Description
Cherries in the Snow is a delightful winter dessert that combines the sweetness of cherries with a creamy, fluffy topping, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups frozen cherries
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers and melted butter, then press the mixture into the bottom of a serving dish.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the whipped cream and continue to whip until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream mixture over the graham cracker crust.
- Top with frozen cherries, spreading them evenly over the whipped cream.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use whipped topping instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add a splash of almond extract for extra flavor.
- This dessert can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg