Description
Cherries in the Snow is a delightful dessert that combines the tartness of cherries with a creamy, fluffy topping, creating a beautiful and delicious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh or 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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix crushed graham crackers with melted butter and press into the bottom of a baking dish.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream mixture over the graham cracker crust.
- Top with cherries, spreading them evenly over the whipped cream.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter dessert, use sweet cherries instead of tart ones.
- Can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Garnish with additional cherries or mint leaves for presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg