Description
A crisp graham crust filled with silky cream and piled high with juicy fresh berries.
Ingredients
Scale
- Fresh mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries)
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Fresh mint (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Mix graham crumbs, melted butter, and sugar, then press firmly into a tart pan; chill for 10 minutes (or bake for 8 minutes at 350°F for a crisp crust).
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Whip heavy cream separately to soft peaks, then fold into the cream cheese mixture to create a fluffy filling.
- Spread filling evenly in the cooled crust.
- Arrange fresh berries in clusters for a vibrant layered look.
- Lightly brush berries with a touch of warmed jam if you want extra shine (optional).
- Chill for 1 hour before slicing; garnish with mint.
Notes
- For a firmer crust, baking is recommended.
- Use a variety of berries for the best flavor and presentation.
- Warmed jam can enhance the appearance of the berries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: No bake (optional 8 minutes at 350°F)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg