★Ingredients
For the Filling:
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup lemon curd
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
For the Layers:
2 sleeves Ritz crackers (about 60 crackers)
1 1/2 cups mixed berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries)
Zest of 1 lemon
★Instructions
- Prepare the Whipped Cream:
- In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling:
- In another mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the lemon curd and beat until well combined.
- Gently fold in half of the whipped cream mixture into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated. Reserve the remaining whipped cream for the top layer.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese filling on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Arrange a layer of Ritz crackers over the filling, covering the entire surface.
- Spread 1/3 of the remaining cream cheese filling over the crackers.
- Sprinkle a layer of mixed berries over the filling.
- Repeat the layers (Ritz crackers, cream cheese filling, berries) two more times, ending with a layer of Ritz crackers on top.
- Top the Cake:
- Spread the reserved whipped cream over the top layer of Ritz crackers.
- Garnish with additional mixed berries and lemon zest.
- Chill the Cake:
- Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the cake to set.
- Serve:
- Slice and serve chilled, garnishing each piece with extra berries and a sprinkle of lemon zest if desired.
Enjoy!