Sweet or savory cherries star in our recipes for pies, cakes, cookies and smoothies.
1. Cherry Phosphate Icebox PieA 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 Full recipe
HERE2. Sweet Cherry JamTo 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. Full recipe
HERE3. Chocolate Dried Cherry CheesecakeThis thick, rich cheesecake—with a touch of coffee and speckled with dried cherries—is a favorite dessert from a Leland, Michigan, restaurant. Full recipe
HERE4. White-Chocolate Cherry ShortbreadDip these cherry-studded cookies in melted white chocolate, then roll in nonpareils and edible glitter for extra color. Full recipe
HERE5. Double-Cherry Supreme PieCombine fresh (or frozen) cherries with dried, tart cherries for this classic pie, which was pictured on a cover of Midwest Living® . Full recipe
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