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    Home » Meals » Dessert

    May 14, 2013 Dessert

    Strawberry Marshmallow and Cracker Cake

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    Strawberry Marshmallow and Cracker Cake- This no-bake dessert is a play on sweet and salty. A no-bake strawberry cake made with crackers, marshmallow cream, and fresh strawberries.

    Did you make your mom a cake this past Mother's Day? If you didn't and you want to make it up to her, make her this fun strawberry marshmallow and cracker cake! Did I mention it's fun? It's fun! It's fun because it involves marshmallow fluff.

    image of a Strawberry Marshmallow and Cracker Cake on a cake stand

    When is the last time I bought marshmallow fluff? I honestly don't think I ever did. What was I missing? A lot! Because this stuff is so much fun to use in a quick dessert. And when you're making a dessert from the very creative Cristina Tosi from Momofuku, you can expect it to have a little marshmallow fluff.

    image of a slice of a strawberry cake on a white plate

    So did you make your mom a cake this past weekend? It's ok if you didn't. If I had planned a little better, I would've shared this cake in time for you to make for her. But it's never too late. Surprise her with it any day of the week.

    image of a strawberry cake on a cake plate

    Or make this strawberry marshmallow and cracker cake for yourself! The only bad thing is you have to let it set overnight in the fridge. Patience...it's so worth the wait!

    The other bad thing is that if you like a sweet and salty combo as much as I do, you will find yourself going back for more little tastes. All for recipe testing purposes, that's what I told myself.

    image of a slice of cake on a white plate

    My son called it the mousse cake. He keeps asking me when am I going to make the strawberry mousse cake again. Soon...I promise!

    This can be your go-to cake to make all strawberry season. It's so pretty and delicate.  Your lucky friends or family you will make this for will not expect the cracker surprise and will thing you slaved hours over it.  But remember: Let it set over night! That's the most important thing to remember after adding marshmallow fluff to your grocery list.

    Some other no-bake desserts to enjoy:

    • No-Bake Limoncello Cheesecake
    • No-Bake Strawberry and Mascarpone Cheesecake
    • Blueberry Icebox Pie
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    Strawberry Marshmallow and Cracker Cake

    Strawberry Marshmallow and Cracker Cake- This no-bake dessert is a play on sweet and salty. A no-bake strawberry cake made with crackers, marshmallow cream, and fresh strawberries.
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: marshmallow fluff, no-bake, Strawberries
    Author: Lora

    Ingredients

    • 2 packages 1/4 oz. each unflavored powdered gelatin
    • 1 pound fresh strawberries rinsed and dried
    • 1 sleeve butter crackers about 38 such as Ritz
    • 1 Tablespoon sugar
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 1 container 16 oz. marshmallow cream, such as Fluff

    Instructions

    • Place 1/2 cup cold water in a small bowl; sprinkle the gelatin on top and let stand for 5 minutes to soften. Transfer to the microwave and cook at medium power until melted and smooth, 30 seconds. (or if you don't have a microwave like me, in a small pan cook on medium heat for about 2-3 minutes until smooth)
    • Set aside 8 perfect strawberries and 8 crackers for a garnish. Hull and slice the remaining strawberries. Transfer 1 1/2 cups of the berries to a food processor; add the sugar and process until pureed. Add the gelatin and process briefly to bend. With a spatula press and stir the berry puree through a fine-mesh sieve (this will remove any seeds).
    • Using an electric mixer, whip the heavy cream until stiff. Mix in the strawberry puree. On low speed, mix in the marshmallow cream, then increase to medium, until mixture nearly smooth. (The mixture will seem thin, but it will set in the refrigerator.)
    • Lightly grease an 8-inch springform pan. Place a layer of crackers on the bottom of the pan to cover, breaking a few of them in half as needed to fit into an even layer.
    • Spoon one-third of the marshmallow mixture on top; top with another layer of crackers, then spoon half of the sliced berries on top. Add another third of the marshmallow mixture, another layer of crackers and the remaining sliced berries. Top with the remaining marshmallow mixture. Arrange the reserved 8 crackers to form a ring along the outside edge. Refrigerate the cake overnight.
    • Halve the 8 reserved strawberries and place on top of the crackers. Cut the cake with a warmed thin, sharp knife.

    Notes

    Recipe by: Cristina Tosi featured in Rachel Ray Magazine
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    Comments

    1. yael says

      May 14, 2013 at 6:29 am

      Interesting and cool idea

      Reply
    2. Lisa says

      May 14, 2013 at 7:00 am

      I grew up on fluffernutter sandwiches, and still indulge every so often. I think I could eat this whole cake in two sittings..seriously. I'm with your son..more 'mousse' cake, please. Now I'm going to be craving this all day..thanks ;D xoxo BTW..it never ceases to amaze what you can do with crackers of all sorts.

      Reply
    3. The Café Sucre Farine says

      May 14, 2013 at 7:05 am

      This looks almost too good to be true, so beautiful and delicious looking and so super simple, love it!

      Reply
    4. Brian @ A Thought For Food says

      May 14, 2013 at 7:29 am

      Oh gosh... I love Fluff. I think it'd be hard to pry it from my hands long enough to include it on this cake, which looks glorious, by the way. Hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day!

      Reply
    5. Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough says

      May 14, 2013 at 9:27 am

      Whoa, this combo is blowing my mind! YUM.

      Reply
    6. Dorothy at ShockinglyDelicious says

      May 14, 2013 at 9:29 am

      Gotta make this, gotta make this, right now!

      Reply
    7. Mary says

      May 14, 2013 at 10:30 am

      What a beautiful cake! any mother would be VERY happy with this!
      Mary x

      Reply
    8. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

      May 14, 2013 at 10:50 am

      Any dessert with an overnight step definitely takes patience but it looks like this is worth the wait

      Reply
    9. Mr. & Mrs. P says

      May 14, 2013 at 12:26 pm

      Looks beautiful!!! It looks so fluffy!!

      Reply
    10. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

      May 14, 2013 at 12:43 pm

      What a pretty spring cake, I love the mousse!

      Reply
    11. Leslie @ La Cocina de Leslie says

      May 14, 2013 at 1:17 pm

      This looks amazing! And it sounds absolutely delicious. I love having something a little salty to go with the sweetness of the strawberries and marshmallows. 🙂

      Reply
    12. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says

      May 15, 2013 at 2:31 pm

      What an amazing cake, sounds so good! And every time I come here I get so excited, I just love your redesign - I know it isn't new, but I just love it!

      Reply
    13. Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet} says

      May 15, 2013 at 9:55 pm

      What a pretty, pretty cake! I bet it was amazing and tasty!

      Reply
    14. Muna Kenny says

      May 15, 2013 at 10:43 pm

      Am I dreaming? This cake looks heavenly 🙂

      Reply
    15. Suzanne says

      May 16, 2013 at 12:21 pm

      What a unique recipe Lora. I like the sweet and salty, only problem it makes me eat more of it!! Your blog changes look great. Have a great weekend.

      Reply
    16. Nancy @ gottagetbaked says

      May 16, 2013 at 8:29 pm

      I've never heard of a cake using these ingredients before, Lora. Leave it to Cristina Tosi to dream this up! What a fun, pretty cake. I'm super intrigued by the use of crackers in there. And I've NEVER had marshmallow fluff. I don't think I've truly lived yet.

      Reply
    17. Jean | lemons & anchovies says

      May 16, 2013 at 11:50 pm

      Such a pretty cake, Lora, and I love how easily it comes together.

      Hope you had a fabulous Mother's Day. 🙂

      Reply
    18. Liz says

      May 17, 2013 at 7:42 am

      Just gorgeous! I think my family would ask for a repeat, too!!! xo

      Reply
    19. Tieghan says

      May 17, 2013 at 9:28 am

      Wow that is incredible!! I need to make this!

      Reply
    20. Erin @ Texanerin Baking says

      May 18, 2013 at 12:53 pm

      I've never bought marshmallow fluff either but if you say it's good, then maybe I'll try. 😉

      Really interesting cake! I'm kind of perplexed. But in a good way!

      Reply
    21. Asmita says

      May 18, 2013 at 5:59 pm

      So pretty!

      Reply
    22. Kathy says

      May 18, 2013 at 7:18 pm

      This cake would be a favorite in my house…it looks so light and delicious!

      Reply
    23. Paula says

      May 20, 2013 at 1:44 pm

      This is such a different dessert and in such an enticing way. Looks amazing.

      Reply
    24. Paula @ Vintage Kitchen Notes says

      May 20, 2013 at 11:01 pm

      This would be the perfect cake for a girl´s party! The idea of salty crackers in a very sweet dessert is so clever. Love the sweet and salty, love it!

      Reply
    25. Sue {munchkin munchies} says

      June 01, 2013 at 3:34 pm

      What a unique and beautiful cake! I need to try it! Love the new blog look...pretty and fresh!

      Reply
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      June 02, 2013 at 4:00 am

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    27. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

      June 06, 2013 at 2:51 am

      Lora,
      This cake looks amazing!!! and marshmallow fluff?!! yum! totally going to try this one!

      Reply
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