Today’s 10 Best is dedicated to my mom, the world’s biggest cherry lover. Every year for as long as I can remember, the moment that cherries hit peak-of-season, she heads to the grocery and picks up a big bag which she “accidentally” devours on the car ride home. As wonderful as they are eaten fresh out of hand, it would be a shame to let cherry season pass without making one of these spectacular desserts. Some are simple and a few are a little more time-intensive, but every single one of them would make a showstopping finale to a great summer meal. Since I couldn’t quite narrow down my favorites to the usual 10, we tacked on a few extras to add to the consideration set. So mom: take a scroll through these and choose your fave, but remember that you’re going to have to save a few handfuls for when you get home!
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Julia Child’s Cherry Clafoutis via Sassy Kitchen
A Sour Cherry Gateau Basque via Canelle et Vanelle
Cherry Pavlova from Call me Cupcake
Cherry & Lime Ooey Gooey Butter Bars via Bakers Royale
Bumpy Cherry & Almond Pie via Top with Cinnamon
Balsamic Cherry Pie from Adventures in Cooking
Sour Cherry Soup Infused with Lemon Thyme and Vanilla via La Tartine Gourmande
Cherry & Peach Galettes via The Vanilla Bean Blog
Baked Ricotta with Orange Blossom Cherry Sauce via Saveur
White Chocolate covered Cherries from Not Without Salt
Cherry Pie Bars via Joy the Baker
Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwiches via White on Rice Couple
Cherry Cupcakes with Cherry Almond Buttercream via Jenny Steffens