19 Cherry Recipes That'll Give You A Taste Of Summer
Photo, Erik Putz.
Savour this juicy, red fruit in a bevy of cherry recipes, suitable for everything from weeknight dinners to weekend barbecues and dessert cravings.
Sour Cherry Pie
Summer brings a bounty of fresh fruit, and one of the most treasured is the sour cherry. Also called tart cherries, these ruby-red beauties first appear in July, and their season is fleeting. Unlike sweet cherries, which are often enjoyed straight-up, sour cherries are thin-skinned, brightly coloured and have a unique, zingy flavour that makes them unbeatable for baking—especially in pies. Get this classic sour cherry pie recipe.
Sour Cherry And Clementine Eton Mess
Eton mess—kind of a cross between trifle and pavlova—makes the perfect sweet-tart-creamy-crunchy ending to a festive meal. Both the meringues and the saucy fruit can be made days ahead, so all you need to do is whip your cream and assemble your mess—either in individual bowls or glasses or on a platter, family-style—when you’re ready for it. This image is made with cranberry, but you can sub in fresh or frozen sour cherries to delicious effect. Get our sour cherry and clementine Eton mess recipe.
Black Forest Frozen Cheesecake
A cool summer cake topped wth chantilly cream, juicy cherries, chocolate and chocolate ganache. Get this black forest frozen cheesecake recipe.
Cherry cheesecake bars
Classic, creamy dessert squares with a rich, saucy cherry finish. Get this cherry cheesecake bars recipe.
Sweetgrass cherry cake
Find comfort in this moist cake that marries the flavours of sweetgrass and cherry harmoniously. Get this sweetgrass cherry cake recipe.
No-Bake Summer Fruit Tarts
Filled with a decadent vanilla-honey mascarpone cream, this easy fruit tart is our favourite no-cook summer dessert. Get this no-bake summer fruit tart recipe.
Very Cherry Pie
Halving and pitting cherries may be a bit of work, but it’s definitely worth it to get this fresh cherry pie. Get this very cherry pie recipe.
Black Forest Trifle With Cherries
This dazzling, layered dessert of custard, chocolate cream, boozy cherries and chocolate cookies can be served at any time of year, but fresh, in-season cherries give it an incredible finish. Get this black forest trifle with cherries recipe.
Summer cherry panzanella
Sweet cherries brighten up this grilled salad, turning this vegetarian dinner into a dish everyone will want more of. Get this summer cherry panzanella recipe.
Cherry sorbet
Berry and cherry season is on its way into full swing! Freeze fruit at its peak in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to a resealable bag for storage. Use fruit throughout the year in one of these instant sorbets. Get this cherry sorbet recipe.
White Chocolate Mousse With Cherries
Topped with juicy cherries, this treat is an incredible in-season indulgence. Get this white chocolate mousse with cherries recipe.
Sour cherry lemonade
Elevate your lemonade with tart sour cherry juice. Get this sour cherry lemonade recipe.
Cherry And Caramelized-Onion Relish
This sweet and savoury burger topping will relegate your usual go-to condiments to the back of the fridge. Get this cherry and caramelized-onion relish recipe.
Cherry Crumble Coffee Cake
Perfect for cool cottage evenings, you can also take this recipe with you when summer has had its last hurrah. (Simply substitute fresh cherries for dried — we love it both ways!) Get this cherry crumble coffee cake recipe.
Cherry-onion bruschetta
Give your bruschetta an elegant upgrade tonight with juicy cherries, creamy goat's cheese and fresh basil. It's a savoury appetizer everyone will enjoy. Get this cherry-onion bruschetta recipe.
Sour Cherry Cobbler
This jammy cobbler, with a lemony biscuit topper, delivers pie vibes in a fraction of the time. (The oven or the grill does most of the work.) Get this sour cherry cobbler recipe.
Cherry-mint soda
A blend of soda, fresh cherries and mint, this cold, bubbly drink is perfect for hot summer days. Get this cherry-mint soda recipe.
Black forest gateau ’mess’
Savour the season’s balmy evenings by dining alfresco, and round out the evening with a decadent chocolate-cherry dessert, topped with clouds of whipped cream. Get this black forest gateau ‘mess’ recipe.
Upside-Down Pineapple And Cherry Cake
An easy cake that—with one quick flip—turns into a showstopper that tastes even better than it looks. Get this upside-down pineapple and cherry cake recipe.
Cherry-cheesecake pops
Beat the heat this weekend with a decadently cool spin on a classic. Get this cherry cheesecake pops recipe.
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