Description
Vintage Cherries in the Snow is a classic, light, and airy layered dessert featuring whipped cream, cream cheese, and sweet cherry pie filling atop angel food or pound cake. Perfectly chilled, this no-bake treat offers a refreshing and nostalgic flavor that serves well for gatherings or a simple sweet indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Whipped Cream Mixture
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients
- 3 cups angel food cake or pound cake, cubed (optional)
- 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Whip the Cream: Pour the heavy whipping cream into a chilled mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer, whip on high speed until stiff peaks form. Place the whipped cream in the refrigerator to chill until ready to use.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it is smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until the mixture is fluffy and well combined.
- Fold Whipped Cream: Gently fold the chilled whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. This should be done carefully to maintain the light and airy texture of the whipped cream.
- Layer the Base: In a glass dish or trifle bowl, add a layer of the cubed angel food cake or pound cake. This layer is optional but adds texture and substance to the dessert.
- Add Cream Mixture: Evenly spread the whipped cream and cream cheese mixture over the cake layer to create a smooth and uniform layer.
- Top with Cherries: Spoon the cherry pie filling evenly over the whipped cream layer, spreading it gently to the edges for full coverage.
- Chill Before Serving: Place the assembled dessert in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set properly. Serve chilled and enjoy.
Notes
- The choice of cake is flexible; angel food cake provides a lighter texture, while pound cake offers a denser base.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free cake or substitute with crushed gluten-free cookies or graham crackers.
- Ensure heavy cream and mixing bowls are well chilled for optimal whipping results.
- Chilling the dessert improves flavor blending and firming of layers.
- This dessert is best served cold and consumed within 2 days for freshness.
