Description
A creamy and fluffy dessert perfect for the Christmas season, combining cherry pie filling with whipped cream, cream cheese, and mini marshmallows.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
- 1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 (10 oz) package mini marshmallows
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy. (⏱️ 3 minutes)
- In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks. (⏱️ 4 minutes)
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined. (⏱️ 2 minutes)
- Add the cherry pie filling, crushed pineapple, and mini marshmallows, folding gently to blend all ingredients. (⏱️ 3 minutes)
- Transfer the mixture into a serving bowl or dessert cups. (⏱️ 2 minutes)
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours so the flavors meld and the texture becomes perfectly fluffy. (⏱️ 2 hours)
- Serve chilled. Add extra cherries or festive sprinkles for a holiday touch. (⏱️ 2 minutes)
Notes
- For extra fluffiness, make sure the whipping cream is very cold before beating.
- You can fold in chopped pecans or walnuts for added crunch.
- This dessert tastes even better the next day after chilling overnight.
- If you want a lighter version, use whipped topping instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg