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Cherry Delight


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 4–5 hours
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious layered dessert made with angel food cake, cherry pie filling, and a creamy pudding mixture.


Ingredients

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  • 1 angel food cake, cooled and cubed
  • 1 can (18 oz) cherry pie filling
  • 1 package (3 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1½ cups milk
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 8 oz whipped topping, thawed
  • Optional sliced or slivered almonds

Instructions

  1. Cut angel food cake into bite-sized cubes.
  2. Spread half of the cake cubes in a 9×9-inch dish.
  3. Add two-thirds of the cherry pie filling over the cake.
  4. Layer remaining cake cubes on top.
  5. Whisk pudding mix, milk, and sour cream until thick.
  6. Spread pudding mixture evenly over cake layers.
  7. Spread whipped topping over pudding.
  8. Spoon remaining cherries on top.
  9. Cover and refrigerate for 4–5 hours or overnight.
  10. Garnish with almonds before serving.

Notes

  • For best flavor, allow the dessert to chill overnight.
  • This dessert can be topped with additional whipped cream if desired.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: No Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg