Description
Cherries in the Snow is a classic no-bake dessert featuring fluffy angel food cake folded into a creamy cream cheese filling and topped with sweet cherry pie filling. It’s an easy make-ahead treat that’s perfect for holidays, potlucks, and family gatherings.
Ingredients
12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
¾ cup powdered sugar, sifted
⅓ cup whole milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounces whipped topping, thawed
1 pre-baked angel food cake, torn into pieces
42 ounces cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the powdered sugar and beat until fully combined.
- Mix in the milk and vanilla extract until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until evenly incorporated.
- Carefully fold in the torn angel food cake pieces without crushing them.
- Spread the mixture evenly into a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spoon the cherry pie filling evenly over the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the dessert to firm up and the flavors to meld.
Notes
Substitute cherry pie filling with blueberry, strawberry, raspberry, peach, or mixed berry pie filling for a different flavor.
Add fresh sliced strawberries or cherries between the cake and cream mixture for extra freshness.
Sprinkle toasted sliced almonds or chopped pecans over the top for added crunch.
Use stabilized homemade whipped cream instead of frozen whipped topping if desired.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freeze individual portions for up to 1 month and thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
Serve chilled for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 206 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
