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Chocolate Covered Cherries Recipe

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  • Author: Eliza
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 36 servings

Description

Delightful homemade Chocolate Covered Cherries with a sweet, buttery fondant center enveloping maraschino cherries, all coated in smooth semi-sweet or milk chocolate. These treats require chilling and patience to achieve the perfect soft texture and rich flavor, making them an ideal gift or indulgent snack.

Ingredients

Cherries and Fondant

  • 36 Maraschino cherries (with stems)
  • 3 tablespoons butter (softened)
  • 3 tablespoons corn syrup
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)

Chocolate Coating

  • 18 ounces chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
  • 2 teaspoons oil

Instructions

  1. Drain the Cherries: Drain the maraschino cherries thoroughly and place them on a paper towel to dry completely, ensuring they are not wet before proceeding.
  2. Make the Fondant Dough: In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter and corn syrup and stir until smooth. Stir in the sifted powdered sugar and knead with your hands or a spoon until it forms a pliable dough. Chill the dough if it is too soft to handle.
  3. Wrap the Cherries: Take about 1 teaspoon of the fondant dough and wrap it around each cherry, fully covering it.
  4. Chill Wrapped Cherries: Place the wrapped cherries on a cookie sheet and chill them in the refrigerator until the fondant is firm and set.
  5. Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and oil. Microwave in 20-second increments, stirring each time, until the chocolate is just melted and smooth.
  6. Dip the Cherries: Holding each cherry by the stem, dip it into the melted chocolate to coat completely. Allow excess chocolate to drip off before placing the cherry on a wax paper-lined baking sheet.
  7. Set the Chocolate: Let the dipped cherries sit at room temperature until the chocolate hardens and loses its shine.
  8. Storage and Aging: Transfer the chocolate covered cherries to an airtight container and store in a cool place for two weeks. This aging process allows the fondant center to soften and develop the best flavor and texture.
  9. Serve or Gift: After the two-week wait, enjoy the cherries as a decadent treat or package them in candy wrappers, gift bags, or boxes for sharing.

Notes

  • The two-week aging period is essential to soften the fondant and enhance the flavor, so patience is key.
  • Drying the cherries well before wrapping helps prevent sogginess in the fondant center.
  • You can choose semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips depending on your preference for sweetness.
  • Storing the cherries in a cool, but not refrigerated, place helps maintain texture without causing condensation on the chocolate.
  • Use wax paper to prevent sticking while the chocolate sets.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipekind.com/chocolate-covered-cherries-recipe/