Cherry desserts are always a crowd favorite thanks to their sweet, slightly tart flavor and beautiful bright color. Whether baked into muffins, layered in creamy desserts, or combined with chocolate, cherries create desserts that are both comforting and visually stunning. These recipes are perfect for family gatherings, holidays, or whenever you want a dessert that looks impressive but is easy to make.
In this collection, you’ll find four delicious cherry desserts including a creamy chocolate cherry pie, a classic cherry yum yum dessert, cherry cobbler muffins, and an easy cherry pineapple dump cake.
Chocolate Cherry Pie
This rich and creamy chocolate cherry pie combines a chocolate cookie crust with a fluffy cherry cheesecake filling. The chocolate and cherry combination creates a decadent dessert that’s both smooth and refreshing.
Ingredients
1 9-inch chocolate pie crust
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
21 oz cherry pie filling
1 cup Cool Whip
½ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Maraschino cherries for garnish
Instructions
Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
Fold in Cool Whip until light and fluffy.
Stir in chocolate chips and half of the cherry pie filling.
Spread mixture into the chocolate pie crust.
Top with remaining cherry pie filling.
Garnish with chocolate chips and maraschino cherries.
Refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving.
Cherry Yum Yum
Cherry Yum Yum is a classic no-bake layered dessert with a buttery graham cracker crust, a creamy cheesecake layer, and sweet cherry topping. It’s light, creamy, and incredibly easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Crust
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup melted butter
¼ cup granulated sugar
Cream Cheese Filling
8 oz cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup Cool Whip
Topping
21 oz cherry pie filling
Additional Cool Whip for topping
Instructions
Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar.
Press the mixture into the bottom of a baking dish to form the crust.
Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
Fold in Cool Whip and spread over the crust.
Spread cherry pie filling over the cream layer.
Top with dollops of Cool Whip.
Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
Cherry Cobbler Muffins
Cherry cobbler muffins combine the flavors of classic cherry cobbler with the convenience of muffins. These soft muffins are filled with sweet cherries and topped with a buttery crumble.
Ingredients
Muffins
2 cups flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ cup melted butter
½ cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk
21 oz cherry pie filling
Streusel Topping
¼ cup melted butter
½ cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup brown sugar
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin.
In a bowl combine flour, salt, and baking powder.
In another bowl mix melted butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, and milk.
Combine wet and dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Fill muffin cups halfway with batter, add a spoonful of cherry pie filling, then top with more batter.
Mix streusel ingredients and sprinkle on top of muffins.
Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown.
Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake
Cherry pineapple dump cake is one of the easiest desserts you can make. With just a few ingredients, this dessert creates a sweet, buttery cobbler-style cake with a delicious fruity filling.
Ingredients
20 oz crushed pineapple with juice
21 oz cherry pie filling
15.25 oz yellow cake mix
12 tablespoons butter, sliced
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Spread crushed pineapple evenly in a baking dish.
Layer cherry pie filling over the pineapple.
Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over the fruit.
Place slices of butter evenly across the top.
Bake 45–50 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream if desired.
Final Thoughts
These cherry dessert recipes are sweet, simple, and perfect for any occasion. From creamy pies to fruity muffins and easy dump cakes, cherries add a burst of flavor and color that makes every dessert feel special. Try one or all of these recipes and enjoy delicious homemade treats that everyone will love.