Description
A delightful dessert made with fresh berries, cream cheese, and ladyfinger cookies that requires no baking, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 30–35 ladyfinger cookies
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp unflavored gelatin
- 3 tbsp cold water
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
- 3/4 cup fresh raspberries
- 3/4 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup fresh red currants
- 2 tbsp strawberry jam (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the pan by lining the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- Stand ladyfinger cookies upright around the inside edge of the pan. Mix milk with vanilla and briefly dip additional ladyfingers to cover the bottom.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy to make the filling.
- Sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let bloom for 5 minutes. Gently warm until completely dissolved. Mix with a few tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture, then blend into the remaining filling.
- Beat cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form and gently fold into the cream cheese mixture until light and fluffy.
- Spread half the vanilla cream over the ladyfinger base. Add a layer of sliced strawberries if desired, then cover with the remaining cream.
- Refrigerate for at least 360 minutes, preferably overnight, until completely set.
- Arrange fresh strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and red currants generously over the top.
- Lightly brush the fruit with warmed strawberry jam for a beautiful glossy finish if desired. Carefully remove the springform ring. Serve chilled.
Notes
For best results, ensure ladyfingers are dipped briefly to maintain structure. Gelatin must fully dissolve for a smooth filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: no-bake, dessert, berry cake, charlotte cake, easy dessert