Description
This no-bake Cherries in the Snow dessert is a dreamy, creamy classic layered with soft angel food cake, whipped cream cheese, and sweet cherry pie filling. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or an easy recipe for dinner parties, it’s light yet indulgent—an ideal make-ahead dessert that serves a crowd. Whether you’re browsing for food ideas or just need a quick dessert fix, this dish delivers on flavor and simplicity.
Ingredients
1 angel food cake
8 oz cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 cans (21 oz each) cherry pie filling
Instructions
1. Tear or cut the angel food cake into 1-inch cubes and place them evenly in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a chilled mixing bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form. Set aside.
3. In another bowl, beat 8 oz of cream cheese until smooth. Add 1 cup powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract; mix until creamy.
4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until no streaks remain.
5. Spread the cream layer evenly over the cake pieces in the pan.
6. Spoon the cherry pie filling over the top in an even layer.
7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
Use a serrated knife to cube the angel food cake without crushing it.
Chill the whipped cream bowl and beaters for faster and fluffier peaks.
Let the dessert chill overnight for the best texture and flavor infusion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (1/12 of pan)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: easy dessert, no bake, cherry dessert, potluck dessert, creamy fruit dessert