When the weather grows warmer and the shelves start to fill up with fresh fruit, I start imagining all the things I can do with it.
Fresh cherries, besides being an amazing treat just as they are, always make me think of dessert.
And that's why I decided to put together this great collection of cherry desserts your family will love.
Luckily, many of these yummy cherry recipes use canned or dried cherries, so you don't have to wait for that brief summer cherry window to enjoy these delicious desserts.
Cherries are sweet and succulent, with an underlying tartness that makes them perfect for a wide variety of desserts, breakfast foods, and more.
Whether you are in the mood for a fresh, tasty scone, or seeking out the perfect dessert to share with your family for a special occasion, I've got you covered.
Did you know that cherries are related to roses? No wonder the things we make with cherries always look so beautiful!
Keep that in mind as you make your way through this list of delicious recipes.
Some of these treats are almost too pretty to eat, but let's not hold back. Because . . . cherries! Yum!
Cherry Desserts Your Family Will Love
If you just can't decide between cheesecake or crackers and dip, you can enjoy the best of both worlds with this Cherry Cheesecake Dip.
Simply scoop up the sweet and creamy deliciousness on a graham cracker or vanilla wafer for a treat that will make you smile every time.
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If you love cherry pie, these Cherry Pie Bombs are a must-make treat.
Super easy to put together with refrigerated crescent rolls and cherry pie filling, people will think you slaved over them for hours.
Any morning I can have coffee cake is a good morning, and this Cherry Bread is right up there with the best coffee cakes I've had.
Moist and sweet, this cake-like "bread" is topped with a delectably crunchy brown sugar almost crust to start your day off just right!
Want more coffee cake recipes? Try these:
If you have never had cherry limeade, these cupcakes are an amazing way to experience it for the first time.
These cupcakes give you the flavors of summer with the colors of Mardi Gras, and make every day a special occasion!
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This is another wonderful recipe for cherry coffee cake that I simply had to include.
After all, you just can't go wrong with a warm, sweet, and hearty cherry treat first thing in the morning!
Made with a crust of soft, sweet cookie dough, these Cherry Bars simply melt in your mouth.
Topped with a Vanilla Glaze, I can see these bars being a real hit with dinner guests or at summer potlucks and picnics.
Do you get as excited as I do when fresh cherries show up in the greengrocer's?
My favourite thing about this recipe is how it makes the most of fresh cherries instead of using canned pie filling.
This recipe for Cherry Cheese Pie is intriguing.
On the surface, it looks and sounds like cheesecake.
But the description of the "creamy lemon-kissed filling" sounds simply divine and I can't wait to try it!
What I love most about this dessert is not just that it is made with yummy Cherry Chip cupcakes, but that it is so simple-yet-elegant.
Easy to make but romantic enough for special occasions, this parfait may just end up in my regular dessert rotation!
One of my favourite things is breaking out the ice cream maker when the weather gets warm.
And this Cherry Chip Ice Cream is definitely on my list of recipes to try when I do!
Do you like chocolate covered cherries?
These Nutella Cherry Cookies sound like the bakery version of one of the best chocolates in the world.
Even better, they are made with Nutella (who doesn't love Nutella?!) and are super-easy to throw together when you need a special treat fast!
Love Nutella as much as we do? Try these:
These scones are simply bursting with cherries and dark chocolate, making my mouth water at just the thought of them.
Top these sweet breakfast treats with a tantalizing glaze and you have a dish perfect for the nicest brunch buffet!
Prefer your scones the British way:
Moist and gooey with a tantalizingly crispy crust, these cherry coconut bars are sure to be a hit at any party or family gathering.
Be sure to make extra, because these sweet treats disappear fast!
Love coconut? Make this delicious Coconut, Mango and Lime Cake
These Very Cherry Parfaits are made with Maraschino cherries and whipped cream.
Super easy to make, these are a welcome treat any time of the day - from breakfast to evening dessert!
Cherry Fool is one of my favourites.
So sweet and creamy and bursting with fresh cherries, this recipe is the ultimate introduction to anyone wanting to try cherry fool for the first time!
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