We all know that pie filling allows you to create a pie in a matter of minutes. But, cherry pie filling can be used for several different desserts and snacks as well. Cherry pie filling can even be used to create a delicious Sunday breakfast. Here are some of the creative ways to use cherry pie filling.
Creative Uses for Cherry Pie Filling #1: Chocolate and Fruit Turnovers
Cherry pie filling makes delicious snacks. For this snack, all you need is puff pasty, hot fudge sauce and cherry pie filling. Cut the puff pasty into four squares and fill with the other two ingredients. Crimp the edges with a fork and bake until golden brown.
Creative Uses for Cherry Pie Filling #2: Easy Fruit Sundaes
When I say easy, I mean easy. All you need to do is heat cherry pie filling and pour it over your favorite flavor of ice cream. While vanilla ice cream may be your first choice, you could also use chocolate ice cream or even cookie dough ice cream.
Creative Uses for Cherry Pie Filling #3: Super Easy Fruit Crisp
Another easy way to use cherry pie filling is to make fruit crisp. All you need to do is to pour the pie filling into a glass pan and then create a mixture for the top. For the topping you can use oatmeal, butter, brown sugar, and chopped almonds that have been mixed together to create a crumbly texture.
Creative Uses for Cherry Pie Filling #4: Sunday Brunch Pancakes
One of my all time favorite ways to use cherry pie filling is on pancakes. Just pour on top of warm pancakes and then add a generous amount of whipping cream. Your family will love the taste of this breakfast dish and you’ll love it because it’s so easy.
Creative Uses for Cherry Pie Filling #5: Cherry Vanilla Parfaits
In a tall glass, layer vanilla pudding, crushed shortbread cookies, and cherry pie filling. Top with vanilla pudding and crushed cookies. To make this dessert healthier, you could use sugar free pudding, sugar free pie filling, and granola.
Creative Uses for Cherry Pie Filling #6: Black Forest Cupcakes
There are so many different things you can do with cupcakes. One great way to jazz up boring cupcakes is to use cherry pie filling. Simply frost the chocolate cupcakes with chocolate frosting and then top with cherry pie filling.
Creative Uses for Cherry Pie Filling #7: Chocolate Covered Cherry Brownies
Do you love chocolate covered cherries? Then you’ll love these brownies? Just bake your favorite brand of fudge brownies and spread on two jars of hot fudge sauce. Then top with the pie filling and a icing made from powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk.
Creative Uses for Cherry Pie Filling #8: Stuffed French Toast
Another fun breakfast idea is stuffed French toast. Just stuff the bread, dip in batter, and fry. Top with whipped cream and enjoy.
Creative Uses for Cherry Pie Filling #9: Surprise Inside Cake
For this dessert, you need a vanilla bundt cake. Flip the bundt cake upside down and carefully scoop out a section all around the cake, creating a tunnel. Fill the cake with cherry pie filling and then glaze the cake with a thin icing made from powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.
Creative Uses for Cherry Pie Filling #10: Fruity and Creamy Pound Cake
Everyone loves to use pound cake to make strawberry shortcake, but you can also use it in other desserts. Instead of strawberry shortcake, make cherry shortcake. Simply layer pieces of pound cake, pie filling, and whipped cream for a fabulous dessert.
