15 Plant-Based Cherry-licious Recipes

It’s cherry season, folks. Maybe you are someone who can buy a bag of cherries at the supermarket or farmer’s market and have them devoured in no time.

Perhaps you are the person who buys the bag with all good intentions of creating something delicious, only to find them spoiling on the kitchen counter a few days later.

Don’t let those cherries go to waste. There are lists of amazing OGP recipes that take all of those cherries and turn them into something spectacular.

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1. Mini Cherry Cheesecake Cups

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These Mini Cherry Cheesecake Cups by Emilie Heck are topped with homemade maraschino cherries. Once you try them, you’ll never want to go back to the stuff that comes from a jar. These make great party desserts, or treats for yourself if you like to grab a bite of something sweet.

2. Dark Cherry Smoothie Bowl

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This Dark Cherry Smoothie Bowl by Kennedy Kitchings is extremely simple, but that’s something that you will love so much about this recipe. Enjoy it as a nutritious, clean, and healthy breakfast, or devour it as a scrumptious dessert. Only three ingredients go into the base smoothie, but you are free to add all of your favorite toppings.

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3. Brownie Torte With Cherries and Cheesecake Topping

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This Brownie Torte With Cherries and Cheesecake Topping by Lisa Dobler gives you the best of both worlds: brownie and cheesecake! The torte is rich and fudgy and is balanced out by sour cherries and a creamy cheesecake topping made from silken tofu. This cake is a fantastic dessert for any occasion, date night, or when you feel like baking just because.

4. Cherry Cheese Danish Crescent Rolls

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Imagine, flaky, buttery crescent roll dough stuffed with sweet cream cheese and gooey fruit pie filling and then covered with a sugary glaze. These Cherry Cheese Danish Crescent Rolls by Melanie Sorrentino look like they came right out of a bakery, but they’re super-easy to make.

5. Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream Pops

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Who doesn’t love chocolate and cherries together? These Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream Pops by Melissa Huggins are the perfect snack for warmer days and parties. If you have any leftover chocolate drizzle, save it for more ice cream!

6. Chocolate Cherry Pizza Tart

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Who said pizzas have to be cheesy or savory? This Chocolate Cherry Pizza Tart by Hannah Sunderani has a chocolate and almond oat base smothered in a chocolate hazelnut spread and topped with fresh cherries, coconut flakes, and dark chocolate shavings. The thin, crisp crust makes the indulgent toppings shine in the spotlight.

7. Chambord Cherry Pie

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What better way to celebrate the end of summer than with a cherry pie? This Chambord Cherry Pie by Alex and Linda Meyer, in particular, is improved with the addition of fruity Chambord liqueur. Boozy berries, yum! If the only thing stopping you from making this pie right now is fear of pie crust, don’t worry. This recipe couldn’t be any easier or more foolproof.

8. Cherry Almond Cluster Granola

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This Cherry Almond Cluster Granola by Kristen Genton isn’t your typical granola recipe! It goes so well with fruit or on top of yogurt! Rather than using oats as the main ingredient for this recipe, sliced almonds are used instead.

9. Dark Chocolate Cherry Skillet Cookie

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What’s not to love about this giant Dark Chocolate Cherry Skillet Cookie by Gabrielle St. Claire? It’s rich, chocolatey, and soft like butter, and the chocolate and cherry flavors blend seamlessly together, especially when topped with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. The skillet speeds up the cooking time, making the wait time between baking and devouring even shorter.

10. Cherry Chocolate Yogurt Cups

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These Cherry Chocolate Yogurt Cups by Valentina Chiappa are super versatile. Here, we used cherries, but you can easily replace them with seasonal fruit of your choice. As well as cherries, they are particularly good when made with apricots, peaches, and plums.

11. Sweet Cherry Tarts

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The rich, homemade cherry jam in the center of these Sweet Cherry Tarts by Wendy Irene is dreamlike. The cherry tarts are gluten-free, and they are vegan, but you’d never know because they are sure to delight anyone.

12. Cherry Nice Cream

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This easy, no-churn vegan Cherry Nice Cream by Allison Reynaud is made from only three ingredients. Gobble it up right after pureeing the fruit or save it for later for scoop-able banana ice cream. All the sweetness comes from the bananas and cherries, so the browner the banana the sweeter it is.  Also, keep in mind the riper the banana is, the more it stands out in the flavor profile.

13. Cherry Ripe Brownies

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These easy Cherry Ripe Brownies by Buffy-Ellen Gill are thick, decadent, rich, and also really healthy. They’re made with cherries (obviously), coconut, and lots of chocolate. The result is a mouth-wateringly good treat.

14. Raw Cherry Dumplings

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These Raw Cherry Dumplings by Krisztina Berta are impressive to look at, fun to make, and taste fantastic! The cherry filling is a simple blend of cherries and dates that is wrapped in silky-smooth purple yams and dates. These treats are perfect as a gift, after coffee, or to finish a decadent meal.

15. Stewed Cherries With Rosemary

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This recipe for Stewed Cherries With Rosemary by Nathalie Fraise is crazy easy, and so good. The only downside is that it can take some time to pit the cherries. Try some of the cherries atop a piece of cake or as an accompaniment to a scoop of dairy-free ice cream!

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