Description
Cherries in the Snow is a delightful no-bake dessert featuring a creamy blend of cream cheese, powdered sugar, and Cool Whip whipped topping mixed with angel food cake pieces and topped with luscious cherry pie filling. This easy-to-assemble treat is perfect for gatherings and can be prepared in just 20 minutes, then chilled until ready to serve.
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 and Topping
- 1 (9-inch) pre-baked angel food cake
- 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
- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother texture.
- Gently folding in the Cool Whip helps keep the dessert light and fluffy.
- This dessert can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated, allowing flavors to meld.
- Use a glass baking pan for an attractive presentation that can go directly to the table.
- Variations can include substituting cherry pie filling with other fruit pie fillings for different flavors.
