Cherries in the Snow
Indulge in the sweet, nostalgic charm of **Cherries in the Snow**, a quick and easy no-bake dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. This irresistible recipe layers soft, fluffy pieces of angel food cake with a rich and creamy blend of cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla, folded into a luscious whipped topping. The crowning glory is a vibrant layer of cherry pie filling, adding a burst of fruity sweetness and a pop of color to every bite. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or whenever you’re craving a light yet decadent treat, this make-ahead dessert can be assembled in just 20 minutes and chilled to perfection. With its dreamy texture and elegant presentation, **Cherries in the Snow** will quickly become a beloved favorite for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 prepared cake (store-bought or homemade) angel food cake
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz (thawed if frozen) whipped topping
- 21 oz (1 can) cherry pie filling
Instructions
Carefully tear or cut the angel food cake into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy using a hand or stand mixer.
Gradually add in the powdered sugar and continue to beat until fully combined and fluffy.
Mix in the vanilla extract.
Gently fold in the whipped topping using a spatula until well blended and smooth.
In a 9x13-inch dish, spread half of the angel food cake pieces evenly in the bottom.
Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the cake pieces, using a spatula to smooth it out.
Spoon and spread half of the cherry pie filling evenly over the cream cheese layer.
Repeat the layers with the remaining cake pieces, cream cheese mixture, and cherry pie filling.
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
18331 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 269.9 g | 346% | |
| Saturated Fat | 115.6 g | 578% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 39.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 470 mg | 156% | |
| Sodium | 9319 mg | 405% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3962.8 g | 1441% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 113.3 g | 405% | |
| Total Sugars | 3393.4 g | ||
| Protein | 119.4 g | 239% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 1824 mg | 140% | |
| Iron | 136.5 mg | 758% | |
| Potassium | 10554 mg | 225% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
