by kirra » Sun Nov 23, 2008 2:33 pm
No Bake Fruit Cake
Fruitcake is a traditional holiday treat, although it can be cumbersome and time-consuming to prepare. And then all you hear are jokes about fruitcake. Try this No-Bake Fruitcake it’s easy to prepare and your guests won’t even be tempted to tease!
Ingredients:
4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 1/2 cups raisins
1 cup nuts
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1/4 cup candied orange peel
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon brandy
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
Preparation:
Combine all ingredients. Put into buttered pan and press down. Chill for several hours. Yields up to 12 servings.
Variations:
Frosted Wreath: Press mixture in waxed-paper lined 5-cup ring mold. Chill and drizzle with powdered sugar frosting.
Tiny Tims: Press mixture firmly into paper nut cups.
Holly Treats: With wet hands, shape teaspoonfuls of mixture into 3/4-inch balls. Dip in evaporated milk and roll in shredded coconut or finely chopped nuts.
Christmas Gems: With wet hands, shape teaspoonfuls of mixture into date-shaped pieces. Top with walnut halves.
[b][size=150]No Bake Fruit Cake[/size][/b]
Fruitcake is a traditional holiday treat, although it can be cumbersome and time-consuming to prepare. And then all you hear are jokes about fruitcake. Try this No-Bake Fruitcake it’s easy to prepare and your guests won’t even be tempted to tease!
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Ingredients:[/b]
4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 1/2 cups raisins
1 cup nuts
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1/4 cup candied orange peel
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon brandy
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
[b]Preparation:[/b]
Combine all ingredients. Put into buttered pan and press down. Chill for several hours. Yields up to 12 servings.
[u]Variations:[/u]
[u]Frosted Wreath:[/u] Press mixture in waxed-paper lined 5-cup ring mold. Chill and drizzle with powdered sugar frosting.
[u]Tiny Tims:[/u] Press mixture firmly into paper nut cups.
[u]Holly Treats:[/u] With wet hands, shape teaspoonfuls of mixture into 3/4-inch balls. Dip in evaporated milk and roll in shredded coconut or finely chopped nuts.
[u]Christmas Gems:[/u] With wet hands, shape teaspoonfuls of mixture into date-shaped pieces. Top with walnut halves.