Got a bag of frozen cherries and no idea what to do with them? Here’s over 30 of the best frozen cherries recipes that’ll save you time, money, and effort (no pitting required!). Read on for delicious recipes using a frozen shortcut (hint: you can use them for so much more than a smoothie!).
It’s no secret that fresh cherries are ridiculously expensive (at least in the United States anyway!). I can only think of a handful times I forked over the money to buy them and most times I regretted it. There are so many equally, if not more delicious, fruits that are SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper like bananas, apples, pears, watermelon, etc.
But that’s where frozen cherries come in! They’re already pitted, and frozen fruit (and vegetables) are actually picked and frozen at their peak ripeness.
This means they might be even better tasting than fresh produce, since fresh fruits and vegetables have to sit on a truck and travel to their destination, and then they often sit on store shelves before they are finally purchased and consumed. Further, this means they’re usually more nutritious. Talk about bang for your buck!
And if you already know you love these frozen little stone fruits (maybe you have a supersized bag from Costco in your freezer like I do), find new recipes using frozen cherries below. If you’re one of those people that really utilizes their freezer (or wants to), check out my free printable freezer inventory sheets.
Or, if you have fresh berries you’d like to freeze before they go bad, check out my helpful guides: How to Freeze Blackberries and How to Freeze Raspberries.
How to Select Frozen Cherries
Frozen cherries come in different varieties. The two most common types are sweet (usually dark) cherries and tart cherries.
Sour cherries (also called tart cherries) are often inedible in their fresh form, which is smaller and usually brighter in color than sweet cherries. Sour or tart cherries are often cooked or processed in some ways. You may see them in yogurt flavors, in the canned section, or in processed foods. You can definitely purchase sour cherries, but keep in mind that they are indeed sour!
Most frozen cherries that you see will be sweet cherries (unless they say otherwise), and these are usually deep red in color and a large size. Frozen sweet cherries are picked at the peak of ripeness and are usually very sweet and luscious in whatever way you like to use them. One of my favorite recipes using frozen cherries is a chocolate cherry smoothie with cocoa powder, plant milk, and of course frozen cherries.
Sometimes you can find frozen cherries in a blend with other fruits like berries. Cherries are sweeter than berries, so these mixes are great for smoothies, parfaits, chia pudding, and oatmeal.
But if you are looking for more delicious recipes using frozen cherries, keep reading.
Recipes Using Frozen Cherries
Instead of spending hours pitting cherries, save yourself the mess and headache and give frozen cherries a try! Check out this big list of recipes using frozen cherries and make your grocery list. You’ll definitely want to try at least a few of these recipes.
1. Vegan Cherry Ripe Cups
Vegan Cherry Ripe Cups by Rainbow Nourishments
2. Vegan Cherry Mango Popsicles
Vegan Cherry Mango Popsicles by The All Natural Vegan
3. Vegan Black Forest Cake
Vegan Black Forest Cake by Gretchen’s Vegan Bakery
4. Cherry Smoothie with Cocoa Nibs
Cherry Smoothie with Cocoa Nibs by Keeping the Peas
5. Cherry Frosé
Cherry Frosé by Our Love Language is Food
6. Black Forest Chia Seed Protein Pudding
Black Forest Chia Seed Protein Pudding by Randa Nutrition
7. Cherry Chocolate Granola Smoothie Bowl
Cherry Chocolate Granola Smoothie Bowl by Homebody Eats
8. Cherry Sorbet
Cherry Sorbet by Chef Not Required…
9. Vegan Cherry Muffins
Vegan Cherry Muffins (with gluten-free option) by A Virtual Vegan
10. Homemade Cherry Banana Nice Cream
Homemade Cherry Banana Nice Cream by Finding Zest
11. Cherry Roll Wreath
Cherry Roll Wreath Recipe by Rainbow Nourishments
12. Cherry Chia Banana Smoothie
Cherry Chia Banana Smoothie by Feast for a Fraction
13. Cherry Chocolate Oatmeal
Cherry Chocolate Oatmeal by The Healthful Ideas
14. Ninja Creami Cherry Ice Cream
Ninja Creami Cherry Ice Cream Recipe by Healthy Slow Cooking
15. Sweet Cherry Jam
Sweet Cherry Jam (Low Histamine, No Pectin) by Low Histamine Eats
16. Vegan Black Forest Cupcakes
Vegan Black Forest Cupcakes by Addicted to Dates
17. Homemade Vegan Almond Cherry Ice Cream
Homemade Vegan Almond Cherry Ice Cream by The All Natural Vegan
18. Sweet Cherry Coconut Breakfast Polenta
Sweet Cherry Coconut Breakfast Polenta by Strength and Sunshine
19. Cherry Sauce
Cherry Sauce by Marcellina in Cucina
20. Chocolate Cherry Oat Smoothie (No Banana)
Chocolate Cherry Oat Smoothie (No Banana) by Go Eat Green
21. The Best Vegan Cherry Pie
The Best Vegan Cherry Pie by The Hidden Veggies
22. Banana Cherry Smoothie Bowl
Banana Cherry Smoothie Bowl by Bakerita
23. Bourbon Cherry Cocktail
Bourbon Cherry Cocktail by The Littlest Crumb
24. Vegan & Paleo Cherry Crumble
Vegan & Paleo Cherry Crumble by What Great Grandma Ate
25. Easy 3 Ingredient Chia Pudding
Easy 3 Ingredient Chia Pudding by And Hattie Makes Three
26. Homemade Gluten-free Cherry BBQ Sauce
Homemade Gluten-free Cherry BBQ Sauce by Grain Free Table
27. Cherry Blueberry Smoothie
Cherry Blueberry Smoothie by Through The Fibro Fog
28. Black Forest Overnight Oats
Black Forest Overnight Oats by A Virtual Vegan
29. Roasted Cherry Farro Salad
Roasted Cherry Farro Salad Recipe by Jessica Levinson
30. Chocolate Covered Cherry Popsicles
Chocolate Covered Cherry Popsicles by The Healthful Ideas
31. High Protein Vegan Smoothie
High Protein Vegan Smoothie by Vegan with Curves
32. Cherry Compote
Cherry Compote Recipe by Resplendent Kitchen
33. Cherry Bakewell Baked Oats
Cherry Bakewell Baked Oats by Attachment Mummy
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