Satisfy your sweet tooth with these 13 irresistible cherry dessert recipes! From classic cherry pies to decadent cobblers, cheesecake, and more, these recipes showcase the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors that cherries bring to the table. Whether you’re using fresh, frozen, or canned cherries, there’s a dessert here for everyone to enjoy.

Cherry Cream Cheese Pie

Close-up of a cherry pie with glossy red cherry filling in a metal pie tin, perfect for fans of juicy cherry desserts.
Cherry Cream Cheese Pie. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

This no-bake delight combines tangy cream cheese and luscious cherries on a buttery graham cracker crust. It’s incredibly creamy and bursting with vibrant cherry goodness.
Get the Recipe: Cherry Cream Cheese Pie

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.

This warm and cozy dessert marries cherries and apples under a spiced oat topping that’s crisp and golden. Grab a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and you’ve got a match made in heaven.
Get the Recipe: Cherry Apple Crisp

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.

Fresh cherries and juicy apricots caramelize beautifully in this gooey upside-down cake, while the fluffy cake base soaks up all that fruity flavor.
Get the Recipe: Cherry Apricot Upside Down Cake

Cherry Cheesecake

A slice of cherry cheesecake on a plate.
Cherry Cheesecake. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

A velvety cheesecake topped with a glossy layer of cherry topping makes this classic dessert absolutely irresistible. Every bite is rich, creamy, and fruity!
Get the Recipe: Cherry Cheesecake

Mini cherry tarts with glossy red cherry topping on a wooden board.
Cherry Cheesecake Cookie Cups. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Tiny cookie cups filled with creamy cheesecake and topped with cherry filling? Yes, please! These bite-sized treats are as adorable as they are delicious.
Get the Recipe: Cherry Cheesecake Cookie Cups

Cherry Chip Scones

Image shows Cherry Chip Scones on a baking sheet with the sun coming in from the back.
Cherry Chip Scones. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Soft, flaky, and dotted with bursts of sweet cherries and chocolate chips, these scones will brighten up your breakfast table in the best way.
Get the Recipe: Cherry Chip Scones

Cherry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Cherry Chocolate Ice Cream in a glass jar with a spoon.
Cherry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Homemade and oh-so-creamy, this cherry chocolate chip ice cream is packed with juicy cherry chunks and mini chocolate chips for the ultimate summer treat.
Get the Recipe: Cherry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Cherry Cinnamon Rolls

Image shows a closeup of a Cherry Cinnamon Roll on a small plate.
Cherry Cinnamon Rolls. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Soft, pillowy cinnamon rolls with a sweet cherry twist! Imagine biting into swirls of cinnamon goodness with bursts of juicy cherry in every bite.
Get the Recipe: Cherry Cinnamon Rolls

Creamy Cherry Mango Popsicles

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

Refreshing and creamy, these popsicles blend cherries and mangos for a fruity explosion of flavor that’s perfect for sunny days.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Cherry Mango Popsicles

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.

You won’t even miss the gluten in this one! Juicy cherries are topped with a crisp, golden, and gluten-free cobbler topping for a guilt-free treat.
Get the Recipe: Gluten free cherry cobbler

Ground Cherry Jam

Ground cherry jam in ramekin with baguette.
Ground Cherry Jam. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Sweet, tangy, and slightly earthy, this jam is a delightful way to use ground cherries. Spread it on toast or swirl it into yogurt for a wonderful snack.
Get the Recipe: Ground Cherry Jam

Heart Shaped Cherry Hand Pies

Heart-shaped pies on a white plate with a cup of tea, set on a red napkin with more pies and a spoon in the background.
Heart Shaped Cherry Hand Pies. Photo credit: Thriving In Parenting.

Adorably shaped and wonderfully flaky, these hand pies are stuffed with sweet cherry filling. They’re as fun to make as they are to share!
Get the Recipe: Heart Shaped Cherry Hand Pies

No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake

A slice of pie with a graham cracker crust, creamy filling, and topped with cherry sauce, on a white plate.
No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This cheesecake is creamy, dreamy, and doesn’t require an oven. Sweet cherries crown this dessert for an effortless yet stunning finish.
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake

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