Our 20 Best Cherry Recipes
Spiced Cherry-Almond Breakfast Bars
Why buy breakfast bars when you can make your own in just 20 minutes? These protein-packed bars are naturally sweetened with honey and dried cherries for a delicious fruit and nut combo.
Recipe: Try our Spiced Cherry-Almond Breakfast Bars
Lemon-Cherry Rolls
Photography by Justin Walker
Classic cinnamon rolls get a delicious twist in this lemon-cherry roll recipe. Combine lemon curd with dried tart cherries for a seriously summery breakfast.
Recipe: Try our Lemon-Cherry Rolls
Cherry Breakfast Cake
Talk about luxury! A soft cake base, sweet cherry middle and crumbly sugary topping make for an indulgent breakfast. Bonus: The recipe calls for frozen cherries, so you can make this bake any time of year!
Recipe: Try our Cherry Breakfast Cake
Red Fruit Salad with Balsamic Vinegar & Basil
Grab up alllll the red berries—cherries, raspberries, grapes, and more—for this tasty, summery salad that'll look great at the center of your table.
Recipe: Try our Red Fruit Salad with Balsamic Vinegar & Basil
Cherry Gazpacho
Photography by Sarah Anne Ward
This Spanish classic is extra refreshing on hot summer days. Grab a pound of cherries, and whip up our vibrant version in minutes.
Recipe: Try our Cherry Gazpacho
Cherry Tabbouleh
Fresh cherries add a nice bit of sweetness to this Mediterranean classic. Make a big batch on Sunday for a delish side to any weekday lunch.
Recipe: Try our Cherry Tabbouleh
Grilled Chicken with Parsley & Cherry Salad
Grilled chicken's more fun when it comes with cherries! This meal will become a summer staple once you see how easy it is to throw together.
Recipe: Try our Grilled Chicken with Parsley & Cherry Salad
Shaved Zucchini Salad with Cherries & Basil
This recipe does double duty: Serve it as a salad with the night's dinner, or fashion it into grammable appetizers for a summer gathering. Either way, it's absolutely delicious!
Recipe: Try our Shaved Zucchini Salad with Cherries & Basil
Cherry-Braised Short Ribs with Bok Choy & Soba Noodles
Summer's favorite grilled dish—ribs—get simmered in cherry juice and topped with dried cherries for an Asian-style, flavor-packed meal.
Recipe: Try our Cherry-Braised Short Ribs with Bok Choy & Soba Noodles
Pork Chops with Cherry-Balsamic Sauce
As if a red wine-balsamic sauce weren't enough, we added cherry preserves to the mix. Spoon this sauce over perfectly cooked pork chops to satisfy those sweet and savory cravings.
Recipe: Try our Pork Chops with Cherry-Balsamic Sauce
Cherry-Lime Baked Wings
Photography by Marcus Nilsson
Game day will never be the same once you try these zesty, sweet wings glazed in cherry jam and lime juice. Little sweet, little sour, all delicious.
Recipe: Try our Cherry-Lime Baked Wings
Chicken with Cherry-Fennel Barbecue Sauce
Photography by Christopher Testani
Sweet, spicy, savory—this marinade checks all the boxes. Let the chicken legs sit in the sauce while you're at work, then grill 'em up for an easy, not-so-basic chicken dinner!
Recipe: Try our Chicken with Cherry-Fennel Barbecue Sauce
Cherry-Chipotle Turkey Breast
Keep this one in your back pocket for Thanksgiving dinner. Jarred cherries get pureed with chipotles, mustard, and honey for a delectable roasted turkey.
Recipe: Try our Cherry-Chipotle Chicken Breast
Cherry-Almond Sodas
Hello, summer sippin'! Kids and adults alike will love these cherry sodas mixed with lime, ginger, and almond extract.
Recipe: Try our Cherry-Almond Sodas
Cherry-Sage Margarita
The oh-so-refreshing margarita is getting a fruity makeover! Add tart cherry juice and orange liqueur to the pitcher for an extra tasty happy hour.
Recipe: Try our Cherry-Sage Margarita
Cherry Whiskey Sours
For another fruity take on a classic adult bev, add cherry juice and top with a maraschino cherry. Flavorful and fun!
Recipe: Try our Cherry Whiskey Sours
Cherry Cream Floats
Root beer's not ice cream's only partner. Combine cherries, lime, sugar, and seltzer for a cherry soda, and pour over cherry-vanilla ice cream for a very cherry dessert.
Recipe: Try our Cherry Cream Floats
Cherry-Pecan Bark
Peter Ardito
This treat is so simple you might be fooled into thinking it lacks in flavor. Don't. The sweet-and-salty combo of semisweet chocolate, cherries, and toasted pecans will keep you going back for more and more (and more).
Recipe: Try our Cherry-Pecan Bark
Cherry-Black Pepper Cobbler
Christina Holmes
This dessert can be made with fresh or frozen cherries. That's a good thing because once you try it, you'll want to make it all year round.
Recipe: Try our Cherry-Black Pepper Cobbler
Cherry-Mocha Affogato
Peter Ardito
Coffee lovers, you're going to want to scoop this up ASAP. Pour a shot of espresso over chocolate gelato and top with halved cherries for the dessert of your dreams.
Recipe: Try our Cherry-Mocha Affogato
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