Mother’s Day is the perfect time to have an icebox cake. A sweet, creamy, and nostalgic cake. This recipe has a delicious twist.
Mariana Leon, creative director of Wicked Finch Farm (wickedfinchfarm.com), makes her own bourbon blueberry jam from blueberries she grows on-site in New York’s Hudson Valley.
“I love entertaining in the summer, but I can’t bear the thought of turning on the oven,” she said.
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“Icebox cakes are quick and easy for instant parties,” she continued.
She said her company’s alcoholic jams are a go-to ingredient in cocktails, desserts and salad dressings, and can also be enjoyed straight from the jar.
Get the recipe below.
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Bourbon Blueberry Icebox Cake by Mariana Leon of Wicked Finch Farm
Serves 8 people
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooling time: 2 hours
Celebrate Mother’s Day (or any occasion) with this delicious icebox cake recipe. The best part is that you don’t have to turn on the oven. (Mariana Leon, wickedfinchfarm.com)
material
- Jar of 6oz Wicked Finch Farm Bourbon Blueberry Jam (or your favorite berry jam)
- 8 oz.cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- Squeezed lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- Half a box of graham crackers (14.4 oz box)
No matter the occasion, make a creamy dessert with this tart that will definitely have your guests coming back for seconds, or even three. (Mariana Leon, wickedfinchfarm.com)
direction
1. Whip the cream at high speed with a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment until stiff peaks form.
2. Gradually add the cream cheese on medium speed.
3. Add sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice if using. Add lemon zest if using.
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4. Line a 9″ x 5″ loaf pan with parchment paper and layer the bottom with graham crackers. Break the crackers together. Spread a thin layer of cream cheese mixture over the graham crackers. Next add a layer of jam. Repeat for 2-4 more layers, depending on desired cake height.
5. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for 2 hours. When you’re ready to eat, remove from the loaf pan and place on a plate. Top with additional cream cheese mixture.
If desired, sprinkle jam on top for decoration or add swirls for a marbled effect.
Top with berries, lemon zest, or edible flowers, if using. enjoy.
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