No barbecue or summer picnic is complete without something sweet at the end of the meal. And with so much fruit in season, it makes sense that you’d incorporate it into your favorite dessert recipes.
But when it’s hot and humid out, you don’t want to be stuck in the kitchen for too long. That’s why having an arsenal of two- and three-ingredient recipes on hand is your best defense against the balmy weather and your sweet tooth. You can quickly put your recipe together and then flee to the pool (or that coveted spot right in front of the air conditioning unit.
Whether you like your cherries fresh, canned or frozen, they’re easy to transform into something simple, sweet and totally craveable. They’re best in summer after ripening beneath the hot sun for a few months, and luckily the ones you get in a can or frozen are packed at the peak of freshness. Grab some the next time you’re at the store and get ready to enjoy the best desserts ever.
2-Ingredient Cherry Pie Bites
Nestle canned cherry filling into a flaky phyllo dough crust to make these simple, elegant cherry pie bites.
2-Ingredient Cherry Bubble Up
Frozen cinnamon roll dough and cherry pie filling combine for a homey dessert that tastes just like home cookin'. The warming spices from the cinnamon rolls will put a big smile on your face.
3-Ingredient Balsamic-Glazed Cherries
Tangy balsamic-glazed cherries make any dessert taste more sophisticated. Pair them with a simple olive oil cake or just dollop over fresh whipped ricotta.
2-ingredient Grilled Cherry Pie
Cherry pie is even better when you cook it on the grill. It gets a lightly caramelized, smoky flavor that the oven just can't replicate.
3-Ingredient Cranberry-Cherry Ice Pops
Tart, sweet and ultra-refreshing, these cranberry-cherry ice pops are loaded with antioxidants to make you feel radiant even on the hottest summer days.
3-Ingredient Cherry-Watermelon Sorbet
Frozen cherries and watermelon do the heavy lifting in this recipe. Just a few spoonfuls of sugar highlight their natural sweetness.
2-Ingredient Cherry Cinnamon Rolls
Give your favorite cinnamon rolls a summer makeover by filling them with cherries.
3-Ingredient Cherry Jam
Spooned over cheesecake or simple vanilla ice cream, this cherry jam, with just a hint of lime juice, will take your taste buds to new heights.
3-Ingredient Cherry Dr. Pepper Pops
All you need to make these summery pops are cherries, ice cream and a few cans of Dr. Pepper.
3-Ingredient Cherry Cobbler
A can of cherry pie filling and a box of cake mix come together to make this homemade-tasting cobbler. The secret? A stick of butter on top mixes with the cake for a sweet and crunchy topping.
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