No Bake Berry Chantilly Flag Cake
This No Bake Berry Chantilly Flag Cake is light and elegant, layered with fresh berries, fluffy cream and ladyfingers. No oven required. Inspired by the famous Berry Chantilly Cake from Whole Foods, this version skips the baking and uses ladyfingers instead.Â
Why you'll love my Berry Chantilly recipe
Perfect Fourth of July dessert
This patriotic red, white and blue dessert is most popular Fourth of July desserts because it’s refreshing and easy to prepare ahead of time.
No oven required
This no bake cake is perfect for summer days when you don’t want to turn on the oven.
Easy to make
The easiest make ahead cake recipe for spring or summer gatherings. Prep time is under 30 minutes.
Refreshing and light
Serve chilled with lots of fruit.
What is chantilly cream?
Chantilly cream is a lightly sweetened whipped cream with vanilla. Unlike traditional frosting, in this recipe I used cream cheese, mascarpone and heavy whipping cream. This combination creates a stable yet flavorful frosting that pair perfect with the soft lady fingers and fresh fruit.Â
Ingredients and substitutions
Fresh berries: A good variety of blue and red fruit to create the iconic American flag.
Jam: Use high-quality jam. Combined with smashed raspberries for the fruity layer between the cake.
Condensed milk and milk: Both used to soak the ladyfingers.
Ladyfingers: I love using lady fingers because it’s basically dried up cake!
Cream cheese: Cream cheese helps stabilize the chantilly cream, making it thick enough to keep its shape.
Heavy cream: Used for the cream cheese frosting.
Powdered sugar: Ladyfingers are naturally not very sweet. Powdered sugar helps balance the cream and cake layers.
Vanilla extract: Hint of flavor in the cake and for the chantilly cream.
For the rest of the ingredients, please see the recipe index card below!
How to make Berry Chantilly Flag Cake
The section below is a quick overview of how to make this recipe. For the full recipe details, see recipe index card below!
Prepare the chantilly cream
In a large mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese. Beat on high speed for 1-2 minutes until smooth. Beat cold cream cheese for 2-3 minutes. Add 1/3 of the heavy whipping cream and beat until combined. Repeat until no there’s no more heavy cream. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Whip for 2-3 minutes or until soft peaks form. Do not overmix. Taste and adjust sugar as needed.
Make the jam layer and syrup
In a medium bowl, add jam and fresh raspberries. Smash and mix until combined. In a separate bowl, add lemon juice, honey, vanilla extract and hot water. Stir to combine until dissolved.Â
Build the first layer
Lightly dip each lady finger in the syrup. Arrange in a single layer in a 9″x13″ pan.
Add the cream
Top with 1/3 of the cream of the chantilly cream over the ladyfingers. Use an offset spatula to spread a smooth even layer.
Add the jam
Spread the entire jam over the cream into an even layer.
Repeat the layers
Continue layering the ladyfingers and 1/3 of the chantilly cream. Make sure to reserve enough for the final layer.
How to decorate the flag cake
The section below is a quick overview of how to make this recipe. For the full recipe details, see recipe index card below!
Smooth the top layer
Use an offset spatula to make sure the top layer is smooth.
Create the flag outline
Use the tip of a knife or a toothpick to outline the sections of the flag. Create a rectangle in the upper left corner and 3 horizontal even lines.
Layer the blue section
Layer the blackberries and blueberries in the corner.
Pipe the white stripes
Use a piping bag with a star tip to pipe thick straight lines on the horizontal outlines.
Layer the red fruit
Arrange the strawberries, raspberries and cherries in between the white frosting.
Cover and refrigerate
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight for best results. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
How long do I need to chill Berry Chantilly Cake?
For best results, refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight. This gives enough time for the ladyfingers to absorb the surrounding moisture from the cream and jam.
What is the best liquid for dipping ladyfingers?
For the most flavorful results, dip in sweetened condensed milk mixture or a simple syrup.Â
How long should I dip the ladyfingers?
Dip each ladyfinger for only 1-2 seconds. They absorb liquid quickly and over-soaking can make the dessert too soft and ruin the layers.
How to store leftover Berry Chantilly Cake
No Bake Berry Chantilly Cake is a delicious make-ahead recipe. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Do not freeze once soaked.
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No Bake Berry Chantilly Flag Cake
Ingredients
- 30-40 ladyfingers
- 4-5 cups fresh berries (blackberries, blueberries, cherries, strawberries, raspberries)
For the frosting:
- 2 packages / 16 ounces of cream cheese softened
- 3 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar taste and adjust sweetness as needed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the jam layer
- 1 cup berry jam
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
For the milk soak mixture:
- 2 cups of whole milk
- 1/2 can condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare the chantilly cream
- In a large mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese. Beat on high speed for 1-2 minutes until smooth. Beat cold cream cheese for 2-3 minutes.
- Add 1/3 of the heavy whipping cream and beat until combined.
- Repeat until no there's no more heavy cream. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Whip for 2-3 minutes or until soft peaks form. Do not overmix. Taste and adjust sugar as needed.
Make the jam layer and syrup
- In a medium bowl, add jam and fresh raspberries. Smash and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, add milk, condensed milk and vanilla extract. Stir to combine until dissolved.
Assemble the layers
- Lightly dip each lady finger in the milk mixture. Arrange in a single layer in a 9"x13" pan.
- Top with 1/3 of the cream of the chantilly cream over the ladyfingers. Use an offset spatula to spread a smooth even layer.
- Spread the entire jam over the cream into an even layer.
- Continue layering the ladyfingers and 1/3 of the chantilly cream. Make sure to reserve enough for the final layer.
Create the flag design
- Use an offset spatula to make sure the top layer is smooth.
- Use the tip of a knife or a toothpick to outline the sections of the flag. Create a rectangle in the upper left corner and 3 horizontal even lines.
- Layer the blackberries and blueberries in the corner.
- Use a piping bag with a star tip to pipe thick straight lines on the horizontal outlines.
- Arrange the strawberries, raspberries and cherries in between the white frosting.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight for best results. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
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