Mid-July signifies the start of the very short British cherry season so be speedy and make the most of them with these five scrumptious creations. Gleaming and perfectly formed, cherries are low in fat and have a low glycaemic index (GI), as well as being a good source of fibre, vitamin C, potassium. We’re not saying all of these cherry recipes are saintly, but it’s a good place to start…
1 Darren Purchese’s Cherry & Almond Cheesecake
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This stunning and professional-looking cheesecake is surprisingly simple to replicate – dig in!
2 Katy Beskow’s Cherry & Garden Mint Smoothie Bowl
Is there a prettier way to start your day than with this fresh and fruity smoothie bowl? This smoothie is so thick that you can eat it with a spoon and place toppings over it for added flavour, crunch, and substance.
3 Greg Malouf’s Middle Eastern Granola With Pomegranate, Sour Cherries & Pistachios
This recipe has a Middle Eastern slant, incorporating tangy pomegranate molasses, exotic rosewater, dried sour cherries and pistachios.
4 Spanish Picota Cherry Salsa with Baked White Fish
Celebrate the arrival of Spanish Picota Cherry season with this cherry-packed salsa & baked white fish.
5 Pippa Murray’s Bakewell Tart Waffles
Breakfast has never looked quite so beautiful. This waffle creation combines cherry and almond for a take on the good ole’ classic English pud, the Bakewell tart.
