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    20 Holiday Cherry Desserts So Good You’ll Forget They’re Easy to Make

    Published: Dec 2, 2024 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Holiday cherry desserts are the perfect way to bring a pop of flavor and color to your celebrations without making things complicated. Whether you’re hosting a big gathering or keeping it cozy, cherry treats add that festive touch everyone loves. These recipes are great for when you want something impressive that doesn’t take hours to whip up. So grab your apron and get ready to make some holiday magic happen!

    Chocolate Pie With Cherries (Black Forest Pie)

    Cherries next to a slice of chocolate pie.
    Chocolate Pie With Cherries (Black Forest Pie). Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.


     

    A chocolate lovers Black Forest Pie with a creamy chocolate filling between a layer of ganache and a layer of cherries.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Pie With Cherries (Black Forest Pie)

    Fresh Cherry Coffee Cake With Raspberries

    A square serving of coffee cake with raspberries on the side.
    Fresh Cherry Coffee Cake With Raspberries. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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    Make a brunch or breakfast meeting exceptional by serving a cherry coffee cake with fresh fruit instead of streusel.
    Get the Recipe: Fresh Cherry Coffee Cake With Raspberries

    Cherry Streusel Bars With Frozen Cherries.

    Cherry Streusel Bars With Frozen Cherries.. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Cherry Streusel Bars are a wonderful way to showcase frozen cherries and they ship well if you want to share with a friend
    Get the Recipe: Cherry Streusel Bars With Frozen Cherries.

    French Cherry Clafoutis With Cherries Or Blueberries

    A casserole dish with cherry clafoutis
    French Cherry Clafoutis With Cherries Or Blueberries. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    With a thick custard like filling a cherry clafoutis is a quick and easy way to enjoy fresh cherries or blueberries. Simple enough for breakfast or for an elegant dessert.
    Get the Recipe: French Cherry Clafoutis With Cherries Or Blueberries

    Cherry Hand Pie Recipe With Puff Pastry

    Cherry hand pies on a linen napkin with a bite taken out
    Cherry Hand Pie Recipe With Puff Pastry. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Cherry Hand Pies are simpler than they look with fresh or frozen cherries and puff pastry. An easy dessert or breakfast treat that’s hard to resist, even better with a drizzle of icing.
    Get the Recipe: Cherry Hand Pie Recipe With Puff Pastry

    Cherry Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling

    A cherry muffin, split open on a plate.
    Cherry Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Fresh Cherry Muffins filled with cream cheese are the BEST muffins for breakfast or brunch. A cheesecake filling puts them over the top!
    Get the Recipe: Cherry Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling

    Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

    Crinkle cookies in a festive serving dish.
    Chocolate Crinkle Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Chocolate crinkle cookies recipe has cherry preserves and bits of chocolate combined, perfect for a cookie exchange or valentine’s treat!
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

    Cherry Pie With Crumb Topping

    A cherry streusel pie with a slice removed.
    Cherry Pie With Crumb Topping. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This all American cherry pie with crumb topping has fresh cherries, and a buttery crust. It’s a classic that never goes out of style.
    Get the Recipe: Cherry Pie With Crumb Topping

    Effortless Cherry Dump Cake

    A plate with cherry cobbler topped with two scoops of vanilla ice cream sits next to a baking dish of more cherry cobbler, perfect alongside your favorite Thanksgiving cakes, with a fork and a red-and-white striped towel nearby.
    Effortless Cherry Dump Cake. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    As delicious as it is easy to make, this Cherry Dump Cake is made with cherry pie filling, cream cheese, and a box of yellow cake mix.
    Get the Recipe: Effortless Cherry Dump Cake

    Black Forest Cherry Jello Pie

    A pink mousse no bake pie in a chocolate crust, topped with cherries, whipped cream swirls, and chocolate shavings. Pieces of chocolate and cherries are in bowls nearby, with a pink-striped cloth at the side.
    Black Forest Cherry Jello Pie. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    As decadent as it is easy to prepare, this Black Forest Cherry Jello Pie combines the rich flavors of chocolate, cherries, and creamy Jello layers for a delightful dessert. Perfect for any occasion, it features a chocolate cookie crust, a luscious cherry filling, and a light, creamy topping that will impress your guests with minimal effort!
    Get the Recipe: Black Forest Cherry Jello Pie

    No Bake Cherry Delight Recipe With Pie Filling

    A close-up of a cream cheese dessert with a graham cracker crust, creamy white filling, and cherry topping. A spoon has scooped out a portion, revealing the luscious layers beneath.
    No Bake Cherry Delight Recipe With Pie Filling. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Creamy, sweet layers of Cherry Delight’s with a buttery graham cracker crust, smooth cream cheese filling, and luscious cherry pie topping will become a favorite dessert.
    Get the Recipe: No Bake Cherry Delight Recipe With Pie Filling

    Simply Divine Chewy Cherry Almond Cookies With White Chocolate

    Simply Divine Chewy Cherry Almond Cookies With White Chocolate. Photo credit: Kickass Baker.

    Chewy cherry almond cookies are brimming with almond flavor from almond extract, toasted almonds, and Amaretto liqueur. Add white chocolate to the dough or drizzle on top. Chill time required. Yields 18 cookies.
    Get the Recipe: Simply Divine Chewy Cherry Almond Cookies With White Chocolate

    Almond Layer Cake With Cherry Whipped Cream

    Almond Layer Cake With Cherry Whipped Cream. Photo credit: Kickass Baker.

    This delicious Almond Layer Cake with Cherry Whipped Cream is light and so incredibly flavorful! Check out this amazing recipe today.
    Get the Recipe: Almond Layer Cake With Cherry Whipped Cream

    Cherry Pie Bars

    A stack of cherry pie bars.
    Cherry Pie Bars. Photo credit: Kickass Baker.

    With a buttery crust and loads of cherry flavor from fresh or frozen cherries, these individual Cherry Pie Bars are a wonderful alternative to traditional pie.
    Get the Recipe: Cherry Pie Bars

    Fresh And Moist Cherry Cupcakes

    Fresh And Moist Cherry Cupcakes. Photo credit: Frosting and Fettuccine.

    These cherry cupcakes are made with fresh cherries and are so super moist. They are topped with a maraschino cherry buttercream frosting.
    Get the Recipe: Fresh And Moist Cherry Cupcakes

    Creamy Cherry Cheesecake with Chocolate Crust

    Creamy Cherry Cheesecake with Chocolate Crust. Photo credit: Frosting and Fettuccine.

    This chocolate cherry cheesecake recipe has a chocolate crust and plenty of tart cherry flavor — it’s the perfect baked cheesecake
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Cherry Cheesecake with Chocolate Crust

    Cherry Pistachio Oatmeal Cookies

    Cherry Pistachio Oatmeal Cookies. Photo credit: Frosting and Fettuccine.

    These chunky cherry and pistachio oatmeal cookies are the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and tangy and would be perfect for the holidays!
    Get the Recipe: Cherry Pistachio Oatmeal Cookies

    Baked Cherry Cheesecake With An Almond Flair!

    Baked Cherry Cheesecake With An Almond Flair!. Photo credit: Pip and Ebby.

    This is the yummiest baked cherry cheesecake you’ll ever make! The almond crust will knock people’s socks off. Perfect for gatherings!
    Get the Recipe: Baked Cherry Cheesecake With An Almond Flair!

    Pan-Fried Brie With Cherries Recipe

    Pan-Fried Brie With Cherries Recipe. Photo credit: Pip and Ebby.

    For the love of sugar and cherries, people, I have a problem. Peek at my last ten posts and you’ll get my gist. Next week’s menu involves a few recipes that are not sugar-laden and I’m strangely excited about it. Turning over a new, savory leaf in this frozen land.
    Get the Recipe: Pan-Fried Brie With Cherries Recipe

    Cherry Cupcakes With A Surprise Center

    Cherry Cupcakes With A Surprise Center. Photo credit: Pip and Ebby.

    Everyone loves delicious surprises, right? This sweet creation offers just that. Cherry pie filling is waiting for you inside of these perfect cupcakes!
    Get the Recipe: Cherry Cupcakes With A Surprise Center

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