Easy Maraschino Cherry Pie
on Apr 08, 2016, Updated Oct 21, 2020
This Easy Maraschino Cherry Pie will make for a perfect pie for your summer BBQs. A light fluffy pie that is full of sweet maraschino cherry flavor.
Easy Maraschino Cherry Pie
During the summer months, we spend quite a bit of time on our patio. We like to grill out most evenings. The kids will hop in the pool and swim while the hubby and I make dinner.
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I love making tasty picnic type foods. During the day, I will whip up some summer salads like my Pasta Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette. I usually make really big batches so we can enjoy them all week long.
When we have our family bbqs, I am sure to have a dessert to enjoy after our meal. Since we bbq so often, I like to make quick and easy desserts. Simple pies are usually what I make most often. Our favorite summer pie is my CopyCat Shoney’s Frisch’s Strawberry Pie. It is a hit with everyone.
Last summer, I made a Quick and Easy Strawberry Pie that combines strawberries, Jell-O, and Cool Whip. Everyone loved how much flavor the pie had. Since everyone really liked it, I decided to make a Cherry version. I keep jars of maraschino cherries in our pantry. They are so inexpensive and they are perfect to enjoy on top of dessert or even in summer drinks.
This pie was super light and full of great flavor just like the strawberry version. Since I used a store bought graham cracker crust, it was in the fridge in no time at all. Super simple and super tasty.
INGREDIENTS
1 package (3 oz) Cherry Jell-O
2/3 cup Boiling Water
4 Ice Cubes
8 oz Cool Whip
10 oz Maraschino Cherries, drained
DIRECTIONS
Reserve 9 cherries for the top.
Cut remaining cherries in half.
Mix Jell-O and boiling water in a medium bowl. Stir until Jell-O is dissolved.
Add ice and stir until Jell-O cools and begins to thicken.
Whisk in Cool Whip to incorporate and then add sliced cherries.
Spoon mixture into crust and refrigerate for at least several hours.
Top with whipped cream (optional) and reserved cherries before serving.
Do you have a favorite summer pie recipe?
Easy Maraschino Cherry Pie
Ingredients
- 1 package, 3 oz Cherry Jell-O
- 2/3 cup Boiling Water
- 4 Ice Cubes
- 8 oz Cool Whip
- 10 oz Maraschino Cherries, drained
Instructions
- Reserve 9 cherries for the top.
- Cut remaining cherries in half.
- Mix Jell-O and boiling water in a medium bowl. Stir until Jell-O is dissolved.
- Add ice and stir until Jell-O cools and begins to thicken.
- Whisk in Cool Whip to incorporate and then add sliced cherries.
- Spoon mixture into crust and refrigerate for at least several hours.
- Top with whipped cream (optional) and reserved cherries before serving.
Looking for other great strawberry recipes? Be sure to see these other recipes that I have shared…
I LOVE maraschino cherries. My family not so much, but that just means more pie for me!
Looks delicious. Thank you for linking up with us at #HomeMattersParty . We would like to see you again next week.
That looks delicious. So nice that it’s quick to make.
Thanks for sharing at Funtastic Friday.
This was amazing. I followed your recipe exactly and it was perfect! My kids were begging for more so I am making another one this weekend. Thank you for an amazing & easy pie!
I am looking at your recipes, and they remind me of the way my mother cooked, especially your veggie beef soup! I am looking forward to trying all of your recipes!
Your pie looks delish Jen! thanks so much for sharing it @ Dream. Create. Inspire Link. Pinned :)
Yum! Your pie looks so pretty, and sounds so delicious! Thanks for linking up with Merry Monday this week.
That looks amazing!
Good Morning!
Stopping by again to share this easy delicious BEAUTIFUL pie.
Have a great weekend.
Diane
I can’t wait for summer bar-b-ques and this looks like a delicious dessert to take along! I love how easy it seems. The cherry flavor has to be just amazing! Pinning! We host a fun link-party every week with a bit of a twist – the hosts make and feature the recipes linked up! We’d love for you to stop by and link up with us! https://tinyurl.com/h22otpq
What a lovely slice! Do you think this recipe would work with frozen sweet cherries?
I love anything with cherries in it. Delicious! Thanks for sharing it with us :)
Sarah-Ann @ Living Intentionally Simple
I am loving how few ingredients that are in this recipe, and it looks beautiful!
Jenn,
I love easy desserts. You cannot get any easier than this three ingredient Cherry Pie. It looks beautiful too! A Win-Win!
Thanks for sharing,
Diane