26 Things to Do with a Can of Cherry Pie Filling

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26 Things to Do with a Can of Cherry Pie Filling2/26 Black Forest Tart 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Black Forest Tart Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cherry pie filling and a melted chocolate drizzle top a rich, fudgy cake made from chocolate cookie crumbs. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 411 calories, 21g fat (12g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 258mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 3/26 Chocolate Cherry Crepes 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Cherry Crepes

4/26 Cherry Cheese Cupcakes 8 Reviews Test Kitchen

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One of the reasons that we love this impressive-looking recipe is that it’s easy to make. We prepare the crepes and filling in advance, and assemble them and add the topping just before serving. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 2 each: 433 calories, 28g fat (14g saturated fat), 139mg cholesterol, 108mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. 4/26 Cherry Cheese Cupcakes 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 55

min Servings about 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These pretty cream cheese cups that look like cupcakes are always my home-baked contribution to our church’s Christmas party. The holidays inspired the cheery garnish of cherries, and I often add mint leaves for even more seasonal color. —Leanne Beagley, Rochester, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 cheesecake cup: 202 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 105mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 5/26 Cherry Crisp Recipe 20 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cherry Crisp Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time

45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The very first time that I made Cherry Crisp, my brother happened to be visiting. He is an ice cream lover—but he passed up the scoops of vanilla that he tops most desserts with so he could taste the cherries better! Wheat, soybeans and milo are the main crops on our farm. We also have three small cherry trees. I apportion all of that harvest for this recipe. My husband’s is the manager of a coop. I work part-time as a church secretary…teach piano in our home…and enjoy

making clothes for myself and our 3-year-old daughter

making clothes for myself and our 3-year-old daughter. Cross-stitch is one of my favorite hobbies. 6/26 Chocolate Cherry Layer Cake 1 Review Chocolate Cherry Layer Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This luscious cake is really versatile for all-year fun. I’ve changed the design on top to a heart for Valentine’s, a pumpkin for autumn and a tree for Christmas. —Flo Burtnett, Gage, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 352 calories, 8g fat (7g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 372mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (43g sugars,

2g fiber), 5g protein

2g fiber), 5g protein. 7/26 Cherry Swirl Coffee Cake 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cherry Swirl Coffee Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I started cooking at age 13 when my brother, sister and I moved from an orphanage into a house with 13 rooms and 10 people. My sister and I became the household cooks. To this day, I like to cook but hate washing the dishes! — Charlene Griffin, Minocqua, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 285 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 55mg

cholesterol, 75mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein

cholesterol, 75mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 8/26 Cherry-Chocolate Pudgy Pie 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Cherry-Chocolate Pudgy Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s an ooey-gooey treat that’s just right for campfires and cookouts. —Josh Carter, Birmingham, Alabama Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 309 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 294mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. 9/26 Cherry Danish 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cherry Danish Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

I won an award when I first made them for a 4-H competition years ago

Time 45 min Servings 40 pastries Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These ruby-studded pastries will be the first to disappear from your brunch table. I won an award when I first made them for a 4-H competition years ago. You can use apple pie filling with equally good results. —Christie Cochran, Canyon, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 danish: 137 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 70mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 10/26 Cherry Upside-Down Bread Pudding 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cherry Upside-Down Bread Pudding Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time

3 hours 5 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

3 hours 5 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve always loved bread pudding, and I enjoy fixing this for my family on a chilly day. You could use a different flavor of pie filling and omit the chocolate chips to make a completely different dessert. It’s always delicious! —Ronna Farley, Rockville, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 393 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 305mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein. 11/26 Ricotta Cheesecake 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Old-World Ricotta Cheesecake Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of

12/26 Cherry-Peach Dumplings Test Kitchen Approved

Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I reconstructed this dessert based on an old recipe that had been in the family for years but was never written down. The subtle cinnamon flavor of the zwieback crust and the dense texture of the ricotta cheese are reminiscent of the cheesecake I enjoyed as a child. —Mary Beth Jung, Hendersonville, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 260 calories, 14g fat (9g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 191mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein. 12/26 Cherry-Peach Dumplings Test Kitchen Approved

There’s no more convenient way to enjoy the fruits of the season

Cherry-Peach Dumplings Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You can make this fruity dessert on your stovetop, but to really impress your guests, simmer it in an electric skillet right at the dinner table. There’s no more convenient way to enjoy the fruits of the season. —Patricia Frerk, Syracuse, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 286 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 349mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 13/26 Black Forest Chocolate Torte 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Black Forest

Chocolate Torte Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you’re thinking about pulling out all the stops for a dessert that says wow, look no further. This cherry-crowned beauty—stacked layers of chocolate cake and cream filling—will have everyone talking. —Doris Grotz, York, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 596 calories, 41g fat (22g saturated fat), 124mg cholesterol, 210mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein. 14/26 Cookie Swirl Cobbler Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cookie Swirl Cobbler Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Total Time 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Total Time 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: An extra-rich chocolate chip cookie dough and crescent roll topping provide a tasty twist on a classic cherry cobbler. Serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. —Jeanne Holt, St. Paul, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 308 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 224mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. 15/26 Kolaches 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bohemian Kolaches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 28 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This

It was a standard treat in their family, made nearly every week

kolache recipe was given to me by my mother-in-law, who received it from her mother! It was a standard treat in their family, made nearly every week. Now I make these kolaches for my own family for special occasions. —Maxine Hron, Quincy, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 kolache: 164 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 116mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat. 16/26 Chocolate-Covered-Cherry Dump Cake 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 15 servings Go to

—Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mother-in-law loves chocolate-covered cherries, and I used to make this chocolate cherry dump cake every year for her birthday. Now we’ve moved away, but I make this for my kids on her birthday and they still feel near her. —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas. If you don’t like chocolate, then try this cherry dump cake recipe. Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 331 calories, 20g fat (10g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 197mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. 17/26 Cherry Poke Cake 41 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cherry Dream Cake Recipe photo by Taste

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