Cherries in the Snow
Indulge in the delightful layers of Cherries in the Snow, a refreshing dessert that combines fluffy angel food cake with creamy cream cheese and sweet cherry filling. This easy-to-make treat offers a nostalgic nod to retro desserts, making it perfect for any occasion, from casual family dinners to festive celebrations. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create this cool and creamy delight that is sure to become a favorite among kids and adults alike. Serve it chilled and watch as each bite brings smiles all around!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 pre-baked 9-inch angel food cake
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 ounces Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Cut the angel food cake into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gently fold the thawed Cool Whip into the cream cheese mixture until just combined.
- In a trifle dish or a 9×13 inch pan, layer half of the angel food cake cubes at the bottom. Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the cake cubes, followed by half of the cherry pie filling. Repeat these layers.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld.
- To serve, scoop out portions ensuring each serving has layers of cake and filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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