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No-Bake Holiday Fruitcake

- SERVES
- 18
- CHILL TIME
- 8 Hr
You know that old story about how most fruitcakes never get eaten, they're just given as gifts? Well, that's not the case with this no-bake one. It's gonna get eaten...and sure, you can give it as a gift because it's one they're gonna really love!
What You'll Need
- 1 (13.5-ounce) package graham crackers, crushed
- 2 (6 ounces) containers candied cherries (1 red and 1 green), coarsely chopped
- 1 (6 ounces) container candied pineapple
- 2 (14 ounces each) cans sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
What to Do
- Line 9- x 5-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap, letting wrap hang over sides a few inches.
- In large bowl, combine all ingredients and thoroughly mix with your clean hands. Place mixture into lined pan and cover well. Freeze for at least 8 hours, or overnight before serving.
- To serve, remove from freezer, invert over serving platter, remove pan and plastic wrap, and cut into slices. Store any remaining cake in freezer.
Notes
This is a very rich cake, so keep in mind that a small slice will go a long way!
cakemuggle
Dec 24, 2014
Yes, you can use any dried fruit. I've used raisins and dates. I chop up the dates into smaller pieces, though. I have also added coconut flakes before as well.
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titsworth 3267645
Nov 03, 2012
My grandmother made a "Plum Pudding" similar to this with grape nuts and lemon jello
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gravittr 5990827
Feb 22, 2012
try subing graham crackers with vanilla wafers ooooh so good
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little miss 0915
Feb 03, 2012
can you used dried cranberries or dried fruits in place of the candied cherries?
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debbiedale49 7368138
Dec 27, 2011
My husband will love it and thank u...:)
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