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Cherries in the Snow

  • Author: Sally Thompson
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Looking for an easy, no-bake dessert that looks like it came from a bakery window? Cherries in the Snow is your go-to sweet fix. With its fluffy cream cheese filling, buttery graham cracker crust, and vibrant cherry pie topping, this dessert is a total showstopper—yet takes minimal effort. Ideal for quick breakfast ideas, easy dinner desserts, or even a holiday treat. It’s the kind of easy recipe you’ll make again and again for family and friends. Perfect for anyone searching for quick food ideas, healthy-ish snacks, or beautiful breakfast ideas that feel indulgent.


Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1/3 cup melted butter

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

8 oz whipped topping

21 oz cherry pie filling


Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until it resembles wet sand. Press into a 9×13-inch dish to form a crust. Chill.

2. In another bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.

3. Fold in whipped topping gently with a spatula to keep it airy.

4. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over the crust.

5. Spoon cherry pie filling over the top and spread gently.

6. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.

7. Slice and serve cold.


Notes

For best results, chill overnight so the layers set perfectly.

Use an offset spatula to create smooth, clean layers.

You can swap cherry pie filling for blueberry or strawberry if desired.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 190mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: easy recipe, quick dessert, cherries in the snow, no bake dessert, holiday dessert, breakfast ideas, dinner ideas