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Old-fashioned no-bake icebox fruitcake in a loaf pan with colorful candied cherries, pecans, and marshmallows

Mammaw's Old-Fashioned No-Bake Icebox Fruitcake

A classic no-bake Christmas fruitcake made with graham crackers, marshmallows, candied cherries, pineapple, pecans, raisins, and sweetened condensed milk.
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound graham crackers finely crushed
  • 1 pound mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 pound mixed candied fruit red and green cherries and pineapple
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 can 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang.
  2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, mini marshmallows, pecans, candied fruit, and raisins in a large bowl.
  3. Stir vanilla extract into the sweetened condensed milk.
  4. Pour the milk mixture over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until sticky and evenly combined.
  5. Transfer the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and press down firmly.
  6. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
  7. Lift the chilled fruitcake from the pan and cut into 12 slices.

Notes

Crush graham crackers finely for the best texture.
Pack the mixture tightly to help it hold together.
Chill for at least 24 hours before slicing.
Store covered in the refrigerator and enjoy within 5–7 days.
Freeze tightly wrapped slices for up to 2 months.