Description
Cherries in the Snow is a delightful no-bake layered dessert featuring light angel food cake, a creamy cream cheese and whipped topping mixture, and luscious cherry pie filling. Perfectly chilled, this dish offers a refreshing and airy sweet treat that’s easy to prepare and serves a crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Layer
- 14 ounces pre-made angel food cake
Cream Layer
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed
Topping
- 42 ounces cherry pie filling (two 21-ounce cans)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Tear or cut the angel food cake into bite-size pieces and arrange them evenly across the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish to form the base layer.
- Make the Cream Layer: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and confectioner’s sugar together until smooth and creamy. Pour in the milk and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined and silky. Then gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until the mixture is light, fluffy, thick, and spreadable.
- Assemble the Layers: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the angel food cake pieces, ensuring all are covered. Spoon the cherry pie filling evenly over the cream layer, spreading gently so the layers remain distinct.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the dish with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. This chilling step helps the dessert set properly and prevents the cake from becoming soggy. Serve chilled for best taste and texture.
Notes
- You can mix the angel food cake pieces directly into the cream cheese mixture if serving immediately; however, layering preserves the cake’s texture better if chilled.
- Use store-bought angel food cake and frozen whipped topping for a quick and easy preparation.
- For a slightly lighter dessert, substitute half-and-half or a lower-fat milk for whole milk.
- Ensure the whipped topping is fully thawed before folding to achieve the best texture.
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap when chilling to prevent absorption of fridge odors and maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
