Description
Cherries in the Snow Dessert is a delightful and creamy dessert that combines the tartness of cherries with a fluffy, sweet base, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can of cherry pie filling
- 1 cup of heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup of powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 8 ounces of cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup of crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers and melted butter, then press the mixture into the bottom of a 9×13 inch dish to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the graham cracker crust evenly.
- Top with the cherry pie filling, spreading it evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use low-fat cream cheese.
- Feel free to substitute fresh cherries if in season.
- This dessert can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Cherries in the Snow Dessert, Cherry Dessert, No-Bake Dessert