Description
Cherries in the Snow is a delightful dessert that combines layers of cake, cream, and cherries for a refreshing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 prepared angel food cake (or pound cake), cut into cubes
- 1 package (8 oz / 225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 container (8 oz / 225 g) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 can (21 oz / 595 g) cherry pie filling or 3 cups fresh pitted cherries with syrup
- Optional garnish: extra cherries, shaved white chocolate, or powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
- Fold in whipped topping until light and fluffy.
- In a glass trifle dish, start with a layer of cake cubes.
- Spread a layer of cream mixture over the cake.
- Add a layer of cherry pie filling.
- Repeat layers until dish is filled, ending with cherries on top.
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving to let flavors meld.
- Garnish with extra cherries or a dusting of powdered sugar for the “snow” effect.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use pound cake instead of angel food cake.
- Fresh cherries can be used for a more natural taste.
- Make sure to chill the dessert for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg