Best 6 Cherry Almond Wreath Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our comprehensive guide to baking the perfect cherry almond wreath. This exquisite dessert, a harmonious blend of sweet cherries and nutty almonds, will captivate taste buds and create a centerpiece that commands attention on any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this article will provide you with the knowledge and inspiration to craft a cherry almond wreath that will impress family and friends alike.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHERRY ALMOND WREATH



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I usually serve this spectacular coffee cake on a silver tray with a small artificial poinsettia blossoms and leaves in the center. My daughter and I enjoy making specialty breads like this one and find they make excellent Christmas gives for family and friends. -Gwen Roffler, Grassy Butte, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
3 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2/3 cup finely chopped blanched almonds
1/2 cup chopped red and green candied cherries
GLAZE:
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk and water. Add the eggs, butter, sugar, salt, lemon zest, cardamom and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , In a small bowl, beat butter, flour, sugar, extract and lemon zest. Stir in almonds and cherries. Refrigerate. , Punch dough down. Turn on a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 30-in. x 9-in. rectangle. Crumble filling over rectangle to within 1/2 in. of edges. , Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Place seam side down on a greased baking sheet. With scissors, cut lengthwise down the middle of the roll; carefully turn cut sides up. Loosely twist strips around each other, keeping cut sides up. Shape into a ring and pinch ends together. Cover and let rise for 1 hour., Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until browned. Cool for 15 minutes on a wire rack. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over warm coffee cake. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHERRY ALMOND CRISP



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 individual crisps

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash nutmeg
1 1/2 sticks cold butter
1/2 cup slivered almonds
Four 12-ounce bags frozen tart cherries
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 teaspoons almond extract
2 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Start with the crumb mixture. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg.
  • Cut the cold butter into pieces. Add the butter to the bowl and use a fork or pastry blender to cut it into the flour mixture. The mixture should resemble a moist, coarse meal. Add the slivered almonds and combine thoroughly.
  • Place the still-frozen cherries in a bowl, add the remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar, cornstarch and almond extract and gently stir the cherries to combine.
  • Divide the cherries between 8 ramekins (about 1/2 cup each). Top with the crumb mixture, evening out the surface.
  • Bake until the topping is crisp and golden brown, about 45 minutes. If the topping appears underdone, continue baking in 10 minute increments until it's done.
  • To serve: Add the heavy cream and granulated sugar to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and whip. Keep in the fridge until ready to serve.
  • Serve the individual crisps warm or at room temperature with a dollop of freshly whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

CHERRY BREAD WITH ALMONDS



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Fruity, nutty, sweet. You can't beat this sweet cherry and almond bread. My guests love it! Be sure to make the day before and store overnight before serving.

Provided by KONWAL

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes

Time 9h55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups milk
1 egg
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and coarsely chopped
⅔ cup chopped almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan.
  • Stir flour, white sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large mixing bowl.
  • Stir milk, egg, oil, and almond extract together in a small bowl until well combined. Add to dry mixture all at once. Stir until just moistened. Fold in cherries and almonds. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove loaf from the pan and cool completely on the wire rack, about 30 minutes. Wrap and store for 8 hours to overnight before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.5 calories, Carbohydrate 47.2 g, Cholesterol 17.5 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 258.8 mg, Sugar 18.9 g

CHERRY-ALMOND GRANOLA CRISP



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For all the cobbler and crisp lovers, here's a simple dish that you can eat for breakfast or dessert. Chewy clusters of almonds and oats brown in the oven after getting coated in a nutty and floral browned-butter honey syrup. While the granola clusters caramelize, the bed of sweet cherries they rest over turns tender and juicy. Warm out of the oven, this crisp belongs in a bowl with your favorite yogurt, some of the warm cherry sauce drizzled over top, and maybe even a good shaving of dark chocolate or orange zest, if you have some.

Provided by Jerrelle Guy

Categories     breakfast, snack

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 pound/225 grams sweet cherries, halved and pitted (about 1 1/4 packed cups)
1/3 cup/115 milliliters honey
4 tablespoons/60 grams unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup/100 grams sliced almonds
1/2 cup/50 grams rolled oats
Yogurt, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spread out the cherry halves in the bottom of an 8-inch square (or 9-inch round) baking dish. Set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, add the honey, butter and salt. Bring to a foaming boil over medium heat, then cook 3 to 4 minutes until the honey thickens, stirring often so it never burns. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla - it will spatter slightly - then fold in the almonds and oats, continuing to stir until the oats absorb all the honey syrup.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the mixture across the cherries, and bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until the almonds are almost a mahogany brown and the cherries are tender and juicy. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes, so the granola hardens slightly, then serve with yogurt.

CHERRY-ALMOND DUMP CAKE



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This is the dump cake I made at Carolina Beach in July 2020.

Provided by TENNESSEEPAM

Categories     Dump Cake From a Mix

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

cooking spray (such as Pam®)
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 (21 ounce) cans cherry pie filling
1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
½ cup cold unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Stir 1/2 teaspoon almond extract into each can of pie filling.
  • Pour both cans of pie filling into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle cake mix evenly over pie filling. Grate cold butter over top, distributing it as evenly as possible.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until topping is golden brown, 50 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.4 calories, Carbohydrate 55.9 g, Cholesterol 21.1 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 255.4 mg

CHERRY ALMOND DELIGHTS



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A tender cream cheese dough filled with homemade almond paste and maraschino cherries makes an elegant cookie tart fit for a party.-Gilda Lester, Millsboro, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 large egg, room temperature
1 package (17-1/2 ounces) sugar cookie mix
FILLING:
1-1/2 cups slivered almonds
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
24 maraschino cherries, well-drained
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Beat in egg. Add cookie mix; mix well (dough will be sticky). Shape dough into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to handle., Place almonds and sugar in a food processor; pulse until almonds are finely chopped. Add eggs; process until mixture forms a paste. Add butter and vanilla; process until blended., Preheat oven to 350°. Shape dough into 1-1/4-in. balls; press onto bottom and up the sides of greased mini muffin cups., Place 1 Tbsp. filling in each cup. Top each with a cherry. Bake 16-18 minutes or until edges are golden and filling is set. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Dust tops with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 114mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Make sure your almonds are finely chopped. This will help them distribute evenly throughout the wreath and prevent them from clumping together.
  • Don't overwork the dough. Overworking the dough will make it tough and chewy. Mix it just until it comes together.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the dough set and prevent it from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Bake the wreath until it is golden brown. A toothpick inserted into the center of the wreath should come out clean.
  • Let the wreath cool completely before glazing it. This will help the glaze set and prevent it from running off the wreath.

Conclusion:

The cherry almond wreath is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With its sweet cherries, crunchy almonds, and rich glaze, this wreath is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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