Indulge in a symphony of cherry desserts, a delightful array of culinary creations that tantalize taste buds and elevate any occasion. From classic cobblers and luscious pies to elegant tarts and refreshing popsicles, this collection offers a diverse range of recipes that showcase the versatility of cherries. Each recipe is crafted with care, using fresh, seasonal cherries to ensure a burst of flavor in every bite. Whether you're looking for a comforting dessert to end a family meal or a showstopping centerpiece for a special event, these cherry dessert recipes are sure to delight and impress. So, embark on a sweet journey and discover the endless possibilities of this ruby-red fruit.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
EASY CHERRY DELIGHT DESSERT (NO-BAKE)
This is a really great dessert, plan ahead this needs to chill for a minimum of 3 hours or overnight is even better.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Dessert
Time 25m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare a 9 x 9" baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and 1 tbsp sugar; spread on bottom of prepared baking pan to form a crust.
- Mix the Dream Whip topping according to directions on the package, then beat in the softened cream cheese into the Dream Whip a little at a time.
- Add the remaining sugar and vanilla until well blended.
- Smooth on top of the crust.
- Top with the cherry pie filling.
- Chill at least 3 hours (overnight is even better) if storing in the fridge overnight, cover with plastic wrap.
CHERRY DELIGHT DESSERT
This smooth and creamy cheesecake-like treat is light, sweet and pretty, too. Convenience products make it quick and easy to prepare. "My husband also likes this dessert when I substitute blueberry pie filling," notes Lanae Powell of McPherson, Kansas.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom of an 8x4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth; fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust. Spoon pie filling over top. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CHERRY OATMEAL CRISP DESSERT
A buttery oatmeal topping baked over a pie filling makes an easy, impressive dessert.-Lise Thomson, Magrath, Alberta
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Spread pie filling into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. In a bowl, combine the next six ingredients. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs; sprinkle over filling. Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts :
CHERRY PRETZEL DESSERT
I love this pretzel dessert. My aunt makes it every year at Thanksgiving and Christmas. It works great with strawberry and blueberry pie filling as well.
Provided by Bridgett Neto
Categories Desserts Pies Slab Pie Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix pretzels, melted butter, and sugar together in a bowl; press into the bottom of a 13x9-inch baking dish.
- Bake crust in preheated oven until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove to cool completely.
- Stir cream cheese and confectioners' sugar together in a bowl. Fold whipped topping with the cream cheese mixture until smooth; spread over the cooled pretzel crust. Spread cherry pie filling over the cream cheese layer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 146.6 mg, Sugar 7.9 g
CHERRY CRUMB DESSERT
This dessert is a sweet treat, especially when garnished with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream! The crust and crumb topping have a wonderful nutty flavor, and the smooth fruit filling looks beautiful when served. -Ann Eastman, Greenville, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cut butter into cake mix until crumbly. Set aside 1 cup for topping. Pat remaining crumbs onto the bottom and 1/2 in. up the sides of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. , Spread pie filling over crust. Combine the walnuts with reserved crumbs; sprinkle over top. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 290mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CHERRY CREAM CHEESE DESSERT
Pretty layers of graham cracker crumbs, tasty filling and fruit topping make these cream cheese desserts a standout! For a nice change, you can substitute blueberry pie filling or another fruit flavor for the filling called for in the recipe. -Melody Mellinger, Myerstown, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Divide among 8 dessert dishes, about 4 rounded teaspoonfuls in each., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add milk until blended. Beat in lemon juice and vanilla. Spoon 1/4 cup into each dish. Top with pie filling, about 1/4 cup in each.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
APPLE OR CHERRY PIE DESSERT PIZZA
I love Apple, Cherry or Peach Dessert Pizza and it's so easy to make! My husband prefers cherry over apple so it's always a toss up or we do half and half. Buying store bought pizza is a convenient and fast way than making your own dough. Picture courtesy of toupie.org.
Provided by Annamaria Settanni McDonald
Categories Other Desserts
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Place pizza crust on parchment lined pizza pan and preheat oven to 350.
- 2. Spread pie filling over entire pizza crust.
- 3. Mix all topping ingredients together with a pastry cutter until course crumbs form. Sprinkle over pie filling on pizza dough.
- 4. Bake in oven for about 25 minutes until pizza is golden brown.
- 5. Mix ingredients for icing and drizzle over cooled pizza. Enjoy!
DOOR COUNTY CHERRY DESSERT
This recipe I found at a bed and breakfast in Door County, Wisconsin. This area is known for it's cherry orchards. This recipe is outstanding to serve, it is quick, simple and very good.
Provided by Tom Lambie
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 1 9x13 cake pan, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Grease a 9x13 cake pan Preheat the oven to 350 degrees LAYER ONE: Sprinkle the cherries into the pan.
- LAYER TWO: Sprinkle the dry cake mix over the cherries.
- LAYER THREE: Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of the cake mix.
- LAYER FOUR: Sprinkle the chopped pecans on top of mixture.
- Bake for 50 minutes.
- Serve warm with ice cream or with cool whip.
CHERRY MALLOW DESSERT
For a swift sweet treat, Carol Heppner spreads a homemade graham cracker crust with canned pie filling, then tops it with a fun marshmallow and whipped cream layer. "Try it with blueberry pie filling instead," recommends the Caronport, Saskatchewan cook.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Set aside 1 tablespoon graham cracker crumbs for topping. Place the remaining crumbs in a bowl; stir in butter until combined. Press into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely., Spread pie filling over crust. Fold marshmallows into the whipped cream; spread over filling. Sprinkle with the reserved crumbs. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 183mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CHERRY-MASCARPONE CHEESE DESSERT
This is a delicious dessert - I usually make it with fresh cherries, but canned work just as well. You might want to adjust the sugar amount though, as canned cherries are often sweeter.
Provided by Annette
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Cherry Dessert Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine mascarpone cheese and confectioners' sugar in a bowl and beat using an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy.
- Stir together cream and vanilla extract, add to mascarpone mixture and beat until well combined. Set 4 cherries aside for garnish, and fold the rest into the cream-mascarpone mixture.
- Fill 4 dessert bowls equally with cream-mascarpone mixture, garnish with a cherry, and refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 87.4 mg, Fat 28.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 16.3 g, Sodium 31.4 mg, Sugar 13.1 g
CHERRY PRETZEL DESSERT
This is a very easy to make dessert that is good for a group. It has the right combination of sweet and salty!
Provided by Punky Julster
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine pretzels, sugar and margarine.
- Set aside 1/2 cup for the topping.
- Press the remaining mixture into an ungreased 13x9 pan.
- In a mixing bowl, beat whipped topping mix, milk, and vanilla at high speed for about 4 minutes or until soft peaks form.
- Add cream cheese and confectioners sugar and beat until smooth.
- Spread half of the mixture over the crust.
- Top with cherry pie filling and the remaining cream cheese mixture.
- Sprinkle with the reserved pretzel mixture.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
NO-BAKE CHERRY DESSERT
"I adapted this recipe from one given to me by my first best friend, Sandy, in 1966," said Judy Harris of McRae, Georgia. "I often made it for my children and now when they come home for a visit, they still love it. I shared this recipe with a local restaurant owner and he tweaked it for his menu."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, brown sugar and butter; press into an ungreased 9x5-in. loaf pan. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth; fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust. Top with pie filling. Chill until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 13g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 270mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CHERRY-CHOCOLATE LAYERED DESSERT
This easy layered dessert is a scrumptious twist on Black Forest cake--made with a chocolate wafer cookie crust and topped with dark sweet cherries.
Provided by Kraft
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Kraft Desserts
Time 3h
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Mix cookie crumbs and butter; press onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan. Bake 12 to 15 min. or until firm. Cool.
- Meanwhile, add boiling water to gelatin mixes in small bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Whisk cream cheese in large bowl until blended. Gradually whisk in gelatin. Refrigerate 30 min. or until chilled.
- Whisk 1 cup COOL WHIP into gelatin mixture; pour over crust. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.
- Spread remaining COOL WHIP over dessert; top with chocolate curls and cherries. Garnish with sifted powdered sugar just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 31.4 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 238.3 mg, Sugar 19.7 g
CHERRY SUPREME DESSERT
Marshmallows and a tart cherry topping lend flavor and eye appeal to this popular dessert. Better yet, it's easy enough for kids to make! -Sherri Keim, Grand Junction, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 10m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the cereal, walnuts, brown sugar and butter. Press into a greased 8-in. square dish. Fold marshmallows into whipped cream; spread over cereal mixture. Top with pie filling. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 72mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CHERRY CHIFFON DESSERT
In Morgantown, Kentucky, Louise Lawrence pairs cherry pie filling and pineapple tidbits to create this pretty pink fruit fluff. "This dessert never lasts long around here," she notes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 5m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the pie filling, pineapple, milk and marshmallows. Fold in whipped topping. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 6g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 55mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CHERRY CHOCOLATE CROCK POT DESSERT
Make and share this Cherry Chocolate Crock Pot Dessert recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mirj2338
Categories Dessert
Time 3h5m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place pie filling in slow cooker.
- Combine dry cake mix and butter.
- Sprinkle over filling.
- Cover and cook on low for 3 hours.
EASY NO-BAKE CHERRY FLUFF DESSERT
This is a wonderful summertime dessert that takes no time to make, just mix chill and serve, what could be easier! Try this using blueberry pie filling in place of cherry ;-)plan ahead this dessert needs to chill overnight
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Dessert
Time 5m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl; mix well.
- Chill overnight before serving.
- Spoon into serving dishes.
CHERRY DESSERT
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish. In small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted margarine. Stir well and press into baking dish. Bake 5 minutes. Cool.
- In large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and almond extract. Mix well. In a medium bowl, whip cream until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture. Spread over cooled crust. Dot with cherry pie filling, and smooth with knife or spatula to cover. Chill in refrigerator until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.6 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 63.6 mg, Fat 34.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 336.3 mg, Sugar 15 g
CHERRY DANISH DESSERT
I found this recipe inside my cream cheese package. It looks like a good one and I'm definately going to try it!
Provided by flume027
Categories Cheesecake
Time 40m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Unroll 1 of the cans of crescent dough into 2 long rectangles.
- Place in greased 13x9-inch baking pan; press onto bottom of pan to form crust, pressing seams together to seal.
- Beat cream cheese, 3/4 cup of the sugar, egg white and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
- Spread onto crust and then cover the cream cheese mixture with pie filling.
- Unroll remaining can of crescent dough; separate into 2 long rectangles.
- Press out to form a 13x9-inch rectangle, pressing seams together to seal.
- Place over pie filling to form top crust.
- Bake 25 minutes or until golden brown; cool slightly.
- Gradually add milk to remaining 3/4 cup sugar, beating with wire whisk until well blended.
- Drizzle over warm dessert.
- Cut into 24 rectangles to serve.
- Store leftover dessert in refridgerator.
TAMMY'S FAMOUS PINK STUFF ( CHERRY PIE FILLING PINEAPPLE DESSERT
I honestly have no idea where I got this recipe. I have made it for all family gatherings since I was sbout 13 years old. As a matter of fact, this is what I am taking to our Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow. It was requested.
Provided by bonjovi4ever
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together, real good.
- Chill for at least an hour.
- (At my house it never gets chilled for an hour, they get into it right away).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 352, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 16.9, Sodium 83.8, Carbohydrate 58.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 37.6, Protein 4.7
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe cherries: This will ensure the best flavor and texture in your dessert.
- Pit the cherries before using: This will make it easier to eat the dessert and prevent the pits from getting in the way.
- Sweeten the cherries to taste: The amount of sugar you add will depend on the sweetness of the cherries and your personal preference.
- Be careful not to overcook the cherries: They should be cooked until they are tender but still hold their shape.
- Serve the dessert warm or cold: Cherry desserts can be enjoyed either way.
Conclusion:
Cherry desserts are a delicious and versatile way to enjoy this summer fruit. Whether you are looking for a simple dessert to serve at a party or a more elaborate dish to impress your guests, there is sure to be a cherry dessert recipe that you will love. So next time you have a bunch of cherries on hand, be sure to try one of these recipes and enjoy the delicious taste of cherries in a new way.
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