12 Cherry-licious Recipes to Celebrate National Cherry Day
Happy National Cherry Day! These little ruby red gems are more than just a delicious summer snack—they’re a baker’s dream come true! From fluffy cakes bursting with fresh fruit to decadent tarts brimming with cherries, there’s a cherry recipe out there for every taste bud.
Get ready to bake your way to cherry heaven! We’ve compiled a list of 12 incredible cherry bakes, from quick breads to show-stopping desserts.
Cherry-Almond Bakewell Tart
A Bakewell tart is a classic British dessert named after the Derbyshire town of Bakewell. This irresistible treat is traditionally made with raspberry jam, but we love using tart cherry preserves to complement the rich, nutty frangipane and the buttery, tender crust. A scattering of sliced almonds on top and a simple glaze add sweetness and crunch.
Cherry-Pecan Cake
In Birmingham, Alabama, home to the parent company of Bake from Scratch, Hoffman Media, and founder Phyllis Hoffman DePiano, the Pizitz family’s retail legacy dates back to 1899 when Louis Pizitz opened a small store that ultimately became the family’s namesake department store. But past the elaborate window displays, shimmering chandeliers, and towering escalators was where the true magic resided. Tucked away in the store’s gleaming bakery case were rows and rows of perfectly decorated cakes, but the crown jewel was the Cherry-Pecan Cake.
Cherry Crème Fraîche Cookies
“[This divine recipe] melds together a few of my favorite things: tart dried cherries, crunchy pearl sugar, tangy crème fraîche, and kirsch, a heavenly brandy made from morello cherries.” – Brian Hart Hoffman, Editor in Chief
Cherry-Almond Bread Pudding
Buttery brioche gets soused in a rich, almondy custard studded with ruby-hued cherries and almonds and is served alongside a bright cherry sauce to drizzle onto the bread pudding. Prepare this the night before for the most effortless and delectable summertime brunch.
Chocolate Cherry Sourdough Boule
Four simple ingredients combine with one highly cultured leaven to form the ideal sourdough: chewy crust, open crumb, and well-developed flavor. It’s the baker’s simplest triumph, but for a touch of complexity, try our variation: bittersweet Chocolate Cherry Sourdough.
Chocolate Cherry Tart
Our favorite ice cream, Cherry Garcia, inspired this tart comprised of a fluted chocolate crust, vanilla seed-speckled cream, plump red cherries, rich chocolate curls. It will have you swooning even on the most sweltering of days.
Cherry Swedish Flop
Though its name may suggest otherwise, this fluffy, yeasted cake is a Midwest favorite, boasting layers of tender cake, silky Browned Butter Ermine Frosting, sweet cherry preserves, and a crisp, crumbly Browned Butter Streusel. Similar to a coffee cake, this Cherry Swedish Flop is delicious any time of day.
Layered Cherry Basque Bars
A loving tribute to the French gâteau Basque, these Layered Cherry Basque Bars offer all the exquisite pleasures of the original with that custard powder twist.
Almond Cherry Quick Bread
This hearty Almond Cherry Quick Bread is the ultimate summer breakfast! Juicy cherries bring bursts of sweet tart to every bite, while that golden almond streusel on top gives an addicting crunch to every bite.
Cherry Belgian Biscuits
Belgian biscuits, also called Belgium biscuits, are thought to have originated in Germany but are most popular in British Commonwealth countries, particularly New Zealand. Traditionally, they consist of two spiced cookies sandwiched together with raspberry jam, topped with pink icing, and sprinkled with sugar. For this spin, we added a splash of rum extract to both the biscuits and the cherry preserves filling, making these biscuits particularly bright and merry.
Cherry Ricotta Cake
Summer just got sweeter with this deliciously creamy Cherry Ricotta Cake. Crafted using whey and milk for a clean and fresh flavor, BelGioioso® Ricotta con Latte® cheese brings this decadent cake to new, unbeatable heights.
Old-Fashioned Blondies
Sweet, chewy, and full of bright, citrusy flavors, our Old-Fashioned Blondies remodel the classic cocktail. A thin layer of orange slices decorates the outside of the crispy crust, and the inside is filled with luscious chopped cherries. Spiced with cinnamon and sweetened with light brown sugar, the full-bodied taste of whiskey is brought to new heights. Just as whiskey gets better with age, so do these small squares, as the ingredients continue to meld together the next day.
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