No-Bake Marbled Blackberry (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Crust
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180 grams graham cracker crumbs
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67 grams white sugar
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85 grams melted unsalted butter
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0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Blackberry Mousse Layer
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300 grams fresh blackberries
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50 grams white sugar
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15 milliliters lemon juice
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1.5 teaspoons gelatin powder
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30 milliliters water
→ Swirl Cream Cheese Layer
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340 grams cream cheese, softened
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60 grams powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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240 milliliters heavy cream, whipped to stiff peaks
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 -
Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl. Press the mixture firmly into the base of a lined 23 x 23 cm pan. Refrigerate for 30 minutes until set.
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Puree blackberries with sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds. Sprinkle gelatin over water and allow to bloom for 5 minutes. Gently warm to dissolve, then incorporate into the blackberry puree. Pour the mixture over the chilled crust and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours until set.
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In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, maintaining airiness.
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Spread two-thirds of the cream cheese filling evenly over the set blackberry layer. Reserve remaining filling and cooled blackberry coulis. Using a toothpick or skewer, alternately dot the coulis and remaining filling on top and create marbled patterns by dragging the tool through the dots gently. Chill the assembled dessert for at least 4 hours or overnight to firm.
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Before serving, remove from the pan and allow to rest at room temperature for 5–10 minutes for easier slicing. Use a warm, sharp knife, wiping between each cut for clean, café-style slices. Garnish with fresh blackberries, lemon zest, and mint as desired.
# Helpful Notes:
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Ensure the blackberry coulis is fully cooled before swirling to prevent bleeding into the cream layer.
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Chilling the assembled layers overnight achieves the best flavor development and clean slicing.
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For gluten-free adaptation, replace graham crackers with certified gluten-free cookies.