Description
A light and chilled dessert featuring creamy layers, juicy berries, and graham crackers that soften into cake-like textures, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package graham crackers or similar plain, crisp cookies
- 2 cups heavy cream, cold
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- Zest of 1 lemon and a small squeeze of lemon juice, optional
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a chilled bowl, whip the cold heavy cream with powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until medium peaks form. If using cream cheese, beat it smooth first, then fold it into the whipped cream.
- Slice strawberries and keep blueberries and raspberries whole, patting them dry.
- Spread a thin layer of whipped cream on the bottom of a pan. Lay down a snug layer of graham crackers.
- Spread a thick layer of whipped cream over the crackers and scatter berries on top.
- Repeat layering with more crackers, cream, and berries for 3 to 4 layers, ending with cream on top.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, ideally overnight, to allow the layers to set.
- Before serving, top with extra berries and add lemon zest if desired.
Notes
Keep cream and layers cold for best results. Pat berries dry to avoid sogginess. For a presentation, build in a glass dish to showcase the layers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg