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.
[1]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 [2], who got her inspiration from Strawberry Marshmallow & Cracker Cake [3] by Cristina Tosi featured in Rachel Ray Magazine.
Berries
Driscoll’s [4] 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)
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[5]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 [6]
- Blueberry Lemon Baked Doughnuts by Small Wallet, Big Appetite [7]
- Blueberry Rhubarb Baked Oatmeal by Pies and Plots [8]
- Overnight Strawberry Stuffed French Toast by In The Kitchen With KP [9]
- The Best Blueberry Muffin by Supper For a Steal [10]
Sweet & Savory Berry Recipes
- Herbed Pork Tenderloin with Wild Blueberry Sauce by Noshing With The Nolands [11]
- Red, White, and Blue Chicken Salad by MarocMama [12]
- BBQ Strawberry Pizza by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner [13]
Jams, Jelly, Sauces & More
- Blackberry Ketchup by Healthy. Delicious [14]
- Four-Berry Jelly by Blueberries and Blessings [15]
- Mixberry Jam with Merlot by The Urban Mrs [16]
- Roasted Strawberry Tarragon Butter by Gourmet Drizzles [17]
- Strawberry Freezer Jam by Growing Up Gabel [18]
Desserts
- Strawberry Crumb Bars by The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen [19]
- No-Bake Frozen Berrylicious Cracker Cake by Shockingly Delicious [20]
- Strawberry Cream Cheese Dessert by That Skinny Chick Can Bake [21]
- Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Sugar Chips by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks [22]
- Lattice-Top Blueberry Pie by Hip Foodie Mom [23]
- Caramelized White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake by Vintage Kitchen [24]
- Strawberry Shortcakes by Juanita’s Cocina [25]
- Berrylicious Ice Cream by NinjaBaking.com [26]
- Stove Top Berry Crumble by Peanut Butter and Peppers [27]
- Strawberry Yogurt Popsicle by Mama’s Blissful Bites [28]
- Peggy’s Cove Blueberry Grunt by Kudos Kitchen By Renee [29]
- Chocolate-Raspberry Yoghurt Cookies by What Smells So Good? [30]
- Strawberry Ice Cream by Basic N Delicious [31]
- Financiers with a Summer Berry Salad by The Lovely Pantry [32]
- Strawberry Pretzel Salad by Curious Cuisiniere [33]
- Strawberry-Chocolate Frozen Yogurt Parfaits by The Weekend Gourmet [34]
- Summer Berry Salad with a Honey Citrus Dressing by Runner’s Tales [35]
- Strawberry Pop-Tart Ice Cream by Foxes Love Lemons [36]
- Strawberries with Cannoli Cream by Comfy Cuisine [37]
- Almond Cake with Blackberry Mascarpone Filling by Ruffles & Truffles [38]
- Oregon Strawberry Sundae {Dairyfree} by The Not So Cheesy Kitchen [39]
- Blackberry Pie w/Brandied Whipped Cream by Webicurean [40]
- Vo-Vo’s Famous Strawberry Cheesecake by Family Foodie [41]
- Raspberry Mousse by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings [42]
- Mini Strawberry Cheesecake with Walnut Crust by Soni’s Food [43]
- Salted Caramel Strawberries With a Crunchy Nut Coating by Sue”s Nutrition Buzz [44]
- Strawberry Blueberry Stuffed Monkey Bread by Daily Dish Recipes [45]
Cocktails, Drinks & Smoothies
- Berry Berry Smoothie by Momma’s Meals [46]
- Blueberry Infused Vodka by Big Bear’s Wife [47]
- Blueberry Moscow Mule with Homemade Ginger Beer by I Run For Wine [48]
- Goji Berry Martini by Magnolia Days [49]
- Irish Cobbler by girlichef [50]
Party Planning
- Recipes + Tips to Create A Summer Berry Cocktail Bar by An Appealing Plan [51]
Have a delicious day!