Cherries in the Snow
A no-fuss, no-bake layered dessert that combines light angel food cake, creamy whipped cream, and sweet cherry pie filling for a delightful treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 whole store-bought angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes About 10–12 servings.
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature Full-fat recommended for best texture.
- 8 oz whipped topping or real whipped cream Use stabilized whipped cream if transporting.
- 21 oz can cherry pie filling Alternatively, use two smaller jars of maraschino cherries in syrup.
Instructions
Preparation
- Cube the angel food cake.
- Beat the cream cheese until soft, then fold in the whipped topping until fluffy.
Assembly
- Press a layer of cubed angel food cake into the bottom of a trifle dish or 9x13 pan.
- Spread a layer of the cream cheese mixture over the cake cubes.
- Spoon cherry pie filling over the cream layer evenly.
- Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ending with cherry pie filling on top.
Chill
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
Notes
For best results, soften the cream cheese first, and chill the dessert for at least an hour. Use whole cherries for better texture. Avoid overloading with cherry syrup to maintain balance.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18g
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