Description
Decadent chocolate-covered cherries that marry the richness of chocolate with the sweetness of fresh cherries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Fresh cherries
- Granulated sugar
- Corn syrup
- Water
- Dark chocolate (or milk chocolate)
- Butter
- Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Cherries: Start by pitting the cherries and placing them in a bowl.
- Make the Syrup: In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water, then bring to a boil. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Soak the Cherries: Pour the hot syrup over the cherries and let them sit for several hours, preferably overnight, in the refrigerator.
- Melt the Chocolate: Melt the dark chocolate with butter over a double boiler, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- Dip the Cherries: Remove the cherries from the syrup and dip each one into the melted chocolate, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Chill to Set: Place the chocolate-covered cherries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate until the chocolate hardens.
- Serve and Enjoy: Enjoy your homemade chocolate-covered cherries, perfect for gifting or as a holiday treat.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days; can also be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Dipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cherries
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: chocolate covered cherries, dessert recipes, easy sweets, holiday treats