Best 2 Merry Cherry Dessert Recipes

Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our exquisite cherry dessert recipes. From the classic Merry Cherry Pie, a timeless favorite with its flaky crust and sweet-tart filling, to the elegant Cherry Clafoutis, a French custard dessert that showcases the vibrant flavors of cherries.

For a refreshing twist, the Cherry Granita is a frozen delight, perfect for a hot summer day. If you're looking for a unique and impressive dessert, try the Cherry Cheesecake Parfait, a layered masterpiece that combines the richness of cheesecake with the delightful flavors of cherries.

And for those who love their desserts portable, the Cherry Hand Pies are a delightful treat that can be enjoyed on the go. Each recipe is carefully crafted to highlight the natural sweetness and tartness of cherries, ensuring an unforgettable dessert experience.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

MERRY CHERRY DESSERT

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Elegant yet easy, this recipe is perfect for your holiday gathering.

Provided by Kraft

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Kraft Desserts

Time 3h50m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling, divided
1 ½ cups boiling water
1 (3 ounce) package JELL-O Brand Cherry Flavor Gelatin
1 ½ cups cold water
4 cups angel food cake cubes
3 cups cold milk
2 pkg. (4 serving size) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding and Pie Filling
1 (8 ounce) tub COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided

Steps:

Reserve 1/3 cup cherry pie filling for garnish, set aside. Stir boiling water into dry gelatin mix in large bowl at least 2 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water and remaining cherry pie filling. Refrigerate 45 min. or until slightly thickened (consistency of unbeaten egg whites).
Place cake cubes in 3-qt. serving bowl. Spoon gelatin mixture over cake. Refrigerate 45 min. or until set but not firm (should stick to finger when touched).
Pour milk into large bowl. Add dry pudding mixes. Beat with wire whisk 2 min. Gently stir in 2 cups of the whipped topping. Spoon over gelatin mixture in bowl. Refrigerate 2 hours or until set. Top with remaining whipped topping and reserved cherry pie filling. Store leftover dessert in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 3.3 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 259.4 mg, Sugar 91.7 g

MERRY CHERRY DESSERT

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This is a very cool cherry dessert that I make every year at Christmas as one of my desserts. I got it off the Kraft website and it's delicious. If you like cherries, and angel food cake you will love this. The kids all love it!! If you can't find the 8 oz box of gelatin-which I couldn't-I just used the closest amount-same goes for the pudding-wasn't sure of the ounces-I just know it was 2 small boxes. Enjoy

Provided by msjill111

Categories Gelatin

Time 4h5m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling, divided
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 (8 ounce) package jello brand cherry gelatin
1 1/2 cups cold water
4 cups angel food cake, cubes
3 cups cold milk
2 (4 ounce) packages Jello Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip Topping

Steps:

Reserves 1/3 cup cherry pie filling for garnish, set aside.
Stir boiling water into dry gelatin mix in large bowl at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved.
Stir in cold water and remaining cherry pie filling.
Refrigerate 45 minutes or until slightly thickened.
Place cake cubes in 3-quart serving bowl.
Spoon gelatin mixture over cake. Refrigerate 45 minutes until set but not firm (should stick to finger when touched).
Pour milk into large bowl.
Add dry pudding mixes. Beat with wire whisk 2 minutes.
Gently stir in 2 cups of the Cool Whip.
Spoon over the gelatin mixture. Refrigerate 2 hours or until set.
Top with remaining cool whip and reserved cherry pie filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.4, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 23.1, Sodium 213.5, Carbohydrate 23.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 11.7, Protein 1.7

Tips:

Use fresh, ripe cherries: Fresh cherries have the best flavor and texture. If you can't find fresh cherries, frozen cherries are a good substitute.
Pit the cherries before using them: Use a cherry pitter to remove the pits from the cherries. This will make it easier to eat the dessert and prevent the pits from getting stuck in your teeth.
Sweeten the cherries to your taste: The amount of sugar you add to the cherries will depend on your personal preference. If you like your desserts tart, you can add less sugar. If you like them sweet, you can add more sugar.
Chill the dessert before serving: This will help the flavors to meld and the dessert to set. You can chill the dessert for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.

Conclusion:

The Merry Cherry Dessert is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use fresh cherries and is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. With its sweet and tart flavor, this dessert is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Whether you are looking for a simple dessert to make for a weeknight dinner or a special treat for a party, this Merry Cherry Dessert is sure to be a hit.