This no bake berry delight is a fun summer dessert made with whipped cream, fresh berries, vanilla wafers and marshmallows! Super easy to make and a perfect summertime treat.
There's nothing better during the hot summer days than having a no bake dessert filled with fresh berries. The last thing I want to do is turn the oven on and heat up the house. That's just not happening around here! This no bake delight makes it possible to still have a delicious dessert.
No Bake Delight
There are a lot of variations of no bake delights. Mine originated from a recipe my mom has always made. Her recipe used canned cherry pie filling and graham crackers. In this version, I've used fresh berries and crushed vanilla wafers. I also have a raspberry delight recipe that's just as delicious.
To assemble
- Crush vanilla wafers in a food processor or place in a plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin
- Place all but one cup of the crushed cookies on the bottom of an ungreased 9 x 11" casserole dish
- Whip cream with sugar and vanilla and place half on top of the cookie crumbs
- Stir in mini marshmallows
- Place half the blueberries and strawberries on top of whipped cream
- Add the remaining whip cream
- Sprinkle with the reserved one cup of crushed vanilla wafers
- Add remaining fruit
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour
Variations and Substitutions
This recipe allows for a lot of variations or substitutions.
- Use graham cracker in place of vanilla wafers
- Instead of whipping heavy cream, use purchased whipped cream (Cool Whip)
- Add your favorite berry
- Omit the mini marshmallows
- Drizzle the top with chocolate sauce
- Add mini chocolate chips to the whipped cream layer
Get the kids to help
This is a great dessert to have the kids help assemble! Let them help crush the vanilla wafers. Just place the wafers in a zip top bag and give them a rolling pin. They can also help with folding the marshmallows into the whipped cream and adding the berries to the dessert.
Other summertime desserts
- Peach Ice Cream
- Raspberry Swirl Ice Cream
- Lime Sherbet
- Strawberry Kiwi Popsicles
- Peach Cobbler
- Rhubarb Crisp
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No Bake Berry Delight
Ingredients
- 1 11 oz box vanilla wafers
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
Instructions
- Crush vanilla wafers in a food processor or in a plastic bag with a rolling pin
- Reserve one cup of crushed vanilla wafers. Add remaining to the bottom of an ungreased 9 x 11" casserole dish. Push crumbs down with hands or the bottom of a measuring cup.
- In a bowl, whip cream to soft peaks, Add vanilla and sugar and stir to combine
- Fold mini marshmallows into whipping cream
- Spread half of the whipped cream mixture over crushed cookie crumbs
- Add half the blueberries and strawberries over the whipped cream
- Add remaining whipped cream mixture
- Sprinkle reserved cup of cookie crumbs on top of whipped cream
- Add remaining berries
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour
Notes
Variations and Substitutions
- Use graham cracker in place of vanilla wafers
- Instead of whipping heavy cream, use purchased whipped cream (Cool Whip)
- Add your favorite berry
- Omit the mini marshmallows
- Drizzle the top with chocolate sauce
- Add mini chocolate chips to the whipped cream layer
David @ Spiced says
Ah! This dessert is perfect for 4th of July and summer picnics. It's colorful and packed with fresh berries! I would be all about a bowl of this one at the end of a hot day. And speaking of hot, our days have been REALLY hot here lately - I think that's a good excuse to make this Berry Delight for dessert tonight. 🙂
Kathy says
Easy, decadent and delicious!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
How easy is this Kathy?! I love summer no bake desserts. Perfect for busy weekends when family is visiting. Pinned!
Kathy says
It's so easy! 🙂 And delicious!
Valentina says
What a festive and refreshing dessert for the holiday weekend. I so love summer berries. Yes, my oven will remain off too. Hope you have a happy 4th! 🙂 ~Valentina
Kathy says
Thanks, Valentina!