Description
Layered Cherry Angel Delight brings luscious cherry magic to a classic dessert, blending creamy textures with sweet fruit layers. Delicate angel food cake nestles between velvety cherry filling, creating an irresistible treat you’ll crave at first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 angel food cake
- 1 can (540 milliliters / 18 ounces) cherry pie filling
- 1 package (102 grams / 3.6 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
Dairy and Creamy Components:
- 1½ cups 2% milk
- 1 cup sour cream
- 8 ounces Cool Whip
Garnish:
- Sliced almonds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the angel food cake according to package instructions, allowing it to cool completely.
- Slice the cooled angel food cake into precise 1-inch uniform cubes using a sharp serrated knife.
- Select a 9×9 inch (23×23 centimeters) cake pan and create the first cake layer by arranging half of the cake cubes evenly across the bottom.
- Generously distribute approximately two-thirds of the cherry pie filling across the initial cake layer, ensuring even coverage.
- Carefully position the remaining cake cubes over the cherry pie filling, creating a second cake layer.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine instant vanilla pudding mix, whole milk, and sour cream, whisking thoroughly for 2 minutes until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Gently spread the pudding mixture over the layered cake, creating a consistent and even coating.
- Add a generous layer of whipped topping across the pudding surface, covering it completely.
- Drizzle the remaining cherry pie filling on top of the whipped topping, creating an attractive and appetizing presentation.
- Refrigerate the dessert for 4 to 5 hours, allowing all layers to set and flavors to meld together.
- Optional: Garnish with sliced almonds just before serving for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Prepare cake cubes in advance by cutting cooled angel food cake into uniform 1-inch pieces for even layering.
- Ensure smooth pudding mixture by whisking pudding mix, milk, and sour cream for exactly 2 minutes to prevent lumps.
- Refrigerate dessert for minimum 4-5 hours to allow flavors to meld and layers to set completely.
- Use chilled Cool Whip for easier spreading and more stable topping layer.
- Consider toasting sliced almonds before sprinkling for enhanced nutty flavor and added crunch.
- Select high-quality cherry pie filling for richer, more authentic fruit taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 283 kcal
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 288 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg