Description
This show-stopping Cherries in the Snow Dessert is the ultimate no-bake treat. Layered with cubes of angel food cake, rich cream cheese whipped topping, and vibrant cherry pie filling, it’s as delicious as it is beautiful. Perfect for parties, quick breakfasts, easy dinners, or when you’re craving a healthy snack that’s still indulgent. If you’re looking for breakfast ideas, dinner ideas, or easy recipe favorites that require minimal effort and zero oven time, this is a must-try!
Ingredients
1 prepared angel food cake, cubed
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 oz whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
21 oz cherry pie filling
Instructions
1. Cut the angel food cake into 1-inch cubes and spread half in the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan.
2. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
3. Add sugar and vanilla extract, and mix until fully incorporated.
4. Fold in the whipped topping gently to keep the mixture light and fluffy.
5. Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the cake layer.
6. Add the remaining cake cubes, pressing lightly.
7. Top with the remaining cream cheese mixture, smoothing evenly.
8. Spoon cherry pie filling over the top and spread evenly.
9. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
Soften cream cheese fully before mixing to avoid lumps.
Chill the dessert overnight for best results.
Use a clean spatula for each layer to maintain a neat finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg