Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Chocolate Covered Cherries, a perfect blend of sweet maraschino cherries and rich, creamy chocolate. These gourmet treats are not only easy to prepare but also an impressive addition to any gathering or celebration. Ideal for holidays like Christmas and Valentine’s Day, they offer a unique twist on traditional candies. Whether for gifting or serving at parties, these cherry confections are sure to please everyone’s palate. Gather your loved ones and enjoy the fun of creating these irresistible bites together!
Ingredients
Scale
- 40–60 maraschino cherries
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons corn syrup
- 1 pound dipping chocolate
- 1 pound semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon shortening (or coconut oil)
Instructions
- Drain and pat dry the maraschino cherries to remove excess moisture.
- In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, butter, and corn syrup until smooth.
- Shape the filling around each cherry and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the filled cherries for about 30 minutes.
- Melt dipping chocolate with shortening over low heat until smooth.
- Dip each chilled cherry in the melted chocolate and allow excess to drip off.
- Place dipped cherries back on the baking sheet to set completely at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cherries (30g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg