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Icebox Fruitcake

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A vintage Christmas dessert from the 70's that I haven't made in a long time. Tastes just like I remember. Brings back a lot of Christmas memories..

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Rate this recipe 3.8/5 (52 Votes)
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Ingredients

  • 1 (14.4 oz) box graham crackers or honey graham crackers (I used honey)
  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup halved candied red cherries
  • 1/2 cup chopped dried or candied pineapple
  • 1/2 cup chopped dates (or dark raisins)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup coarsely broken walnuts
  • 1 cup coarsely broken pecans

Details

Preparation

Step 1

Chop everything that needs chopping; put the cherries, pineapple, and dates in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle sugar over the fruit and lightly toss together to unstick the fruit. Coarsely break nuts into a separate bowl. Set aside.

Coarsely break apart the graham crackers then pulse in a food processor until fine crumbs. (I did this in 3 batches). Pour crumbs into a large mixing bowl; add cinnamon and the sweetened condensed milk. Using a spoon or your hands, combine to form a stiff dough. Add remaining ingredients and knead them into the dough using your hands. Dump the mixture out onto a piece of Saran plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Firmly shape into a log about 3-4 inches in diameter. Roll up tightly and place in the freezer for about an hour before removing the wrap.

To serve, cut into 1/2-inch slices with a sharp knife and arrange on a serving plate. Store covered in the refrigerator.

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