Fruit Cocktail Graham Float
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3.8
Fruit Cocktail Graham Float
Description
This dessert uses whipped cream mixed with condensed milk for a thick, sweet cream layer. The graham crackers create a layered base that softens after refrigeration, providing textural contrast to the creamy component. Drained fruit cocktail adds sweetness and nutritional variety while keeping the dessert light.
The layering process alternates between graham crackers, cream mixture, and fruit cocktail, culminating in a chilled, sliceable dessert. Refrigeration allows time for flavors to meld and crisp crackers to absorb moisture from the cream and fruit.
Fruit Cocktail Graham Float is served cold and cut into squares, making it convenient for casual gatherings or as a refreshing finish to a meal. The recipe suggests optional freezing briefly before serving for a firmer texture.
For best volume, ingredients should be very cold before whipping. Draining the fruit cocktail thoroughly is important to avoid excess liquid that can soften the layers too much. Using a deep enough dish prevents cream from sticking to plastic wrap when covered for refrigeration.
Ingredients
- 2 packs all-purpose cream 250 ml each, very cold
- 1 can condensed milk about 14 ounces, very cold
- 18 pieces graham crackers
- 1 can fruit cocktail 30 ounces, drained well
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all-purpose cream and condensed milk. Using a hand mixer at low speed, beat mixture until it begins to thicken. Increase speed to medium and continue to beat for about 8 to 10 minutes or until double in volume.
- Arrange one layer of graham crackers on the bottom of the pan, breaking pieces as needed to fit sides.
- Spoon ⅓ of cream mixture on graham crackers and spread to cover.
- Arrange fruit cocktail on top of the cream.
- Arrange another layer of graham crackers over the fruit.
- Spoon and spread ⅓ of the cream mixture. Add another layer of fruit.
- Arrange the last layer of graham crackers on top of the fruit. Spoon and spread remaining ⅓ of the cream mixture on top of crackers. Arrange the remaining fruit cocktail on top of the cream.
- Cover tightly with plastic film and refrigerate overnight. Freeze for about 1 hour before serving, if you like.
- To serve, cut into squares.
Notes
- Chill cream, condensed milk, bowl, and beaters thoroughly to achieve maximum volume when whipping.
- Drain canned fruit cocktail very well to prevent excess liquid from soaking into the layers.
- Use a deep square dish to allow room for layers and to prevent the top cream from sticking to the plastic wrap when covered.
- Cover the dessert tightly with plastic wrap pressed onto the surface to limit ice crystal formation during refrigeration.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 307 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 307kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 112mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 371mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 56g | 112% |
| Vitamin A | 470IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 199mg | 20% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
3.8
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