Cherries in the Snow
Cherries in the Snow is a vintage-inspired dessert featuring layers of tender pound cake, creamy whipped filling, and a sweet-tart cherry topping. It’s light, elegant, and perfect for holidays, potlucks, or anytime you want an easy no-bake treat that looks as good as it tastes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no-bake)
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 10–12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake / Layering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 pound cake or angel food cake (store-bought or homemade), cubed
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 2 cups (480 ml) heavy whipping cream, whipped (or 1 tub whipped topping)
- 1 can (21 oz / 595 g) cherry pie filling
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare filling: In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until fluffy. Fold in whipped cream until well combined.
- Layer dessert: In a large glass trifle bowl (or 9×13 dish), spread a layer of cake cubes. Top with a layer of cream mixture, then a layer of cherry pie filling.
- Repeat layers: Continue layering until all ingredients are used, finishing with cherry topping on top.
- Chill & serve: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving so the flavors meld. Scoop into bowls and enjoy!
Notes
- Variation: Try strawberry or blueberry pie filling for a fun twist.
- Shortcut: Use store-bought pound cake and whipped topping for quick assembly.
- Make ahead: Best prepared a few hours ahead, but avoid making more than 24 hours in advance to keep cake from getting too soggy.
- Presentation: Works beautifully in a clear glass trifle bowl to show off the layers.
Find it online: https://yumfamilyrecipes.com/cherries-in-the-snow/
