It’s summer time, and do you know what that means? It’s also cherry season! The fresh cherry recipes are abundant this time of year, so I’ve compiled all of the best in one spot.
Summer time means cooking with fresh cherries! From fresh cherry dessert recipes, and savory recipes too, these really are the best fresh cherry recipes!
What does summer mean to you? Naturally, I associate most of my summer memories with food! Summer fruit is easily my favorite way to cool down when the whether is warm. A trip to the farmers market is the perfect way to find lots of versatile fruits for summer baking.
There is nothing better than sitting outside, munching on some fresh juicy cherries, or even sour cherries! We aren’t talking about the jarred maraschino cherries here; we’re talking about fresh, ripe cherries that give the most amazing cherry flavor.
An easy cherry dessert is delicious in the cooler months, too! As long as you can find a bag of cherries at the grocery store. A warm fresh cherry crisp or cherry pie crumb bars would be the perfect addition to a dinner like pork tenderloin!
Fresh cherry pie filling baked in a homemade pie crust served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream? It just can’t be beat! Whether you eat them right out of the bag, or turn them into a delicious dessert, you just can’t beat fresh cherry recipes during the summer!
These Chocolate Chip Cherry Muffins are deliciously moist vanilla muffins loaded with chocolate chips and chopped cherries. A perfect on-the-go breakfast or snack!
Coconut Cherry Popsicles are a great way to use up the season’s bounty. These frozen treats are creamy, flavorful and drizzled with dark chocolate then sprinkled with crushed almonds.
You can’t talk about fresh cherry recipes without mentioning a good old fashioned Cherry Pie! This deliciously sweet cherry pie made with a flaky, all-butter crust, and a homemade cherry filling!
No Bake Cherry Lemon Cheesecake is the perfect summer dessert. Bright lemon zest is added to the creamy cheesecake which perfectly complements the sweet cherry topping.
This fast and easy Cherry Cake is deliciously moist, made with yogurt and bursting with fresh cherries. Serve it plain or with a dollop of whipped cream and a fresh chocolate dipped cherry!
This Peach Cherry Smoothie Bowl is the perfect quick, easy, and healthy breakfast go to for spring and summer!
Savory Fresh Cherry Recipes
For obvious reasons when thinking of your favorite cherry recipes, your mind probably goes to a cherry dessert recipe. However, there are also some amazing recipes on the savory side too.
Balsamic Cherry Ham Glaze is an easy ham glaze for your Christmas ham or any baked ham throughout the year. Tart cherries, balsamic vinegar and brown sugar lend bold flavors.
These Cherry Chicken Tacos have a fantastic balance of sweet and savory. The lime sour cream lends the perfect touch of bright citrus flavor to these chicken tacos!
These Blue Cheese Bruschetta with Cherry Salsa are a delicious snack or appetizer. When cherries are at their ripest, these bruschetta are the perfect thing to make!
This Summer Quinoa Salad is a great way to highlight the sweetness of these bright red cherries. It comes together quickly and makes a great lunch or a side dish for a light summer dinner.
