Food Fruits & Vegetables 21 Top Cherry Recipes By Midwest Living editors Midwest Living editors Midwest Living's experienced editors create best-in-class travel, lifestyle, food, home and garden content you won't find anywhere else. We're loudly, proudly Midwestern, and we're passionate about helping our audience explore and create through award-winning storytelling. Midwest Living's Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 25, 2023 Trending Videos Photo: Kim Cornelison Sweet or savory cherries star in our recipes for pies, dessert sauces, main dishes and sides, cakes, cookies and smoothies. 01 of 21 Spinach-Farro Salad with Cherries Carson Downing This simple summer salad is a healthy entree for lunch or a light supper. Tangy goat cheese plays off the sweetness of cherries. Healthy Dinner Recipes View Recipe 02 of 21 Cherry Brownies a la Mode Carson Downing Traverse City's famous tart cherries get double billing in this sundae—baked in the brownies and spooned on top. But there's another local fruit hiding here. Chef Adam Raupp of Mission Table restaurant adds a little Riesling to the sauce. Rich, Moist Brownie Recipes View Recipe 03 of 21 Cherry Clafouti Kim Cornelison Clafouti—a simple French dish made with fruit and a not-too-sweet, custard-like batter—can be served as a dessert or part of a brunch menu. View Recipe 04 of 21 Fried Trout with Cherry-Pecan Salsa Carson Downing Spoon this cherry salsa over cornmeal-crusted, pan-fried fish for a bright summer dinner. Easy Summer Dinner Recipes View Recipe 05 of 21 Cherry Lime Gin Rickey Carson Downing This rosy version of a classic gin rickey has a lower ratio of gin, so it drinks breezier—not boozier. Easy, Breezy Drinks to Keep You Cool All Summer View Recipe 06 of 21 Jumbo Chocolate-Cherry-Oat Cookies Brie Passano These 5-inch-diameter cookies work well as a summer picnic or potluck dessert. But you can also use the recipe to make smaller cookies that are still impressive—just use a 1/3-cup measure to portion the dough for 15 or 16 cookies. View Recipe 07 of 21 Easy Cherry Crumb Bars Oatmeal cookie mix speeds prep time for these tart cherry bar cookies. 25 Quick-and-Easy Dessert Recipes View Recipe 08 of 21 Michigan Tart Cherry Pie The cherryness in this pie doesn't hide behind other flavors—it even draws an accent from the lemon juice's hint of tartness. A sprinkling of sugar bakes onto the top crust for a sweet crunch. The recipe comes from Achatz Handmade Pie Company in Chesterfield, Michigan. Pie Recipes Perfect for Summer View Recipe 09 of 21 Cherry-Orange Clafouti Cherries dot this custardlike French dessert baked in a skillet. Serve it warm with a dollop of creme fraiche. View Recipe 10 of 21 Cherry-Berry Smoothie This quick-and-easy blender drink, from the Michigan Cherry Committee, combines cherries, milk, yogurt, blueberries or raspberries, juice concentrate, honey and vanilla. Refreshing Smoothie Recipes View Recipe 11 of 21 Double Chocolate-Cherry Cookies Carol Schneider of Wausau, Wisconsin, brought home a blue ribbon when she entered these cookies at the Wisconsin State Fair. The recipe combines white and semisweet chocolate with dried cherries and walnuts. The Midwest's Best Cookie Recipes View Recipe 12 of 21 Cherry Pie Crepes a la Mode Wrapping the crepes into fruit-filled bundles means that you can assemble them ahead, store them in the fridge, and then zap them in the microwave before serving. But for a speedy variation, just fold the crepes into quarters and top with the cherries and ice cream. How to Make Crepes at Home View Recipe 13 of 21 Cherry-Nut Cobbler This creative slow-cooker dessert takes advantage of several shortcut ingredients, including muffin mix and canned cherry pie filling, for an easy dessert. View Recipe 14 of 21 Cherry Berry Berry Pie Red raspberries and blueberries join ruby-red cherries in Cherry Berry Berry Pie, a favorite from Sweetielicious Bakery Cafe in DeWitt, Michigan. The trio yields a dark, rich filling crowned with a crunchy streusel topping. View Recipe 15 of 21 Sweet Cherry Jam To remove pits from the dark sweet cherries used in this recipe, try a cherry pitter (available from cookware shops or catalogs). Otherwise, halve the cherries, then pry the pits out with the tip of a knife. 10 Delicious Jam, Jelly and Preserve Recipes View Recipe 16 of 21 Cherry Crumble Pie Bars Zesty lemon peel adds zing to this fruit bar cookie; almond extract and brown sugar give it extra sweetness. Our Best Bar Cookies View Recipe 17 of 21 Cherry and Golden Raisin Bread Choose your favorite dried fruit—cherries, cranberries, raisins or apricots—to add to this lemon-glazed quick bread loaf. Slice it for breakfast or serve anytime during the day as a snack. View Recipe 18 of 21 Chocolate-Cherry Crisp Chocolate chips in a cherry crisp! Why didn't we think of this earlier? Whole wheat flour lends a nutty flavor to the rich topping—and vanilla ice cream is the perfect finishing touch. View Recipe 19 of 21 Very Cherry Hazelnut Coffee Cake This yeasty coffee cake will remind you of treats that might have been served on your grandparents' farm table. It takes time because it's a yeast-leavened dough, but there's no kneading required. Warm and Comforting Breakfast Breads View Recipe 20 of 21 Cherry Phosphate Icebox Pie Blaine Moats A humble pie if you ever saw one, this unassuming potluck star has an almondy crust and a yogurt-based filling that mimics the acidic tang of a phosphate. Amaretti (Italian almond cookies) are available at large supermarkets. You can substitute graham cracker crumbs. Irresistible Desserts Inspired by Soda-Shop Flavors View Recipe 21 of 21 Black Forest Freezer Pie This layered dessert combines cream cheese, powdered sugar and whipped dessert topping over vanilla ice cream in a graham cracker crust. When you're ready to serve the pie, spoon on cherry pie filling, and drizzle with fudge topping. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit