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Chocolate-Covered Cherries

Chocolate Covered Cherries

Delightful chocolate-covered cherries combining sweet chocolate and tart cherries, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 16 cherries
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 70

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter room temperature
  • 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
Cherries
  • 2 jars maraschino cherries 8-ounce, drained and dried
Chocolate Coating
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, mix together the powdered sugar, butter, condensed milk, and vanilla extract. Knead until it forms a thick paste. Refrigerate for an hour, or until firm and cold.
  2. Make sure the cherries are well drained and pat them dry. Line a large baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Set aside.
  3. When the mixture is firm, scoop out about 2 teaspoons and form it around each cherry, placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for at least an hour until firm.
  5. Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until melted.
  6. Remove the cherries from the fridge and dip them into the melted chocolate, placing them back on the lined baking sheet.
  7. Refrigerate the cherries for about an hour until the chocolate is set and firm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cherryCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 25mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 5mg

Notes

For extra flavor, try using flavored extracts like almond or orange. You can also roll the chocolate-covered cherries in crushed nuts, sprinkles, or coconut for a special touch.

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