Description
A festive and delightful dessert perfect for ringing in the New Year, featuring a creamy filling topped with fresh fruits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 classic sponge cake or pre-made graham cracker crust
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fruit toppings (berries, kiwis, pomegranate seeds)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Bake the cake or press graham cracker crust into a pan and chill.
- Whip the Cream: Beat the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form, then gradually mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Mix the Cream Cheese: Soften cream cheese, blend until smooth, and fold in the whipped cream.
- Layer It Up: Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cake or crust.
- Chill and Set: Refrigerate for at least two hours.
- Add Toppings: Top with your chosen fruits before serving.
- Slice and Serve: Cut into portions and enjoy.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free cake or crust. Prepare a day ahead for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg