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Cherries In The Snow Trifle Fourth Of July Version Recipe

Celebrate the 4th of July with this stunning red, white, and blue trifle! A festive twist on a classic Christmas dessert, this recipe layers fluffy angel food cake, creamy cream cheese mixture, sweet cherry pie filling, and juicy blueberries for a delightful explosion of flavors and textures. Topped with festive flags, it's the perfect centerpiece for your Independence Day celebration.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 370.2 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Cherries In The Snow Trifle Fourth Of July Version 14

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Ingredients for Cherries In The Snow Trifle Fourth Of July Version

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How to Make Cherries In The Snow Trifle Fourth Of July Version

  1. Tear up 8 cups of angel food cake into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a medium bowl, beat 8 ounces of softened cream cheese with 1 teaspoon of almond extract until smooth.
  3. Gently fold in 16 ounces of whipped topping.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine 2 (21 ounce) cans of cherry pie filling with 2 tablespoons of cherry brandy (optional).
  5. To assemble: layer 1/3 of the angel food cake pieces in the bottom of a trifle bowl or large serving dish.
  6. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of cherry brandy (optional).
  7. Top with 1/3 of the cherry pie filling.
  8. Add 1/3 of the cream cheese mixture.
  9. Cover with 1 cup of fresh blueberries.
  10. Repeat layers 2 more times, ending with the cream cheese mixture.
  11. Decorate the top with reserved cherries arranged in the center, surrounded by a ring of blueberries, and small flags.
  12. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld.
  13. For a lighter version, use sugar-free angel food cake, sugar-free whipped topping, and reduced-sugar cherry pie filling.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

91g

Fat

59g

Carbs

17g

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