List of cherry dishes facts for kids

A yummy cherry pie

Ukrainian cherry Varenyky

Cherries are small, juicy fruits that are often red, but can also be yellow or black. They are super tasty and used in many different foods and dishes around the world! This article explores some of the most famous and delicious foods made with cherries.

Delicious Cherry Foods

A slice of British cherry cake

Griottines de Fougerolles are cherries soaked in a special spirit.

Sour cherry soup from Budapest, Hungary

• Black Forest Gateau – This is a fancy chocolate cake with lots of cherry filling. It comes from Germany and is known for its rich flavors.
• Cherpumple – Imagine pies baked inside cakes! A Cherpumple is a fun, giant dessert where different pies (like cherry, pumpkin, and apple) are baked inside different cakes. It's a super creative and huge treat!
• Cherry Blossom – This is a popular chocolate bar in Canada. It has a sweet cherry center covered in chocolate.
• Cherry Cake – A classic British cake often made with candied cherries mixed into a soft sponge cake. It's a lovely treat for tea time!
• Cherry Ice Cream – A cool and creamy dessert flavored with cherries. Sometimes, cherry juice is also added to make it extra fruity. People have been enjoying cherry ice cream for a very long time!
• Cherry Juice – A refreshing drink made from cherries. It can be sweet or a bit tart, depending on the type of cherries used.
• Cherries Jubilee – This is a fancy dessert where cherries are cooked with a special liqueur and then set on fire (flambéed) right before your eyes! It's usually served warm over vanilla ice cream.
• Cherry Mash – A candy bar with a soft, cherry-flavored center. This center often has pieces of maraschino cherries. It's all covered in chocolate mixed with chopped peanuts.
• Cherry Pie – A classic dessert loved by many! It's a pie filled with sweet or tart cherries, often with a yummy crust on top.
• Cherry Ripe – One of Australia's oldest and most popular chocolate bars. It has a chewy cherry and coconut center, all covered in dark chocolate.
• Chocolate-Covered Cherry – A simple yet delicious treat! It's a sweet cherry covered in a layer of chocolate. You can find them in stores or even make them at home.
• Clafoutis – A traditional French dessert. It's like a baked pancake or custard with black cherries baked right into the batter. It's usually served warm.
• Dried Cherry – Cherries that have had their water removed to preserve them. They become chewy and sweet, perfect for snacks or adding to salads, like the Michigan salad.
• Gâteau Basque – A traditional dessert from the Basque region of France. It's a cake often filled with black cherry jam or a creamy pastry filling.
• Griottines – These are special cherries from France that are soaked in a strong fruit spirit called eau de vie or kirsch. They are a unique and flavorful treat.
• Kirschenmichel – A traditional German pudding. It's made with old bread, milk, eggs, and sugar, mixed with sweet or sour cherries. The whole thing is then baked in a dish.
• Mahleb – This is a unique spice made from the seeds of a specific type of cherry tree. It's used in small amounts to add a special flavor to sweet foods and cakes, especially in Middle Eastern baking.
• Maraschino Cherry – These are bright red, sweetened cherries that are often used as a garnish. You'll see them on top of sundaes or in drinks. They are usually made from light-colored sweet cherries.
• Sour Cherry Soup – A refreshing soup from Hungary, popular in many European countries during summer. It's a mildly sweet soup made with sour cream, sugar, and fresh sour cherries, and it's served chilled.
• Varenyky with Cherry – A national dish in Ukraine! These are dumplings filled with sweet cherries. They are often served with a dollop of sour cream on top.

See also

• List of fruit dishes

Images for kids

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  A yummy cherry pie

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  Ukrainian cherry Varenyky

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  A slice of British cherry cake

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  Griottines de Fougerolles are cherries soaked in a special spirit.

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  Sour cherry soup from Budapest, Hungary