This Cherry Vanilla Cream Pie features a velvety vanilla cream filling topped with a bright, tart cherry topping made from fresh or frozen cherries. It’s a light, refreshing dessert and a delightful twist on traditional cherry pie.

Growing up with cherry trees outside the kitchen window, I remember my mother making homemade cherry pies, preserves, and cobblers. Red tart cherries always signaled comfort and celebration. Today I use tart cherries in many desserts and this pie — creamy vanilla beneath a tangy cherry topping — has become a favorite.