Ice Box Fruitcake Recipe

This ice box fruit cake is a delicious mix of fruits and nuts in butter and honey. A real cool no-bake recipe to try!
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Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
Servings8CuisineEuropean
CourseDessertTasteSweet
FeelRichMethodChilled
SpecialityChristmasVegetarianVegetarian
Main IngredientFruitsInterest GroupClassic
Reviewed By : Samina

Ingredients

 
Mixed raisins, dates, cherries, crystallized fruit and mixed peel - 4 1/2 cups
 
Almonds - 1/2 cup
 
Honey - 1/3 cup
 
Vanilla essence - 1 teaspoon
 
Lemon essence - 2 teaspoons
 
Homemade or store bought cream crackers – 1/2 pound
 
Soft butter - 1/2 cup
 
Mixed spice - 1 teaspoon
 
Salt - 1 teaspoon

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Chop the fruits and nuts and combine them in a bowl.
2. Line a loaf pan with wax paper or cling film.

MAKING
3. In a large bowl, cream butter and honey until light and fluffy.
4. Stir in the spice, flavorings and salt.
5. Tip the fruit and nuts mixture into the creamed mixture and mix well.
6. Cover and let stand for two hours for the flavors to blend.
7. Place the crackers in a plastic bag and crush them using a rolling pin.
8. Fold the cracker crumbs into the fruit and nut mixture.
9. Turn the mixture into the lined loaf tin and press well to pack.
10. Cover the top with wax paper or cling film and place loaf tin in refrigerator for two days.

SERVING
11. Unmold the cake on to a platter.
12. Slice and serve it chilled.

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