Chocolate Covered Cherries Recipe
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Learn how to make delectable homemade chocolate-covered cherries with this easy recipe. Impress your loved ones with these classic candies featuring juicy cherries and smooth chocolate.
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Ingredients
- fresh cherries washed and pitted
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 1 Tablespoon milk
- 1 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 bag chocolate chips
- 1 Hershey's chocolate bar optional
- 1 teaspoon shortening optional
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Instructions
- Remove pits from about 16-18 fresh cherries. Wash and set aside on paper towels to dry completely. You can leave the stems to help with dipping in chocolate.
- Mix together powdered sugar, butter, milk, and almond extract until it forms a smooth round ball with the consistency of Play-Doh. If the dough is too sticky, add a few tablespoons of powdered sugar. If it is too dry, add a few drops of milk until it becomes pliable.
- Pinch off about an ounce of the dough (about the size of a cherry), roll it into a small ball, flatten it out, and press your thumb in the center.
- Put a cherry inside the thumbprint and mold the dough up and around the stem until the entire cherry is covered.
- Place cherries in the freezer for about 10-15 minutes while you melt the chocolate.
- Melt all the chocolate chips and Hershey bar in a microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds, then microwave in 20-second increments until they begin to melt. Stir it often so it doesn't burn. If the chocolate is too thick, add 1 teaspoon of Crisco shortening to help it coat better.
- Dip the cherries into the melted chocolate, using a spoon to roll them until completely covered chocolate.
- Place on wax or parchment paper to harden completely. To speed up the hardening process, place it in the refrigerator.
- Makes approximately 14-16 chocolate-covered cherries.
Notes
- Look for firm, ripe cherries with fresh green stems (if you're keeping them on). Avoid cherries that are soft, mushy, or have brown spots, as they may not hold up well during the dipping process.
- After washing your cherries, make sure to pat them dry with paper towels. Any excess moisture on the surface of the cherries can cause the chocolate to seize up or not adhere properly.
- Placing the cherries in the freezer for a few minutes before dipping them in chocolate helps the filling set and makes the dipping process much easier.
- Overheating chocolate can cause it to seize up or become grainy. Melt it slowly in the microwave, stirring every 20-30 seconds, or use a double boiler on the stovetop for more control.
- If your melted chocolate seems too thick for dipping, try stirring in a teaspoon of plain vegetable shortening. This will help thin out the chocolate and make it easier to coat the cherries evenly.
- After dipping each cherry, hold it over the bowl of melted chocolate and let the excess drip off before placing it on the parchment paper. This will help prevent puddles of chocolate from forming around the base of the cherries.
- Look for firm, ripe cherries with fresh green stems (if you're keeping them on). Avoid cherries that are soft, mushy, or have brown spots, as they may not hold up well during the dipping process.
- After washing your cherries, make sure to pat them dry with paper towels. Any excess moisture on the surface of the cherries can cause the chocolate to seize up or not adhere properly.
- Placing the cherries in the freezer for a few minutes before dipping them in chocolate helps the filling set and makes the dipping process much easier.
- Overheating chocolate can cause it to seize up or become grainy. Melt it slowly in the microwave, stirring every 20-30 seconds, or use a double boiler on the stovetop for more control.
- If your melted chocolate seems too thick for dipping, try stirring in a teaspoon of plain vegetable shortening. This will help thin out the chocolate and make it easier to coat the cherries evenly.
- After dipping each cherry, hold it over the bowl of melted chocolate and let the excess drip off before placing it on the parchment paper. This will help prevent puddles of chocolate from forming around the base of the cherries.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
3041kcal
(152%)
Carbohydrates
479g
(160%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
120g
(185%)
Saturated Fat
73g
(365%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
3g
Cholesterol
144mg
(48%)
Sodium
516mg
(22%)
Potassium
80mg
(2%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
453g
(906%)
Vitamin A
1846IU
(37%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
437mg
(44%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 3041 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 3041kcal | 152% |
| Carbohydrates | 479g | 160% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 120g | 185% |
| Saturated Fat | 73g | 365% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 3g | 150% |
| Cholesterol | 144mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 516mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 80mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 453g | 906% |
| Vitamin A | 1846IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 437mg | 44% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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