Canned cherry pie filling makes this recipe incredibly convenient because the cherries are already sweetened and thickened.Fruits & Vegetables
You can use regular or a reduced-sugar variety depending on your preference.
2. Yellow Cake Mix
Use one box of yellow cake mix, approximately 15–16 ounces.
You don’t need to prepare the cake mix according to the package directions.
We’re using it dry!
That’s one of the little tricks that makes this dessert so easy.
3. Butter
You’ll need ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted.
The butter helps moisten the dry cake mix and creates that golden, rich topping.Desserts
If you only have salted butter, that’s fine too.
Tools You’ll Need
You really don’t need much:
9×13-inch baking dish
Mixing bowl
Spatula
Measuring cup
Spoon
That’s it.
I told you this was easy!
Ingredient Substitutions and Additions
One of the best things about this recipe is how easily you can customize it.Baked Goods
Try a Different Cake Mix
Instead of yellow cake mix, try:
White cake mix
French vanilla cake mix
Butter cake mix
Chocolate cake mix
Chocolate and cherry together?
Yes, please!
Add Almond Flavor
Cherry and almond are a classic combination.Cooking & Recipes
Add a small amount of almond extract to the melted butter for a delicious twist.
Add Nuts
Sprinkle chopped pecans or sliced almonds over the top before baking.
They add a wonderful little crunch.
Use Fresh or Frozen Cherries
You can make a homemade cherry filling instead of using canned pie filling, although that means the recipe will no longer be quite as quick or strictly three ingredients.
How to Make 3-Ingredient Cherry Dessert
Now let’s make dessert!
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.Fruits & Vegetables
Step 2: Add the Cherry Filling
Spread both cans of cherry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the baking dish.
Try to spread the cherries all the way into the corners.
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