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 Smoothies, Cherry Doughboys for Campers, Beefy Baked Beans, Choco-Cherry Mousse and Miss American Pie.
Cherry Smoothie
Makes 4 cups
2 cups frozen tart cherries
1 ripe banana, peeled
1 cup cherry juice (or cherry juice blend)
1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt
Instructions:
Put frozen cherries, banana, cherry juice and yogurt in container of electric blender or food processor. Puree until smooth. Serve immediately
Cherry Doughboys for Campers
1 (21 oz.) can cherry pie filling
1 can refrigerate biscuits
green sticks about 1-2 inch in diameter
Instructions:
Open filling can and place near fire (or put in pan). Stir frequently.
Separate the biscuits and flatten each one slightly and mold around end of stick. Make sure the end of the stick is covered and the biscuit covers as much of the stick as possible.
Hold the biscuit 3 to 4 inches from the hot coals and slowly turn until baked and evenly browned. Carefully remove from stick and place on plate or napkin and fill with warm filling.
Beefy Baked Beans
One-dish meal is perfect for potlucks, family gatherings or camping.
Makes 8 servings
1 pound lean ground beef
2 cans (16 ounces each) pork and beans in tomato sauce
1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained
1 cup ketchup
1 envelope (1 3/8) ounces) dry onion soup mix
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
2 cups frozen unsweetened tart cherries
Instructions:
In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain fat.
Add pork and beans, kidney beans, ketchup, dry onion soup mix, water, mustard and vinegar to meat; mix well. Stir in cherries (it is not necessary to thaw them). Pour meat mixture into a 2 1/2-quart baking dish. Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve hot.
Note: 1 cup dried tart cherries can be substituted for frozen tart cherries.
Choco-Cherry Mousse
Makes 6-8 servings
1 pkg. (4 serving size) chocolate instant pudding & pie filling
2 cups cold milk
1 can (21 ozs.) cherry filling & topping
2 cups whipped cream or whipped topping
Instructions:
In a small bowl with an electric mixer, combine pudding mix and milk. Beat on low speed 1 to 2 minutes, or until well blended. Allow pudding to thicken slightly, then stir in cherry filling. Gently fold in whipped cream. Spoon into parfait glasses or other dessert dishes and chill until serving time.
Miss American Pie
Makes 1 - 10" pie
10 inch pie pastry, baked
21 oz. can blueberry pie filling
8 oz. cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
12 oz. whipped topping
tart cherry pie fill
Instructions:
Bake 10 inch pie pastry. Pour blueberry pie fill in bottom of crust. Chill 30 minutes.
Beat cream cheese, adding powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread cheese mixture on top of blueberry pie fill. Chill 30 minutes. Gently spread cherry pie fill on top. Chill at least 4 hours.
