30 Chocolate and Cherry Desserts You Have to Try

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30 Chocolate and Cherry Desserts You Have to Try2/30 Cherry Fudge Truffle Coconut Cheesecake 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cherries and chocolate come together in this dazzling coconut cheesecake. It’s a holiday showstopper! —Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota 3/30 Chocolate Cherry Fudge 1 Review Chocolate Cherry Fudge Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 64 pieces Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This chocolate cherry fudge is unique from others, and festive for the holidays. It’s

a recipe my husband really enjoys

a recipe my husband really enjoys. I’ve made it for our Homemaker group’s Christmas party. —June Lindquist, Hammond, Wisconsin 4/30 Cherry Chocolate Marble Cake 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cherries and chocolate are natural partners that make desserts such as this simply scrumptious! The marbled effect is easily achieved by layering the two contrasting batters. —Sandra Campbell, Chase Mills, New York 5/30 Black Forest Tart 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Black Forest Tart Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings

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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. Looking for more? Check out our collection of cherry desserts. 6/30 Chocolate Lebkuchen Cherry Balls 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Lebkuchen Cherry Balls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s my twist on the traditional German holiday lebkuchen—with a surprise inside. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois 7/30 Cherry Upside-Down Bread Pudding

It’s always delicious!

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: 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 8/30 Chocolate-Cherry Ice Cream Cake Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: O say can

you see this amazing dessert at your next gathering?

you see this amazing dessert at your next gathering? I make it ahead of time and keep it in the freezer, wrapped in foil, for a week or so before serving.—Scarlett Elrod, Newnan, Georgia 9/30 Dutch Oven Chocolate Dump Cake Dutch Oven Chocolate Dump Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Looking for a quick dessert that will make people think you spent all day in the kitchen? This Dutch oven dump cake will wow your guests. Feel free to use your favorite pie filling in

place of cherry

place of cherry. — Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 10/30 Cherry-Coconut Chocolate Torte Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This torte reminds me of two favorite treats: chocolate covered cherries and old-fashioned Cherry Mash candy bars. —Dian Hicks Carlson, Omaha, Nebraska 11/30 Cherry Blossom Cookies 43 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cherry Kiss Cookies Recipe photo by Ruthie Darling for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Topped with a chocolate kiss, these cherry-flavored cookies look super cute

on a dessert tray

on a dessert tray. Share them with family and friends. —Joy Yurk, Grafton, Wisconsin 12/30 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 13/30 Cherry Chocolate Pecan Pie 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cherry Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m a pie

baker and this is one my family frequently requests

baker and this is one my family frequently requests. With the brandy infused cherries and chocolate chips, it’s an awesome twist on a pecan pie.—Sonya Labbe, Santa Monica, California 14/30 Chocolate-Covered Cherry Thumbprints Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I dig out my best cookie recipes, I’m reminded of baking with my children when they were little. These thumbprints with cherries elicit such sweet memories. –Deborah Puette, Lilburn, Georgia 15/30 Black Forest Cannoli Parfaits 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to

It’s bound to garner oohs and aahs

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family loves cannoli, but I don’t love making the shells. This parfait is an easy way to enjoy the flavor without spending time baking the shells. —Anna Ginsberg, Austin, Texas 16/30 Spumoni Baked Alaska 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Spumoni Baked Alaska Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a dazzling yet refreshing end to a rich holiday meal, try this freezer finale. It’s bound to garner oohs and aahs. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 17/30 Chocolate Sandwich Cookies 24

In summer, I often make them larger to use for ice cream sandwiches

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Sandwich Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These cookies freeze well, so it’s easy to keep some on hand for last-minute munching. In summer, I often make them larger to use for ice cream sandwiches. —Mary Rempel, Altona, Manitoba 18/30 Chocolate-Filled Cherry Angel Cake Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate-Filled Cherry Angel Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a cake that will catch the

eye of all your guests

eye of all your guests. It’s beautiful and is ideal for parties or holidays. If you loved chocolate and cherries together, you’ll love this cake! —Barbara Wheeler, Royal Oak, Michigan 19/30 Cherry Bombs Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’ll win praise for these clever cherry bombs. Serve them for a special occasion with a knife and dessert spoon. —Linda Triplett, Renton, Washington 20/30 Chocolate Cherry Cookies 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cherry Chocolate Chunk Cookies Recipe photo by Jena Carlin for Taste of Home Total

Time 30 min Servings about 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These rich, fudgy cookies are chewy and studded with tangy dried cherries. It’s a good thing the recipe makes only a small batch, because we eat them all in one night! —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho 21/30 Almond Cherry Fudge 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Almond Cherry Fudge Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings about 1 pound Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cooked in the microwave, this fast fudge is a sweet addition to any holiday gathering. I make it

when I need a quick treat for a school party or to take to a neighbor

when I need a quick treat for a school party or to take to a neighbor. —Shellie Tucker, Hendersonvlle, Tennessee 22/30 Chocolate Cherry Crepes 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Cherry Crepes 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 23/30 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 24/30 Spumoni Slices 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spumoni Slices Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 7 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These sweet rectangles get their name from the

old-fashioned tricolored ice cream

old-fashioned tricolored ice cream. My entire family loves them. —Mary Chupp, Chattanooga, Tennessee 25/30 Chocolate-Cherry Brownie Cake 1 Review Chocolate-Cherry Brownie Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 45 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My grandmother taught me the tricks to making this cake, and I’ve added my own special touches. The melted chocolate keeps the icing from being too dry and gives it a texture similar to chocolate ice cream. I have more requests for the icing than I do anything else! —Susan Hayes, Massapequa, New York 26/30 Chocolate

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