Description
This easy, no-bake Cherries in the Snow dessert is layered with fluffy angel food cake, smooth cream cheese filling, and sweet cherry pie topping. It’s a light, crowd-pleasing treat perfect for holidays, potlucks, and family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1 loaf angel food cake, cut into cubes
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
Instructions
Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together in a large bowl until smooth.
Fold in the whipped topping until well combined.
Place half of the angel food cake cubes into the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish or trifle bowl.
Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the cake layer.
Spoon half of the cherry pie filling over the cream layer.
Repeat the layers with the remaining cake, cream cheese mixture, and cherry pie filling.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving for best texture.
Notes
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For best results, use softened cream cheese and chill the dessert for several hours before serving.
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Customize it with different fruit toppings like blueberries or strawberries.
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Use clear dishes to showcase the beautiful red and white layers.
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Lightly drain excess syrup from canned pie filling if it seems too runny.
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Great make-ahead dessert — tastes even better the next day.