My recipe for old fashioned, no-bake cherries in the snow dessert is so easy to make. Cool, creamy, layered dessert with a sweet cream cheese base, angel food cake, and cherry pie filling. Perfect for many occasions like the holidays, potlucks, and more.

 

If you need a beautiful, delicious dessert for any occasion, my no-bake cherries in the snow dessert recipe should be top on your list of options. It has become one of my FAVORITE desserts to make, especially in the Summer.

Some other of my other favorite no-bake desserts to try include Robert Redford dessert and banana pudding.

Why you’ll love my recipe

• Simple – Only 5 ingredients are needed to make this no bake dessert recipe.
• Fast – This dessert recipe can be prepared in under 30 minutes which makes it great for a quick potluck recipe.
• Family favorite – This old fashioned dessert is always a hit with friends and family.

Ingredients needed for cherries in the snow

• Angel food cake – To make it easy, use a pre-made cake. You could also make a homemade angel food cake.
• Cream cheese – Softened cream cheese is used to make the creamy base. You can use full fat or low fat cream cheese.
• Powdered sugar – This adds some sweetness to the cream mixture.
• Frozen whipped topping – I like using Cool Whip. Make sure it is thawed before mixing.
• Canned cherry pie filling – Choose your favorite cherry pie filling. I like this country cherry filling.

How to make cherries in the snow

Step one: Cut the angel food cake into approximately 1-inch pieces.

Step two: Using a mixer, mix together softened cream cheese and powdered sugar. Mix in the whipped topping until creamy.

Step three: Spread the mixture in a 9 x 13 baking dish. Top with angel food cake pieces.

Step four: Spread the cherry pie filling over the angel food cake. You can serve immediately or cover the baking dish and chill in the refrigerator until ready to eat.

Variations

This cherries in the snow recipe is so simple and delicious but you can easily add your own take by changing a few ingredients.

• Fruit – I like making this dessert with a variety of fruit like blueberry pie filling, peach pie filling, or raspberry pie filling.
• Cake – This would also be great with a chocolate angel food cake or cubed pound cake.
• Serve – Try serving in a bowl, a parfait cup, or a dish.

How to store

Store: If you have leftover cherries in the snow, cover the dish with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator. You can also place in an airtight container. It will last about 3 days before it starts to get soggy.

Make ahead: You can make this dessert ahead of time. Just be sure to cover the dish and keep it in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Be sure to let me know if you made this old fashioned no bake dessert recipe in the comments below.

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