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Cherries in the Snow

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 mins
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Cherries in the Snow is a delightful dessert featuring layers of creamy goodness and cherries, all topped with a light and fluffy whipped topping. It’s a perfect treat for any occasion.


Ingredients

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Cream Cheese Mixture:

  • 12 ounces block style cream cheese, room temperature
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • ⅓ cup whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Additional Ingredients:

  • 8 ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed (Cool Whip brand used)
  • 1 pre-baked angel food cake, torn into ¾1 inch pieces
  • 42 ounce (221 ounce) cans cherry pie filling (Comstock brand used)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  2. Assemble Layers: In a trifle dish or glass bowl, layer torn angel food cake pieces, cherry pie filling, and cream cheese mixture. Repeat layers until ingredients are used up, ending with a layer of whipped topping.
  3. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate Cherries in the Snow for at least 4 hours before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • This dessert can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to serve.
  • Feel free to customize by using different fruit pie fillings or cake flavors.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 25 g
  • Sodium: 200 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg