Description
Cherries in the Snow is a delightful no-bake dessert featuring a creamy, fluffy cream cheese and whipped topping base layered with tender angel food cake pieces and topped with sweet cherry pie filling. This chilled treat is perfect for summer gatherings or anytime you want a light, fruity dessert without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
Cream Cheese Mixture
- 12 ounces block style cream cheese, room temperature
- ¾ cup powdered sugar, sifted
- ⅓ cup whole milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed (Cool Whip brand used)
Other
- 1 pre-baked angel food cake, torn into ¾-1 inch pieces (a 15 ounce, 9-inch, store bought cake was used)
- 42 ounces cherry pie filling, Comstock brand used (two 21-ounce cans)
Instructions
- Beat the cream cheese: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese on medium-high speed with an electric mixer for 1-2 minutes until light, fluffy, and smooth with no lumps remaining.
- Add powdered sugar: Add the sifted powdered sugar to the cream cheese and beat again until fully incorporated and creamy.
- Incorporate milk and vanilla: Pour in the whole milk and vanilla extract, then beat on medium speed until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
- Fold in whipped topping: Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until completely blended and no white streaks remain.
- Add angel food cake pieces: Carefully fold the torn angel food cake pieces into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated without breaking them up too much.
- Layer in baking dish: Transfer the combined mixture to a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread to an even layer.
- Top with cherry pie filling: Spoon the cherry pie filling evenly over the cream cheese and cake mixture.
- Chill to set: Refrigerate the assembled dessert for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours, to allow the flavors to meld and the cream cheese layer to set before scooping and serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a smooth, lump-free mixture.
- Be gentle when folding angel food cake to maintain its light, airy texture.
- Chilling time can be extended up to 2 hours for better flavor melding and a firmer texture.
- This dessert is best enjoyed within 24 hours of assembly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cherries in the Snow, cream cheese dessert, no-bake dessert, angel food cake dessert, cherry pie filling dessert, easy summer dessert
