Description
This no-bake cherries in the snow dessert layers angel food cake, creamy filling, and cherries for a nostalgic holiday favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Layer:
- 1 prepared angel food cake (store-bought or homemade), cubed
Cream Layer:
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip), thawed
Topping:
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Make Cream Mixture: Beat softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until well combined. Fold in whipped topping gently until fully incorporated.
- Prepare Cake: Cut angel food cake into 1-inch cubes using a serrated knife.
- Layer Dessert: In a 9×13-inch dish, layer half the cake cubes, half the cream mixture, and half the cherry pie filling. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
- Serve: Scoop into bowls or slice into squares. Optionally garnish with powdered sugar, fresh mint, or extra whipped topping.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use mascarpone instead of cream cheese.
- Substitute cherry pie filling with blueberry or raspberry for variety.
- Can be made in a trifle bowl or individual jars for a fancier presentation.
- Store in fridge for up to 4 days. Not ideal for freezing with cherry topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30mg