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Cherries in the Snow Dessert Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 15 servings 1x
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Cherries in the Snow Dessert is a light and fluffy no-bake treat featuring angel food cake layered with a sweetened cream cheese and Cool Whip mixture, finished with a luscious cherry pie topping. It’s quick, requires minimal ingredients, and is perfect for feeding a crowd at any gathering.

Ingredients

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Cream Cheese Mixture

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup 2% milk, divided

Filling and Base

  • 12 ounces Cool Whip whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 (9-inch) pre-baked angel food cake

Topping

  • 2 cans (21 ounces each) cherry pie filling

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Top with Cherries: Evenly spread the cherry pie filling over the cake mixture, ensuring the whole surface is covered with the luscious cherry topping.
  6. 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

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • The calories shown are based on the dessert being cut into 15 pieces, with 1 serving being 1 slice.
  • Use homemade angel food cake if preferred for a richer flavor.
  • Allowing the dessert to chill longer helps the flavors meld together.
  • Nutritional values are estimates and can vary depending on brands used.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/15th of pan)
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 26g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Find it online: https://emilyquickdinners.com/cherries-in-the-snow-dessert-recipe/