🍒 Cherries in the Snow
A classic no-bake dessert with creamy filling, fluffy whipped topping, and sweet cherry pie topping over a buttery crust. Perfect for holidays or an easy make-ahead treat!
🛒 Ingredients
Crust
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1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
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⅓ cup granulated sugar
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6 tbsp melted butter
(Shortcut: Use a store-bought graham cracker crust.)
Creamy Filling
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1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
Topping
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1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Crust
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Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
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Press firmly into a 9×9 dish or 9-inch pie pan.
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Chill for 20–30 minutes to set.
2️⃣ Prepare the Filling
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Beat cream cheese until smooth.
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Add powdered sugar and vanilla; mix well.
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Fold in whipped topping until light and fluffy.
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Spread evenly over chilled crust.
3️⃣ Add the “Snow”
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Spoon cherry pie filling evenly over the top.
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Refrigerate at least 4 hours (overnight is best).
🍒 Serving Tip
Slice with a clean knife (wipe between cuts) for neat layers.
✨ Variations
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Swap cherries for blueberry or strawberry pie filling
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Add a thin layer of crushed pineapple (well drained) under the cream layer
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Make it in individual dessert cups for parties
If you’d like, I can also give you a layered angel food cake version (the old-fashioned potluck style!) 🍰