Tasty Monthly Cherry Recipes
Every month we will showcase new seasonal recipes featuring Wisconsin cherries. You can also view an archive of our past recipes.
July
This month's recipes include Cherry Tofu Smoothies and Canadian Bacon Pizza.
Cherry Tofu Smoothie
Treat yourself to this rich, creamy drink that is a nutritional powerhouse. Tart cherries are loaded with antioxidants that may help relieve the pain of arthritis and gout.
Makes 3 (1 cup) servings
- 2 cups frozen tart cherries, thawed and drained, or 1 (16-ounce) can tart cherries, drained
- 1 (12.3-ounce) package light silken tofu, cut up
- 3/4 cup 100% ready-to-drink tart cherry juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 9 frozen or canned tart cherries, for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
In a blender container, combine 2 cups cherries, tofu, cherry juice and honey. Cover; blend until smooth. Pour into 3 glasses. If desired, thread 3 cherries on each of three 6-inch bamboo skewers. Use to garnish beverages. Serve immediately.
Canadian Bacon Pizza
Makes 1 pizza
- 1 (6 oz.) package pizza crust mix
- 1 jar pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup frozen red tart cherries, crushed & drained
- 1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained
- 4 slices Canadian bacon, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Prepare pizza dough according to package directions. Spread crust in pizza pan. Top with pizza sauce, crushed cherries, pineapple and Canadian bacon. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Serve hot from the oven.
Note: Our favorite brand of Canadian bacon is Nueske's, made in Wisconsin!
