Fruit Cocktail Graham Float

With delicious layers of sweetened cream, graham crackers and fruit shake, the Graham Float is the perfect dessert for any occasion. This refrigerator cake is so easy to make and is sure to be a crowd favorite!

Last holiday we took a two week trip to Northern California and I wasn’t able to work on the Christmas recipes in time. I actually posted this fruit cocktail graham float the day before Christmas last year, which was a little late of course.

This fridge cake needs a good few hours to set in the fridge, I doubt you could make it in time for Noche Buena. Ugh, such a shame because it’s so, so, so yummy!

I’m posting the recipe today with brand new photos to give it the spotlight it deserves. With delicious layers of graham crackers, sweetened cream, and fruit shakes, this fiesta float is a wonderful dessert that’s perfect for the holidays.
But while a no-bake graham cracker is traditionally served at Christmas, it’s also the perfect sweet treat for the hot summer months when you don’t have to worry about an oven on. Don’t let the lack of a special holiday stop you from enjoying this scrumptious dessert, it’s a fabulous addition to any meal all year round!

It’s easy to make and with only 4 ingredients, the hardest part of putting it together is waiting for it to harden. All it takes is whipping the cream to double its volume and then layering the ingredients in the baking dish. Easy peasy.

Tips for making a fruit shake Graham Float:

Use a square baking dish that is deep enough for multiple layers plus at least 1 inch of head space so that the top layer of cream doesn’t stick to the film when covered.
Be sure to drain the preserved fruit very well so that no excess liquid seeps into the cake.
I used Nestle all purpose cream but heavy cream will work too. Make sure the cream contains at least 30% milk fat for a firm lather and better tips.
For maximum volume, refrigerate cream and condensed milk until very cold. You can also chill the bowl and beaters in the freezer for about 20 to 30 minutes.
If you prefer, you can replace the graham crackers with broas (lady fingers) or digestive crackers.
Want to try another fruit? Canned peaches, sliced fresh strawberries or mango are excellent alternatives!This fruit cocktail float is a super easy way to a super delicious dessert, but if you’re in the mood to go all out, may I recommend this from-scratch mushroom crema de fruta for your next baking project?

It’s almost Christmas, everyone! I hope you’ll check back often as I add more delicious meal ideas for Noche Buena and Media Noche.