and serve.

    Notes

    Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

    Nutrition Disclosure

    Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.

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