It may not feel like it, but winter has packed its bags and made room for the next season. This time of the year gets us cozy and excited for all of the events that come with the warming of the weather: springtime!
With inspiration from the recent Cherry Blossom Festival event, everyone can take part in cooking up some absolutely irresistible cherry recipes.
Cherry Jam Filled Donuts (via JoCooks)
What You Need:
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3½ to 4 cups all purpose flour
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1 package (7 g) active dry yeast
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2 tbsp sugar
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⅔ cup milk, lukewarm
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5 tbsp butter, melted
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1 cup sour cream
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1 egg
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pinch of salt
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oil for frying
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cherry jam for filling
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powdered sugar
Instructions:
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In a small bowl mix the yeast, sugar and milk together and let sit for about 15 minutes until yeast has dissolved.
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In the bowl of your mixer add the flour, salt and mix. To the bowl add the yeast mixture, egg, sour cream and butter. Mix with the paddle attachment for a couple minutes until well incorporated. Place the dough in a bowl, cover with towel and let it rest until it doubles in size.
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Roll out the dough, on a floured surface, and cut out rounds using a glass or a 2 inch cookie cutter.
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In a frying pan heat the oil and turn the heat down to medium. Fry the donuts and let cool on a wire rack.
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Cut out slits into the side of each donut and fill with a tsp of cherry jam.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Full recipe here: http://www.jocooks.com/bakery/pastries/cherry-jam-filled-sour-cream-donuts/
Cherry Chocolate Milkshake (via The Diva Dish)
What You Need:
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2 fudge schmalls (recipe below)
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1/2 cup pecans
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1/2 cup walnuts
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1 1/3 cup pitted dates
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1 tsp. vanilla
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4 TB cocoa powder
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1 frozen banana
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1 cup frozen cherries
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6 cubes frozen coconut milk
Instructions (for Milkshake):
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Blend in a blender until creamy. Add extra cherries and sprinkle with cocoa-nibs.
Instructions (for Fudge Balls):
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Blend all ingredients in food processor until combined and somewhat crumbly/moist.
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Form into schmalls and store in fridge/freezer.
Full recipe here: http://thediva-dish.com/being-healthy/cherry-chocolate-milkshake/
Adult Dark Cherry Cream Soda (if you’re 21 or older!) (via The Cookie Rookie)
What You Need:
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Zevia Cream Soda
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Dark Cherry Juice
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Good quality vodka
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Cherries for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
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Pour each ice filled glass ¼ – ½ full with dark cherry juice.
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Pour in 1.5 ounces of vodka (about 1 shot)
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Top with cream soda.
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Enjoy!
Full recipe: http://www.thecookierookie.com/adult-dark-cherry-cream-soda/