Easy Cherry Pudding

Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
A simple, one-pan dessert with tender cake topping and juicy cherries
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This easy cherry pudding is a comforting, old-fashioned dessert that requires minimal effort for maximum reward. The magic happens in the pan as the dry ingredients and milk create a soft, cake-like layer that floats atop the melted margarine and sweet cherry syrup. It’s incredibly moist, with bursts of tart-sweet cherry flavor in every bite. Perfect for casual weeknight treats or potluck gatherings, this recipe uses simple pantry staples and canned fruit for consistent results. Serve it warm for a cozy experience or chilled for a refreshing summer dessert. ItâÂÂs a nostalgic favorite that brings home-style comfort to any table.

Easy Cherry Pudding

Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 15.9

Description

This easy cherry pudding is a comforting, old-fashioned dessert that requires minimal effort for maximum reward. The magic happens in the pan as the dry ingredients and milk create a soft, cake-like layer that floats atop the melted margarine and sweet cherry syrup. It&# 226;ÂÂs incredibly moist, with bursts of tart-sweet cherry flavor in every bite. Perfect for casual weeknight treats or potluck gatherings, this recipe uses simple pantry staples and canned fruit for consistent results. Serve it warm for a cozy experience or chilled for a refreshing summer dessert. ItâÂÂs a nostalgic favorite that brings home-style comfort to any table.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
  2. Melt the margarine and pour it into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 cup of sugar, baking powder, and milk or water until smooth.
  4. Pour the batter mixture evenly over the melted margarine in the pan; do not stir.
  5. Open the can of pitted cherries and pour them, including the syrup, over the batter; do not stir.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar evenly over the top of the cherries.
  7. Bake for approximately 1 hour, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the cake portion comes out clean.
  8. Let cool slightly in the pan before serving warm or cold.
  9. Optional: Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra richness.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8


Amount Per Serving
Calories 15.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.0g0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 4200.0mg175%
Total Carbohydrate 8.1g3%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 0.0g0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: cherry, pudding, dessert, easy, canned fruit, one pan, cake, comfort food, baking, simple, homestyle, fruit dessert, summer treat, quick, pantry staples
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