Description
Cherries in the Snow is a delightful no-bake dessert featuring a creamy cream cheese and Cool Whip base mixed with fluffy angel food cake pieces and topped with sweet cherry pie filling. This chilled treat combines smooth textures with fruity bursts, perfect for gatherings or a refreshing dessert on a warm day.
Ingredients
Scale
Cream Cheese Base
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup 2% milk, divided
- 12 ounces Cool Whip whipped topping, thawed
Cake
- 1 (9-inch) pre-baked angel food cake
Topping
- 2 cans (21 ounces each) cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Make the Cream Cheese Base: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to whip the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy. Mix in 1/4 cup of milk, then add the remaining 1/4 cup milk and blend again until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
- Fold in the Whipped Topping: Gently fold the thawed Cool Whip into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula. Be careful not to overmix to retain the light and fluffy texture.
- Add Cake Pieces: Break the pre-baked angel food cake into small bite-sized pieces. Add these pieces into the cream cheese and Cool Whip mixture, folding gently until all cake pieces are coated evenly.
- Assemble the Dessert: Spoon the cake mixture into a 9×13-inch glass baking pan. Spread it out evenly in the pan to form a uniform layer.
- Top with Cherries: Evenly spread the cherry pie filling over the cake mixture, ensuring the whole surface is covered with the luscious cherry topping.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the dessert and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours or until ready to serve. Slice and enjoy directly from the pan.
Notes
- For best results, make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps.
- Be gentle when folding the Cool Whip to maintain the dessert’s light texture.
- This dessert can be prepared a day in advance and refrigerated, allowing flavors to meld beautifully.
- If angel food cake is unavailable, sponge cake or chiffon cake can be used as alternatives.
- Leftovers should be stored covered in the refrigerator and consumed within 2-3 days for best freshness.
