Cherry-vanilla dessert: a refreshing treat

Cherry-vanilla dessert: a refreshing treat recept

Name: Cherry-vanilla dessert: a refreshing treat
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 l of cherry juice (preferably 100% or a quality beverage without artificial additives); 150 g granulated sugar; 1 glass (200 ml) semolina; 3 packets of vanilla pudding (3 × 37–40 g); 5 tablespoons sugar; 1 l milk; 125 g butter or good-quality margarine; 2 packets of whipped cream powder (according to instructions) or 400 ml whipping cream

Easy to prepare
8 portions
30 minutes

Jan, 17. 12. 2025

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Refreshing, delicate and beautifully layered dessert that just needs to be well chilled and cut into neat slices. A sweet-and-sour cherry layer with semolina, a velvety vanilla cream and a light whipped topping – an ideal choice for hot days.

For 8 portions

Ingredients

Cherry layer:

1 l of cherry juice (preferably 100% or a quality beverage without artificial additives)
150 g granulated sugar
1 glass (200 ml) semolina

Vanilla layer:

3 packets of vanilla pudding (3 × 37–40 g)
5 tablespoons sugar
1 l milk
125 g butter or good-quality margarine

To finish:

2 packets of whipped cream powder (according to instructions) or 400 ml whipping cream

Preparation procedure

Cherry layer Bring the juice with the sugar to a boil. While stirring constantly with a whisk, gradually pour in the semolina in a thin stream and cook 3–5 minutes until a thick, smooth porridge. Immediately spread into the pan and let cool to room temperature (approx. 20–30 minutes).
Vanilla layer From the milk, sugar and pudding powders cook a thick pudding. Into the still-warm but not boiling pudding stir in the butter and mix until smooth. Carefully pour onto the set cherry layer and smooth. (If you like, spread drained cherries over the surface.)
Whipped cream topping Prepare the whipped cream according to the instructions (or whip the cream until stiff, optionally with a stabilizer) and spread it evenly over the cooled vanilla cream.
Chilling and cutting Refrigerate the dessert for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight. Cut with a sharp knife warmed in hot water and wiped after each cut.

Total preparation time 25–30 minutes of work + 4–6 hours chilling

Number of servings: 8

Tips and Variations

Sweetness and acidity: Adjust the sugar in the cherry layer to taste; with 100% juice the dessert is refreshingly tart.
Firmer slices: When using cream add a stabilizer; for powdered whipped cream follow the liquid ratio exactly.
Gluten-free variant: Replace wheat semolina with corn semolina (the texture will be slightly different, but the layers hold).
Serving: Great with sliced almonds, grated chocolate or a light cocoa dusting.

Conclusion

The cherry-vanilla no-bake dessert is a summer classic that delights with its freshness and simplicity. The layers meld beautifully during chilling, the slices hold their shape and the flavors are perfectly balanced. Make it a day ahead so it can really “settle” after cooling – the reward will be a dessert that disappears in no time.