This No-Bake Layered Cream, Biscuit & Fruit Dessert is creamy, light, and refreshingly fruity—perfect for summer, busy days, or last-minute guests. Layers of softened biscuits, whipped cream, and fresh fruit come together in the fridge into a soft, cake-like dessert with zero baking required.
It’s simple, customizable, and feels like a mini trifle made with everyday ingredients.
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Yield: about 6–8 servings
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Prep time: 20 minutes
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Chill time: 2–4 hours (or overnight)
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Total time: about 2½–4½ hours (including chilling)
Ingredients
Biscuits and Cream
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1 pack tea biscuits, digestive biscuits, or graham crackers
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2 cups (480 ml) cold heavy cream
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3 tablespoons sugar or powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruits
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1 cup fresh fruits (such as strawberries, bananas, mango, berries, kiwi, etc.)
Optional Add-Ins
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½ cup cream cheese or mascarpone, for a thicker, richer cream
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Fruit jam or syrup, for extra flavor between layers
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Crushed nuts (pistachios, almonds, walnuts, etc.) for topping
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Milk or fruit juice, for dipping the biscuits if you want them extra soft
Prepare the Cream Layer
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Add cold heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla to a mixing bowl.
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Whip until soft, fluffy peaks form. The cream should be thick but still spreadable.
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For a richer dessert, add cream cheese or mascarpone and beat again until smooth and fully combined.
Prepare the Fruit
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Wash and dry the fruit.
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Slice strawberries, bananas, mango, or other fruits into small bite-sized pieces.
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If using berries, you can leave them whole or slice larger ones like strawberries.
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For extra juiciness, toss the fruit with a teaspoon of sugar or a spoonful of jam and let it sit for a few minutes.
Layer the Dessert
You can use a glass dish, a trifle bowl, or individual dessert cups.
Suggested layering:
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Add a layer of biscuits on the bottom.
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If you prefer softer, cake-like layers, quickly dip each biscuit in milk or fruit juice before placing it in the dish.
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Spread a layer of whipped cream over the biscuits.
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Add a layer of chopped fruit on top of the cream.
Repeat the layers in this order:
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Biscuits → Cream → Fruits
Finish with a generous layer of cream on top so it looks smooth and pretty.
If you like, add a thin drizzle of fruit jam or syrup between layers for extra flavor.
Chill
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Cover the dish with plastic wrap.
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Refrigerate for at least 2–4 hours so the biscuits can soften and absorb the cream.
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For the best texture and flavor, chill overnight. The biscuits turn soft and cake-like, and the flavors blend together.
Serve
Just before serving, decorate the top with:
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Fresh fruit
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Crushed biscuits
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Crushed nuts
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A drizzle of honey, chocolate sauce, or caramel
Scoop into bowls or slice into squares and serve cold. The result is creamy, fruity, soft, and refreshing—like a no-bake icebox cake with a fresh fruit twist.
Tips & Variations
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For a chocolate twist, use chocolate biscuits or add a drizzle of melted chocolate between layers.
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For a lighter dessert, reduce the sugar and use more naturally sweet fruit like ripe mango or berries.
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To avoid browning, add bananas closer to serving time or lightly coat them in lemon juice.
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This dessert is great for making ahead for parties, Eid, holidays, or weekend gatherings—just keep it chilled until serving.
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