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    Home » Dessert » Frozen Patriotic Torte

    Frozen Patriotic Torte

    Published: Jun 28, 2019 · Modified: Feb 2, 2023 by Sula · This post may contain affiliate links · 36 Comments

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    A wonderful 4th of July dessert

    The Fourth of July isn’t one of those holidays associated with a certain food so much as a place: outside. The almost certainly warm holiday means eating outdoors is preferred. And you want something cold and refreshing. Layers of Jell-O? That’s one approach. This patriotic dessert seriously ups the game!

    This marvelous recipe is courtesy of the folks at wisconsincheese.com and requires no baking, just mixing and freezing. Perfect for a hot summer day!

    side view of torte showing layers of red white and blue

    Picture this (or, just look at the photo): A white base of mascarpone cheese, whipped cream and pound cake, accented with blueberries and raspberries producing a colorful and irresistible red, white and blue frozen delight.

    How to make Patriotic Torte

    Start by mixing together mascarpone cheese and sugar, then add the zest and juice from 2 lemons. When adding this, it might feel like it’s too much. Not to worry. This provides exactly the right amount of lemony tang to contrast with the sweetness of the other ingredients.

    Whip the cream separately, then fold into the mascarpone mix. Once this is combined, put aside 2.5 cups and refrigerate separately, then add cubes of purchased pound cake to the mix.

    top down view of raspberry layers in torte pan

    From there, start to layer. Put half the cake mixture in a springform pan, layer with raspberries, insert the remaining cake layer and layer that with blueberries, then finish with the reserved mascarpone mix.

    top view of decortaed torte with large star made of blueberries surrounded by a circle of raspberries

    Decorate the top with the remaining berries.

    Freezing and serving this patriotic dessert

    Per the folks at wisconsincheese.com, this patriotic dessert should freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight, and should be removed from the freezer at least 10 minutes before cutting.

    What I found is that this will cut pretty easily after 4-6 hours of freezing. But an overnight freeze in a good, cold freezer will yield something resembling a frozen block of granite LOL. So now, if I am not serving it all in one day, I wait 4-6 hours and then cut the entire torte into appropriate-sized slices, then return it to the freezer. It makes serving much easier the following day!

    slice od frozen patriotic torte on a blue plate showing the layers

    In addition to looking SO pretty, it’s absolutely delicious!!

    top view of decortaed torte with large star made of blueberries surrounded by a circle of raspberries
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    Frozen Patriotic Torte

    Gorgeous AND delicious!
    Prep Time1 hr
    Total Time1 hr
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 10
    Calories: 572kcal
    Author: Sula

    Ingredients

    • 16 oz mascarpone cheese
    • 1 cup ultrafine sugar
    • 2 lemons zest and juice
    • 1 ¾ cup whipping cream
    • 1 loaf (10.75 oz) frozen pound cake thawed and cut into ½ inch cubes
    • 4 cups fresh raspberries divided
    • 4 cups fresh blueberries divided

    Instructions

    • Line a 9-inch springform pan with wax paper.
    • Beat mascarpone cheese and sugar together in a large bowl until blended. Add the lemon juice and zest, and beat to blend well.
    • In a separate bowl, beat the whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Fold (gently stithe whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture, then transfer 2.5 cups to a bowl, cover and refrigerate.
    • Fold the cubed pound cake into the remaining mascarpone mixture. Spread half of this cake mixture into the prepared pan. Line the edge of the filling near the pan with raspberries (this will form the decorative edge.) Top the filling with 2 cups of raspberries.
    • Spread the remaining cake mixture in the pan on top of the raspberry layer. Line the edge of this layer with blueberries. Top the filling with 1¾ cups of blueberries.
    • Spread the reserved mascarpone mixture on top, and line the edge of the torte with the remaining raspberries. Then, use the remaining blueberries to make a star shape (or other decoration as preferred.)
    • Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.
    • Prior to serving, remove torte from freezer and allow to sit at room temperature for at least 10 minutes to soften slightly. Carefully run a warm knife around the edge of the pan to loosen; remove sides of pan, and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 572kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 194mg | Potassium: 207mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 1340IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 1.4mg

    Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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    Comments

    1. Blake Moon

      June 28, 2021 at 1:19 pm

      5 stars
      Hey, this looks fantastic! Great idea. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Sula

        June 29, 2021 at 11:46 am

        I hope you enjoy it soon!

        Reply
    2. Sanna Bhavsar

      July 08, 2020 at 1:22 am

      5 stars
      Really wonderful and delicious recipe!

      Reply
      • Sula

        July 08, 2020 at 7:50 am

        I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    3. Sara Rodriguez

      June 09, 2020 at 4:34 pm

      5 stars
      Looks so delicious! I love Patriotic desserts such this cake!

      Reply
      • Sula

        June 09, 2020 at 5:38 pm

        Me too - I love all the fresh berries, so yummy!

        Reply
    4. Leslie

      June 09, 2020 at 4:06 pm

      5 stars
      I love no-bake recipes for summer, especially when patriotic! :). This one is perfect!

      Reply
      • Sula

        June 09, 2020 at 5:38 pm

        No bake is the best in summer!

        Reply
    5. Natalie

      June 09, 2020 at 12:52 pm

      5 stars
      This cake looks fantastic. Just what I was looking for. I just saved the recipe. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Sula

        June 09, 2020 at 2:44 pm

        Enjoy - I think you will love it!

        Reply
    6. Charlene

      June 09, 2020 at 10:45 am

      What a great dessert for any Memorial Day too! I love bringing patriotic desserts when invited to a friend's for the holiday(s). Where do you find mascarpone cheese in the grocery store?

      Reply
      • Sula

        June 09, 2020 at 11:57 am

        In my grocery store, its near all the other soft cheeses, like Ricotta, fresh mozzarella, etc. Creme fraiche is usually in the same area.

        Reply
    7. Jen Talley

      June 09, 2020 at 8:56 am

      5 stars
      This the perfect patriotic dessert! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Sula

        June 09, 2020 at 9:56 am

        You are welcome!

        Reply
    8. Debra

      June 09, 2020 at 7:41 am

      5 stars
      Awesome idea for 4th of July. Pinning so I'll have it handy in a few weeks.

      Reply
      • Sula

        June 09, 2020 at 8:08 am

        Yes, it's a keeper for sure!

        Reply
    9. Raquel

      June 08, 2020 at 9:34 pm

      5 stars
      This is perfect for the 4th and so easy!

      Reply
      • Sula

        June 09, 2020 at 5:52 am

        Yes I love that it can look and taste so great but also be no bake!

        Reply
    10. Amy

      June 08, 2020 at 6:27 pm

      5 stars
      What a fantastic looking dessert! Looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Sula

        June 08, 2020 at 6:42 pm

        It really is!

        Reply
    11. Lathiya

      June 08, 2020 at 3:10 pm

      5 stars
      This patriotic torte looks fabulous. Perfect for July 4 celebration.

      Reply
      • Sula

        June 08, 2020 at 3:23 pm

        It gives me one more reason to look forward to the holiday!

        Reply
    12. Marina

      June 08, 2020 at 2:34 pm

      5 stars
      Looks delicious, going shopping tomorrow to buy all the ingredients!

      Reply
      • Sula

        June 08, 2020 at 3:23 pm

        You won't be sorry!

        Reply
    13. Michele peterson

      June 08, 2020 at 2:18 pm

      5 stars
      OMG I love mascarpone cheese with whipped cream and berries so this is my dream come true cake.

      Reply
      • Sula

        June 08, 2020 at 3:22 pm

        It is truly delightful!

        Reply
    14. Chef Dennis

      June 08, 2020 at 2:15 pm

      5 stars
      What a perfect summertime dessert and especially for the 4th of July! I can't wait to make this for my family

      Reply
      • Sula

        June 08, 2020 at 3:23 pm

        They will love it!

        Reply
    15. Emily Flint

      June 08, 2020 at 11:18 am

      5 stars
      This looks so yummy and is decorated perfectly for any holiday! I can't wait to make this cake this summer!!

      Reply
      • Sula

        June 08, 2020 at 11:54 am

        It is sure to impress!

        Reply
        • Melissa Crea

          June 09, 2020 at 6:00 am

          5 stars
          We did a test run last night and it went together so easily! We stayed up to give it a taste after it set up and it was so good! thank you!

          Reply
          • Sula

            June 09, 2020 at 6:12 am

            Oh how fun! I'm so glad you like it. Once it's completely frozen, you do need to plan ahead a little for the cutting. But that mascarpone cheese layer is so amazing!!!!

            Reply
    16. Laura

      June 08, 2020 at 10:36 am

      5 stars
      What a great dessert to make for 4th of July. We're all over this.

      Reply
      • Sula

        June 08, 2020 at 10:48 am

        Yes, very patriotic, right?

        Reply
    17. Big Trouble

      July 05, 2019 at 12:39 pm

      5 stars
      YUMMMM!!! Seriously, this cake is mouth watering just looking at your pictures! Well done, Sula! Pound cake is the BEST!

      Reply
      • Sula

        July 06, 2019 at 3:47 pm

        It is every bit as delicious as it looks!

        Reply

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