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1. Prepare the Cake Base:
- Cut the angel food cake into bite-sized cubes and set aside.
2. Make the Creamy Filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Add the instant vanilla pudding mix and milk to the cream cheese mixture. Beat until thickened and fully combined.
3. Assemble the Cake:
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- In a 9×13-inch dish, layer half of the cubed angel food cake at the bottom.
- Spread half of the pudding and cream cheese mixture evenly over the cake layer.
- Spoon half of the cherry pie filling over the cream layer.
- Repeat the layers: add the remaining angel food cake cubes, followed by the remaining cream mixture, and then the rest of the cherry pie filling.
4. Chill and Serve:
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- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for the best flavor and texture.
- Before serving, add optional toppings like whipped cream, toasted almonds, or maraschino cherries for a decorative finish.
Tips for Success
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- Customize the Fruit Layer: Substitute cherry pie filling with blueberry, strawberry, or peach pie filling for a different twist.
- Make It Lighter: Use low-fat cream cheese, sour cream, and sugar-free pudding mix to create a lighter version of this dessert.
- Layering Tip: Use a trifle dish for a beautiful presentation that showcases the dessert’s layers.
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