Icebox Cherry Dessert
🕒 Prep Time: 3 hours
🕒 Total Time: 3 hours
🍽 Servings: 12
Description:
Quick and simple to prepare, this Icebox Cherry Dessert is a delightful treat that’s perfect for potlucks or any occasion where you crave a tasty ending to a meal. The prep time includes chilling, ensuring a refreshing and indulgent experience with every bite.
Ingredients:
- 1 package cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- 2 cups Cool Whip
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Prepare the Base: Cut angel food cake into slices and arrange them in a single layer at the bottom of a 13×9 inch casserole dish. |
| 2 | Prepare the Cream Mixture: In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy. |
| 3 | Layer and Chill: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cake layer. Place the dish in the refrigerator and chill for about 1 hour to set the cream layer. |
| 4 | Add Cherry Filling: Once the cream layer is set, evenly spread the cherry pie filling over the cream cheese layer. |
| 5 | Top with Cool Whip: Cover the cherry filling with a generous layer of Cool Whip, spreading it evenly over the top. |
| 6 | Final Chill: Return the dish to the refrigerator and chill for an additional 2-3 hours, allowing all the flavors to meld together and the dessert to set completely. |
| 7 | Serve and Enjoy: Once chilled, slice and serve this delightful Icebox Cherry Dessert to your guests, savoring the creamy texture and fruity sweetness with every spoonful. |
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 439.3
- Fat: 14.1g
- Saturated Fat: 10.4g
- Cholesterol: 21.1mg
- Sodium: 335.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 74.1g
- Fiber: 0.7g
- Sugar: 31.6g
- Protein: 5.3g
Keywords:
Low Protein, Healthy, Weeknight, < 4 Hours
This Icebox Cherry Dessert is not only delicious but also a convenient option for those busy weeknights when you need a dessert that’s both satisfying and quick to prepare. Enjoy the creamy goodness and fruity sweetness of this delightful treat!
