Description
Cherries in the Snow Dessert is a creamy, fruity, easy recipe that feels perfect for holidays, potlucks, and everyday dessert cravings. With fluffy layers, sweet cherry topping, and a light cloud-like filling, this no-bake dessert is one of those simple food ideas that works beautifully when you need an easy dessert, make-ahead treat, party dessert, or classic dessert recipe everyone will remember.
Ingredients
1 package cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
1 container whipped topping, thawed
1 prepared angel food cake, cut into cubes
1 can cherry pie filling
Instructions
1. Beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl until completely smooth.
2. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and sour cream, then mix until creamy and well combined.
3. Fold in the whipped topping gently until the mixture is light and fluffy.
4. Arrange the angel food cake cubes evenly in the bottom of a serving dish.
5. Spread the cream mixture over the cake layer in an even layer.
6. Spoon the cherry pie filling over the top and spread gently to cover.
7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until fully chilled and set.
8. Slice or spoon into servings and serve cold.
Notes
Do not overmix after adding the whipped topping, or the filling can lose its light texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cherries in the snow dessert, no-bake dessert, cherry dessert, easy dessert, make-ahead dessert, holiday dessert, potluck dessert, creamy cherry dessert, angel food cake dessert, classic dessert recipe