Description
Cherries in the Snow is a luscious dessert that beautifully combines tart cherries with a light, fluffy whipped cream topping. This enchanting treat offers a delightful contrast of flavors and textures, transporting you to a whimsical winter wonderland with every spoonful. Perfect for holiday parties or cozy nights at home, this easy-to-make recipe impresses guests while being simple enough for novice cooks to master.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries (pitted)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
Instructions
- Prepare the cherries by washing and pitting them if using fresh. If using frozen, allow them to thaw slightly.
- In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar, continuing to whip until stiff peaks develop.
- Gently fold in the vanilla and almond extracts into the whipped cream mixture.
- In serving glasses, layer cherries at the bottom and top with the whipped cream mixture. Repeat layers if desired.
- Refrigerate for about an hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg