Dessert

Cherries in the Snow (No-Bake Angel Cake Dessert) Recipe

ByLila Prescott October 14, 2025October 14, 2025

Introduction

Cherries in the Snow is a delightful no-bake dessert featuring fluffy angel food cake, creamy filling, and sweet cherry topping. It’s quick to assemble and perfect for warm days or any time you want an easy, crowd-pleasing treat.

A close-up view of a square slice of layered cake on a white plate with a silver fork resting beside it. The cake has three main layers: the bottom and middle layers are light, fluffy sponge cake with a soft yellowish color. Between these sponge layers and on top is a thick layer of white, creamy whipped cream, which looks smooth and fluffy. There are vibrant red strawberry pieces and a thick strawberry sauce in the middle layer and on top of the whipped cream, with some whole strawberries placed on the cake's top layer. The cake sits on a white marbled surface, and the lighting is soft, highlighting the fresh and glossy texture of the strawberries and the lightness of the cream photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup powdered sugar

½ cup 2% milk, divided
12 oz Cool Whip, thawed

1 pre-baked 9″ angel food cake
2 cans (21 oz each) cherry pie filling

Instructions

Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to whip together the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
Step 2: Add ¼ cup of milk and mix until incorporated. Then add the remaining ¼ cup of milk and blend until fully smooth.
Step 3: Gently fold in the Cool Whip until the mixture is light and fluffy.

Step 4: Tear the angel food cake into bite-sized pieces and fold them into the whipped mixture.
Step 5: Spread the cake mixture evenly into a 9×13 glass baking dish.
Step 6: Spoon the cherry pie filling over the top, spreading it into an even layer.

Step 7: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Best served chilled.

Tips & Variations

Use fresh or frozen cherries in place of cherry pie filling for a lighter topping.
For added texture, sprinkle chopped nuts between the cake mixture and cherry topping.

Try swapping Cool Whip for homemade whipped cream for a fresher taste.
Make it more festive by adding a sprinkle of toasted coconut on top before serving.

Storage

Store the dessert covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat is not recommended as the texture may change; enjoy it chilled for the best taste and consistency.

How to Serve

A slice of cake on a white plate, showing three main layers: the bottom layer is light and fluffy sponge cake with a pale golden color, the middle layer consists of white whipped cream mixed with bright red berry sauce, and the top layer is thick white whipped cream topped with glossy whole red cherries and red berry sauce dripping slightly down the sides. A silver fork rests beside the cake on the plate, all placed on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this dessert ahead of time?

Yes, it’s ideal to prepare it at least 2 hours ahead to allow the flavors to meld, and it keeps well for up to 3 days in the fridge.

Can I use a different type of cake?

Angel food cake provides a light and airy texture, but you can experiment with sponge cake or pound cake if you prefer a denser base.

Cherries in the Snow (No-Bake Angel Cake Dessert) Recipe

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Author: Lila

Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes (including chilling time)
Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

Cherries in the Snow is a delightful no-bake angel food cake dessert featuring a creamy mixture of cream cheese and Cool Whip folded with tender cake pieces and topped with luscious cherry pie filling. This easy-to-make treat requires no oven, making it perfect for quick preparation and guaranteed to impress at any gathering.

Ingredients

Scale

Creamy Mixture

8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
½ cup 2% milk, divided (¼ cup + ¼ cup)

12 oz Cool Whip (thawed)

Cake and Topping

1 pre-baked 9-inch angel food cake
2 cans (21 oz each) cherry pie filling

Instructions

Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to whip together the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until the texture is smooth and creamy.
Add Milk: Pour in ¼ cup of 2% milk and mix until the milk is fully incorporated. Then add the remaining ¼ cup of milk, blending the mixture until it reaches a completely smooth consistency.
Fold in Cool Whip: Gently fold the thawed Cool Whip into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring the mixture becomes light and fluffy without deflating it.

Add Angel Food Cake: Tear the angel food cake into bite-sized pieces and carefully fold them into the whipped mixture, distributing the cake evenly.
Assemble Dessert: Spread the cake and cream mixture evenly into a 9×13-inch glass baking dish, creating a smooth layer.
Add Cherry Topping: Spoon the cherry pie filling evenly over the top of the cake mixture, spreading it to cover the surface completely.

Chill: Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the dessert to set and flavors to meld. Serve chilled for the best taste experience.

Notes

For best results, ensure the Cool Whip is fully thawed before folding in to avoid lumps.
You can substitute cherry pie filling with other fruit pie fillings like blueberry or strawberry for variety.

Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days for optimal freshness.
This dessert is best served cold and should not be left out at room temperature for extended periods.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook

Cuisine: American

Keywords: Cherries in the Snow, no bake dessert, angel food cake dessert, cherry pie filling dessert, easy no bake cake, patriotic dessert

Lila Prescott

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