Chocolate Covered Cherries Recipe
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Chocolate Covered Cherries Recipe
Description
The Chocolate Covered Cherries recipe starts with maraschino cherries drained and dried, which are then wrapped individually in a buttery dough made from butter, corn syrup, and powdered sugar. Chilling the dough before and after wrapping ensures the coating holds around each cherry firmly. The dough provides a sweet and slightly creamy layer that complements the tartness and juiciness of the cherry.
Once the dough-wrapped cherries are set, they are dipped into melted chocolate candy coating and placed on parchment paper to set in a cool environment. This double coating creates a piece of candy with distinct textures — a smooth chocolate shell, a soft sugar dough interior, and the chewy cherry center. This recipe yields a classic confection with a combination of flavors and a pleasing bite.
These homemade chocolate-covered cherries are best stored in an airtight container at a cool temperature for up to six weeks. Interestingly, their flavor improves after a week or two. Freezing is not advised as expansion of the cherry can crack the chocolate shell, leading to a messy appearance and texture. They can be served as a treat on their own or included in dessert assortments.
Ingredients
- 30 maraschino cherries with stems
- 3 tablespoons butter softened
- 3 tablespoons corn syrup
- 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 1 pound chocolate candy coating
Instructions
- Drain cherries and set on paper towels to dry.
- Combine butter and corn syrup, in a medium bowl, until smooth. Stir in powdered sugar and mix to form a dough. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Wrap each cherry in 1 teaspoon of dough and chill again in the freezer for 20-30 minutes.
- While cherries are chilling, melt candy coating according to package directions. Dip each cherry in the chocolate and place on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
- Chill cherries until set and ENJOY!
Notes
- Store chocolate covered cherries in an airtight container in a cool place for up to 6 weeks; flavor improves after 1-2 weeks.
- Freezing is not recommended because the cherries expand and can break the chocolate coating, causing a mess.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 426 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 10g | |
| Calories | 426kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 48mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 5mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 67g | 134% |
| Vitamin A | 112IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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