Cherries in the Snow
A creamy no-bake dessert made with layers of angel food cake, sweet cherry pie filling, and a light whipped cream cheese mixture for a classic vintage treat.
Servings: 12
Calories: 179kcal
Ingredients
- 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)
- 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, on medium-high speed with an electric mixer, for 1-2 minutes or until light and fluffy with no lumps remaining.
- To the beaten cream cheese, add the powdered sugar and beat again until fully incorporated.
- Add the whole milk and vanilla extract to the bowl and beat on medium speed until the cream cheese mixture is smooth and fluffy. Be sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure all the ingredients are well blended.
- Fold the thawed whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until no white streak remains and the whipped topping is fully incorporated.
- Very gently fold the torn pieces of angel food cake into the cream cheese mixture until completely incorporated, being careful not to break up the angel food pieces too much as you combine all the ingredients.
- Transfer the cream cheese mixture to a 9x13 baking dish and spread to an even layer.
- Spoon the cherry pie filling evenly over the cream cheese mixture.
- Refrigerate the cherries in the snow for a minimum of 30 minutes, up to 2 hours, or until the flavors have combined and the cream cheese layer has set before scooping and serving.
Notes
- For convenience, use a store-bought pre-baked angel food cake (13-15 ounces or 8-9 inches depending on the brand used). These small size variations will not affect the recipe’s outcome. If you prefer to bake your own, allow the cake to cool completely before tearing it into pieces.
- Select a high-quality canned cherry pie filling for the best flavor and appearance. Comstock brand was used to develop this recipe due to its vibrant red color and generous fruit content.
Nutrition
Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 360mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 0.1mg
