Needed a last minute pot -luck dessert, but without enough time to bake one. Thought of what I can put together that I had on hand and to my surprise this deliciousness was created! At first I thought it would taste close to a Teramisu since I used some of the ingredients that a Traditional Teramisu recipe requires. However, after a few taste tests, we all agreed that it mimics the Traditional Armenian Honey Cake instead. I was very pleased because that’s actually my FAVORITE cake ever!!!!! Give this easy dessert a try and I promise you’ll be making it over and over again!
Yields: 1-8×8. Serves: about 9-10 people depending how big/small you cut the squares.
INGREDIENTS:
Filling:
1 container of True Whip ( healthier version of Cool Whip, sold at Whole Foods or Fairway)or So Delicious Frozen Whipped Topping, Thawed in the Fridge
8 ounces mascarpone cheese (find it in the artisan cheese section)
3 Tbsp Organic Evaporated Cane sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cake:
1 box whole grain Honey graham crackers (sold at Whole Foods or Trader Joes)
1 cup instant or brewed coffee, cooled (I used decaf)
1/2 cup of finely chopped Pistachios
Coconut cooking spray
DIRECTIONS:
Line an 8×8-inch deep-sided baking or casserole pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly with coconut cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl on low speed beat the mascarpone, sugar and vanilla until fluffy about 2 minutes.
Add your Frozen Whipped Topping and gently fold it together. Set aside 1 cup of the mixture for the top.
Line the bottom of the pan with a single layer of graham crackers, breaking them to fit. Use a pastry brush and brush them generously with the coffee.
Repeat with another layer of graham crackers and coffee.
Spoon half the mascarpone into the pan and spread it evenly from edge to edge.
Top with a layer of graham crackers and brush with coffee then repeat with a second layer of crackers and coffee.
Spoon the remaining mascarpone into the pan and spread it evenly from edge to edge.
Top with another layer of graham crackers, brush with coffee, then repeat with a second layer of crackers and coffee.
Spoon the cup of cream you set aside over that and spread it out evenly. Top with chopped pistachios. Cover with plastic and refrigerate for at least an hour or overnight. Enjoy!
