American Flag No-Bake Dessert

Fourth of July Cake, Red, White, and Blue Dessert, no-bake pretzel cheesecakeSummer is here! One of my all time favorite treats is this red, white, and blue no-bake cake that my mom always made. Since becoming a mom myself, the tradition has continued in my house and the kids love helping out!

Ingredients:

  • 20 pretzel rods
  • Medium carton of Cool Whip
  • 8oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 stick of butter
  • Strawberries
  • Blueberries
  • Bananas
  • 9×13 pan

Fourth of July Cake, Red, White, and Blue Dessert, no-bake pretzel cheesecake, pretzel crust

Put the pretzel rods in a ziplock and have fun crunching them up!! You want to make a fine pretzel “dust” for the crust–you could use a food processor if you prefer.

Add sugar and melted butter, combine. Smush into the pan evenly to make the crust.

Fourth of July Cake, Red, White, and Blue Dessert, no-bake pretzel cheesecake

Slice your bananas into “wheels” and cover the entire crust with one layer.

Fourth of July Cake, Red, White, and Blue Dessert, no-bake pretzel cheesecake
In a bowl, combine cool whip, powdered sugar, and softened cream cheese. Spread evenly over crust and bananas. Smooth top with a knife.

Fourth of July Cake, Red, White, and Blue Dessert, no-bake pretzel cheesecake
Slice strawberries. Place strawberries in line for your stripes and use blueberries for your stars. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Fourth of July Cake, Red, White, and Blue Dessert, no-bake pretzel cheesecake
A yummy treat for Fourth of July, Memorial Day, Flag Day, or ANY day! Looking for more Red, White, and Blue party food? Check out my super easy Patriotic Strawberries here!

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