30 Desserts to Make Using Pie Filling (That Aren’t Pie!)

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30 Desserts to Make Using Pie Filling (That Aren’t Pie!)1/30 Cherry Crisp Recipe 19 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: 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

I apportion all of that harvest for this recipe

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. Cross-stitch is one of my favorite hobbies. 2/30 Blueberry Lemon Trifle 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Blueberry Lemon Trifle Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A refreshing lemon filling and fresh blueberries give this sunny dessert sensation plenty of color. Don’t worry about heating up the oven—this trifle

doesn’t require baking

doesn’t require baking. —Ellen Peden, Houston, Texas 3/30 Cherry Chewbilees 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cherry Chewbilees Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a good dish to carry to potlucks and parties. It’s a hit at home, too—my husband rates it as one of his favorite desserts. —Debbi Smith, Crossett, Arkansas 4/30 Lemon Angel Cake Bars 35 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A neighbor gave me this recipe years

ago and it’s been in flavor rotation ever since

ago and it’s been in flavor rotation ever since. It can be made ahead and serves a bunch, so it’s perfect for parties and potlucks. —Marina Castle, Canyon Country, California 5/30 Cherry Dew Dumplings 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 16 dumplings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve never seen a recipe like this one, where filled crescent dough and Mountain Dew are baked together. It’s such a treat. I have to confess, sometimes we eat it for breakfast. —Heidi Swope, Toledo, Ohio 6/30 Cake & Berry Campfire Cobbler 6 Reviews

It’s yummy with ice cream—and so easy to make!

Test Kitchen Approved Cake & Berry Campfire Cobbler Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This warm Dutch oven cobbler is one of our favorite ways to end a busy day of fishing, hiking, swimming or rafting. It’s yummy with ice cream—and so easy to make! —June Dress, Boise, Idaho 7/30 Black Forest Dump Cake 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Black Forest Dump Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I make a

Add a touch of cinnamon and spice, and dessert is done

black forest cake the easy way: Dump everything into a dish and let the magic happen. Give it a cherry topping by reserving two tablespoons of juice from the canned cherries and stir into whipped cream. —Meghan McDermott, Springfield, Missouri 8/30 Puffed Apple Pastries 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With store-bought puff pastry, make a crunchy “nest” for holding sweet apples. Add a touch of cinnamon and spice, and dessert is done. For a little extra indulgence, serve with ice cream. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

The mellow fruit flavor really comes through

9/30 Peaches ‘n’ Cream Bars 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Peaches ‘n’ Cream Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a new spin on peach pie, try these easy-to-love bars. The mellow fruit flavor really comes through. —Hubert Scott, Cockeysville, Maryland 10/30 Cherry Cream Cheese Dessert 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pretty layers of graham cracker crumbs, tasty filling and fruit topping make these cherry cream cheese desserts

a standout!

a standout! For a nice change, you can substitute blueberry pie filling or another fruit flavor for the filling called for in the recipe. —Melody Mellinger, Myerstown, Pennsylvania 11/30 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 12/30

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

Cherry-Peach Dumplings Test Kitchen Approved 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 13/30 Pumpkin Dessert 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 55 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These three-layer pumpkin squares are fall-season favorites and

make our kitchen smell wonderful

make our kitchen smell wonderful. They never last long! —Ruth Chiarenza, La Vale, Maryland 14/30 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 15/30 Cherry Pie Bars 131 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 55 min Servings

pie filling whenever we visit

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 16/30 Cherries on a Cloud 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our Amish friend Naomi Yoder makes this meringue heart topped with cream cheese and pie filling whenever we visit. Her family’s farm is a stop on

our wagon train vacation

our wagon train vacation. —Judy Herbkersman, Collins, Ohio 17/30 Apple Crisp 172 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Winning Apple Crisp Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I live in apple country, and making a delicious apple crisp is one way to use the fruit. This treat doesn’t take a lot of time to assemble. —Gertrude Bartnick, Portage, Wisconsin 18/30 Black Forest Sandwich Cookies 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Black Forest Sandwich Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings

2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Speed up prep time for these sandwich cookies by using chocolate wafers from the cookie aisle. You can even make them ahead of time if you need a few extra minutes to decorate for a party. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 19/30 Cherry Crumb Dessert 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cherry Crumb Dessert Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This sweet treat is especially when garnished with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice

The flavor, a duet of sweet and tangy notes, really sings

cream. The crumb topping adds a wonderful nutty flavor, and nobody will guess this streusel started with a handy cake mix —Ann Eastman, Greenville, California 20/30 Lemon Cake 28 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ABBEY LITTLEJOHN FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This citrusy cake with a luscious cream cheese frosting will garner plenty of applause. The flavor, a duet of sweet and tangy notes, really sings. —Summer Goddard, Springfield, Virginia 21/30 Blueberry Angel Dessert 58 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 10 min

It’s the perfect way to end a summer meal

Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Make the most of angel food cake, pie filling and whipped topping by creating this light impressive dessert that doesn’t keep you in the kitchen for hours. It’s the perfect way to end a summer meal. —Carol Johnson, Tyler, Texas 22/30 Cherry Poke Cake 41 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cherry Dream Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I serve this cherry cake for holidays because it’s so festive and easy. No one will know your

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