Description
This light and creamy no-bake cake features layers of lemon-touched graham crackers, soft mascarpone filling, and fresh strawberries for a delightful dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package of graham crackers
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preparation: Wash and slice the strawberries and set them on paper towels to drain. Keep the mascarpone at room temperature for 10–15 minutes. Pour the lemon juice into a shallow bowl.
- Mixing: In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. In another bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, then fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture.
- Cooking: Dip each graham cracker briefly in the lemon juice. Layer them in the bottom of an 8×8 baking dish. Spread a layer of cream mixture over the graham crackers, followed by sliced strawberries. Repeat the layers, finishing with cream on top.
- Finishing: Cover the cake tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Serve chilled, garnished with extra strawberries or powdered sugar.
Notes
Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor. Chill the whisk and bowl for a firmer whip in warm kitchens. Can make a day ahead for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 3.5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg