National Cherry Dessert Day 2025

A budget-friendly cherry dessert that’s bursting with joy and flavor

Hello sweet friends! 🌸

May 26th marks a juicy little holiday that’s cherry-picked for pure joy—National Cherry Dessert Day! Here at Good Thyme Gal, we believe in celebrating the little things that bring us big joy, and there’s nothing quite like the tart-sweet magic of a cherry dessert to do exactly that.

Whether you're craving comfort food, a seasonal treat, or just want a delicious reason to use that bag of frozen cherries in your freezer, this day is a perfect reminder to slow down, bake something simple, and savor life’s sweetest bites.

🍒 Why National Cherry Dessert Day Deserves a Spot on Your Calendar

Cherry desserts are timeless—think pies cooling on the windowsill, spoonfuls of warm cherry filling over ice cream, or a crumble-topped crisp shared with friends. But National Cherry Dessert Day is more than a sugary celebration; it’s a beautiful way to:

• ✨ Celebrate seasonal fruit

• ✨ Embrace home baking without fuss or fancy tools

• ✨ Use what you have (fresh, frozen, or canned cherries all work!)

• ✨ Honor nostalgia, comfort, and creativity in the kitchen

And here’s the best part: you don’t need to be a pastry chef or spend a fortune to make something wonderful.

🌿 How Cherry Desserts Align with the Good Thyme Gal Mission

At Good Thyme Gal, we’re about accessible, joyful cooking—recipes that work for real life, real kitchens, and real budgets. Cherry desserts check every box:

• ✅ Equitable & Affordable – Frozen or canned cherries make this accessible year-round

• ✅ Low-Waste – You can repurpose leftover ingredients and skip anything fussy

• ✅ Wholesome Joy – A good cherry dessert satisfies the soul with a few simple pantry staples

This is the kind of dessert you can whip up on a Sunday afternoon, bring to a picnic, or serve warm after a weeknight dinner—and it always feels special.

🍒 Easy Lazy Cherry Dessert

A sweet, tart, and budget-friendly dessert for every kitchen

Serves 4 | Prep time: 10 minutes | Bake time: 40–45 minutes

Lazy Cherry Dessert

Ingredients

• 2 cans cherry pie filling

• 1 package Yellow Cake mix

• 1 cube margarine, melted

• ½ Cup Sliced almond, walnuts, or Filberts (optional)

Cooking Instructions

1. Put pie filling in a greased 9 x 13 inch pan

2. Sprinkle cake mix over the top.

3. Pour the melted margarine over the cake mix.

4. Bake for 45 minutes at 350 F.

5. When done Sprinkle with Sliced almonds/walnuts/ Filberts

   
   

Chefs Tip: You can also add the nuts before adding the margarine.

🍨 Tips for Making It Even More Equitable

• Use pantry ingredients – Sub canned cherries if fresh are too pricey

• Scale it – Halve the recipe for small households or double it for gatherings

• Add-ins – Toss in a handful of nuts or shredded coconut if you have them on hand

🎉 Let’s Make Life Sweeter—One Cherry at a Time

National Cherry Dessert Day is a lovely excuse to reconnect with the joy of simple pleasures, and that’s what Good Thyme Gal is all about. Whether you’re baking with your kids, treating yourself after a long day, or sharing a dish with friends, a cherry dessert is like a warm hug in a bowl.

So go ahead—make something sweet, get a little messy in the kitchen, and savor every bite. 🍒

And if you bake this cherry crisp (or your own take on a cherry treat), I’d love to see it! Tag @Chrstyleeb on Instagram. Use #GoodThymeEats so we can celebrate this sweet day together.

With joy and cherry-stained fingers,

Good Thyme Gal 💛