Best 6 Maraschino Cherry Parfaits Recipes

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In the realm of delectable desserts, the maraschino cherry parfait reigns supreme. With its captivating layers of sweet, tangy, and creamy textures, this classic confection is a symphony of flavors that delights the senses. Its versatility allows for endless variations, from the traditional combination of maraschino cherries, vanilla ice cream, and whipped cream to more adventurous pairings of fresh fruits, nutty crumbles, and decadent sauces. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, embarking on a culinary journey to create the perfect maraschino cherry parfait is an experience that promises both pleasure and satisfaction.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

REAL MARASCHINO CHERRIES



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Provided by Ted Allen

Categories     condiment

Time 10m

Yield 1 pint

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 cup maraschino liqueur
1 pint sour cherries, stemmed and pitted (in a pinch, you can buy a jar of sour cherries in light syrup, and drain the syrup)

Steps:

  • Bring the liqueur to a simmer, and then turn off the heat. Add the cherries, stir, let cool, and then pour into jars. Refrigerate. Cherries will be tasty for months.

HOMEMADE MARASCHINO CHERRIES



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Once you learn how commercial maraschino cherries are made, you will want to make your own at home. It does take time, but this recipe makes it easy.

Provided by Peggy Trowbridge Filippone

Categories     Dessert     Ingredient     Condiment

Time P1DT12h40m

Yield 120

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds sweet cherries (pitted)
For the Brine:
2 quarts water
1 tablespoon pickling salt (or brining or kosher salt)
For the Syrup:
4 1/2 cups sugar
3 cups water
1 lemon (juiced)
Optional: red food coloring
Optional: 1 ounce almond extract

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Bring the water and pickling salt to a boil in a pot, stirring until the salt is dissolved. Let cool for 10 minutes, then pour over pitted sweet cherries. Cover and let sit 12 hours or overnight.
  • Drain the cherries, discarding the brine, and rinse in cold water. Place in a bowl and set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, water, lemon juice, and red food coloring, if using. Bring just to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar, and remove from the heat.
  • Pour the liquid over the cherries, cover, and let stand for 24 hours.
  • Drain the cherries, reserving the juice. Set the cherries aside. Bring reserved juice to a boil. Remove from the heat and stir in the almond extract, if using.
  • Pour the warm liquid over the cherries.
  • Pack the cherries with the juice in clean jars and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 36 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 32 mg, Sugar 9 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize 3 pounds cherries, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

MARASCHINO CHERRY PARFAITS



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Layer maraschino liqueur-soaked sweet cherries with a tangy yogurt cream and chewy meringue cookies for a dessert that tastes both heart-warmingly retro and totally modern.

Provided by Claire Saffitz

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dessert     Cherry     Almond     Yogurt     Sour Cream     Liqueur     Summer

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

For the homemade maraschino cherries:
3 pounds fresh cherries, pits removed
1 1/3 cups sugar
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup Luxardo maraschino liqueur or kirsch (clear cherry brandy)
1 teaspoon almond extract
For the parfaits:
2 1/2 cups plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
2 1/2 cups sour cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
Pinch of kosher salt
8 vanilla meringue cookies, broken into pieces
1 pound fresh cherries, pits removed
Special Equipment
A heatproof 1-quart jar

Steps:

  • Make the Maraschino cherries:
  • Set a mesh sieve over a medium bowl. Bring cherries, sugar, lemon juice, and 2/3 cup water to a simmer in a large saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally; cook until cherries have released their juices and are softened but still intact, 20-25 minutes. Pour cherries into prepared sieve, letting juices collect in bowl. Set cherries aside.
  • Return juices to same saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until liquid is reduced to 1 1/2 cups (it will be a thin syrup at this point), 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat, add reserved cherries, and stir in liqueur and almond extract. Transfer maraschino cherries to jar, cover, and chill at least 24 hours before using.
  • To assemble:
  • Whisk yogurt, sour cream, powdered sugar, and salt in a large bowl until smooth; fold in meringue cookies.
  • Layer maraschino cherries, fresh cherries, and yogurt mixture into 8 glasses, dividing evenly.
  • Do Ahead
  • Maraschino cherries can be made 2 weeks ahead. Keep chilled.

MARASCHINO CHERRY PANCAKES



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Make and share this Maraschino Cherry Pancakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by VelcrowMistress

Categories     Breakfast

Time 10m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons baking powder
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
9 tablespoons canola oil
6 eggs
2 1/2 cups milk
1 (8 ounce) jar maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Whisk dry ingredients together. Mix well.
  • Using an electric mixer, slowly stir in canola oil.
  • Mix until all lumps are gone and mixture is a uniform texture, about 1 minute (You've just made a scratch "box" of Original Bisquick Baking Mix; If you scale recipe down, you can store excess mix in an airtight container.).
  • If you're feeling lazy, you may skip those steps and just get a box of Bisquick.
  • Add milk and eggs to baking mix. Mix well.
  • Add cherries. Blend until batter is smooth and bright pink. If needed, you may adjust the thickness of you batter by adding a tablespoon of milk or flour at a time, and mixing well.
  • Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto hot, greased griddle. For Silver Dollars, pour tablespoons of batter onto griddle.
  • Cook until pancake starts to bubble & edges are slightly dry. Turn; and cook until golden.

PRETTY CHERRY PARFAITS



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Just the treat you want to serve for a dessert that's fast, lovely and scrumptious!-Bernice Morris, Marshfield, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup sour cream
1 cup cold milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
Whipped topping, sliced almonds and fresh mint, optional

Steps:

  • Combine pie filling and extract; set aside. In a large bowl, combine sour cream and milk. Stir in pudding mix; beat on low speed for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Spoon half into parfait glasses; top with the pie filling. Repeat with remaining pudding mixture. Garnish with whipped topping, almonds and mint if desired. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 283mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MARASCHINO CHERRY CHOCOLATE COOKIES



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Chocolate, coconut, and maraschino cherries make a perfect combination in this festive cookie recipe. Enjoy these still warm with a nice big glass of milk.

Provided by ilkaisha

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter-flavored shortening
½ cup white sugar
½ cup light brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup shredded coconut
¾ cup drained, dried, and chopped maraschino cherries
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Beat shortening, white sugar, and brown sugar together in a bowl with an electric mixer until creamy and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla extract; stir until well incorporated.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in another bowl; add to sugar mixture, blending until an even dough forms. Add oats, coconut, cherries, and chocolate chips until just mixed in.
  • Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 92.2 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

Tips:

  • If you don't have a parfait glass, you can use a regular drinking glass or a small bowl.
  • For a more sophisticated dessert, you can use fresh cherries instead of maraschino cherries.
  • If you don't have any vanilla extract, you can use almond extract or lemon extract instead.
  • To make the parfait more kid-friendly, you can add some chocolate chips or sprinkles.
  • For a healthier parfait, you can use Greek yogurt or low-fat yogurt instead of regular yogurt.

Conclusion:

Maraschino cherry parfaits are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up any leftover maraschino cherries you may have. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give this recipe a try!

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