Neapolitan Refrigerator Cake
Indulge in the delightful simplicity of a **Neapolitan Refrigerator Cake**, a no-bake dessert that combines the timeless trio of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry flavors into luscious layers. This easy-to-make treat features tender graham crackers soaked in creamy chocolate and strawberry-infused vanilla pudding, with a touch of fresh strawberry puree for a fruity twist. With just 20 minutes of prep time and no need for an oven, this chilled cake is perfect for warm days or when you want a show-stopping dessert with minimal effort. Top it with fresh strawberries and chocolate shavings for a beautiful finishing touch that’s as delicious as it is eye-catching. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or family dinners, this layered Neapolitan dessert is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 24 sheets graham crackers
- 3.9 ounces milk chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
- 3.9 ounces vanilla pudding mix
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 0.5 cups strawberry puree
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced for garnish, optional)
- 0.25 cups chocolate shavings (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the chocolate pudding mix with 2 cups of milk until the mixture thickens, about 2 minutes. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, prepare the vanilla pudding mix by whisking it with 1.5 cups of heavy cream until it thickens. Set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the strawberry puree and powdered sugar. Gently fold the sweetened puree into the vanilla pudding mixture until well blended and pink in color, creating the strawberry pudding layer.
Prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish. Lay down a single layer of graham crackers, breaking them if necessary to fit the bottom of the dish snugly.
Spread half of the chocolate pudding evenly over the graham crackers.
Top with another layer of graham crackers and spread the strawberry pudding evenly over the second layer.
Add a third layer of graham crackers and spread the remaining chocolate pudding on top.
Finish with a final layer of graham crackers for the top surface of the cake.
Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the layers to set and the flavors to meld.
Before serving, garnish the top with fresh strawberry slices and chocolate shavings, if desired.
Cut into squares and serve chilled directly from the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4558 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 231.8 g | 297% | |
| Saturated Fat | 109.5 g | 548% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 27.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 404 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 3464 mg | 151% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 544.1 g | 198% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.3 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 381.7 g | ||
| Protein | 49.3 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 798 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 16.8 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 1740 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
