White Chocolate Cherry Crunch Recipes

WHITE CHOCOLATE CHERRY CRUNCH

Steps:

• Toss cereal, pretzels, peanuts, marshmallows and cherries in large bowl.
• Heat baking chips and half-and-half in 2-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently, until chips are melted. Stir in almond extract.
• Pour melted mixture over dry ingredients. Toss gently until dry ingredients are coated. Drop mixture by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let stand about 1 hour or until set. Store loosely covered up to 1 week.

WHITE CHOCOLATE CHERRY CHUNKIES (PAULA DEEN)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• In a medium bowl, with electric mixer, cream butter and sugars together until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until just combined. Set aside.
• Sift together flour, soda, and salt. Add milk to the butter mixture and then add the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
• In another bowl, combine nuts, cherries, and white chocolate. Then add to batter, stirring only to blend. Drop by heaping tablespoons onto a greased cookie sheet, 2 inches apart. Bake for approximately 11 to 13 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

CHOCOLATE CHERRY PIE

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix flour, sugar and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press firmly onto the bottom and sides of a 9-in. pie plate. , Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely. , In a saucepan, combine milk, chocolate chips and salt; cook and stir over low heat until chocolate melts. Stir in pie filling and extract. Pour into crust. Chill 2-3 hours or until firm. Garnish with whipped cream and cherries if desired.

WHITE CHOCOLATE CEREAL CLUSTERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cereal and peanuts. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chips at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth., Pour over cereal mixture; stir until well coated. Spread onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Let stand until chocolate is set. Break into small pieces.

CHERRY CRUNCH CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Spread cherry pie filling in a 9x12-inch glass dish.
• Pour cake mix into a large bowl. Stir in butter slowly until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle crumbly mixture over cherry pie filling.
• Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden, 30 to 32 minutes.