Gluten Free Cherries in the Snow Dessert is Irresistible!
A delightful and creamy dessert featuring cherries and a fluffy topping, perfect for those seeking a gluten-free treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup gluten-free graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine gluten-free graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into the bottom of a baking dish.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Fold in the cherries gently into the whipped cream mixture.
- Spread the cherry mixture over the crust in the baking dish.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter dessert, adjust the amount of powdered sugar to taste.
- Fresh cherries can be substituted with canned cherries, but ensure they are drained well.
- This dessert can be made a day in advance for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg