Alright, let’s talk about this “Cherries in the Snow” thing. Sounds fancy, huh? But don’t you worry none, it ain’t hard to make, even if you ain’t got a lick of sense in the kitchen, just like me! This Cherries in the Snow recipe is so easy, a child could do it, no joke!
First off, what you gonna need? Well, you need some cookies. Them vanilla wafers, the thin ones, those work real good. Gotta crush ’em up, not too fine, not too chunky. You know, like when you’re mad at somethin’ and you just wanna stomp on it a little? Yeah, like that. You’ll need about…oh, I don’t know… a good couple handfuls, maybe more. Depends on how big your dish is, I reckon.
Then you need butter. Real butter, not that fake stuff. Melt it down, not too hot, just melted. Pour that melted butter over them crushed-up cookies. Mix it all together good. It should be kinda wet, like… like mud after a good rain, but not soppy. You get what I mean?
- Crushed vanilla wafers
- Melted butter
Now, take that cookie and butter mess and dump it in a pan. A glass pan is nice, so you can see all the pretty layers. Pat it down real good, make it even. This is gonna be the bottom part, the crust, you see?
Next up, the creamy stuff. You need somethin’ called cream cheese. Make sure it’s soft, or it’ll be a pain in the butt to mix. And you need somethin’ sweet, like powdered sugar. Dump that sugar in with the cream cheese and mix it all up real good. I use my hands sometimes, but a mixer is easier, if you got one. Keep mixin’ till it’s smooth and creamy, no lumps. You don’t want no lumpy cream cheese, trust me.
Then you gotta add a little somethin’ called whipped topping. You can buy it already made, in a little tub. Fold that into the cream cheese mix, careful like, so you don’t squish all the air out. This is what makes it light and fluffy, like a cloud.
- Cream cheese
- Powdered sugar
- Whipped topping
Now spread that creamy stuff all over the cookie crust. Make it nice and even, all the way to the edges. See? It’s startin’ to look like somethin’ already!
And finally, the cherries! You need a can of cherry pie filling. The kind with the whole cherries in it, not that jelly stuff. Spoon them cherries all over the top of the creamy layer. Don’t be shy, put on as many as you want! The more the merrier, I always say.
This Cherries in the Snow recipe is a no-bake dessert, which means you don’t gotta put it in the oven. That’s good, ’cause my oven’s been on the fritz for weeks! Just stick it in the fridge for a few hours, let it get all cold and set up. Then you can eat it! It’s real good, sweet and creamy and a little bit tart from the cherries. Perfect for when you got company comin’ over, or just want a little somethin’ sweet after supper.
Some folks like to add extra stuff, like chopped nuts or coconut. Me? I just like it plain and simple, the way my mama used to make it. A light and no-bake dessert is perfect for summertime, or anytime really. This delightful dessert is a crowd-pleaser, that’s for sure.
So there you have it, Cherries in the Snow. Easy as pie, even if you ain’t a baker. Just follow them steps, and you’ll have a tasty treat in no time. And don’t worry if it ain’t perfect. It’ll still taste good, I promise. Food ain’t gotta be fancy to be good, ya know? Just gotta be made with a little bit of love… and maybe a whole lotta butter!
One last thing, don’t forget to lick the spoon! That’s the best part!
