Door County Cherry Dessert Recipe

Taste the sweet cherries of Wisconsin's Door County with this unbelievably easy dessert! This recipe, inspired by a charming bed and breakfast, captures the region's famous cherry orchards in a simple yet elegant treat. Ready in under an hour, it's perfect for weeknight baking or impressing guests. Get ready for a burst of cherry flavor in every bite!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 206.4 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 3.4 (7 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Door County Cherry Dessert

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How to Make Door County Cherry Dessert

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. Sprinkle 2 cups of the pitted cherries evenly into the prepared pan.
  3. Pour the entire box of cake mix over the cherries. Gently spread to distribute evenly.
  4. Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix.
  5. Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the butter.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cherries over the pecans.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Baking time may vary depending on your oven.
  8. Let cool slightly before serving warm. Enjoy with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for the ultimate indulgence!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

47g

Fat

27g

Carbs

6g