Boysenberry Dessert
📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Mrs. Allen High | 📂 Category: Desserts A delightful layered boysenberry dessert featuring a graham cracker crust, a rich marshmallow cream filling, and a spiced berry topping. Perfect for serving a crowd, this chilled treat offers a wonderful contrast of textures.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 mins | 10 mins | 2 hours | 15 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Saucepan
- Mixing bowl
- Baking pan
Ingredients
Berry Layer
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 1/2 cups | Boysenberry | and juice |
| 1/4 cup | Sugar | None |
| 2 rounded tbsp | Cornstarch | None |
Crust & Filling
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 15-20 | Graham crackers | Crushed into crumbs |
| 1/2 cup | Butter | Melted |
| 1/2 lb | Marshmallows | Divided |
| 1 cup | Milk | None |
| 1 cup | Whipped cream | Or 1 package Lucky Whip |
Instructions
Step 1: Making the Berry Layer
- Bring the 1 1/2 cups boysenberry and juice to a boil.
- Dissolve the 2 rounded tbsp cornstarch and 1/4 cup sugar in a small amount of water, then add to the boiling berries and juice.
- Cook until thick, about 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly until the mixture coats the back of a spoon, then let cool completely.
Step 2: Preparing the Marshmallow Filling
- Cook the 1 cup milk and 1/2 lb marshmallows together in a saucepan until the marshmallows are completely melted and smooth.
- Let cool, then fold in the 1 cup whipped cream (or 1 package Lucky Whip).
Step 3: Assembly and Chilling
- Mix the 15-20 graham cracker crumbs and 1/2 cup butter together, and press most of the mixture into the bottom of a pan.
- Pour in half of the marshmallow mixture over the crumbs and cool until set.
- Pour over all of the berry mix, cover with the remaining marshmallows mix, and top with the remaining graham cracker crumbs.
- Place in the refrigerator (or ice box) until completely set.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Keep refrigerated until ready to serve; this dessert tastes even better when chilled for at least 4 hours.
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