12 Sweet and Savory Cherry Ideas to Try This Season

When it comes to bold, delicious, and versatile dishes, cherry recipes truly shine! This collection of 16 sweet and savory cherry recipes offers something for every palate. From vibrant desserts to creative main dishes packed with flavor, these recipes are sure to inspire and bring a burst of freshness to your kitchen.

Cherry Almond Thumbprint Cookies

Cherry Almond Thumbprint Cookies. Photo credit: Maria’s Mixing Bowl.

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Buttery, almond-filled, and topped with a tangy cherry center, these thumbprint cookies are a delightful treat you won’t want to resist. They’re great for sharing or indulging all on your own.
Get the Recipe: Cherry Almond Thumbprint Cookies

Cherry Apple Crisp

A bowl of cherry apple crisp topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, placed on a floral napkin. Two green apples are in the background.
Cherry Apple Crisp. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

Experience the perfect balance of tart cherries and sweet apples in this delicious crisp. The comforting crumble topping adds the final touch to this timeless dessert.
Get the Recipe: Cherry Apple Crisp

Sweet Cherry Handpies

Two cherry handpies on a white plate.
Sweet Cherry Handpies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Individually portioned and packed with jammy cherry filling, these hand pies are as fun to make as they are to eat. Perfectly portable for snacks or lunches!
Get the Recipe: Sweet Cherry Handpies

Creamy Cherry Mango Popsicles

Creamy Cherry Mango Popsicles. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Cool off with creamy mango and cherry popsicles! These fruity treats are vibrant, refreshing, and absolutely bursting with tropical flavors.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Cherry Mango Popsicles

Cherry Apricot Upside Down Cake

Cherry and apricot upside down cake on a white plate.
Cherry Apricot Upside Down Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This gorgeous upside-down cake marries the sweetness of cherries and apricots with a buttery, caramelized topping. It’s as stunning to look at as it is to eat.
Get the Recipe: Cherry Apricot Upside Down Cake

Double Chocolate Cherry Cereal Bars

Photo shows a double chocolate cherry cereal bar on a wooden board with more in the background.
Double Chocolate Cherry Cereal Bars. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Looking for a quick snack? These no-bake cereal bars are chocolatey, crunchy, and loaded with tart cherries for a decadent yet wholesome treat.
Get the Recipe: Double Chocolate Cherry Cereal Bars

Gluten free cherry cobbler

side view of slice of cherry cobbler with ice cream.
Gluten free cherry cobbler. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Finally, a cobbler everyone can enjoy! This gluten-free cherry cobbler is sweet, juicy, and full of warm, comforting flavors without the gluten.
Get the Recipe: Gluten free cherry cobbler

German Cherry Crumb Cake

German Cherry Crumb Cake. Photo credit: Cheerful Cook.

With its soft cake base, juicy cherry layer, and crumbly, buttery topping, this German classic offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors.
Get the Recipe: German Cherry Crumb Cake

Cherry and Pomegranate Glazed Ham

Cherry and Pomegranate Glazed Ham. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Sweet, tangy, and just a little tart, this cherry and pomegranate glaze takes ham to the next level. It’s a stunning centerpiece dish for any gathering.
Get the Recipe: Cherry and Pomegranate Glazed Ham

Chocolate Cherry Cobbler Cake

A dish with chocolate chips and cherries in it.
Chocolate Cherry Cobbler Cake. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

Part dessert, part indulgence, this cobbler cake is packed with rich chocolate and cherries for the ultimate sweet treat.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cherry Cobbler Cake

Cherry Chip Scones

Cherry Chip Scones. Photo credit: Honest & Truly.

These light and flaky scones, chock-full of cherry goodness, are the perfect start to your morning (or a delicious mid-morning snack).
Get the Recipe: Cherry Chip Scones

Sheet Pan Cherry Pie

Sheet Pan Cherry Pie. Photo credit: Maria’s Mixing Bowl.

A simplified version of your favorite dessert, this sheet pan cherry pie is loaded with fruit and flaky crust, making it great for feeding a crowd with minimal effort.
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Cherry Pie

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