Description
Summer Berry Frozen Dessert is a refreshing, no-bake treat made with a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy lemon-kissed cream cheese filling, and vibrant fresh berries. Perfect for summer cookouts, picnics, or any warm-weather celebration, this dessert delivers a perfect balance of tart, sweet, and creamy in every chilled bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2½ – 3 cups fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with brown sugar. Add melted butter and stir until crumbs are evenly moistened.
- Grease a 9×9-inch dish and press two-thirds of the crumb mixture into the base. Freeze while you prepare the filling.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk gradually and mix until fully incorporated.
- Add lemon juice and vanilla extract. Mix until the filling is fluffy and smooth.
- Gently fold in the fresh berries without crushing them.
- Spread the filling over the chilled crust. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture on top.
- Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 5–6 hours or overnight for best results.
- Before serving, let sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes. Slice into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- Use gluten-free graham crackers for a gluten-free version.
- Substitute with dairy-free cream cheese and coconut condensed milk for a vegan/dairy-free version.
- Try other fruits like mangoes, peaches, or cherries for a unique flavor twist.
- Keep frozen until ready to serve for best texture and presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: summer frozen dessert, berry cream cheese bars, no-bake dessert, frozen berry squares, easy summer dessert