Berry Graham Torte (Rsc #12 Entry)
"Created for RSC #12...Summer's juicy ripe berries take center stage in this lovely dessert. Sweet strawberries and plump blueberries are layered in a cool, creamy filling between layers of softened graham crackers. Each bite brings a touch of richness that'll make your guests think you've got Emeril hiding in your kitchen pantry! This recipe can easily be cut in half and can accomodate frozen berries, but fresh are preferred. Prep time does not include the 8 hours necessary to soften the graham crackers."
- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Serves:
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12-15
ingredients
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) box graham crackers
- 2 (1 ounce) boxes fat-free sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups skim milk
- 1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese
- 3 cups sliced strawberries
- 1 1⁄2 cups whole blueberries
- 2 tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute
- 1 (8 ounce) container prepared whipped topping, thawed (Cool Whip Lite or Free)
directions
- In a mixer bowl, beat 2 packages of vanilla pudding with milk and mascarpone cheese on low til blended. Set mixer to medium and beat for another minute til creamy and smooth.
- Set this mixture aside to set up slightly.
- Lightly mash sliced strawberries in a bowl to chop into smaller pieces. I like to use a hand-held pastry blender.Be careful not to puree them, but keep them in chunks. Add the blueberries and toss lightly.
- Mix in the 2 tablespoons of Splenda to the mixed berries for sweetening.
- Add the sweetened berries to the pudding and mix lightly.
- Empty the tub of prepared whipped topping to the pudding and berry mixture and gently fold together.
- Break rectangular graham crackers in half to make squares.
- In a 9 x 13" pan, evenly arrange a layer of graham crackers to cover the bottom.
- Pour 1/3 of the pudding/berry mixture over graham crackers and smooth out to completely cover all edges.
- Repeat step 9 two more times, being careful to completely cover all edges of graham crackers each time. You will have 3 layers of graham crackers, each followed with a layer of pudding/berry mixture.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or at least 8 hours.
- If desired, sprinkle lightly with graham cracker crumbs or garnish with extra berries on top. Do this just before serving. Keep refrigerated.
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Reviews
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I liked the taste and flavors of this dessert alot. The appearance for me was not the best, but this was probably my fault. I used cream cheese instead of the mascarpone and so I"m not sure if this is why it never set up good. Consequently my graham crackers got soggy in no time. I felt that because of this it had to be eaten one to two days out at most. I used lowfat graham crackers but regular instant vanilla pudding. Also, lite Cool-whip. As stated, I loved the taste and so I'm glad I made this for RSC#12.
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I liked the taste and flavors of this dessert alot. The appearance for me was not the best, but this was probably my fault. I used cream cheese instead of the mascarpone and so I"m not sure if this is why it never set up good. Consequently my graham crackers got soggy in no time. I felt that because of this it had to be eaten one to two days out at most. I used lowfat graham crackers but regular instant vanilla pudding. Also, lite Cool-whip. As stated, I loved the taste and so I'm glad I made this for RSC#12.
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~a mother of 2 kids (19 and 22) who are extremely picky eaters. The mere mention of "healthy" sends them running in the opposite direction. They prefer the creamy, cheesy, fried stuff that they weren't brought up on!
~a wife of a wonderful man who fights an expanding waistline and will lovingly eat most anything I set before him. Everything is 5 stars to him. :) He's the easiest customer a cook could ask for!
~a teacher who tends to reach for comfort foods to relieve stress. I am a middle school reading specialist. The miracles I see on a daily basis keeps me going! But it's also stressful, so keep me away from the cookie jar! I really have to fight off the sugary, fat-laden stuff that has no worth beyond the momentary comfort in my mouth.
~and I'm also a daughter who was brought up on home cooked meals back when calories meant nothing and taste was everything! That is an idea built into my system that's hard to shake! My mother raised 8 kids (I'm #7) on her home-cooking and I always teased her that she didn't raise a single skinny kid! I luckily inherited her great love of cooking and baking. (I miss you Mom!)
~finally, I'm "mom" to the best Bichon in the world. He is Quincy, our kid in a dogsuit. He's 13 years old, but still a puppy to us.
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