Description
Cherries in the Snow is a classic, refreshing layered dessert featuring light angel food cake, a creamy cream cheese and whipped topping layer, and sweet cherry pie filling. Perfect for a crowd, this no-bake dessert combines textures and flavors with an easy assembly and chilling step to set.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake 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.
- 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. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until light and fluffy, resulting in a thick but spreadable mixture.
- Assemble the Layers: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the angel food cake layer, ensuring all pieces are covered. Spoon the cherry pie filling evenly over the cream layer, spreading gently to keep the layers distinct.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow the dessert to set and to prevent the cake from becoming soggy. Serve chilled.
Notes
- For a quicker serving option, mix the angel food cake into the cream cheese mixture instead of layering; this works best if serving immediately.
- Use thawed whipped topping for easier mixing and best texture.
- Make sure to spread the cherry pie filling gently to maintain clean, layered presentation.
- Refrigeration is essential to allow flavors to meld and the dessert to firm up properly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
