7.27.10 Cherry-Cheddar Drop Biscuits
The red smears on my hand towels do not lie—it is cherry season. In the past two weeks, I have pitted cherry after cherry, in desperate attempt for a worthy cherry treat. Round one was the cherry, chocolate and fig bites I held such high hopes for, but my experiment with honey as the sweetener did not impress. This weekend brought a taste of the crowd-pleasing favorite, Baked Brie with Cherries. But yet again, cherries found their way into my shopping cart. If I had known my cherry obsession would hit high alarm, I would have tossed in a pitter, as the plastic chopstick leftover from our latest Asian food rendezvous, had me dodging cherry juice like fly balls.
But then it hit me—cherry and cheddar. Throw in some rosemary for some good measure, resulting in a mild sweet and salty combo. The juicy fruit kept the biscuits moist on the inside, while the oven browned the outside to perfection. A home run.
Cherry-Cheddar Drop Biscuits
makes 15-18 biscuits
1 c all-purpose flour
1 c whole-wheat pastry flour
2 t baking powder
3/4 t baking soda
2 t salt
1 t sugar
6 T unsalted butter, softened (3/4 stick)
3/4 c milk
2 c shredded cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1 c coarsely chopped cherries
2 t chopped fresh rosemary
pepper, to taste
Preheat oven to 450F. In a large bowl, combine flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar. Stir in butter, milk and cheddar cheese. Gently stir in cherries and rosemary, until well combined. On a non-stick baking sheet, use a wooden spoon, to drop 15-18 same-size biscuits. Sprinkle with pepper, and transfer to oven. Cook 16-18 minutes, until the tops begin to brown, but middle is still moist. Serve warm.
Reader Comments (18)
This looks amazing! I would have never thought to create such a fab combo of flavours. Yum!
this is so unique, and I'm completely sold on the flavour combo... cheddar cheese & cherry sounds incredible!
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Ive been making drop biscuits with almond flour lately and I just love your combo of cheddar and cherry. How unique! I have some fresh Washington cherries in the fridge!
I never thought of making biscuits with cheese. You always have the best ideas. Looks sensational!
These look seriously perfect. I've been on the lookout for savoury scone/biscuit/muffin recipes recently and I love the sound of these! Combining cheddar and cherry is most intriguing and then the addition of rosemary! Yum.
Cherries... my favorites (if I could be a fruit, it would be the cherry!)... Cheddar... LOVE cheddar... Did you make these for me? ;o) haha... What a fantastic pairing of flavors--very exicting. Those molten cherries are calling my name...mmm... Happy Day, Erin
Beautiful!
i'm all about sweet & salty goodness these days. love the use of cherries with these biscuits!
These were wonderful! I ended up mixing them by hand and baking them at 400 F degrees for 20 minutes (my oven is very sensitive). The smell was amazing and the taste even better. Served with roasted chicken and a light salad. It was a huge hit and we had them for breakfast this morning too. Thanks so much for your wonderful creation!
Not only do I love the alliteration of cherry and cheddar, but the thought of them physically present in my mouth at the same time has me giddy. Can't wait to try these!
Oh and somehow I missed that brie recipe last year, but that one is on the list as well:)
What a unique combo! Love the idea!
You may know this, but we get incredible cherries in the Northwest. I have to say that I really love them, but can't stand any cherry desserts. So I end up eating them just plain. I love the idea of doing something savory with them. Nice job!
Ooh interesting combination! They look beautiful.
What a fun and delightful way to enjoy cherries. Now if only I would stop eating them long enough to bake them into something delicious.
I have never made drop biscuits and yours look very tempting. Cherry and cheddar must taste awfully good.
You combine such unique flavors here! Cheddar, rosemary and cherry is so interesting & these photos are gorgeous! Too bad you are in Boston 'cause I would need to stop by to try these.....guess I will have to make them myself :)
oh sweet and salty... i love it!
WOW! these look great. 2 of my fav things in a biscuit. Can't wait to make these. Everything on your site looks fab!