Description
Cherries in the Snow is a no-bake, creamy dessert featuring fluffy angel food cake pieces mixed with a sweetened cream cheese and Cool Whip blend, topped generously with cherry pie filling. It’s a light, refreshing treat perfect for gatherings and requires minimal preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Cream Cheese Mixture
- 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 and Topping
- 1 (9-inch) pre-baked angel food cake
- 2 cans (21 ounces each) cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: 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 Cool Whip: 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.
- Incorporate 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 Base Layer: Spoon the cake mixture into a 9×13-inch glass baking pan. Spread it out evenly in the pan to form a uniform layer.
- Add Cherry Topping: Evenly spread the cherry pie filling over the cake mixture, ensuring the whole surface is covered with the luscious cherry topping.
- Chill Dessert: Cover the dessert and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours or until ready to serve. Slice and enjoy directly from the pan.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing and smoother consistency.
- Do not overmix when folding in the Cool Whip to keep the dessert light and fluffy.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let flavors meld and the dessert to set properly.
- Can be made a day ahead and kept covered in the refrigerator.
- Substitute cherry pie filling with other fruit pie fillings for variation.
