Cherry Vanilla Heaven Dessert is an angel food cake layered with cherries, vanilla pudding, and whipped cream! This light and fluffy dessert is easy to make and will be a favorite to share at a pot luck or holiday gathering. For a similar dessert, try my Blueberry Lemon Heaven Dessert. If you love angel food, don’t miss my Coconut Angel Food Cake and Coconut Angel Food Cupcakes!
Cherry Vanilla Heaven Dessert
If it’s your turn to bring a dessert to your next party, don’t dread it. And, don’t just go buy something! Cherry Vanilla Heaven Dessert is super easy to put together, and the light and cherry flavor is so delicious! This dessert was gone first out of all the other desserts the last time I shared it and everyone wanted the recipe. It looks a lot fancier than it is, and it is a recipe that everyone can make!
How to Make Cherry Vanilla Heaven Dessert
With a few simple layers of goodness, you will have this Cherry Vanilla Heaven Dessert ready to share! It all starts with the angel food cake. Did you know that you can buy one already made at the store? That will save you some time. But, I am here for you if you want to make your own Angel Food Cake from scratch. It’s up to you!
After you cube your angel food cake, it’s all about the layering. One of the layers is the vanilla pudding, so make sure you have that made and set aside to use in the center of the dessert.
- Start by laying down half the cubed angel food cake in a 9×13 inch casserole dish. Don’t worry about spraying it with non-stick spray.
- Then, top that with half the cherry pie filling.
- Next comes the vanilla pudding. Try to spread it out as evenly as you can.
- Then, repeat with the cubed angel food cake and cherry pie filling.
- Finally, top it all off with whipped cream and slivered almonds. Of course, leave off the almonds if there are any nut allergy concerns.
- Pop it in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving.
Variations to Cherry Vanilla Heaven Dessert
If you are not a fan of cherries, simply substitute the pie filling for a different flavor. I love blueberry or strawberry pie filling for this recipe. If you want your dessert a little thicker, use a square casserole dish instead. Since this is such an easy recipe, the more options you have, the better!
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This simple dessert comes together so quickly and is always a crowd-pleaser!
- 1 whole Angel food Cake, (Click the link in the Notes for from-scratch Angel Food Cake)
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding
- 1 1/2 cups (368g) 2% or whole milk
- 1 cup (238g) heavy cream
- 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
- 8 ounces whipped topping, such as Cool Whip
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds, for topping (optional)
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Cut angel food cake into cubes. (This was by far the most time-consuming part of the entire recipe. Take your time and use a good serrated knife!)
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In a large bowl combine vanilla pudding, milk, and heavy cream. Using a hand-held mixer, beat on medium-high for 2 minutes. Set aside.
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In a 9x13 baking dish, arrange 1/2 of the angel food cake cubes in a layer.
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Drop half of the cherry pie filling over top of the angel food cake cubes.
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Spoon vanilla pudding over the filling and spread evenly.
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Arrange the other half of the angel food cake cubes on top of the vanilla pudding layer.
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Carefully spread the remaining cherry pie filling over the angel food cake cubes.
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Top it off with the whipped topping and slivered almonds (optional).
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Place in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours. Serve cold.
Here is my perfect from-scratch Angel Food Cake recipe! - clickable link
I can still see my Mother Ruth making angel food cake from scratch. Held the large bowl between her knees as she slowly folded in the whipped egg whites. I believe she used the remaining egg yolks to make a chiffon daffodil cake & or a pudding of some sort. I myself only made an angel food once long ago. Made it for Jerry’s 25th B-day when we were dating. Guess I was trying to impress him. Turned out fine though never attempted again. As my Mother also did, I began using the box mixes & they are actually quite good.
This is also good with crushed pineapples in a layer with the cherry pie filling.
I will have to try ,look delicious and easy
Guess what Amanda,
I made your cheesecake with 5 8oz pkgs cream cheese and it turned out perfect. You’re so great and funny and fun. It’s a lot like watching myself! I appreciate what you do and what you share with us.
I hope you have a Merry Christmas🎄
Thank you, sweet Susan! And Merry Christmas to you too!
He Amanda: My grandma used to make something similar, it was called “Pineapple Angel Delight”. Wonder if you’ve heard of that particular version. Thanks
Love your I Am Baker recipes. Question, may I replace the instant pudding with cooked stove top pudding in your recipes? I don’t care for instant pudding. Thank you for your recipes & answering my question.
Yes, you definitely can! 🙂
I would also make my own pudding as well as cherry pie filling. Takes more time, but I don’t like canned pie filling. Recipe sounds great.
Would this be good to make a day in advance?
I saw this same recipe us I g sour cream instead of heavy cream. Which is true?
Both? It is possible for 2 different recipes to exist.