If you’ve never made Russian Honey Cake before, don’t let those beautiful layers intimidate you. This no-bake shortcut version is made with graham crackers! It delivers the classic Medovik flavor with minimum effort and tastes like it took hours to make.
Traditional Medovik is a multi-layer honey infused cake with a creamy filling made of sour cream, heavy cream and condensed milk. Instead of making traditional honey cake layers, this shortcut version uses graham crackers to create soft, cake-like layers that form after chilling. Combined with a rich cream filling, this no bake dessert is light, sweet and incredibly satisfying.
Easy to make
Easy to prepare in less than 30 minutes. Only needs a few hours in the fridge but you can make it the night before.
Simple ingredients
Budget friendly with just a few ingredients you probably already have.
No oven required
Easy no bake, make ahead dessert that tastes like you spent all day baking.
Graham crackers: Store-bought puff pastry sheets are sold in the refrigerator or freezer section at your local grocery store.
Cream cheese: The base of the creamy filling.
Sour cream: Adds that extra tang to balance the sweetness. A must!
Heavy cream: Use cold heavy whipping cream for best results.
Vanilla extract: For a little extra flavor.
Powdered sugar: Just enough sugar to satisfy your sweet tooth.
For the rest of the ingredients, please see the recipe card below!
The section below is a quick overview of how to make this recipe. For full details, see recipe card below!
Step 1
The section below is a quick overview of how to make this recipe. For full details, see recipe card below!
Step 1
Add the rest of the heavy cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat for 1-2 minutes until fluffy and soft peaks form. Do not add too much powdered sugar. The frosting should not be overly sweet since the graham crackers are very sweet! Small clumps may form from the powdered sugar but they should dissolve.
Generously spread the filling between each layer
The most common mistake is not adding enough filling between graham cracker layers. The crackers absorb the filling so be generous. It should be at least the thickness of the graham crackers,1.5x more!
Refrigerate overnight
For best results, refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight to the let the layers soften.
The section below is a quick overview of how to make this recipe. For full details, see recipe index card below!
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Yes! The only way for this cake to work is to refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. It actually tastes better the next day as the layers soften, the cream solidifies and making it easier to slice.
You need to put enough cream between each layer because some of it gets absorbed from the graham crackers. It’s hard to give an exact measurement but the cream layer should be 1.5x to 2x the thickness of the graham cracker.
Chill the cake in the fridge at least 4 hours or overnight for best results. This helps the cream set and the layers soften, making it easier to slice.
Honey Cake is best served cold and a great make ahead recipe. Store leftover assembled cake in an airtight container or wrapped tightly in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days to maintain its texture and freshness.
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I give you permission to steal this cake recipe for your Fourth of July dessert. 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 cake from Whole Foods.
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 & light
Serve chilled with lots of fruit.
Chantilly cream is a lightly sweetened whipped cream with vanilla. Unlike traditional frosting, in this recipe I used cream cheese and heavy whipping cream. This combination creates a stable yet flavorful frosting that pair perfect with the soft ladyfingers and fresh fruit.
Fresh berries: A good variety of blue and red fruit to create the iconic American flag.
Jam: Use high-quality jam. I like blueberry, marionberry or mixed berries. 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!
Mascarpone and cream cheese: Stabilizes the chantilly cream and adds more depth in flavor.
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 and almond extract: Adds an extract touch of flavor iconic to chantilly cakes.
For the rest of the ingredients, please see the recipe index card below!
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 mascarpone and cream cheese. Beat on high speed for 1-2 minutes until smooth. Beat cold cheeses for 2-3 minutes. This extra step helps prevent clumps.
Add 1/2 of the heavy whipping cream and beat until combined. When adding the last half of the heavy cream, also add the powdered sugar, almond extract 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 milk mixture
In a medium bowl, add jam and fresh raspberries. Smash and mix until combined. In a separate bowl, add condensed milk and whole milk. Stir to combine until dissolved.
Build the first layer
Lightly dip each lady finger in the milk mixture. 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.
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.
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.
For the most flavorful results, dip in sweetened condensed milk mixture or a simple syrup.
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.
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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This healthy Waldorf Salad is simple, refreshing and ready in minutes. It combines crisp apples, chewy dates, crunchy pecans and celery in a creamy dressing for the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. You can serve it for lunch, a holiday gathering or a light dinner side dish.
Crunchy & Refreshing
Every bite is a mix of crunch and creaminess.
Irresistible homemade dressing
The dressing light made with mayo and Greek yogurt. It keeps this salad refreshing without being too heavy.
Easy to prep
There’s no cooking required. It’s simply a matter of washing, chopping and mixing. It can be made ahead of time, making it ideal for meal prep or entertaining.
Waldorf Salad is a fruit and nut salad. Originally served at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City in the 1800s, this salad combines apples, celery, dates, arugula, pecans and a creamy dressing for the perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors.
Apples: For crunch and sweetness. Compliments all the ingredients well.
Celery: For freshness and crunch. Most of the salad is made up of celery!
Dates: Dates add a caramel-like sweetness and chewy texture that makes this salad so irresistible and rich.
Mayonnaise and Greek yogurt: Greek yogurt adds extra protein and keeps the dressing light.
Parmesan: Adds a nutty, salty flavor and thickens the dressing.
Arugulal (optional): Adds more fullness to the salad but you may skip it completely.
Lemon juice: Freshy squeezed lemon juice provides acidity, brightness and freshness.
Maple syrup or honey: To balance out the acidity of the lemon and celery.
Olive oil: A good quality olive oil is important as the flavor of the dressing depends on it.
For the rest of the ingredients, please see the recipe index card below!
Step one
In a separate bowl, whisk together mayo, Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, dill and parsley. Whisk until smooth.
Step two
Add parmesan and whisk until thick and combined.
Prepare the ingredients
Wash and chop the apples. Chop the apples and dates into bite sized pieces. Slice the celery and cucumbers into thin round slices. Roughly chop the pecans.
Make the creamy dressing
In a separate bowl, whisk together mayo, Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, dill, parsley and parmesan until smooth.
Combine everything
To a large mixing bowl, add arugula, celery, dates, apples and pecans. Pour the creamy dressing over the top and toss until evenly coated. Best served chilled.
Chill the ingredients
Place the apples, celery and dates in the fridge before prepping the salad. This salad is best served cold.
Toss apples in lemon juice
Keep the apples fresh by tossing them in water and lemon juice.
Make it a meal
Add grilled or shredded chicken to make it a complete meal.
The original salad included apples, celery and mayonnaise. That’s it! I think my version is WAY better!
Yes! This salad tastes better chilled in the fridge for a few hours. You can prepare it one day in advance but some of the salad elements may lose their fresh crunch. Make the salad and toss everything together except the pecans and arugula. They will get soggy and loose their crunch.
Honeycrisp, Fuji, Gala or Granny smith apples are great choices because they stay crisp. I prefer Gala apples.
This healthy Waldorf Salad pairs well at any occasion with any spreads. Serve at holidays, weeknight dinners or special gatherings with a side of grilled chicken or steak and artisan bread.
If you’ve never made Russian Honey Cake before, don’t et those beautiful layers intimidate you. This no-bake shortcut version is made with graham crackers! It delivers the classic Medovik flavor with minimum effort and tastes like it took hours to make.
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.
This healthy Waldorf Salad is simple, refreshing and ready in minutes. It combines crisp apples, chewy dates, crunchy pecans and celery in a creamy dressing for the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors.
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During these colder months, Creamy Corn Chowder Soup is the only thing you need simmering on your stovetop.
If you love the rich flavors of classic tiramisu and indulgence of cheesecake, you are going to love my no-bake Tiramisu Cheesecake. Espresso-dipped lady fingers nestled between lightly sweetened cream and rich mascarpone, topped with cocoa powder. It’s a match made in dessert heaven.
Easy prep
This recipe is easy to make ahead. Ideal for parties, holidays or special occasions.
Rich and delicious
A silky mascarpone cheesecake filling with the signature coffee-soaked ladyfinger layer.
No oven required
Perfect for warm days or when you don’t want to heat up the kitchen.
Make ahead friendly
Prepare the cheesecake the day before serving and let it chill overnight.
Tiramisu cheesecake combines two beloved classics – Italian tiramisu and creamy cheesecake, into one indulgent dessert. If you like dessert made with coffee, you’re going to love our Strawberry Tiramisu recipe.
Ladyfingers, also called Savoiardi in Italian, are a sweet, dry, finger-shaped cookie. Unlike cookies that might crumble, the sponge-like texture of ladyfingers is ideal for soaking up liquids when used in layered desserts like tiramisu or trifles. The best brand of Ladyfingers I prefer to use is from DeLallo Foods. 100% Italian biscuit, made in Italy. Shop my exact lady fingers here.
Mascarpone : The creamy foundation that gives tiramisu its signature flavor and texture.
Coffee: DeLallo Instant Espresso Coffee Powder is a rich, dark roast coffee that is delicately ground, brewed and then dried to readily dissolve for easy mixing. We use this in the buttery crust but also in the filling. It’s also the only espresso brand we use to enhance our chocolate recipes like our Double Chocolate Banana Bread.
Cream cheese: Forms the base of the cheesecake filling.
Heavy whipping cream: Whipped into the filling for lightness.
Rum: Just a hint for that authentic tiramisu flavor.
Ladyfingers: DeLallo Ladyfingers are lightly sweet and airy biscuits with an oblong “finger” shape. They are sponge-like in texture, perfect for absorbing coffee. DeLallo Ladyfingers are my favorite because they are made in Italy and have no preservatives or GMO.
Powdered sugar: Sweetens the filling and balances the bitterness of the coffee and cocoa.
Cocoa powder: You can’t have tiramisu without cocoa powder dusted between layers and over the top.
For the rest of the ingredients, please see the recipe index card below!
The section below is a quick overview of how to make this recipe. For full details, see recipe index card below!
Prepare the pan and coffee
Combine espresso powder and rum with 1 cup of hot water. Pour into a shallow bowl and set aside to cool. Prepare an 8″ springform pan lined with parchment paper and set aside.
Prepare the crust
In a food processor or blender, add graham crackers and pulse until fine. Add graham crackers to a medium bowl with melted butter, cocoa powder and espresso powder. Mix until fully combined. Pour the crust into the prepared springform pan and press the bottom and edges with your hands or a small cup so its well packed tightly.
Prepare the cheesecake filling
Whip together cream cheese and mascarpone for 1-2 minutes on until combined and smooth. Add vanilla extract and powdered sugar and whip on medium/high speed until smooth. Add heavy cream and coffee and whisk for 1 minute until it can hold a stiff peak.
Assemble the layers
Add half of the cheesecake filling into the springform pan and use an offset spatula to even out the top. Dip the ladyfingers into the coffee on each side. Shop my exact lady fingers here. Arrange the dipped ladyfingers in a straight layer. Then, add the rest of the cheesecake filling and use an offset spatula to flatten the top.
Chill
Cover tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for least 8 hours but for best results, chill overnight. Once ready to serve, whip together heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Add it to the top of the cheesecake and dust with cocoa powder.
Traditional tiramisu is made with coffee liqueur but my cake is made without alcohol.
I prefer to use a 9″ springform pan but an 8″ works well too. The layers will be slightly thicker but you achieve the same texture. This is a delicate cake and a springform pan is needed for best results. Shop my exact springform pans here. (Affiliate link)
Mascarpone is necessary for creating the classic flavors of Tiramisu. If mascarpone is not available, the closest substitute is cream cheese. Make sure to whip at room temperature and incorporate with whipped cream.
Most no-bake cheesecakes need at least 8 hours to firm up in the refrigerator. Prepare it the day before serving and let it chill overnight. The longer it sets, the better the texture and flavors.
Softened mascarpone
Cold mascarpone is prone to clumping and can be stiff when mixed with other ingredients. At room temperature, it softens and blends seamlessly for a smooth and silky texture when folded with the whipped cream.
Allow enough time to chill
Allowing time for the tiramisu to chill helps stabilize the layers and allow the flavors to meld together. Chill for a minimum of 8 hours but recommended overnight.
Because this is a no-bake cheesecake, it does not use eggs. My recipe is ideal for those concerned about food safety or dietary preferences.
Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh up to 4 days. Be sure to keep it chilled until ready to serve. You can wrap tightly and store in the freezer for up to 2 months but texture may vary. You can thaw in the fridge the night before serving.
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Made it for thanksgiving- didn’t change anything- everyone loved it! Pretty easy too
Yay! Thank you Jenna! 🙂
The best combo I’ve ever had. Can’t believe I didn’t think of this myself. My 2 favorite recipes in one. Easy to make and even easier to eat….
Yay! We love to hear it. 🙂
This tiramisu was a perfect balance of elegance and indulgence. The layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers were moist without being soggy, and the mascarpone cream with cheese was rich, silky, and just the right amount of sweet. The dusting of cocoa on top added a pleasant bitterness that balanced the creaminess beautifully.
The best
Thank you for the lovely review, Doris!
This has to be one of my all time favorites, love the recipe!
Thank you Joe! We’re so glad you enjoyed our recipe.
Fantastic recipe! There aren’t any missing steps as I’ve seen with some other ones. It is extremely comprehensive and delicious!
Thanks, Bobby! 🙂
Fantastic recipe! There aren’t any steps as I’ve seen with some other ones. It is extremely comprehensive and delicious!
Thank you, Bobby! So happy you enjoyed our recipe.
Okayyyy, so besides this recipe being a simpler version to make of tiramisu, the coffee taste is on point! It’s not too strong or overpowering! My kids love it too! Thank you @bakecookrepeat! This one made it in my recipe book!
Thank you for the lovely review, Rue! 🙂
Love cheesecake and tiramisu together! This is perfect!
Us too! 🙂
Such a good cake! Pleasantly surprised. My husband love it!!
Yay! Thank you!
Delicious cake! Two of my favorite recipes in one.
Easy instructions, I especially loved the cocoa in the crust. I skipped the rum and don’t feel like we missed out, still had a authentic tiramisu flavor. Overall such a fun twist on a classic!
Thanks so much Amanda! 🙂
When this recipe was first posted, I knew I had to make it right away. I am always so impressed with DeLallo products and that espresso powder was so easy to use! This recipe was made for a coffee lover like me. 10/10
Yay! Thank you for the lovely review! 🙂