Cherry Angel

Indulge in the light and dreamy layers of the "Cherry Angel" dessert—a no-bake trifle that's as stunning as it is effortless to prepare. This recipe begins with fluffy cubes of angel food cake, layered with a velvety cream cheese and whipped topping mixture, and crowned with luscious cherry pie filling for a vibrant burst of flavor. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply satisfying a sweet tooth, this layered dessert is quick to assemble and requires just 20 minutes of prep time. Optional garnishes like slivered almonds and fresh cherries add a touch of elegance and crunch. With its delicate textures and fruity richness, "Cherry Angel" is a crowd-pleasing treat that’s guaranteed to impress—no oven required!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 store-bought or homemade (9-inch) Angel food cake
• 21 oz (1 can) Cherry pie filling
• 16 oz Whipped topping
• 8 oz (softened) Cream cheese
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 0.25 cup (optional, for garnish) Almond slices
• 0.25 cup (optional, for garnish) Fresh cherries

Directions

Step 1

Cut the angel food cake into bite-sized cubes and set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth using an electric mixer.

Step 3

Gradually add the powdered sugar to the cream cheese, beating well until fully incorporated and creamy.

Step 4

Stir in the vanilla extract and gently fold in half of the whipped topping until the mixture is light and fluffy.

Step 5

In a trifle dish or large glass serving bowl, create a layer of angel food cake cubes at the bottom.

Step 6

Spread a layer of the cream cheese mixture evenly on top of the cake cubes.

Step 7

Add a layer of cherry pie filling over the cream cheese mixture, spreading it evenly.

Step 8

Repeat the layers (cake, cream cheese mixture, cherry pie filling) until all the ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of whipped topping on top.

Step 9

Garnish the top layer with almond slices and fresh cherries, if desired.

Step 10

Refrigerate the dessert for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the layers to set and flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(13777.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	19321.7

Total Fat 363.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 166.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 42.4g
Cholesterol 709.9mg	0%
Sodium 9378.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 3995.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 117.6g	0%
Total Sugars 3418.5g
Protein 133.1g	0%

Vitamin D 272.2IU	0%
Calcium 2040.2mg	0%
Iron 138.1mg	0%
Potassium 11083.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 16.5%

Protein: 2.7%

Carbs: 80.8%