Skip the canned stuff. This homemade cherry pie filling is bursting with juicy sweet cherries and takes just 20 minutes to make. Whether you’re baking a classic pie, topping cheesecake, or filling hand pies, this easy recipe is thick, glossy, and packed with real cherry flavor. Plus, it stores beautifully and can be made ahead for all your dessert needs.
Recipe Tips and Options
Fill the Spaces with butter and cheese! Ensure that the garlic butter and cheese are evenly distributed inside every cut in the rolls. A pastry brush or a small flexible spatula will help you do this easily.
For Easy Clean Up, line the pan with foil.
Make Ahead: Prepare the garlic butter mixture and pre-slice the rolls several hours in advance. Store the butter at room temperature. Assemble the garlic bread just before you’re ready to bake.
Optional Add Ins: Try a pinch of red pepper flakes for a bit of heat, or swap the mozzarella with provolone, cheddar, or Italian blend cheese. Pepperoni folded into the rolls is another fun twist that will turn these into a different version of Pepperoni Pizza Sliders.
For Crispier Tops: Broil on high for 1 or 2 minutes after baking to crisp the cheese on top of the bread. Watch closely to avoid burning.
Serve these with a side of marinara sauce for dipping if they’ll be an appetizer, or serve garlic bread rolls as a last-minute side dish with your favorite pasta dishes.
Storage: If you don’t eat them all in one sitting, you can store leftover cheesy Hawaiian roll garlic bread in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 5–10 minutes
