18 Cherry Recipes That Are as Surprising as They Are Delicious
Think cherries are only for pie? Think again. These 18 cherry recipes take the beloved fruit way beyond the dessert table. From sweet to savory, each dish shows off cherries in a totally unexpected (and totally delicious) way. Whether you’re working with fresh, frozen, or dried, there’s a cherry twist here that just might surprise you—in the best way.
NO BAKE CHERRY CHEESECAKE PIE
The ultimate no bake cherry cream cheese pie! This no bake cherry cheesecake pie with graham cracker crust is a family favourite and super simple recipe. Made without condensed milk or Cool Whip, all you need are simple ingredients and a can of your favorite cherry pie filling!
The Best Cherry Pineapple Jello Salad
Sweet, fruity, and such a treat, this throwback Cherry Pineapple Jello Salad is the perfect chilled side dish (yes, we eat jello as a side dish) or dessert to make ahead this summer! It goes really well with grilled or smoked meats at cookouts, and it takes just 15 minutes to throw together!
Fruitcake Bars
Fruitcake bars are a delicious fruit dessert that combines holiday fruitcake mixed peel, dried dates, candied red and green glace cherries, and candied pineapple! They are incredibly easy to make and turn out wonderfully moist every time. Even if you are not a fan of fruitcakes, these tasty bars are bound to change your mind!
Cherry Chip Cake
Forget the cherry chip cake mix that has little flavor and make my mom’s recipe that is FULL of maraschino cherries and homemade buttercream.
Best Homemade Cherry Pie Recipe
This easy Homemade Cherry Pie recipe is the best I’ve ever had. It’s made from scratch with an easy cherry pie filling using canned tart cherries, which means you can easily enjoy homemade cherry pie all year round.
German Black Forest Cake Recipe
This cake combines a delicious dark chocolate flavor with a cherry filling and homemade whipped cream! It is a great way to enjoy the tastes of Germany from the comfort of your own kitchen.
Pistachio Crusted Lamb Chops with Red Wine Cherries
Pistachio crusted lamb chops are topped with a simple red wine cherry sauce and served over creamy parmesan polenta. It’s fancy food made simple and perfect for a special Valentine’s Day dinner.
Red, White and Blue Cherry Pie
Red, White and Blue Cherry Pie is an easy cherry pie recipe using cookie icing, blueberries and cookie cutters to make a stunning and cute pie perfect for any patriotic holiday!
Sheet Pan Turmeric Salmon with Cherry Sauce
This sheet pan turmeric salmon with a quick garlic cherry sauce and roasted broccoli is a wholesome, healthy and anti-inflammatory dinner recipe that’s super easy to put together.
Cherry Almond Overnight Oats
There’s not much better than opening your refrigerator in the morning and having breakfast all ready to go. Especially when that breakfast is as delicious as these Cherry Almond Overnight Oats! Made completely dairy-free with almond milk and sweetened naturally with fruit and honey (or maple syrup), this is a breakfast that tastes creamy and decadent but will also fuel you with nutritious, plant-based goodness for the whole morning.
Cherry Cheesecake Dip
I absolutely adore cheesecake for dessert but sometimes the prep can just be too much on a weeknight. Plus, most cheesecakes require a fairly long time to cool and set – who wants to wait for that? Enter Cherry Cheesecake Dip.
Air Fryer Cherry Cheesecake Chimichangas
These Cherry Cheesecake Chimichangas combine the creamy richness of cheesecake with the crispy, golden texture of a deep-fried burrito! They’re surprisingly quick to whip up and are a fantastic way to impress with minimal effort, making them perfect for Cinco de Mayo, a Mexican-themed party, or just a fun family dessert!
Grinch Cherry Bread
Your kids will love this easy, green, Grinch Cherry Bread! With candied green cherries, maraschino cherry “hearts” and a powdered sugar frosting, this will look so festive on your holiday dessert table.
Chocolate Cherry Milkshake
This delicious chocolate cherry milkshake is a naturally sweet healthy spin on the standard milkshake, made with frozen cherries and maple syrup.
Cherry Filled Coffee Cake
This buttery coffee cake is filled with cherry pie filling and topped with the most delightful crumb topping. This Cherry Filled Coffee Cake will make even the gloomiest of mornings bright.
Cherry Fritters
Easy homemade cherry fritters are light, sweet, and come together in just 30 minutes! Packed with sweet cherry flavor and topped with a vanilla glaze, it’s the perfect summer dessert – but also tastes great year round! Feel free to customize these fresh cherry fritters with your favorite glazes and toppings too. It’s an easy treat to whip up during peak cherry season!
Cherry Crumble Pie
Cherry crumble pie is both a seasonal delight and an easy pie recipe to master. Arguably, the best cherry pies are those that come directly from your grandmother’s kitchen.
Cherry Bars (with Coconut and Chocolate)
Cherry Bars are the delicious, chewy, fruity cousin to the classic Hello Dolly Bar. If you love a treat made with a little bit of everything, these bars are perfect for you!
