Description
A refreshing chilled dessert layered with graham crackers, citrus-infused whipped cream, and fresh seasonal berries. No oven required—ideal for summer entertaining with a soft, cake-like texture achieved through natural moisture migration.
Ingredients
Heavy Whipping Cream, 3 Cups
Powdered Sugar, 1/2 Cup
Lemon Zest, 2 Tablespoons
Lemon Juice, 1/4 Cup
Graham Crackers, 15–18 Sheets
Fresh Strawberries, 2 Cups
Fresh Blueberries, 1.5 Cups
Vanilla Extract, 1 Teaspoon
Instructions
Whip cream with powdered sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
Layer graham crackers in a 9×13-inch dish, slightly overlapping.
Spread a third of the whipped cream over the crackers.
Arrange strawberries and blueberries in a single layer.
Repeat cracker and whipped cream layers, finishing with a top layer of whipped cream and berries.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
Use cold cream and an ice water bath if whipping is difficult.
Slightly squish strawberries to prevent sinking.
Substitute raspberries or blackberries for seasonal variations.
Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 25
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One 12th of the cake (approximately 140g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg