Jelly & Fruit Lazy Cake
The laziest cake in the best way: strawberry and blueberry jelly whisked with qishta and cream cheese, folded around digestive biscuits and fresh berries, then chilled until it slices into pink marbled squares.
A cold, no-bake dessert made for summer days and last-minute gatherings. Set jelly is folded into whipped qishta and cream cheese to make a soft pink layer, stacked between digestive biscuits and fresh strawberries and berries. Four hours in the fridge is all it needs to firm up and slice into neat squares.
How to Prepare
Dissolve the jelly sachets in the hot water, then stir in the cold water and let it cool slightly.
Whisk the qishta with the cream cheese until smooth, then gradually whisk in the jelly mixture.
Layer digestive biscuits in a tray and pour over part of the jelly cream.
Scatter strawberries and berries, add another biscuit layer and the remaining cream.
Top with more fruit and chill for at least 4 hours until fully set.
Slice into squares and serve cold.
Let the jelly cool before whisking it into the cream — hot jelly thins the mixture and the layers will not hold their slice.
Ingredient Swaps
Qishta can be replaced with heavy whipping cream or mascarpone for a richer set.
Any plain biscuit works in place of digestives — tea biscuits or graham crackers, for instance.
The strawberries and berries can be swapped for any favourite fruit, such as mango or kiwi, with a matching jelly flavour.
Common Questions
Why let the jelly cool before mixing it into the cream?
So its heat doesn't loosen the cream — dissolve it in hot water, add the cold water, and let it cool slightly first.
How long does it need to chill?
At least four hours in the fridge so the layers set fully before slicing.
Can it be made a day ahead?
Yes — making it the night before actually helps it set firmly and cut into clean squares.
How do I keep the layers from sliding when cutting?
Make sure it is fully chilled and set, use a clean knife, and slice while cold.
Can the fruit and jelly flavour be changed?
Yes, any favourite fruit works with a jelly flavour chosen to match.
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