29 Cherry Desserts That Grandma Used to Make

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29 Cherry Desserts That Grandma Used to Make2/29 Amaretto Cherries with Dumplings 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 8 hours Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You can’t beat the combination of almond flavor with cherries. These light and fluffy dumplings are heavenly. Topped with the sauce and ice cream, it makes for a scrumptious cherry dessert. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 3/29 Cherry Plum Slab Pie with Walnut Streusel 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

The crumbly, nutty streusel is perfect with fruit

I love to make desserts with fruit all summer, and this cherry slab pie is wonderful because you can quickly make it for a crowd. The crumbly, nutty streusel is perfect with fruit. You can make your own pastry or use store-bought pie crust. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah 4/29 Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 45 min Servings 15 servings Go to 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

A cross between a cake and a cobbler, this cherry dessert is awesome

we’ve moved away, but I make this for my kids on her birthday and they still feel near her. —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas 5/29 Cherry Pudding Cake 33 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cherry Pudding Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A cross between a cake and a cobbler, this cherry dessert is awesome. Add it to your list of trusty potluck recipes, because this one is sure to go fast. —Brenda Parker, Kalamazoo, Michigan 6/29 Cherry Crisp Recipe 20 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved

Wheat, soybeans and milo are the main crops on our farm

Cherry Crisp Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 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

Cross-stitch is one of my favorite hobbies

part-time as a church secretary…teach piano in our home…and enjoy making clothes for myself and our 3-year-old daughter. Cross-stitch is one of my favorite hobbies. 7/29 Cherry Hand Pies 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cherry Hand Pies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There’s nothing better than a sweet, from-scratch delight like traditional cherry pie. These precious little hand pies always go fast when I sell them at my pie bakery! —Allison Cebulla, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 8/29 Cherry Rhubarb Crunch 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

Now my children dig in, too!

Cherry Rhubarb Crunch Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband’s grandmother gave me this recipe, along with a bundle of rhubarb, when we were first married. I had never cared for rhubarb, but after trying this dessert, I changed my mind. Now my children dig in, too! —Sharon Wasikowski, Middleville, Michigan 9/29 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

It’s always delicious!

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 10/29 Macaroon Cherry Pie 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I use homegrown cherries in this bountiful pie with its unique crunchy coconut topping. But I’ve found that purchased tart cherries yield a dessert that’s nearly as delicious. I

always bake this pie around Presidents Day or Valentine’s Day, but it’s popular with my family in any season. —Lori Daniels, Beverly, West Virginia 11/29 Cherry Bounce Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 5-1/4 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Smooth and fragrant, this homemade cherry bounce is one of those cherry desserts that make a wonderful holiday gift. For an additional treat, the drained cherries are delicious over vanilla ice cream. —Matt Warren, Mequon, Wisconsin 12/29 Cinnamon Roll Cherry Cobbler 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time

When Bing cherries are in season, I make this fruity custard-style fool

55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Red Hots and canned cherries flavor this memorable dessert from my childhood. I hadn’t had it in years, so when I found my mother’s recipe, I had to make it to see if it’s as good as I remembered. It is! —Betty Zorn, Eagle, Idaho 13/29 Bing Cherry-Amaretti Fool Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When Bing cherries are in season, I make this fruity custard-style fool. The sweet cherries and whipped cream balance perfectly with the

sour cream

sour cream. —Mary Ann Lee, Clifton Park, New York 14/29 Blintzes 13 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Lauren Habermehl for Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These elegant blintzes can be served as an attractive dessert or a brunch entree. The bright cherry sauce gives them a delightful flavor. I sometimes substitute other fruits, such as raspberries, blueberries or peaches. —Jessica Vantrease, Anderson, Alaska 15/29 Cherry Pie Bars 131 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 55 min Servings 5 dozen Go to

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Whip up a pan of these festive bars in just 20 minutes with staple ingredients and cherry pie filling. Between the easy preparation and the pretty colors, they’re destined to become a holiday classic. —Jane Kamp, Grand Rapids, Michigan 16/29 Cherry Grunt 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cherry Grunt Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Back when I was cooking the hot lunch main dish for about 1,300 students a day, I liked to make this simple old-time dessert for my

husband and sons

husband and sons. Like other cherry desserts, a scoop of ice cream on the side is perfect. —Judy Meikle, Cherokee, Iowa 17/29 Chocolate-Covered Cherries 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ELLIE CROWLEY FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Not only are these chocolate-covered cherries my family’s favorite festive dessert, but they make a delicious holiday present too. Best of all, you can (and should) prepare these ahead. The candy gets better as it’s stored, with the centers becoming even juicier. —Linda Hammerich, Bonanza, Oregon 18/29 Mini Cherry Cheesecakes 14

Plus, you get to eat a whole mini cheesecake yourself!

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mini Cherry Cheesecakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These little cheesecakes make a fun dessert that’s just right for cooks who don’t have a lot of time for fussy recipes. Plus, you get to eat a whole mini cheesecake yourself! —Kay Keller, Morenci, Michigan 19/29 Cherry Coconut Treats 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My great-grandmother created this recipe more than 100 years ago, so it’s

made many appearances at family parties

made many appearances at family parties. Make the treats even more fun for the holidays by using both red and green maraschino cherries. —Anne Mullen, Windsor, Ontario 20/29 Black Forest Upside-Down Cake 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Black Forest Upside-Down Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The divine flavors of this simple Black Forest cake will impress your guests and leave you with many requests for the recipe! —Kimberly Campbell, Wheeling, West Virginia 21/29 Cherry Delight 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cherry Delight Dessert Recipe

This smooth and creamy cheesecake-like treat is light, sweet and pretty, too

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This smooth and creamy cheesecake-like treat is light, sweet and pretty, too. Convenience products make it quick and easy to prepare. “My husband also likes this dessert when I substitute blueberry pie filling,” notes Lanae Powell of McPherson, Kansas. 22/29 Cherry Cobbler 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Simple Cherry Cobbler Recipe photo by Laura Scherb for Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 3 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Berries, peaches or any fruit can be used

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