No-Bake Frozen Berrylicious Cracker Cake

Print This Post No-Bake Frozen Berrylicious Cracker Cake: A sublime frozen “cake” made by layering fresh berries, whipped cream and the secret ingredient (marshmallow whip). Don’t tell. Just eat.

No-Bake Frozen Berrylicious Cracker Cake: A sublime frozen “cake” made by layering fresh berries, whipped cream and the secret ingredient (marshmallow whip). Don’t tell. Just eat.

It’s berry season, y’all! I vote we make a national holiday for fresh berries, surely nature’s most perfect dessert, eaten plain, as-is.

Of course, on occasion, you might want a touch of lemon whipped cream with them.

And on other occasions, you might like this sublime frozen “cake.” I have that in quotation marks because we are using that term loosely. Can cracker layers define a cake?

Yes, when the result is this delicious. Don’t tell anyone, but this recipe also has marshmallow fluff (my secret love; now not so secret).

My husband asked for this again. Soon, he said. Like tomorrow.

Recipe: No-Bake Frozen Berrylicious Cracker Cake

Summary: A sublime frozen “cake” made by layering fresh berries, whipped cream and the secret (marshmallow whip). Don’t tell. Just eat.

Ingredients

1 (6-ounce) container fresh blackerries (I used Driscoll’s)
2 (6-ounce) containers fresh raspberries (I used Driscoll’s); divided use
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon vanilla paste (I used Heilala Vanilla Paste)
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 (16-ounce) container marshmallow creme, such as Fluff
1 sleeve butter crackers (about 38), such as Ritz
Garnish: Fresh strawberries

Instructions

Lightly mist an 8-inch Springform pan with nonstick spray and set aside.
Place blackberries, 1 container of raspberries and sugar in food processor, and whirl for 15-20 seconds or so until they are soupy. Set aside.
Using an electric mixer, whip the heavy cream, vanilla and almond extract until stiff. Pour in the berry puree. On low speed, mix in the marshmallow cream until mixture is smooth – 15-20 seconds or so.
Assemble the cake: Place a layer of crackers on the bottom of the prepared pan to cover, breaking a few of them in half as needed to fit into an even layer. Spoon one-third of the berry mixture on top; top with another layer of crackers, then sprinkle half of the remaining whole raspberries on top. Add half the remaining berry mixture, a final layer of crackers and then the remaining whole raspberries. Top with the remaining berry mixture and smooth the top.
Place the Springform pan in the freezer and freeze for at least 4 hours.
To serve, remove from freezer, loosen outside ring of pan and cut into 10 slices. Top each slice with halved fresh strawberries and serve. You might like to cut the cake with a warmed, thin, sharp knife (warm it under hot water from the tap) for best presentation.
Serves 8-10.

Source

I tweaked this recipe to leave out the gelatin, changed the berries and amounts, added flavoring and made it a frozen rather than refrigerated dessert. Inspiration from Cakeduchess, who got her inspiration from Strawberry Marshmallow & Cracker Cake by Cristina Tosi featured in Rachel Ray Magazine.

Berries
Driscoll’s provided the berries for recipe testing. Visit their website for lots of great recipes and berry information.

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Freezing time: 4 hours+
Diet type: Vegetarian
Number of servings (yield): 8-10
Culinary tradition: USA (Nouveau)
My rating 5 stars: ★★★★★

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Sunday Supper

This week our #SundaySupper crew is celebrating summer berries. Look at the variety of things we have cooked up for you! Try my frozen berry dessert, or find something else from the menu below that floats your boat:

Breakfast & Brunch

Angel Food French Toast with Blueberry Lemon Sauce by Neighborfood
Blueberry Lemon Baked Doughnuts by Small Wallet, Big Appetite
Blueberry Rhubarb Baked Oatmeal by Pies and Plots
Overnight Strawberry Stuffed French Toast by In The Kitchen With KP
The Best Blueberry Muffin by Supper For a Steal

Sweet & Savory Berry Recipes

Herbed Pork Tenderloin with Wild Blueberry Sauce by Noshing With The Nolands
Red, White, and Blue Chicken Salad by MarocMama
BBQ Strawberry Pizza by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner

Jams, Jelly, Sauces & More

Blackberry Ketchup by Healthy. Delicious
Four-Berry Jelly by Blueberries and Blessings
Mixberry Jam with Merlot by The Urban Mrs
Roasted Strawberry Tarragon Butter by Gourmet Drizzles
Strawberry Freezer Jam by Growing Up Gabel

Desserts

Strawberry Crumb Bars by The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
No-Bake Frozen Berrylicious Cracker Cake by Shockingly Delicious
Strawberry Cream Cheese Dessert by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Sugar Chips by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Lattice-Top Blueberry Pie by Hip Foodie Mom
Caramelized White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake by Vintage Kitchen
Strawberry Shortcakes by Juanita’s Cocina
Berrylicious Ice Cream by NinjaBaking.com
Stove Top Berry Crumble by Peanut Butter and Peppers
Strawberry Yogurt Popsicle by Mama’s Blissful Bites
Peggy’s Cove Blueberry Grunt by Kudos Kitchen By Renee
Chocolate-Raspberry Yoghurt Cookies by What Smells So Good?
Strawberry Ice Cream by Basic N Delicious
Financiers with a Summer Berry Salad by The Lovely Pantry
Strawberry Pretzel Salad by Curious Cuisiniere
Strawberry-Chocolate Frozen Yogurt Parfaits by The Weekend Gourmet
Summer Berry Salad with a Honey Citrus Dressing by Runner’s Tales
Strawberry Pop-Tart Ice Cream by Foxes Love Lemons
Strawberries with Cannoli Cream by Comfy Cuisine
Almond Cake with Blackberry Mascarpone Filling by Ruffles & Truffles
Oregon Strawberry Sundae {Dairyfree} by The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
Blackberry Pie w/Brandied Whipped Cream by Webicurean
Vo-Vo’s Famous Strawberry Cheesecake by Family Foodie
Raspberry Mousse by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
Mini Strawberry Cheesecake with Walnut Crust by Soni’s Food
Salted Caramel Strawberries With a Crunchy Nut Coating by Sue”s Nutrition Buzz
Strawberry Blueberry Stuffed Monkey Bread by Daily Dish Recipes

Cocktails, Drinks & Smoothies

Berry Berry Smoothie by Momma’s Meals
Blueberry Infused Vodka by Big Bear’s Wife
Blueberry Moscow Mule with Homemade Ginger Beer by I Run For Wine
Goji Berry Martini by Magnolia Days
Irish Cobbler by girlichef

Party Planning

Recipes + Tips to Create A Summer Berry Cocktail Bar by An Appealing Plan

Have a delicious day!

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Stacy June 3, 2013 at 5:39 am

This frozen treat is PERFECT for summer! Beautiful and delicious and fresh, Dorothy. Just perfect.

Dorothy Reinhold June 3, 2013 at 6:40 am: Stacy,
Thank you!

Sarah Reid, RHNC (@jo_jo_ba) June 2, 2013 at 6:30 pm

This is SO neat, never seen anything like it before!

Beth June 2, 2013 at 5:02 pm

I’ve never heard of a cracker cake before. And the marshmallow fluff will be our little secret.

Tara June 2, 2013 at 4:48 pm

Nicely done, what a gorgeous looking cake!!

Paula @ Vintage Kitchen Notes June 2, 2013 at 4:44 pm

This is absolutely cake and a stunning one Dorothy! Sweet and salty, so amazing together.

The Ninja Baker June 2, 2013 at 3:38 pm

Oh my goodness, Dorothy. Beautiful cake! Your listed ingredients such as Ritz crackers and Marshmallow Fluff are guilty pleasures….But then again the berries make it healthy! So it all balances out, right?

Dorothy Reinhold June 2, 2013 at 7:30 pm: Ninja,
Exactly. It is all a balancing act!

Liz June 2, 2013 at 3:35 pm

I’ve been waiting to see this recipe! I love that it uses marshmallow creme and Ritz (of all things!) What a gorgeous dessert!

Katie June 2, 2013 at 12:56 pm

The cake is such a stunning color!!!

Dorothy Reinhold June 2, 2013 at 12:59 pm: Katie,
Thank you! The combo of raspberries and blackberries does it!

Megan June 2, 2013 at 11:50 am

Wow!! This sounds and looks amazing. I want a slice of this right now.

Dorothy Reinhold June 2, 2013 at 12:03 pm: Megan,
It IS amazing! I want a slice too, so I’m going to have to make another one! The first one disappeared rather quickly. 🙂

kathia Rodriguez June 2, 2013 at 11:35 am

Yummy! amazing.

Anne @ Webicurean June 2, 2013 at 9:50 am

Hey, if it’s shaped like a cake, it’s cake! I’ve been drooling over the picture since you first posted it! Such a pleasure meeting you F2F last weekend–can you believe it’s already been a week? Time sure does fly.