Best 8 Cherry Angel Delight Recipes

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Cherry angel delight is a classic British dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is light and fluffy, with a delicate cherry flavor. It is also very easy to make, and can be made ahead of time. This article will provide you with everything you need to know about making cherry angel delight, including the best recipe, tips for making it perfect, and variations on the classic recipe.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHERRY ANGEL DELIGHT



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These tempting angel food treats fly from start to finish.-Ida Wing, Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces)
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1-1/2 cups cold whole milk
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Cut or tear cake into 1/2-in. pieces to measure 8 cups. Place half the cake cubes in a 9-in. square dish. Set aside 1/3 cup of pie filling; spread remaining filling over cake. Top with remaining cake cubes. , Combine the pudding mix, milk and sour cream. Spoon over cake. Cover and chill. To serve, cut into squares and top with reserved cherries.

Nutrition Facts :

CHERRY DELIGHT



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This is my mom's recipe. It is a family requested recipe that she usually makes for Christmas. She's even added green food coloring to the cool whip to give it the festive look.

Provided by KimmieOH

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 1 9x13 pan

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter
8 ounces cream cheese
2 cups powdered sugar
2 (21 ounce) cans cherry pie filling
8 ounces Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Melt butter, pour into a 9 x 13 dish – add graham cracker crumbs.
  • Press in bottom of 9 x 13 forming a crust.
  • Bake 350 degrees for 8 – 10 minutes.
  • Let cool.
  • Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar with a mixer until smooth and creamy.
  • Pour on top of cooled cracker crust – smooth out.
  • Pour cans of cherries on top of the cream cheese mixture – then top the cherries with cool whip.

CHERRY ANGEL FOOD RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by sankey007

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 angel food cake box mix
1 package instant vanilla pudding
1 cup whipping cream, whipped
2 tablespoons sugar
2 cans cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Bake Cake according to directions on box. Once cooled, tear cake into bite size pieces and put into a 9x13 pan. Prepare the pudding mix according to directions. Fold in the whipped cream and sugar. Pour over cake and chill in refrigerator until firm, then top with cherry pie filling. Return to refrigerator until well cooled. Once completely cold, cut into squares and eat! You can serve with whipped cream or cool whip on top if desired.

OPAL'S CHERRY DELIGHT



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Cherry refrigerated cheesecake. Delicious and simple. Very quick, simple to make with no special ingredients!

Provided by NancyJo922

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cheesecake Recipes     No-Bake Cheesecake Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 7

20 graham crackers, finely crushed
½ cup confectioners' sugar
¼ cup butter, melted
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®)
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 (12 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, and butter together in a bowl; press into a 9x9-inch pan.
  • Whisk cream cheese, whipped topping, and 1 cup confectioners' sugar together in a bowl until smooth; spread over graham cracker crust. Pour cherry pie filling over cream cheese mixture layer. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.4 calories, Carbohydrate 48.4 g, Cholesterol 40.9 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 225.2 mg, Sugar 29.6 g

CHERRY ANGEL DESSERT



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This is the easiest to make and is absolutely YUMMY! It is very light and we love it on hot nights. It tastes like cherry topped cheese cake but is so much easier to make. It goes super fast at a potluck! Approx 15 minutes from start to finish!!

Provided by Pvt Amys Mom

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 round angel food cake (Store bought)
8 ounces cream cheese (8 oz)
16 ounces Cool Whip (16 oz)
1 (20 ounce) can cherry pie filling (I use 2 cans)

Steps:

  • Tear the angel food cake into 1-inch cubes (into a large bowl).
  • With your fingers, tear the cream cheese into small pieces (into the same bowl).
  • Add the Cool Whip.
  • Toss "gently", you don't want to break up the angel food cake too much but still tastes great if you do.
  • Turn cake mixture into a 13x9-inch casserole dish and top with the cherry pie filling.
  • Refrigerate until ready to eat.
  • Servings are approximate.
  • Original recipe called for 1 can of topping but I always use 2.

CHERRY ANGEL DESSERT



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This dessert is easy to decorate for the holidays, and it's perfect for family reunions.-Viorene Larson, Sious Falls, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces), cut into 1-inch cubes
1 can (20 ounces) reduced-sugar cherry pie filling
1-1/3 cups cold fat-free milk
1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Line an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish with cake cubes. Cover with pie filling. , In a bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Stir in sour cream. Carefully spread over pie filling; top with whipped topping. , Cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0g sugar total.

CHERRY DELIGHT



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Provided by Jasmine Smith

Categories     Cakes

Time 3h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups graham cracker crumbs (from about 15 [2 1/4- x 5-in.] crackers)
6 tablespoons (3 oz.) unsalted butter, melted
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup heavy whipping cream
2 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
½ cup sour cream
1 cup (about 4 oz.) powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (21-oz.) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Stir together graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, granulated sugar, and salt in a large bowl until combined. Press mixture evenly into bottom of an 11- x 7-inch baking dish. Bake in preheated oven until crust is toasty and edges are golden, 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer baking dish to a wire rack; let crust cool completely, about 45 minutes.
  • Beat heavy whipping cream in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 1 minute. Set whipped cream aside. Beat cream cheese and sour cream in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Fold half of whipped cream into cream cheese mixture using a rubber spatula until just combined; repeat with remaining whipped cream. Spoon cream cheese mixture into cooled crust; smooth top using a small offset spatula. Pour cherry pie filling over cream cheese layer, spreading to edges of cream cheese mixture. Cover and chill until filling is firm, about 2 hours. Cut into 10 bars, and serve immediately.

CHERRY ANGEL FOOD CAKE



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The traditional angel food cake with a new twist - cherries!

Provided by Traci Poole

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sifted cake flour
1 cup egg whites
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 ¼ cups white sugar
¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon almond extract
⅓ cup maraschino cherries, drained and sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Make sure your 10 inch tube pan is clean and dry. Sift flour three times and set aside.
  • In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites with salt and cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Blend in vanilla and almond extract. Fold the flour into the whites until no streaks remain. Pour half of the batter into pan. Sprinkle with half of the cherries. Fill pan with remaining batter and top with remaining cherries.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes. Invert pan and allow to hang until cake cools.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.2 g, Sodium 82.5 mg, Sugar 21 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe cherries for the best flavor. Frozen cherries can be used, but they should be thawed and drained before using.
  • If you don't have canned cherries, you can use fresh cherries. Simply pit and chop the cherries before adding them to the recipe.
  • You can use any type of sherry in this recipe, but a dry sherry is best. If you don't have sherry, you can use white wine or even water.
  • Be sure to chill the angel delight for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the angel delight to set properly.
  • You can garnish the angel delight with additional whipped cream, grated chocolate, or fresh cherries before serving.

Conclusion:

Cherry angel delight is a classic British dessert that is easy to make and always a hit. It is a creamy, light, and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are serving it at a dinner party or just enjoying it as a treat, cherry angel delight is sure to please everyone.

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