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summer berry icebox cake

summer berry icebox cake

Megan
this summer berry icebox cake is a healthier summer treat featuring fresh summer berries, Bonne Maman INTENSE Strawberry Fruit Spread, creamy greek yogurt, freshly whipped cream and graham crackers. simply whip, mix, layer and chill!
4.50 from 4 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chill /Freeze Time 6 hours
Course Breakfast, Celebrations, Dessert
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • stand mixer with whisk or hand mixer with beaters
  • 9X5 loaf pan or similar sized pan
  • plastic cling wrap
  • foil

Ingredients
  

  • 1 8.2oz. (235g) jar Bonne Maman INTENSE Strawberry Fruit Spread
  • 1 lb. (454g) fresh strawberries and raspberries (~ 3.5-4 c) strawberries should be sliced to the size of the raspberries
  • 1 ¼ c (296ml) plain greek yogurt
  • 2 tsp (10ml) vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp zest of one lemon
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 ¾ c (414ml) heavy whipping cream, divided
  • 16-20 "sheets" of graham crackers gluten free if needed
  • ½ c fresh berries for topping, optional
  • 2 tsp sugar for macerating berries, optional

Instructions
 

Making the Icebox Cake

  • Pour the Bonne Maman INTENSE Strawberry Fruit Spread in a microwave proof bowl. Heat in 30 second intervals until the spread becomes more liquid, about 60 seconds.
    Mix the washed and sliced berries with the Bonne Maman INTENSE Strawberry Fruit Spread. After mixing, lightly mash the berry mixture to encourage the release of the berry juices. If needed, heat the bowl of berries for 30-60 seconds. Mix well and set aside.
    *Tip: Taste the mixture. If the berries aren't very sweet, you will want to add a little sugar to the whipped filling.
  • Line a 9X5 loaf pan (or pan of choice) with plastic cling wrap along the bottom and 2" over the longer sides. The overhang allows for easy removal. Set aside.
  • In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, add the yogurt, vanilla extract, lemon zest, ground cinnamon and salt. Whisk on low-medium speed until well combined, about 30 seconds. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl.
  • On medium speed, stream in (1 ¼ c, 296ml) heavy whipping cream. Increase the speed from medium to high. Mix until soft peaks form.
    Add 2-3 tablespoon of sugar if desired (this will depend if you think the berry mixture is sweet enough).
    Whisk on high until medium-medium stiff peaks form. The peak of cream on the tip of the whisk or beater should stand straight up or have a slight bend at the peak.

Assembling

  • In the prepared loaf pan, add a layer of graham crackers, breaking the crackers if needed to fully cover the bottom of the pan. Cover with ¼ of the whipped yogurt filling. Cover with ½ of the berry sauce. Cover with ¼ of the yogurt filling. Cover with another layer of graham crackers. Repeat (graham crackers, yogurt, berry sauce, yogurt). Cover with a final layer of graham crackers at the top.
    Wrap the entire loaf pan in plastic wrap. Add a foil top if freezing overnight or for longer than one day before serving.
    Place in the freezer for at least 6 hours.

Serving

  • One hour before serving, move the icebox cake from the freezer to the fridge.
    Make the final (outer) layer of whipped cream (½ c, 118ml) 30 minutes before serving. If topping with fresh berries, slice the berries and toss with 2-3 teaspoon sugar in a small mixing bowl.
  • About 20 minutes before serving, move the icebox cake from the loaf pan to a serving plate. Do this by removing all the foil and plastic wrap. Quickly invert the loaf pan in the center of the serving plate. Remove the plastic wrap from the cake.
    Spread the whipped cream around the outer layer of the icebox cake. Place the serving plate, with the cake back in the freezer for 15-20 minutes.
  • Remove the icebox cake from the freezer, top with the fresh macerated berries, slice and serve.
    summer berry icebox cake
Keyword blackberry icebox cake, easy summer dessert, healthier summer desserts
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