Description
Cherries in the Snow is a classic dessert combining sweet cherries with a fluffy, creamy topping. Perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can of cherry pie filling (or fresh cherries)
- 1 package of cream cheese
- 1 cup of powdered sugar
- 1 cup of whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
- A pinch of vanilla extract
- Optional: crushed graham crackers for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the creamy base: In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and powdered sugar. Use an electric mixer to beat these together until smooth.
- Incorporate the topping: Gently fold in the whipped topping until combined with the cream cheese mixture.
- Layer with cherries: In a serving dish, start by spreading a layer of the creamy mixture at the bottom, then add a generous layer of cherry pie filling.
- Chill: Cover your dessert and refrigerate for at least 120 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy: Just before serving, sprinkle some crushed graham crackers on top for a bit of crunch.
Notes
You can substitute fresh cherries or any other fruit filling. This dessert can be made a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cherry dessert, easy dessert, no bake dessert