Low-Fat Angel Food Dessert
A light, creamy dessert featuring angel food cake layered with a sweet cream cheese mixture and cherry pie filling, perfect for a refreshing and satisfying treat. Suitable for gatherings and low-fat diets.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Beat the fat-free cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add the low-fat sweetened condensed milk, then fold in the lite Cool Whip and beat until well combined.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Break the angel food cake into small pieces.
- Place a layer of broken cake pieces in a large glass dish.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cake layer.
- Top with lite cherry pie filling.
- Refrigerate overnight before serving.
Tips & Substitutions
For a lighter version, ensure you use fat-free cream cheese and lite Cool Whip. If you're not a fan of cherry pie filling, consider using fresh berries or another fruit topping, such as Faye's Overnight Fruit Salad for a refreshing twist. Be sure to beat the cream cheese until completely smooth to avoid lumps in your dessert.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this delicious dessert chilled, garnished with additional fresh fruit or a sprinkle of nuts for added texture. It pairs beautifully with Strawberry Ice Cream (Cooked Custard) for a delightful contrast. Consider serving it alongside a light salad for a balanced meal, making it perfect for gatherings or casual family dinners.
Storage & Reheating
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This dessert is best enjoyed cold, so there’s no need to reheat. Just take it out of the fridge about 15 minutes before serving to soften slightly for easier slicing.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Each serving of Low-Fat Angel Food Dessert contains roughly 751 calories, with 13g protein, 77g carbohydrates, and 29g fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin A (35% of the Daily Value) and protein (27% of the Daily Value), and a good source of calcium and iron. Note that it is relatively high in sodium, at 1092mg per serving (47% of the Daily Value).
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use regular cream cheese instead of fat-free?
Using regular cream cheese will alter the overall fat content and texture of the dessert. If you're looking to keep it low-fat, stick with fat-free cream cheese for the best results. However, if you're not concerned about fat, feel free to substitute for a richer flavor.
How can I make this recipe gluten-free?
To make this dessert gluten-free, ensure that the angel food cake is labeled gluten-free. You can also make your own cake using gluten-free flour. Just be sure to check all other ingredients, like the cherry pie filling, to ensure they are gluten-free as well.
What can I substitute for the lite Cool Whip?
If you prefer not to use Cool Whip, you can substitute it with homemade whipped cream. Just whip heavy cream with a bit of powdered sugar until soft peaks form. This will give a similar texture and taste, but keep it in mind for calorie content.
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).