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A layered cherry trifle in a clear glass dish, featuring juicy red cherries, fluffy whipped cream, and golden cake pieces, topped with whole cherries and cream.

Cherries in the Snow Delight

No-bake layered dessert of soft cake cubes, fluffy cream cheese filling, and bright cherry pie filling. Light, pretty, and perfect for make-ahead occasions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 prepared angel food cake or pound cake cut into cubes
  • 1 package 225 g / 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 container 225 g / 8 oz whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 can 595 g / about 21 oz cherry pie filling (or 3 cups fresh pitted cherries with syrup)
  • Optional: extra cherries shaved white chocolate, or powdered sugar for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl, trifle dish or glass bowl

Method
 

  1. Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
  2. Fold in whipped topping until light and fluffy.
  3. In a trifle dish, layer cake cubes, cream mixture, and cherry pie filling, repeating until the dish is filled and ending with cherries on top.
  4. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Garnish with extra cherries, white chocolate, or powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Softened cream cheese is essential for a smooth filling. Chill time improves both flavor and texture. Angel food cake keeps it lighter; pound cake makes it richer. Best assembled a few hours or a day ahead.