Cherries in the Snow Recipe (Easy No-Bake Dessert)
This Cherries in the Snow dessert is a creamy, dreamy, and easy-to-make treat featuring layers of fluffy cream cheese filling, angel food cake, and sweet cherry pie topping. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or a simple family dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 store-bought or homemade angel food cake cut into cubes
- 1 package 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 container 8 oz whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
- 1 can 21 oz cherry pie filling
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth
- Fold in the whipped topping and vanilla extract until fully combined
- In a 9x13-inch dish or trifle bowl, spread half of the angel food cake cubes evenly at the bottom
- Spoon half of the cream cheese mixture over the cake layer and spread evenly
- Add half of the cherry pie filling on top
- Repeat the layers with the remaining cake, cream cheese mixture, and cherry pie filling
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving for the best texture
Notes
- For extra crunch, sprinkle crushed graham crackers or chopped nuts between the layers
- Use fresh cherries with a homemade cherry compote for a less sweet version
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days