Best 4 Cherry Whoopie Pies Recipes

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Indulge your sweet cravings with the delightful cherry whoopie pies, a classic combination of two moist cake layers sandwiched with a luscious cherry filling. These delectable treats, often adorned with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar, are a nostalgic delight that transport you back to simpler times. With their soft and fluffy texture, burst of cherry flavor, and charming presentation, cherry whoopie pies are a delightful indulgence perfect for any occasion, whether it's a cozy afternoon tea party or a festive holiday gathering.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

BOOZY CHERRY-CHOCOLATE PIES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup turbinado sugar, plus more for sprinkling
1/2 cup light rum
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
Kosher salt
3 pounds Bing cherries, pitted and halved
3 tablespoons cornstarch
Cooking spray
6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 1/2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped (about 1/4 cup)
All-purpose flour, for dusting
1 1/2 14-ounce packages refrigerated piecrust dough (3 pieces)
Heavy cream, for brushing
Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Whisk the sugar, rum, vanilla, orange zest and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl until the sugar dissolves. Add the cherries and cornstarch and toss; set aside until juicy, about 30 minutes. Line a baking sheet with foil and coat with cooking spray. Place six 5-to-6-inch ceramic tart dishes on the prepared pan. Add 3/4 cup cherries to each dish using a slotted spoon; top each with 1 tablespoon butter and 2 teaspoons chocolate. Transfer the remaining cherry mixture to a saucepan; add 1/2 cup water and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Divide among the dishes; cool completely.
  • Dust a surface with flour. Using a paring knife, cut out 6 circles from the piecrust, 1/2 inch bigger than the tart dishes (use the dishes as a guide). Place on another baking sheet; chill until ready to bake. Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F. Top each dish with a piece of dough, pressing the edge against the dish to seal; pierce several times with a knife. Bake 45 minutes, then brush each pie with heavy cream and sprinkle with sugar. Continue baking until golden, about 15 more minutes. Serve with ice cream.

CHERRY AND COCONUT WHOOPIE PIES



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Provided by Chuck Hughes

Categories     dessert

Time 5h15m

Yield About 20 whoopie pies

Number Of Ingredients 19

Whoopie Pies:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
One 15-ounce can red sour cherries packed in syrup
1 cup sugar
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon red food coloring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
Coconut Cream:
1 tablespoon powdered gelatin
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
4 large egg yolks
1 cup toasted sweetened coconut
1 tablespoon coconut extract
1/2 cup toasted sweetened coconut, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the whoopie pies: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking trays with parchment paper. In a bowl, mix the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • Drain the cherry syrup into a liquid measuring cup (there should be about 3/4 cup) and cut the cherries in half. Set aside.
  • In a larger bowl with an electric mixer, cream together the sugar and butter. Add the food coloring, vanilla and egg and beat until creamy. Add the dry ingredients alternating with the cherry syrup.
  • Drop about 1 tablespoon of dough per cookie on the baking trays, spaced about 2 inches apart. Bake until the cookies spring back like a cupcake when pressed, about 10 minutes. Allow to cool for a few minutes on the baking trays, and then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
  • For the coconut cream: Sprinkle the gelatin over 2 tablespoons cold water and allow to bloom. Set aside.
  • In a saucepan, heat the cream. Meanwhile, using a stand or hand mixer, beat the sugar and egg yolks until pale and creamy, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour the hot cream slowly into the egg and sugar mixture, mixing constantly. Transfer to the saucepan and continue cooking on low heat, mixing constantly, until it thickens, about 15 minutes; do not allow to boil. Remove from the heat, add the gelatin and mix until completely melted. Set aside in the refrigerator until thick, about 4 hours.
  • Beat the thickened mixture until creamy with the toasted coconut and extract.
  • To assemble: Spread the flat side of each cookie with 1 teaspoon of coconut cream. Top half of the cookies with about 4 cherry halves. Sandwich the cherry-topped cookies with the remaining cookies, and press slightly to push the filling to the edges. Roll the edges in the toasted coconut. Refrigerate for up to 3 days.

CHERRY GARCIA WHOOPIE PIES



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Fans of Ben & Jerry's will love this delicious cherry garcia whoopie pies recipe. They taste just like the classic ice cream treat!

Provided by Liz Lampman

Categories     Dessert

Time 27m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ⅔ Cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoons Kosher salt
4 Tablespoons butter, softened
½ Cup dark brown sugar, packed
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 Cup whole milk, room temperature
2 Cup chopped maraschino cherries
1 Cup mini chocolate chips
1 ½ Cup powdered sugar
½ Cup butter, softened
3 Tablespoons heavy cream
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a whoopie pie pan.
  • Add the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl and whisk until combined.
  • Using a standing mixer, beat the butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until combined.
  • Alternate between adding the dry ingredients and the milk and gradually beat until well combined after each addition.
  • Fold in the chopped cherries and the chocolate chips.
  • Spoon 1 ½ tbsp of batter into the whoopie pie pans and bake in the oven for 10 -12 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Remove and allow to completely cool.
  • Using a standing mixer, beat all frosting ingredients until combined, fluffy and holds a peak.
  • Scoop the frosting into the piping bag.
  • Pair the whoopie pies up and pipe a ring of frosting on the bottom whoopie pie.
  • Place the top onto the frosting and gently press down
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Carbohydrate 56 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 52 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 19 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 Whoopie Pie, Sodium 322 milligrams sodium, Sugar 41 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams unsaturated fat

MAMA'S WHOOPIE PIES



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My mom's whoopie pie recipe, my personal favorite!

Provided by hb936

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Whoopie Pie Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 25

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup butter at room temperature
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups milk
¾ cup butter at room temperature
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups marshmallow creme

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Whisk flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl. Beat 1 cup butter and white sugar in a separate large bowl, with an electric mixer on medium speed, until mixture is creamy. Beat eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract into butter mixture.
  • Stir half the flour mixture into wet ingredients, followed by milk; stir remaining flour mixture into dough. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto baking sheets. For 25 whoopie pies, make 50 cookies.
  • Bake cookies in the preheated oven until set and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • Beat 3/4 cup butter with confectioners' sugar in a bowl, using an electric mixer; beat 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and marshmallow creme into filling. Spread at least 1 teaspoon filling on the bottom of a cookie and top with a second cookie. Repeat with remaining cookies and filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.2 g, Cholesterol 50.2 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 248.5 mg, Sugar 25.4 g

Tips:

  • Prep Your Ingredients: Before you start baking, make sure all your ingredients are measured and ready to go. This will ensure a smooth and efficient baking process.
  • Use Room Temperature Ingredients: When a recipe calls for room temperature ingredients, it means they should be at around 68-72°F (20-22°C). This helps them blend together more easily and evenly.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can result in tough, dry whoopie pies. Mix just until the ingredients are combined and no more.
  • Chill the Dough: Chilling the dough before baking helps to prevent the whoopie pies from spreading too much in the oven. You can chill the dough for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
  • Use a Cookie Scoop: A cookie scoop is a great tool for portioning out the whoopie pie batter. This helps to ensure that all the pies are the same size and shape.
  • Bake the Whoopie Pies Until They're Set: The whoopie pies should be baked until they're set around the edges but still soft in the center. Overbaking can result in dry, crumbly pies.
  • Let the Whoopie Pies Cool Completely: Before you fill them, allow the whoopie pies to cool completely. This will prevent the filling from melting and making the pies messy.
  • Use a Variety of Fillings: There are endless possibilities when it comes to fillings for whoopie pies. You can use classic fillings like vanilla buttercream, chocolate ganache, or peanut butter frosting, or get creative with flavors like salted caramel, raspberry jam, or Nutella.

Conclusion:

Cherry whoopie pies are a delicious and fun treat that are perfect for any occasion. With a variety of fillings to choose from, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, give this recipe a try and see how easy it is to make these delightful treats.

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