My husband and I loved this recipe. If you have angel cake on hand, it couldn't be simpler. I ended up making an angel cake, but I think that added a nice touch so it was worth the effort. Highly recommend, although I agree with other reviewers that more cherries would be nice.
Cherries in the Snow
"I like to use this recipe for special occasions. The colors are pretty, and it tastes like a heavy dessert. I end up giving out the recipe to almost everyone who tries it." --CL Reader
Yield: 12 servings (serving size: 1 cup)
Recipe from
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 212
- Calories from fat: 17%
- Fat: 3.9g
- Saturated fat: 2.5g
- Monounsaturated fat: 0.0g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 1.3g
- Protein: 5.5g
- Carbohydrate: 39g
- Fiber: 0.0g
- Cholesterol: 4mg
- Iron: 0.2mg
- Sodium: 279mg
- Calcium: 100mg
Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) tub fat-free cream cheese
- 1 cup sifted powdered sugar
- 1 (12-ounce) carton frozen reduced-calorie whipped topping, thawed
- 8 cups (1-inch) cubed angel food cake
- 1 (20-ounce) can light cherry pie filling
Preparation
- Beat cream cheese at medium speed of a mixer until smooth. Gradually add the sugar, beating until blended. Gently fold in whipped topping.
- Place half of cake cubes in a large glass bowl; top with half of cheese mixture. Spread half of cherry filling over cheese mixture. Repeat layers with remaining cake cubes, cheese mixture, and cherry filling. Cover and chill.
Cherries in the Snow Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Desserts
- CONVENIENCE: Kid-Friendly, Make-Ahead, No-Cook, Quick/Easy
- CUISINE: American
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Fruits
- OCCASION: Christmas, Valentine's Day, Birthdays/Anniversaries
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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