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Cherries in the Snow

Cherries in the Snow is a delightful dessert combining light and fluffy textures with sweet and tart flavors, perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat at home.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Party
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dessert Base
  • 14 ounces pre-made angel food cake Cut into bite-sized pieces
Cream Cheese Mixture
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened Should be at room temperature
  • 1 cup confectioner's sugar
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 12 ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed Fold gently into the cream cheese mixture
Topping
  • 42 ounces cherry pie filling Used to layer on top

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Tear or cut the angel food cake into bite-sized pieces and arrange them evenly across the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and confectioner's sugar together until smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour in the milk and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined and silky.
  4. Gently fold in the whipped topping until light and fluffy. The mixture should be thick but spreadable.
  5. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the angel food cake layer, making sure to cover all the pieces.
  6. Spoon the cherry pie filling evenly over the cream layer, spreading gently to avoid mixing the layers.
  7. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, before serving.
Serving
  1. To serve, cut into squares and carefully lift each piece onto a plate.
  2. You can add a dollop of whipped cream on top for extra sweetness.

Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator, tightly covered. Best enjoyed within the first day or two for optimal texture. You can customize with chocolate chips or different pie fillings for variety.