Description
This delightful Rainbow Sherbet Cake is a vibrant, no-bake dessert featuring a crunchy graham cracker crust layered with smooth cream cheese and whipped cream blended with colorful JELL-O flavors. Perfect for summer parties or festive occasions, it combines the refreshing taste of sherbet with a creamy texture and a sweet, crunchy base.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 2 sleeves of graham crackers – crushed into fine crumbs
- 1 heaping Tablespoon of sugar
- 1 stick of butter – melted
Filling
- 4 – 8 ounce packages of cream cheese – softened
- 1 cup of heavy cream – to whip
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 Tablespoon of JELL-O Lime
- 1 Tablespoon of JELL-O Cherry
- 1 Tablespoon of JELL-O Orange
- Water – as required to dissolve JELL-O
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Combine the crushed graham crackers with sugar and melted butter in a mixing bowl. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch pan to form a solid crust. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
- Dissolve JELL-O powders: In separate small bowls, dissolve each tablespoon of JELL-O (Lime, Cherry, and Orange) in the amount of hot water specified on the package (usually about 1/4 cup each). Allow them to cool to room temperature.
- Make the cream cheese mixture: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with 1 cup of sugar until smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to create a light and fluffy base.
- Divide and flavor the filling: Divide the cream cheese and whipped cream mixture evenly into three bowls. Add the cooled dissolved JELL-O Lime to one bowl, Cherry to another, and Orange to the third bowl. Gently fold each flavor into its portion without over-mixing.
- Layer the cake: Carefully spoon the flavored mixtures over the chilled graham cracker crust in layers, starting with lime, then cherry, and finally orange. Use a spatula to smooth each layer gently. Return the cake to the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours or until firm.
- Serve and enjoy: Once set, slice the cake into 10 servings and serve chilled for a refreshing and colorful dessert experience.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese and heavy cream for the best creamy texture.
- Ensure the JELL-O mixtures are completely cooled before folding them into the cream cheese mixture to prevent curdling.
- Chilling the cake for at least 4 hours allows it to set properly and improves flavor melding.
- For a garnish, consider adding fresh fruit or a dollop of whipped cream on top before serving.
