Description
Homemade Chocolate Covered Cherries are a delightful dessert that perfectly blends the sweetness of maraschino cherries with rich, smooth chocolate. Ideal for any occasion—be it a holiday celebration, a romantic gesture, or simply an indulgent treat—these bite-sized confections are sure to impress. With their creamy filling and luscious chocolate coating, they make for thoughtful gifts, festive party snacks, or elegant additions to dessert platters. Plus, they’re easy to customize with different chocolates and flavorings to suit your taste. Create these charming cherry bites and indulge in a sweet moment of bliss!
Ingredients
Scale
- 40–60 maraschino cherries
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons corn syrup
- 1 pound dipping chocolate
- 1 pound semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon shortening (or coconut oil)
Instructions
- Drain maraschino cherries and pat them dry.
- In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, butter, and corn syrup; mix until smooth.
- Shape the mixture around each cherry until fully covered; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Melt dipping chocolate with shortening using a double boiler or microwave until smooth.
- Dip chilled cherries in melted chocolate, tap off excess, and place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Let cool at room temperature or refrigerate for about 15 minutes until set.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cherry (25g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: <5mg